This episode streamed live on May 1, 2016. We are currently in our motorhome traveling from Florida to Arizona.
What do people mean when they say, “The Cloud”? What is the difference between upload, download, and synchronize. Do you need to backup your phone to your computer when you’re using all cloud-based services? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of “What Does This Button Do?” Show Notes available for Geeks on tour Members.
Episode 101 was live on Sunday, Nov 20, 2016. Our Beginner's lesson was about setting up a new phone the Geek's way! We think you should use your Google account to store all your contacts and pictures. If you set it up that way in the beginning, then you'll never have to worry about losing your phone, or having to get another one, or even switching from Apple to Android or vice versa!
In addition to the Beginner's Lesson we have a starting tip, and an ending tip. It's like a Learning Sandwich!
Google Photos new editing features and "Deep Blue"
1.If you set up a phone to use all Google account stuff, that will work the
same on iPhone, Android, and computer. We call that ________________________
2.T/F: If you store contacts in your Google account you can view them on a
computer as well as your phone and tablet.
3.If you set up Google photos, every picture you take will be stored where?
4.T/F: It is a requirement that you have a password to unlock your phone.
5. On an iPhone, you must have an Apple ID. On an Android phone you must have
_____________________.
Bonus Video!
During the show (above) we showed how to set up "Speed Dial" on an Android phone.
Here is a short video on how to set up "Speed Dials" on an iPhone. Continue your Education with Geeks on Tour by subscribing to our Newsletters!
Episode 100 was live on Sunday, Nov 13, 2016. We had a bit of a sound problem in the middle and had to bail out of one live stream and start another :-( But, we did it, and the two pieces were edited back together in order to post here. In this episode you will learn:
How to Force Quit an App
What is OneDrive and how does it work on an iPhone or Android device? OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service to give you access to all your computer files on any device. You can also use Word, Excel, and Powerpoint for free by going to OneDrive.com or installing the Apps on your mobile devices.
