#118. Smartphones and Travel in Europe

This episode was streamed live on 6/25/17. We just returned from a month of wandering in Europe and we couldn't have done it without our smartphones. Where to go? What to do? Where to stay? How to get there? How to speak the language? What to eat?
We usually use our Smartphones for Maps, Photos, and Social Networking while traveling in an RV in the US. Smartphones are invaluable when traveling in Europe. We used them for everything from managing currencies, translating languages, traveling by rail, and finding amazing lodging accommodations. You have to be connected. Let us show you how we did it. 

And ... check out our photo album from traveling in Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, and Berlin. We'll be sharing our photo taking, editing, and organizing secrets in next episode. (spoiler: it's all about Google Photos!)

For Geeks on Tour members, here are the show notes for #118

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Facebook on Mobile Devices - tips and tricks #91

This episode was streamed live on August 21, 2016. More and more, people are using Facebook their phones and tablets. Some people have never even seen Facebook on a computer, and yet much of the instruction on Facebook is using computers. This episode is about using Facebook. First using an iPad, then using an Android phone, we demonstrate:

1. How to see a newsfeed with no ads
2. How to unFOLLOW instead of unFRIEND
3. Recent posts newsfeed instead of top posts
4. Control individual items with the "mighty mini" arrow
5. Save items for later
6. Stop auto-playing of videos

We also give some tips on security, including how to prevent the bad guys from posing as you and sending friend requests to all your friends. You'll learn all this and more in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do? 

1. Tip of the day: Edit photos with Google Photos
2. Beginner’s Lesson: Facebook Tips
3. App of the day: Duo

For Geeks on tour members, here are the detailed show notes with links for episode 91,

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Managing your Phone's Battery #69

This episode was streamed live on February 7, 2016. This month, while we've been visiting beautiful places in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia - it has been so important to keep our phones charged! We don't want to miss any of those photos! This episode is about understanding what is using your battery and how to keep it going longer. You will learn how to find out what is using your battery and what external batteries we recommend. 

It's your choice to use your battery less, or get more batteries! You'll learn both in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do? 

1. Tip of the day: Android Touch Key Lights, iPhone Flashlight
2. Beginner’s Lesson: Managing your Battery
3. App of the day: NFL

For Geeks on tour members, here are the detailed show notes with links for episode 69,

Review Questions:

1. Name 3 of the 5 Radios in a Smartphone
2. How do you turn all radios off at once?
3. T/F You should always drain the battery completely before charging
4. To see what Apps are using battery, you can go to Settings and then ___________________
5. For most people, the biggest user of battery is _______________________
6. T/F Keeping your system and Apps up to date will help with greater battery life

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How to use Location Services on your smartphone #81

This episode was streamed live on May 15, 2016. It is about the fact that smartphones have GPS capabilities built in. They know where you are. That means they can answer questions like: Where am I? Where is my phone? Where are my friends? Tell my friends where I am! Where was this photo taken? and more.

We think this is a very important feature of smartphones. If you are a traveler especially, understanding your phone's location services is critical.

Learn to use your phone's location capabilities in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do?

1. Tip of the day: Taking Screen Shots
2. Beginner’s Lesson: Location Services
3. App of the day: Dark Sky

For Geeks on tour members, here are the detailed show notes with links for episode 81,

Review Questions

1.T/F: Anyone can track your exact whereabouts if you’re carrying a cellphone – just like on TV (NCIS, Hawaii Five O etc.)

2.When using Location services, you will consume a lot of:

1. _Battery_____________ 2. _Data_____________________

3.To use the “Find my Friends” app that comes with your iPhone, your friend must accept your invitation and use: ________________________.

4.T/F: You need to download an App before you can locate a lost phone.

5.For photos to be “geotagged” you need to turn on the location tag setting where?

6.If Locations Services are turned off, you can use the Map, but you won’t know ______________________.

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Touchscreen Essentials #99

This episode was streamed live on November 6, 2016. It is about the very basics of using a smartphone ... how to touch the screen. There's more to it than you might think. There's touch, double-touch, long-touch, one finger, two fingers and more. Every different technique produces a different result. And if you have an iPhone 6+ or higher, there's 3D touch!

This is one of the episodes we recommend for true beginners. See the full list on the menu above for Beginners!. Actually, we think everybody should watch it. Even if you use your phone all the time, you will pick up some tips.
Learn your phone's touchscreen essentials in this encore episode of What Does This Button Do?

1. Tip of the day: Chris' New iPhone 7Plus
2. Beginner’s Lesson: Touchscreen Essentials
3. App of the day: CCleaner

For Geeks on tour members, here are the detailed show notes with links for episode 99,

Review Questions

1. What you call ‘click’ with a mouse, we call _______ on a touchscreen.
2. On a touchscreen, what is the equivalent of a mouse right-click?
3. T/F: If your tap doesn’t have any effect, tap harder!
4. When we say ‘zoom’ we mean to touch 2 fingers to the screen and do what?
5. T/F: Double-tap will always enlarge what you see on the screen.
6. What does 3-D touch mean?

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How to Navigate with Google Maps #87

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?

1. Tip of the day: Multi-Tasking
2. Beginner’s Lesson: Navigating with Google Maps
3. App of the day: Torque

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#117 Chromebooks: The Seniors' Computer

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:

1. Simplicity
2. Security
3. Save Money
4. 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.

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