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TRAINING

Here are some nifty little tricks we have
gathered through the years:

1. Type using your voice (No more strained
fingers)
Sure, we’ve all used Google search on our
phones, and we know it has a fantastic voice
search function. But, this feature can do so
much more. Google Docs (the cloud-based
version of a text editor) is becoming more
powerful by the day, and as part of its features,
is voice-based typing. With a few weeks

of practice, the AI is capable of flawlessly
understanding human speech, whatever your
accent may be. As a fun tidbit, this article has
been written by using voice typing!

2. Timer: Know when to get back after a break

Google has a calendar that is used extensively by to be done, and the website is capable of handling
professionals. However, in their bid to replace arithmetic, percentages, or almost any other
offline apps with cloud-based real-time systems, calculation that is performed by professionals.
the software behemoth has introduced a tiny,
but extremely useful widget in the form of 4. Conversions: Convert on the fly
the timer feature. Capable of counting down, Dealing with international transactions is often
it is handy to keep track of time leading up a troublesome affair, due to the simple reason
to a meeting or the re-commencement of a that currencies fluctuate in value with respect to
professional appointment after a break. Just each other. Google offers real-time conversion

search for “Timer” in the Google search bar to from one currency to another. Let’s say you need
access this feature. to know the value of 16.50 pounds in American
dollars. All you have to do is type “Convert 16.5
3. Calculator: Calculate on the fly GBP to USD” in the search bar.
Another applet introduced by Google is the
calculator feature, removing the need for an 5. Draw perfect pictures - You don’t have to be
external app. Just Google the calculation you need an artist

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