November Meetings 2019
November 7, 2019 -
I'm as Mad as H#ll at Unknown Links & I'm not going to take it anymore.
- Howard Beale
CLUB QUESTIONS
I'm as Mad as H#ll at Unknown Links & I'm not going to take it anymore.
- Howard Beale
CLUB QUESTIONS
Google Maps
We've all heard of Google and among their many offerings to consumers, Google Maps is one of the most useful. At this point, Google Maps is ahead of the pack on navigation (Apple Maps is still playing catch up) and the folks at Google are constantly updating and improving the map functions. Google Maps app is available free for both Android and Apple phones and tablets. The map app is a robust program that can not only help you navigate your way around your neighbourhood, but also around the world. But as the map features keep piling up, it may be difficult sometimes to know all the tricks Google Maps puts at your fingertips. A good place to start is at the source, here's what Google has to say about the many maps features. Here's the top four Google Maps tricks, according to CNET. Or take a look at the two videos below that go over a bunch of great Google Maps tricks and tips.
We've all heard of Google and among their many offerings to consumers, Google Maps is one of the most useful. At this point, Google Maps is ahead of the pack on navigation (Apple Maps is still playing catch up) and the folks at Google are constantly updating and improving the map functions. Google Maps app is available free for both Android and Apple phones and tablets. The map app is a robust program that can not only help you navigate your way around your neighbourhood, but also around the world. But as the map features keep piling up, it may be difficult sometimes to know all the tricks Google Maps puts at your fingertips. A good place to start is at the source, here's what Google has to say about the many maps features. Here's the top four Google Maps tricks, according to CNET. Or take a look at the two videos below that go over a bunch of great Google Maps tricks and tips.
Google Maps Tips
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Apple iOS 13.2 Update
Apple had a series of problems with the rollout of iOS 13 last month, but with the recent release of iOS 13.2, Apples seems to have fixed its previous bugs as well as giving iPhone users a bunch of new features (for more on those, please take a look at the Apple Video page). As with any new update there are always things that need attention or adjustment, if you're having battery issues since updating to iOS 13.2, take a look at this article from ZDNet. Here's another one from ZDNet on some of the new privacy settings in iOS 13.2 that you should probably take a look at now. Or take a look at the video below that goes over all the newest changes on iOS 13.2.
Apple had a series of problems with the rollout of iOS 13 last month, but with the recent release of iOS 13.2, Apples seems to have fixed its previous bugs as well as giving iPhone users a bunch of new features (for more on those, please take a look at the Apple Video page). As with any new update there are always things that need attention or adjustment, if you're having battery issues since updating to iOS 13.2, take a look at this article from ZDNet. Here's another one from ZDNet on some of the new privacy settings in iOS 13.2 that you should probably take a look at now. Or take a look at the video below that goes over all the newest changes on iOS 13.2.
November 14, 2019 - IMDb, How to rescan your TV for Digital channels, Choosing a Podcast app
Human being: Should I click on an Unknown Link?
The Devil: Oh of course you should!
CLUB QUESTIONS
Human being: Should I click on an Unknown Link?
The Devil: Oh of course you should!
CLUB QUESTIONS
What is the Internet Movie Database? (IMDb)
IMDb has been online since the early 90s supplying movie and TV fans with all the info on their favourite shows. If you've ever wondered who was the guest star on a certain episode of your favourite show, IMDb will know. It will provide all the details of millions of shows, including cast, crew and trivia. IMDb is owned by Amazon and can be accessed through your computer browser (at imdb.com) or via free apps available for both Android and Apple devices. To learn a little bit more about how IMDb works, take a look at the video below.
IMDb has been online since the early 90s supplying movie and TV fans with all the info on their favourite shows. If you've ever wondered who was the guest star on a certain episode of your favourite show, IMDb will know. It will provide all the details of millions of shows, including cast, crew and trivia. IMDb is owned by Amazon and can be accessed through your computer browser (at imdb.com) or via free apps available for both Android and Apple devices. To learn a little bit more about how IMDb works, take a look at the video below.
What Happened to my Digital TV Stations?
It happens sometimes that TV stations change their digital frequencies, when they do you will temporarily lose access to that station, but it's still there, you just have to let your TV find them for you (again). The FCC has a whole page of info relating to this subject with lots of ways to get your old channels back, and maybe find a few new ones in the process. Or take a look at the video below which goes over the most common solution to this problem.
It happens sometimes that TV stations change their digital frequencies, when they do you will temporarily lose access to that station, but it's still there, you just have to let your TV find them for you (again). The FCC has a whole page of info relating to this subject with lots of ways to get your old channels back, and maybe find a few new ones in the process. Or take a look at the video below which goes over the most common solution to this problem.
How to Find Podcasts
If you're an iPhone user you have the native podcast app that Apple supplies with your phone, it's okay, but there are much better apps out there for the job. And if Android is your device, you don't even get a basic podcast app built in. Before you can play podcasts, you have to find them and that's what a good podcast app will help you do. For Android, some of the best podcast apps are; Pocket Casts, Spotify (music and podcasts), Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict and Castbox to name a few. For Apple the best podcast apps are; Overcast, Castro, Pocket Casts and Castbox. As you can see, some of the apps work on both platforms. For a bit more detail on choosing a podcast app take a look at the video below and Happy Listening.
If you're an iPhone user you have the native podcast app that Apple supplies with your phone, it's okay, but there are much better apps out there for the job. And if Android is your device, you don't even get a basic podcast app built in. Before you can play podcasts, you have to find them and that's what a good podcast app will help you do. For Android, some of the best podcast apps are; Pocket Casts, Spotify (music and podcasts), Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict and Castbox to name a few. For Apple the best podcast apps are; Overcast, Castro, Pocket Casts and Castbox. As you can see, some of the apps work on both platforms. For a bit more detail on choosing a podcast app take a look at the video below and Happy Listening.
November 21, 2019 - What is the Domain Name System? How to stop your Computer from Sleeping, Two Part Identification
Don't Click that Unknown Link, You'll Kill Yoursellllffffff.
CLUB QUESTIONS
Don't Click that Unknown Link, You'll Kill Yoursellllffffff.
CLUB QUESTIONS
What is DNS and Why Should I Care?
DNS, or the "Domain Name System" is a very integral part of the internet and you use it, whether you know it or not, everytime you visit a website online. It's a complicated system of servers that basically act like the Yellow Pages. Computers think in numbers and humans think in words, and the DNS allows the two to c0nnect. When you sit down at your computer and type in a website address, for example, Google.com, your computer goes thru several different DNS servers until it finds the 'number' that matches "Google.com." Much in the same way that you would look up someone's name in the Yellow Pages and that book would match the name with a phone number. All of this action is done in the background and also nearly instantaneously and requires nothing more from you than you typing the name into your browser address bar. For a more detailed look at how DNS works, take a look at the video below.
DNS, or the "Domain Name System" is a very integral part of the internet and you use it, whether you know it or not, everytime you visit a website online. It's a complicated system of servers that basically act like the Yellow Pages. Computers think in numbers and humans think in words, and the DNS allows the two to c0nnect. When you sit down at your computer and type in a website address, for example, Google.com, your computer goes thru several different DNS servers until it finds the 'number' that matches "Google.com." Much in the same way that you would look up someone's name in the Yellow Pages and that book would match the name with a phone number. All of this action is done in the background and also nearly instantaneously and requires nothing more from you than you typing the name into your browser address bar. For a more detailed look at how DNS works, take a look at the video below.
How to Stop Your Computer from Sleeping
If you're tired of always having to 'wake' your computer, there are some setting you can adjust more to your liking. By default most computers are set to go to sleep after a few minutes of not being used. Take a look at the below videos on how to adjust the sleep time of your computer.
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Two Part Identification
Or Two Factor Identification as it is sometimes called, is just what it sounds like and you've been using for a long time, long before you got your smartphone. In the old days, you'd go to the grocery store and write them a check and they would ask to see your picture ID and compare the photo with the person standing in front of them. That's two factor identification. In the age of the smartphone, two factor ID takes on many forms, it can come as a text message or email with a security code, or you can utilize an app to confirm who you are to those who need to know. For all the details on two part identification take a look at this article from CNET that covers a wide range of ways to do this.
