Non-technical people need tech tips, too! Here are some of my favorite tricks for making the most out of online resources and technology. Have a question? Fill out the suggestion form below and I might create a tip just for you.
These days, most people have several different email accounts. Wouldn’t it be nice to check them all in one place? You may know that you can do this with Outlook, Thunderbird or Apple Mail. But did you know that you can also set up multiple accounts in Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail? Just follow the steps for your account of choice below:
One of the great things about Google Maps is that people can build on it to create all kinds of interesting and helpful new maps.
Here are just a few mashups people have made:
Just because you don’t have a smart phone doesn’t mean you can’t access the internet. If you can send text messages, you can search Google with your phone.
Text your search query to 466453 (“Google” on most devices) and Google will text you back your results. You may receive multiple messages back, so beware if you have a limited texting plan.
If you’re a fan of making lists, you might find it useful to share your lists with friends online, view them on your phone/iPad/iPod, or access them from any computer. Here are my top three (free) list-making tools on the web:
Keep up with the latest tech tips over RSS or enter your email below to receive weekly tips in your inbox.
