1. The Microsoft suite is finally on the iPad
You can now edit or create Powerpoint presentations, Microsoft Word and Excel docs right from your iPad. That’s right, features from the Microsoft Suite are now in the App Store. But there is a catch: You have to be a Microsoft 365 subscriber.
Read more: (Mashable)
2. This device gives your bike navigational turn signals
If you’re an avid bike rider but have a hard time holding a map and the handlebars – the device and accompanying app is for you.How does it work?By connecting to the app and plugging in your destination, the LED lights on your handlebars act as turn signals to assist in navigation
Read more: (FastCompany)
3. Take control of your Gmail inbox with these tips
Gmail turns 10 on April 1 and these tips are not part of the April Fool’s Day trickery:
- To undo sent email, enable that setting by going to the Labs section of Gmail settings, scroll down to enable the Undo Send option. After sending an email, there will be an undo option when you see the sent mail notification.
- Search attachments only by adding “has: attachment” in the search bar
- Make load times faster by loading the basic service of Gmail. All you have to do is add “/?ui=html” to the URL for the Javascript version.
Read more: (Mashable)
4. Attention students, you can use Foursquare to find study spots
Foursquare has paired with Pearson, an educational company, to launch the . The app is based on Foursquare’s own research and student tips and provides intel on where students can study. The app launched on March 27 and students who use the tool in the first month could win a year’s worth of books.
Read more: (PSFK)
5. You could become a self-published author with SoftCover
If you’re a budding technical author, is a system that not only lets you create and sell your book, but does so seamlessly – or at least that’s what hopes. The self-publishing startup allows users to view their copy in HTML and also produce their books in multiple formats, such as PDF.If you just want to try it out, SoftCover offers a free version with features such as a complete sales list to get your book off the ground.
Read more: (TechCrunch)
