There's a big difference between wanting Internet access and needing Internet access. If you work while you're traveling and you need Internet access, there is a lot to know. Our guests, Chris Dunphy and Cherie VeArd, of MobileInternetInfo.com are fulltime nomads who work while traveling. They make it their full time business to know it all so they can help the rest of us.
Tip of the Day: controlling your Facebook Home feed
Photo Edit: brighten a photo with one click
Beginner’s Lesson: Chris and Cherie talk about unlimited data plans, then give us a guided tour of the MobileInternetInfo website.
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You can send a simple text message, or you can have a smart conversation. Google hopes you agree that the addition of the Assistant inside of the Allo messaging app sets it apart from other messaging options. It's useful, it's fun, it's Google. Joining us for this episode is Michael Daniels. He is a Google Top Contributor for the Allo app as well as the Hangouts app. He will be presenting the beginner's lesson today.
Tip of the Day: magnifying the screen iPhone and Android accessibility
Beginner’s Lesson: Learning about the Allo App
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Did you know there is one feature - 2-step verification - that is the singlemost important thing you can do to protect your Google account from hackers. It's easy, we'll show you how in this episode. We'll also demonstrate how it works and show you how to change your password as well.
Episode 128 was recorded live on Sunday, Nov 12, 2017. In this episode you will learn:
Tip of the Day: one-finger keyboard typing
Photo Edit: Auto correct for white balance
Beginner’s Lesson: How to keep your Google Account Safe
App of the day: FMCA hotspot plan for Verizon
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Chris is at Google HQ in California this week, leaving Jim to party with Roadtrekers in Florida. She is attending the Google Top Contributor's Summit and learning LOTS. What better encore episode to show than #95 which was recorded after last year's Google event?!
You probably use several Google Apps on your Android phone, and even on your iPhone or iPad. What do you do when you have a question? We'll show you the different ways you can find answers, starting right from the App. We'll also take you behind the scenes at Google's Top Contributor program. These are the people who answer your questions! Who knows, you could even become a Google Top Contributor if you have desire to become a product expert - we'll show you how.
We'll also have a tip about #hashtags, and an app of the week: Google Voice.
Geeks on Tour Members, here are your class notes for Episode 95.
What IS the cloud? And, which cloud services should you use. Of the many options, Onedrive from Microsoft is one that should be in your toolbox. Did you know you can make an Excel spreadsheet without owning the Excel software? You don't even need a computer! And, Onedrive can provide that all important backup for all the photos you take with your phone. Chris explains how she uses it in addition to Google Photos.
This encore episode, #100 was recorded live on Sunday, Nov 13, 2016. 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?
What is Wink Home Automation
Geeks on Tour members: get your class notes here. You might want to print them out and then join with some friends to take the class. Just play the parts of interest to you by using the timeline links in the class notes, pause the video and experiment on your own device. Then take the review questions at the end and see how you did.
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Review Questions;
How much free storage do you get with OneDrive?
What account do you need to work with OneDrive?
What App do you need in order to edit a spreadsheet on your phone?
If you create a document on your computer, how do you see it on your iPhone?
What setting will upload your phone’s photos to OneDrive?
If you want a smartphone but don't feel the need for the top-of-the-line expensive phone, how about a $59 smartphone? What's the catch? What's wrong with it? If it really does work OK, can it be your main phone? How about a hotspot? Or a phone for the grandkids to use when they visit? Chris explains how she bought a $59 phone from Walmart with service on the Verizon network and how she likes it.
This episode was recorded live on Sunday, October 22, 2017. To be notified of live shows, subscribe to our YouTube channel and be sure to click the bell for notifications.
Opening Tip: Google Photos, how to know when Backup is Complete
Beginner’s Lesson: A $59 smartphone
Closing Tip: Allstays Camp & RV, gone from Google Play Store
Geeks on Tour members: get your class notes here.You might want to print them out and then join with some friends to take the class. Just play the parts of interest to you by using the timeline links in the class notes, pause the video and experiment on your own device. Then take the review questions at the end and see how you did.
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