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  • Author: Michael Sauers, Technology Manager

    Tech Tips

    Tuesday Tech Tip: We have eBooks!

    January 30th, 2018  |  

    Did you know that as part of your free Do Space membership you have full access to our online collection of eBooks via OverDrive? While we don't offer the same books as most libraries, our collection focuses on Technology how-to and issues. There's even books for kids too. Check it all out...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Google Advanced Search Cheat Sheet

    January 23rd, 2018  |  

    If you’ve ever needed an answer to a question, chances are you’ve been one of the 2 trillionsearches that Google sees annually. But have you ever wondered if there’s an easier way to find the answers to your questions? Google Advanced Search is the perfect option, but not all Google users are aware of its many functions. By typing a specific function before a search term in...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Everything Google Assistant can do

    January 16th, 2018  |  

    Do you have an Android phone, Google Home, or other device with the built in Google Assistant. Do you know everything it can do, from simple google searches, to art identification, to trivia games. Check out the Google Assistant site for a complete list of everything it can...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Google’s AutoDraw

    January 9th, 2018  |  

    Say you need a simple drawing of a bicycle for a blog post. Sure, you can use Google Images but why not try this instead. Head on over to Google's AutoDraw and start sketching out what you want then look for the suggestions at the top of the screen. Choose the one you want and your scribble will be replaced with a much nicer option. From there it's just a matter of downloading the...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Using Concatenate and Split in Google Sheets

    January 2nd, 2018  |  

    Even with my use of Google Sheets over the past 2.5 years, I just discovered this last week and it's already made some very specific data tasks I have much, much...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Search Google Drive from Chrome’s Omnibox

    December 26th, 2017  |  

    You can search your Google Drive files directly from Chrome’s Omnibox: Go into the “Edit search engines” menu and add a new search engine with the name “Google Drive” and the keyword gd(or whatever keyword you prefer). For the URL, enter http://drive.google.com/?hl=en&tab=bo#search/%s, then click the Done button. Now, type gd into the Omnibox, hit Tab, and search away within...
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    Do Space News

    A conversation between Do Space and Unleash Space

    December 20th, 2017  |  

    https://youtu.be/pzOTmG5StNY Did you know that Omaha has a connection to Auckland, New Zealand? Learn more about Unleash Space and how a former Do Space employee went on to help shape the maker community for university...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Record your screen with the Windows Game Bar

    December 19th, 2017  |  

    Windows 10 has a little-known feature that allows you to record and take screenshots of your gameplay. To find it type WIN-G on your keyboard and it'll appear on your screen for you. The folks over at How-To-Geek have a great tutorial on how to use it. What might be more interesting is that others have been successful at using it to record the screen in programs other than games. PC World has a...
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    Solidworks 2017-2018 Student Edition update

    December 15th, 2017  |  

    This week we updated our Solidworks installations to the newest 2017-2018 version. Below is the data sheet highlighting what's new in this version. Those interested in more details can check out the Solidworks Web...
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    Tuesday Tech Tip: Laser Cutting vs. 3D Printing

    December 12th, 2017  |  

    In many maker spaces, laser cutting and 3D printing are used together in order to create impressive, detailed items and works of art. However, outside the world of makers, many people aren’t sure how the two are different from each other. It’s true that they have some similarities, but laser cutting and 3D printing are actually very different technologies. ... At the end of the...
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