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Useful Tech
Some technology is cute, and some is elegant. For the most part, its utility is in its — utility. Find out here how to use everyday tech best to your advantage.
How to Type Markdown Directly in Google Docs
Got used to typing ## for headings and ** for bold in other apps? Wish Markdown worked its magic right inside Google...
How to Import from Markdown into Google Docs
Took notes in a plain text file with a touch of Markdown formatting for flair, and now want to continue in Google...
How to Insert the Symbol for “Squared” ( ² ) in Word
Tried to type “m²” in Word, and all you got was a sad-looking number “2” next to an “m”? Looking for inches or meters...
How to Insert an Ellipsis (…) in Google Docs
Trying to elegantly show a pause or omission in your Google Docs document? Wondering how to insert the three dots that...
How to Flip and Mirror Stubborn Unicode Symbols Using CSS
Found the perfect Unicode symbol — but it’s stubbornly facing the wrong way? Trying to mirror an arrow, emoji or any...
How to Verify an MD5 or SHA Checksum on Linux
Downloaded a file, and now you’re wondering whether it is save and has not been tempered with? Trying to compute the...
How to Use a Blank New Tab Page in Chrome (about:blank)
Tired of the shortcuts and icons and doodles and search box and links and what not you get by default when you open a...
How to Insert Superscript Characters in Google Docs
Struggling to make your footnotes, chemical formulae or “mademoiselles” look right with small floating letters? Find...
How to Add and Sync iCloud Calendar to Outlook for Windows
Juggling Outlook and your iPhone (or iCloud.com) to avoid missing appointments? Wonder why your kayaking trip shows up...
How to Insert a Non-Breaking Space in Word
Had a “Dr.” separated awkwardly from her name or degrees from their unit? Keeping it together is easy with no-break...
How to Open Pages Side by Side in Google Chrome
Always juggling between browser tabs just to compare two things? Your mouse — and your patience — do deserve a break....