RedsTech Tip #1

If you are using Chrome & QR codes there is a great way to combine the two and save yourself some trouble bouncing back and forth to a QR Code generator.

This small icon is the Chrome extension for the Google shortener.  First go to the Chrome web store and search for url shortener or just search for goo.gl.  Next you will need to choose Extensions and find the the link for goo.gl URL Shortener.  After you choose Add to Chrome the icon will appear next to the address/search bar in Chrome.  It is now ready to use.

To test it out, navigate to any webpage and click on the icon.  You will get a message saying that it is shortening the link and then a small dialog box appears.  You should see the shortened address like this one I just created: http://goo.gl/IZ4iQ.  You will also see a message about it being added to your history.  If you are signed into Chrome, you can add it to your history and keep track of all your shortened addresses inside of Chrome.
Below the address you will get the option to Copy, see Details or get the QR code.
If you ever want to get back to all of your shortened addresses just navigate to goo.gl.  Once there you can see all the addresses you have shortened.  You can even get information about how often it has been followed.
Great trick for keeping up with all your websites and creating QR codes without needing to leave the website your are on.  This works with any website you navigate to and would be a great way to keep up links for your videos as well.