Well, I think I know what game I’ll be buying next. Coming in Spring 2021.
Category: Computer
PC stuff
Inclusivity settings in Microsoft Word
Here’s an interesting little something that I learned on Twitter a few weeks ago: within the grammar checker settings in Microsoft Word (both native Windows application and online version) there is a section on inclusiveness that checks your writing for
- Ethnic slurs
- Gender bias
- Gender-specific language
The Windows application also checks for
- Age bias
- Cultural bias
- Racial bias
- Sexual orientation bias
Why are these not switched on by default? Here’s how to switch these on.
Continue reading Inclusivity settings in Microsoft WordPowerToys for Windows 10
Back when I was using Windows 98 and then XP, I installed Microsoft PowerToys—utilities that added new features to maximise power users’ productivity or add more customization.
The good news is that PowerToys for Windows 10 is now available and it offers some great little utilities:
- FancyZones
- File Explorer preview
- Image resizer
- Keyboard manager
- PowerRename
- PowerToys Run
- Shortcut guide
Agent Ransack—a faster search for Windows
One application that I have been using for years is Agent Ransack, a fabulously fast free search utility from Mythicsoft.
Continue reading Agent Ransack—a faster search for WindowsGroupy—grouped tabs for any application in Windows
Every now and then I discover a Windows utility that really makes my life easier and my tasks more productive. My latest discovery is Stardock Groupy.
Groupy allows Windows users to drag and drop multiple applications and documents together to group them into a tabbed interface for easy access and reference.
Continue reading Groupy—grouped tabs for any application in Windows