G Gems 35: Extend yourself!

1. Voice typing in Google Sheets IS POSSIBLE with the Voice in Voice Typing extension from the Marketplace.  Just install the extension and double click in any cell to record the entry.

It's very accurate! Here's a demo video >>>

2. Have you tried Grammarly's tone detector yet? I've been using this for about 3 weeks now and it's proving quite entertaining as it tries to guide me to write appropriately worded content whilst correcting spelling and grammar.

I've enjoyed challenging it to see how accurate it is, and obviously, as a beta, it's still learning but it's been quite helpful beyond the novelty value on more than one occasion already. 

Grammarly guides you on the wording and tone of an email
as well as checking your spelling and grandma 😉

3. Check my links is a useful extension. It shows you which links are working properly and which ones are no longer valid for any pages or documents that you visit. Super handy for documents containing links to 3rd party sites, other documents or resources.

Activate the extension and it highlights links using the scale above.

Add Check my links here

G Suite Gems 22: lettuce have a look at some little gems

Lettuce have a look at some little gems 

One Tab

If you're one of those people who ends up leaving all your windows open, One Tab extension might be right up your street.

One Tab gathers and lists your open tabs

Just one click will pile all your open tabs into a drop down list on the left of your screen. 

Pick from the list or click restore at any point to put them all back.




Extensity

This is one for those of us with lots of extensions on our toolbars.

Add Extensity to chrome and you will be able to quickly put all your extensions into a drop down and toggle them on/off as required. Really handy when you're short of space and it enables you to select just the tools likely for the job in hand. 






Turn off the lights


Turn off the lights allows you to dim to black with Youtube videos. This does what it says, it dims all the surrounding content allowing you to focus on the video content without going full screen. I showed this to my Year 11 students and they liked the idea of dimming out distracting cat videos...well some did!

And finally...

Try the Momentum extension to help you refocus during a busy day and take care of yourself. Handy for to do lists, inspirational quotes, relaxing images and welcome reminders about what you want to achieve every time you open a new tab