Today’s businesses need technology to succeed. That means they need to embrace it and know how to administer and maintain it.
Here are a few tech tips you might not have heard of yet that will help you use technology to your advantage and make life a little easier.
1. Use emojis on a desktop
For many people, emojis are the perfect way to express their emotions without using words. They can be a great way to boost your social media reach and engagement.
But while they’re all the rage on mobile devices, it can be a bit trickier to use them on your desktop computer. Fortunately, Windows 11 includes a new emoji keyboard that makes it easy to add fun and expressive messages to your desktop, emails, or text conversations.
To start, launch the emoji keyboard by pressing Win +. Then, select the category tab and navigate through a number of options until you find an emoji you like. Once you’ve selected the one you want, press Enter to insert it.
The Windows emoji keyboard is designed to work in any app or website that uses a keyboard. It’s also accessible on a touch screen, so it can be used by anyone, even on a tablet or smartphone.
You can also copy and paste emojis from a website or an application’s gallery. These shortcuts can be a lot faster than typing them in, but it can be a little tedious if you need to use an emoji that’s not included on the built-in keyboard.
Another alternative is to install an emoji keyboard extension in your web browser, such as Google Chrome. Some extensions display emojis as they appear on mobile devices, while others provide a gallery of emojis that you can access by highlighting them with your cursor and then clicking Ctrl+C.
The best part about using an emoji keyboard extension is that you can copy and paste emojis from anywhere, even online. You can then use these copied emojis on any site or program that supports them, which is an excellent way to increase your social media reach. This is particularly useful if you’re trying to appeal to a younger audience. For example, Goldman Sachs uses emojis in their email marketing to make their customers feel more connected and real. It’s a free marketing tactic that will help you gain loyal consumers who will recommend your product to their friends and families.
2. Reopen tabs you accidentally closed
One of the most frustrating things to happen in a browser is closing a tab accidentally. It can be especially irritating if you’re doing something important and have several open tabs. However, there are a few simple ways to get your lost tabs back.
The first and most effective way to reopen your tabs is to check their history. This option is available on any major browser, including Chrome and Firefox.
In most cases, the browser will give you a list of the last few webpages you opened in a particular window or tab. You can then choose the one you want to reopen and click on it. This will open the closed page in a new window.
Another popular method of reopening tabs is to use keyboard shortcuts. For example, you can reopen closed tabs in Chrome by holding Ctrl+Shift+T on Windows computers or Command+Shift+T on Mac computers.
You can also use a similar technique in Safari. The browser is not as popular as Google’s Chrome, but it can reopen tabs easily. In fact, if you’ve syncing your Chrome browser across multiple devices, you can reopen all the closed tabs in a single click.
This is a great way to restore your browsing history, and it’s an easy way to reopen a few pages at a time. But if you’re looking to recover a large number of tabs, it’s probably best to try using a different approach.
To reopen your browser’s history, you can click the menu button (three vertical dots) on the top right of your window. This will bring up a menu with several options, including History and Restore window.
There’s an option called “# of tabs closed” in the history sub-menu, which will reopen all the tabs that you recently closed. This will reopen your tabs in the order that you closed them.
There are many other ways to reopen a tab you’ve closed, including going into the browser’s history and pressing a specific key. However, this method is the easiest and fastest way to reopen a closed tab.
3. Turn off notifications
You can turn off notifications on a smartphone by using the app settings. This is a good option if you are trying to reduce the amount of information you receive on your device, or if you are feeling overwhelmed by alerts and badges from apps.
You may also be able to limit the types of notifications you receive, or how many of them. You can change these settings for individual apps, and on an Android phone, you can even adjust how an app alerts you.
A lot of apps have built-in notification features that are useful, but can also be distracting. For example, Facebook lets you set a limit on how many times you want to see its notification banners pop up on your lock screen.
It’s easy to change these settings on a mobile phone by simply tapping and holding the alert you don’t want to hear. This will take you to a screen where you can choose what sounds and other alerts should be played.
Another way to manage your phone’s notifications is by enabling Do Not Disturb. This will stop any sound or vibrations from waking you up, and it can be set to a schedule. You can use this feature to get a little more peace and quiet while watching TV or playing a game, or when you are taking a short break.
If you have a laptop, you can also minimize the noise and distractions by shutting off notifications from apps and websites. This is especially helpful if you’re trying to work through a project without interruptions.
To control your alerts on a computer, visit the settings or preferences page for your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Safari). In the “Customized behaviors” section, click the triple dots to the right of the offending site’s URL, and toggle the “Sites can ask to send notifications” switch to the off position.
In addition to these controls, some browsers also offer options to customize which websites and apps can push notifications to you. You can use these to block certain sites, or allow them to send you notifications only if you’re interested in their content.
4. Set a timer
Using a timer on your computer could help you keep track of your tasks or to-do list. This can be useful if you’re running late for an appointment or need to remember to pick up dinner from the grocery store on your way home.
A timer can be set to count down or pause in the background, but it’s best used as an alert to notify you of upcoming deadlines or events. A timer with the right features is a must-have for any business or home user who spends time on their computer or smartphone.
To get a timer up and running, click on the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen. A window that looks like a calendar will pop up, and a clock with the right timing options should appear.
The Windows Clock window will display the timer of your choice, along with a number of other options such as a countdown and an alarm. You can also change the name and duration of a timer. To the left of your timer is a list of all your current timers, and the right side of the window contains the one that you’re currently editing.
Whether you’re using Windows 10 or the older Windows 7 operating system, it’s never been easier to set a timer on your PC or laptop. The Windows Clock app is a must-have if you’re looking to make the most of your time on your device. You’ve got to be patient and keep an eye out for the features you’re looking for, though!
