Tip of the Day: Don’t Type when you don’t have to!

 

Tired of typing out your long email address or other redundant info (especially on your mobile device)?   Here are a few options for PC / iPhone* users.  

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Google Chrome Advanced Sync Settings

Option 1: Chrome = Internet Data Ubiquity  

It is the little things that make Chrome In a league of its own with unique functionality, or functionality that is just more elegant (such as spell check while you type, or easy translation of foreign websites).

 

Chrome "use it everywhere you have Internet" functionality is based on the current sea change and  Google's philosophy of the "cloud", expanding online capabilities replace the necessity for powerful hardware and simplifying mobile interaction.  In fact, best way to think of Chrome is as a contained operating system within itself.  You can download apps and plug ins from the home screen, and it is by far the most feature rich browser available.  If you’ve used FireFox, then you’ll find there is a similar feel. 

Google(R) recently launched a commercial campaign about Chrome's "everywhere" data access to sync information anywhere you  download the app or install the browser.  Download CHROME internet browser APP.  If you are using another browser, you'll be prompted to import bookmarks, etc. from your existing browsers.  

Chrome allows you to sync all your details (bookmarks, saved passwords, logins) with your desktop installation, and has tight control and security. for you to select what can be synced, and doing it securely.  

 

For example, when you fill it out your personal information into a website (name, email, address, etc.)  Chrome will associate that with your user account.   The Auto-fill (if enabled) will automatically prompt you to populate this information the next time it detects you filling out a similar form.  

 

Option 2 – iPhone* Shortcuts

 

 GENERAL - KEYBOARD - SHORTCUTS

 

 iPhone has a really great feature under GENERAL – KEYBOARD settings where you can create shortcuts in addition to the built in ones (such as OMW for On My Way!). 

Select SETTINGS / GENERAL / KEYBOARD/ SHORTCUTS to view and create shortcuts. Create a new shortcut and type in the phase (e.g. dshocklee@gmail.com) and then the shortcut -  (e.g. dsgm).   The autocorrect does the rest! Great for email addresses, account codes, or anything except passwords!  

About; Derek Shocklee is a technology consultant, and has spent this career finding ways to simplify day to day life for home and small businesses with cost-effective technology solutions for any level of experience! 

*similar functionality available for other platforms - contact me for more information

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Derek Shocklee
21st Century Tech Expert
Founder, SimpleAssistMe.com
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