Kevin Stratvert Newsletter: New Gemini Features, Small Business Tips & Tricks, and More!

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Google is rolling out some major updates this year — and in our newest video, we break down five of the most powerful new Gemini features inside Chrome that you’ll actually use.

If you’re a small business owner, content creator, or anyone who writes emails, proposals, or posts all day long… you’ll also want to see what Grammarly just released. Their newest AI tools are seriously impressive. Our favorite? Reader Reactions — it predicts how your audience might respond to your writing before you hit send. 🤯

And make sure you scroll down for our latest tip & trick — it’s a simple one, but it can make a big difference in your workflow.

5 New Ways to Use Gemini in the Chrome Browser

Google rolled out major upgrades to Gemini inside the Chrome browser in early 2026 — and they completely change how you work on the web!

Grammarly for Small Businesses

In this video, I’m showing how small businesses use Grammarly as an AI writing assistant to take the stress out of everyday communication—from emails and proposals to marketing content, project updates, and technical explanations.

Stop Shutting Down Your PC (Do This Instead)

Have you ever shut down your Windows laptop, turned it back on, and the problem was still there? That’s not a coincidence.

On modern versions of Windows, shut down is not the same as restart — and that difference is exactly why restarting fixes bugs when shutting down doesn’t.

Free AI-Powered Search Engine for R&D and Academic Research

Stuck researching a complex topic? Ask Patsnap Eureka R&D, a free AI-powered search engine that analyzes 200M+ patents and 210M+ research papers, then summarizes what matters.

So you can master difficult topics, validate ideas, and focus on building instead of endless searching.

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Turn Your Word Doc into a Sleek PDF in Seconds

Got a polished Word doc you’re ready to share with the world?

Turning it into a PDF is super simple!

Open your document.
Head to File > Export > Create PDF/XPS.
Click Create PDF, give it a name, and hit Publish.

🎉 Just like that — you’ve got a clean, professional PDF ready to send, print, or post!

Pro tip: You can also use File > Save As and choose PDF from the dropdown. Both options work like a charm — just go with what feels right!

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How to Create an Assignment Tracker in Google Sheets

Do you have trouble keeping up with your assignments or To Do’s? In this video, create an assignment tracker using Google Sheets and easily input them on your mobile device with a Google Form.

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