Inserting Unicode Characters

Problem: You're typing something in some Microsoft program that uses the Insert > Symbol command to insert one of those funny little characters you can't find on your keyboard, but it's a symbol you use so often that going Insert > Symbol every time w/your mouse has you royally ticked.

Solution:

1. Find the Unicode character number
2. Go back to your document & type in those numbers
3. Press Alt+X

Increase Light Output w/o Exceeding Safe Wattage

Problem: Your light source (desk lamp, overhead light, other light source, etc) isn't bright enough, and you have the biggest/strongest incandescent bulb allowed in it.

Solution: buy a "compact fluorescent bulb" also known as a "CFL"  It's brighter for less wattage.  A 27 watt bulb will emit the same amount of light as a 100 watt incandescent bulb.

 

"An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb." -- Energy Star website

Remove the "Do you need to arrive at a particular time" inquiry on on a TomTom One XL

Change Preferences > R arrow > R arrow > R arrow > Status Bar Preferences > Done > Done > uncheck "Show leeway to arrival time" > Done