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How to identify a song on iPhone and send to Spotify

How to identify a song on the iPhone and open it directly in the Spotify app

Don’t use Shazam to identify songs for your Spotify iPhone app. Google apps let you open recognized songs much easier.

Piotr Kowalczyk March 7, 2023
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Show LanguageTool button in Google Docs Pageless Mode

How to make LanguageTool visible in Google Docs Pageless Mode

By enabling the outline view, you will bring back the LanguageTool check button.

Piotr Kowalczyk March 6, 2023
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Google Keep browser extension no longer automatically save

Google Keep browser extension will no longer save articles automatically

You will have to hit the Save button to save an url to Google Keep. Moreover, you won’t be able to edit your notes in the extension’s pop-up window.

Piotr Kowalczyk November 29, 2022
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Bionic book in Android Google Play Books app

Bionic reading on Android – how to add own books

Don’t wait for bionic-enabled Android apps. You can start bionic reading right away by adding a specially formatted book to your current book app.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 23, 2022
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Google Docs web - set dark mode two steps

Google Docs dark mode on the web: a 2-step trick to set it without an extension

∙ Dark mode is still not available in Google Docs on the web. ∙ Thanks to Pageless mode, you can set up the dark colors manually in two short steps.

Piotr Kowalczyk May 16, 2022
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Google Docs trick create downloadable file from url address

Google Docs: a quick trick to create downloadable files

∙ Copy a share link of the original Google Docs document, and modify its url address to create a downloadable file. ∙ Click on the link to download the latest version of the file.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 28, 2022
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Google Tasks vs Keep comparison and tips

Google Tasks vs. Keep – comparison and tips to use

∙ Use Google Tasks for quick, time sensitive reminders. ∙ Use Keep for the rest of your tasks, reminders, and to-do lists.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 8, 2022
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Disable Google Docs spell check on mobile

Want to disable spell check in Google Docs iOS app? Read this

∙ Currently, there is no way to disable spell check in Google Docs app for iPhone or iPad. ∙ None of the tips available online are working. ∙ You can send feedback and wait for the app’s update.

Piotr Kowalczyk April 1, 2022
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Enable pageless mode in Google Docs

How to enable Google Docs pageless mode

1. Go to “File” in the top menu, then select “Page setup.” 2. Select “Pageless” tab at the top right of the dialog window. 3. Click on the “Select as default” button for new documents to open in a pageless mode.

Piotr Kowalczyk March 21, 2022
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Google Docs pageless mode in Gmail accounts

Confirmed: Google Docs pageless mode is coming to Gmail users as well

∙ Announced in May 2021, the Docs pageless layout was available only to Google Workspace users. ∙ I have confirmed with Google team that the feature will now come to all Google users, both Workspace and Gmail-based.

Piotr Kowalczyk February 20, 2022
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Vintage composition notebook iPhone case by Piotr Kowalczyk Geek Updated

Vintage composition notebook iPhone case

This vintage composition notebook design features a unique marbled paper background and a preworn old-school label with a headline VNTG NTBK. Available in several colors for several iPhone models. Explore the collection.

Our score: 8.2/10

Zazzle $30.99

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Innovative stand for hands-free use

Innovative pillow stand for hands-free use

From Lamicall comes a brand-new pillow stand with an “open jaw” design, a stylus holder, and a large pocket for your phone or charger. A perfect tablet or e-reader stand for hands-free use: reading, watching, or video calls.

Our score: 8.2/10

Amazon $29.99

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