This episode was streamed live on July 10, 2016. It is about the basics of navigating with Google Maps. Get voice-directed, turn-by-turn directions from your phone or tablet. How to start navigating, how to stop, and some tips for making it work better along the way.
Learn how to use the Google Maps app in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do?
This episode was streamed live on May 14, 2017. We webcast from our home studio in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Geeks on Tour members can view the Show Notes here. Ron Brown, the director of the Silveridge Computer Club, joins us to give us his presentation on Chromebook - The Seniors Computer. He lays out the 4 S's of Chromebooks:
Simplicity
Security
Save Money
Speed
Mr. and Mrs. Geek own 2 Chromebooks and are using them more and more. Chris is taking her Chromebook on their trip to Europe rather than her laptop.
This episode was streamed live on April 30, 2017. We webcast from the conference center at River Plantation RV park in Sevierville, TN. We were there for a SKP ACRE rally, so we presented in front of a live studio audience! Geeks on Tour members can view the Show Notes here.
Why do we think Google Photos is so great? This episode demonstrates the 7 features that are Chris' favorites. We also give a tip and an App of the week, and we're in front of a Live Studio Audience!
This episode was streamed live on April 23, 2016. It is all about cameras. A big, expensive, DSLR camera like Chris' Canon Rebel T3i admittedly takes better pictures in some situations, but is it enough to warrant lugging it around? What are some tips and tricks to making better pictures with your smartphone How valuable is it to be able to edit photos and share immediately from your phone, vs. needing a computer for your DSLR.
This episode was streamed live on September 4, 2016. It is all about voice dictation. You may have used Siri, or OK Google to ask your phone questions, or give commands, but did you know you can also dictate texts and documents? We're teaching about using the keyboard microphone and not Siri or OK Google.
Lots of tips in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do?
This episode was streamed live on April 9, 2017. To be
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We've seen several people recently struggling with the fact
that they can't use their phone properly because they've forgotten the password
to their primary account. This episode demonstrates why the account and
password are so important and the steps you can take to ensure that you can
recover your account when (not IF!) you forget your password.
We also have the normal beginning Tip and ending App:
Quick Tips: Viewing Websites on Smartphones
Beginner’s Lesson: Forgot your Password? How to Recover your
Account.
App of the Week: NPR One
For Geeks on Tour Members only: Here's your Show Notes We
recommend printing them out, then watch the show with friends and LEARN!
This episode was streamed live on April 2, 2017. To be notified when we are live, subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the little bell for notifications. It is not as beginning as most of our shows because Google Maps has added several cool new features and we want to show you some! We demonstrate 5 tips using Google Maps on both the Android and the iPhone, including a new feature rolling out just this week called Share Your Location and Share your Trip. We still have the normal beginning Tip and ending App:
Quick Tips: Deleting multiple photos
Beginner’s Lesson: Google Maps Tips and Tricks
App of the Week: The Weather Channel: Wind Speed Maps
