Turn talk into text in Word 365 for Windows
Modern Word has a powerful ‘Speech to Text’ option ‘Dictate’ which works a lot better than similar options in the Read More
Remote Life & Work
Chromebook buying tips for Office users
A few quick notes if you’re buying a Chromebook to use with Microsoft Office. 4.5 ways to use Microsoft Office Read More
Make a remote access device for calls, photos and more
How to make a computer setup suitable for the elderly or infirm. Something that’s simple ‘turn on and it’ll work’ Read More
A very cheap alternative to webcams, available today
Anyone who has tried to buy a webcam knows they are now expensive or there’s a long wait for delivery. Read More
Getting started with Google Meet
Meet is Google’s answer to Skype and Zoom. Once known as either Hangouts or Chat, Google Meet is normally for Read More
Changing your display name in Zoom, Meet, Skype and Teams calls
It’s sometimes helpful to change your displayed name for an online call, here’s how to do it in Zoom and Read More
Look better in an online call – simple, easy and low-tech
There’s a really simple way to look better and more professional in a video call. No apps or extras to Read More
BBC TV backgrounds old and new for PowerPoint and backgrounds
The BBC has released some high-quality images from their famous TV shows to be used as virtual backgrounds or in Read More
Blur and Virtual Background choices for any online meeting
You can have a blurred or virtual background for any online video call, not just ones that have those in-built Read More
Muting and other online call etiquette
Make online group calls better for you and others on the call. Muting, watching your look and the background. We’ll Read More
London virtual backgrounds for all
Transport for London knows some of us are missing our bus and tube journeys so they’ve made some virtual backgrounds Read More
Get your COVID-19 tracking app
Office Watch has been ‘banging on’ about privacy and security for many years so we’ve been asked about the new Read More
Windows and Office are handling COVID-19 very differently
There’s big gap between the response of the Windows and Office parts of Microsoft to the coronavirus troubles. One team Read More
Use the Force with your PowerPoint & Zoom backgrounds
The official Star Wars web site has added some pictures that you can use as virtual backgrounds for your Zoom Read More
COVID-19 stats in Excel 365 for Mac
We’ve made a new version of our COVID-19 statistics workbook that’s compatible with Excel 365 for Mac. Keep track of Read More
Office background noise for you or an online meeting
Here’s a fun web site that will play office background noises to your home office or online meeting. https://imisstheoffice.eu/ is Read More
Make coloring in pictures using Office to make an outline
Modern Microsoft Word (Office) has some picture tools which can convert an image into an outline that kids can use Read More
Sending and Receiving faxes without a fax machine
It is possible to send and receive faxes without a fax machine. At least you can send a fax from Read More
Subtle effects with Snap Camera – beyond the potato
Snap Camera is a way to ‘fancy up’ your webcam with fancy effects including the now infamous potato. There are Read More
Lighting, positioning and other tips for your online calls
Some lighting, positioning and other tips for looking your best and more professional during an online call or meeting. Where Read More
