November Meetings 2022
Nov 3, 2022 - Print Your Own Photo Book Online, Google Photos,
How to edit photos on your Smartphone, MacOS Ventura,
"If you just clicked on an unknown link,
You may not be as smart as you think. "
- Dr. Seuss
Club Questions
How to edit photos on your Smartphone, MacOS Ventura,
"If you just clicked on an unknown link,
You may not be as smart as you think. "
- Dr. Seuss
Club Questions
Print Your Photo Book Online
Maybe you've just been given a collection of photos of your family, or maybe some event you went to with friends, whatever the photo collection you have, it's now very easy to create and print your own photo book online. There are many different online services that will supply you with templates, effects and a variety of styles (hardcover, softcover, small, large, etc) to get the job done. And the prices aren't as much as you might think. To learn more about how to print your own photo book, take a look at which websites Good Housekeeping recommends. Or take a look at Travel & Leisure's top picks. Or for an overview of them all, take a look at the video below.
Maybe you've just been given a collection of photos of your family, or maybe some event you went to with friends, whatever the photo collection you have, it's now very easy to create and print your own photo book online. There are many different online services that will supply you with templates, effects and a variety of styles (hardcover, softcover, small, large, etc) to get the job done. And the prices aren't as much as you might think. To learn more about how to print your own photo book, take a look at which websites Good Housekeeping recommends. Or take a look at Travel & Leisure's top picks. Or for an overview of them all, take a look at the video below.
Google Photos
Google Photos is Google's AI-based default gallery app on the top Android phones, and it remains one of the best company products in recent years. It's packed with editing tools, a neat media organization, cloud backup, seamless sharing, and cross-platform availability. Whether you're just a beginner, or you want to move up to the next level in your Google Photos abilities, take a look at this article.
How to Edit Photos on Smartphone
Smartphone cameras just keep getting better, each year they come out with larger, more sensitive lens that can capture better and better images. But even the best image might need a little help, and that's where the smartphone editing options come in. Whether you use Android or iPhone, each modern device comes with a bunch of filters and editing tools to enhance your photos built right in to your camera app. To learn more about editing your photos right on your smartphone, take a look at the videos below. The Android video (left side) covers how to edit photos using Google Photos app. The iPhone video (right side) uses the iPhone built-in camera editing tools (most modern Android phones also have in-camera editing tools).
Smartphone cameras just keep getting better, each year they come out with larger, more sensitive lens that can capture better and better images. But even the best image might need a little help, and that's where the smartphone editing options come in. Whether you use Android or iPhone, each modern device comes with a bunch of filters and editing tools to enhance your photos built right in to your camera app. To learn more about editing your photos right on your smartphone, take a look at the videos below. The Android video (left side) covers how to edit photos using Google Photos app. The iPhone video (right side) uses the iPhone built-in camera editing tools (most modern Android phones also have in-camera editing tools).
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MacOS Ventura
Apple's newest operating system for its computers is out now, which begs the age old question, should you update now? As always, there are reasons for both answers. There are a bunch of new features that come with Ventura, for more on those, take a look at this video. But rest assured that Apple will continue to send out security updates for Monterey (and many of their older operating systems). It never hurts to wait a week or two when it comes to these big system updates. The internet will always scream if there are any major bugs or issues with the new OS, all you have to do is listen.
Nov 10, 2022 - Amazon Silk Browser, Smart Blood Pressure Monitors for Home,
How to Access Blocked Websites,
"If the link you clicked on is unknown,
Your account may have been pwned. "
- Dr. Seuss (again)
Club Questions
How to Access Blocked Websites,
"If the link you clicked on is unknown,
Your account may have been pwned. "
- Dr. Seuss (again)
Club Questions
Amazon Silk
Browsing the Internet on your smart TV isn't a new thing, it's been around for a number of years now. There are lots of different ways to access the web, through various apps like Google Chrome, Firefox and others that you might be familiar with thru your computer. Amazon Silk is yet another browser. It's made by Amazon for use on Amazon devices, like their tablets and Fire Sticks. To learn more about how to use Amazon Silk on your Fire TV, take a look at this article. For more Silk tips, take a look at the video below.
Browsing the Internet on your smart TV isn't a new thing, it's been around for a number of years now. There are lots of different ways to access the web, through various apps like Google Chrome, Firefox and others that you might be familiar with thru your computer. Amazon Silk is yet another browser. It's made by Amazon for use on Amazon devices, like their tablets and Fire Sticks. To learn more about how to use Amazon Silk on your Fire TV, take a look at this article. For more Silk tips, take a look at the video below.
Smart Blood Pressure Monitors
Blood pressure is an important metric that can help you determine your risk of a number of health concerns. However, the often unnoticeable side effects of high blood pressure (or hypertension) make it difficult to know when intervention is needed, which is why this condition is commonly called “the silent killer.” An at-home blood pressure monitor can help you keep a closer eye on this crucial health metric. By taking your own blood pressure readings regularly and documenting changes over time, you can be better prepared to manage your health for the long haul. To read more about some of the best home blood pressure monitors that will work with your smartphone, take a look at this article.
How to Access Blocked Websites
Certain websites can get restricted at a local level due to workplace restrictions or manual blocking on your device. Depending on where you live, your government or the website’s owner can also block your access to the website. Not just that, a URL filter function from your antivirus and firewall could also limit your access. There are a variety of ways to get around these and other blocking techniques, to learn more about how to access blocked websites, take a look at this article.
Certain websites can get restricted at a local level due to workplace restrictions or manual blocking on your device. Depending on where you live, your government or the website’s owner can also block your access to the website. Not just that, a URL filter function from your antivirus and firewall could also limit your access. There are a variety of ways to get around these and other blocking techniques, to learn more about how to access blocked websites, take a look at this article.
Nov 17, 2022 - Traveling with Your Laptop, Best Laptop Bags 2022,
The Best Online Services for Sporting Events, FIFA+ Online,
“Clicking on an unknown link is like going swimming with me.”
- The Shark from Jaws
Club Questions
The Best Online Services for Sporting Events, FIFA+ Online,
“Clicking on an unknown link is like going swimming with me.”
- The Shark from Jaws
Club Questions
Traveling with Your Laptop
One of the main joys of owning a laptop computer is its portability. But a laptop is still a computer and has all same the delicate electronics, so a certain amount of care is needed to keep it safe when you travel. Wether it's just a car ride to a friend's house, or a plane trip around the world, there are some basic guidelines you should follow to keep your laptop in working order. First of all, never check your laptop when you fly, always bring it with you as a carry on item. And don't put your laptop in an overhead compartment, they can easily get damaged up there. No matter where you're going, you always want to make sure to completely shut down your laptop and put it in a carry bag made for laptops before traveling with it. To learn more about how to travel safely with your laptop, take a look at this article.
The Best Laptop Bags
If you own a laptop and travel anywhere with it, you're going to need a padded bag to protect your investment. By default, all laptop bags offer some standard functionalities: materials that protect your laptop from immediate damage, a size that matches that of your device and a laptop compartment with padding. Beyond that, look for features matched to your lifestyle. Laptop bags come in a variety of styles, from messenger bags to backpacks and even rolling bags. What works for you, comes down to personal preference and needs. Below are a few lists of some of the best laptop bags available.
Top 10 laptop bags from Laptop Magazine
Top 10 laptop bags from Forbes Magazine
Top 18 laptop bags from Wired.com
Top 5 laptop bags from CNET
If you own a laptop and travel anywhere with it, you're going to need a padded bag to protect your investment. By default, all laptop bags offer some standard functionalities: materials that protect your laptop from immediate damage, a size that matches that of your device and a laptop compartment with padding. Beyond that, look for features matched to your lifestyle. Laptop bags come in a variety of styles, from messenger bags to backpacks and even rolling bags. What works for you, comes down to personal preference and needs. Below are a few lists of some of the best laptop bags available.
Top 10 laptop bags from Laptop Magazine
Top 10 laptop bags from Forbes Magazine
Top 18 laptop bags from Wired.com
Top 5 laptop bags from CNET
The Best Online Services for Live Sports
You no longer need cable to watch live sporting events. There are a lot, too many in fact, of services that offer live sports thru an Internet connection. But as any true sports fan knows, finding a service that covers all of your local team's games (home and away), can be a bit of a pain. And sports channel subscriptions can get very costly very quickly. For a rundown on the best live sports services for a variety of sports, take a look at the lists below. Each of the picks below break down the services by the sport and most include price comparisons.
CNET's picks for best live sports services
PC Mag's picks for best live sports services
ZD Net's picks for best live sports services
Sportsnaut's picks for best live sports services
FIFA+ for Soccer Fans
If you're one of the millions of soccer/fútbol fans in the world, then you know all about FIFA. Founded in 1904, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts over 200 members worldwide and is responsible for the World Cup every four years. It features the best of the best in fútbol and is watched around the world by millions of fans throughout their season. What you might not know is that FIFA has recently created a website where you can watch FIFA matches live. FIFA+ will provide access to live football matches from every corner of the world, interactive games, news, tournament information, ground-breaking, unrivalled video content delivering truly global storytelling around the men’s and women’s game and much more. FIFA is the first sports federation ever to offer such an extensive streaming and content experience to its fans for free. To check out FIFA+ take a look at this page.
If you're one of the millions of soccer/fútbol fans in the world, then you know all about FIFA. Founded in 1904, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts over 200 members worldwide and is responsible for the World Cup every four years. It features the best of the best in fútbol and is watched around the world by millions of fans throughout their season. What you might not know is that FIFA has recently created a website where you can watch FIFA matches live. FIFA+ will provide access to live football matches from every corner of the world, interactive games, news, tournament information, ground-breaking, unrivalled video content delivering truly global storytelling around the men’s and women’s game and much more. FIFA is the first sports federation ever to offer such an extensive streaming and content experience to its fans for free. To check out FIFA+ take a look at this page.
Nov 24, 2022 - Thanksgiving Feast with Friends and Family, Take a Nap on the Sofa,
Have Seconds of Pumpkin Pie, Enjoy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV,
“Take a bite of me, but never take a bite of an unknown link.”
- The Thanksgiving Turkey
Club Questions
Have Seconds of Pumpkin Pie, Enjoy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV,
“Take a bite of me, but never take a bite of an unknown link.”
- The Thanksgiving Turkey
Club Questions
No Computer Club Meeting This Week -- HAPPY THANKSGIVING
See You All Back in the Club, Thursday, December 1, 2022
