Week 11 Tech Tip: Typing Test

(Image Information: Computer keyboard

Gflores Source: Wikipedia)

It was interesting to see that my WPM was 92 and I had an accuracy of 96%. I believe that this test is accurate, but also, keeping in mind that some people may type this quote better than others or vice versa. Something that I do is use Caps Lock instead of the Shift button when I type. I shouldn't do this because I know that doing so allows for more errors to be made. On average, I get about 80-85 words per minute as I have taken other typing tests on other websites before. But, I believe in general, that typing is an essential part of life. I think it's very hard to function in today's date without being able to use technology or type accurately. I'm not really sure what has contributed to my ability to type so fast. I think the fact that I have been using a computer since the age of 4 has something to do with it I guess. But, maybe one day this skill might be something that will be useful. 

(Image Information: Personal Screenshot of Result)

Tech Tip: Blogger Profile

I decided to make sure and configure my blogger profile in regard to what all I would like to share about myself. I think it goes without saying that we've all been taught to really keep our identity safe on the internet. I think just having my first name displayed is good enough, and haven't entered any of the other details. I also feel that the writings I create are for me, and I don't really want people finding my sites. I have been keeping all my social media, and any of my online activity to a safe minimum just because I know that dental schools really look to see who you are, and what you do. I think as I get older, I find keeping social media to a bare minimum and keeping my online identity hidden more and more valuable. Less is more, and I don't think we should get to bogged up into sharing our life story over the internet. I am sure there are other opinions that would disagree, but that's okay!

Tech Tip: Canvas Notifications

I decided to do a Tech Tip regarding Canvas, and picked on notifications! I have the app installed on my phone, and one thing that always throws me off is when I send a message on Canvas, my own app will send me a notification that I sent a message. Also, it was also a little odd that I would get notified about an assignment multiple times, but this is because there were changes being made to it that I couldn't see. So, it was nice to be able to go back into the notifications part of Canvas on my computer and adjust what I wanted to be notified about, how I wanted to be notified, and when I wanted to be notified. Super useful tip!

Tech Tip: Blogger Template

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Clkr-Free-Vector-Images Source: Pixabay)

Seeing everyone's amazing blog layouts, I decided to try to play with the theme and design feature after learning how to do it through a tech tip. I think I like the layout I have now compared to the previous standard theme so that my blog is more accessible. But, I may decide to change things as I see all the possible features. But for now, I really like how it looks! If you haven't gotten a chance to fix up your blog, you definitely should!

Week 5: Tech Tip - Weather

(Image Information: Weather Symbols

Tango! Project Source: Wikipedia)

Football season is here, the last day of summer has officially ended, and now we're entering the part of the year with crazy weather! I decided to add a weather widget to my profile using the tech tip! Maybe this might be useful for those of you who visit my page and haven't stepped outside yet for the day.

This might be useful for you too!

Tech Tip: Reverse Google Image Search

(Picture of Buddha unharmed by demons

Asia Society Source: Wikipedia)

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I am amazed! I had no idea that such a feature existed like this! Who knew that at a click of your mouse you could search where an image came from to find out more?! This is so cool!