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Category: Mobile devices

Zoom meetings tip

Posted on 6 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom meetings tip

Struggling with poor sound quality during a video-conference call in Zoom? If so, this super little tip – which takes just a minute to do – can restore your ability to hear others, and be heard. It did yesterday for me during a meeting when the host said they couldn’t hear me even though I…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Zoom

Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

Posted on 29 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad
Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

This video gives clear, step by step guidance on how to join (and leave) a meeting from an iPad. Many beginners find such a device the easiest way of using Zoom.

Apple, Internet, iPad, Mobile devices, Online, Security

Facebook – Unable to log on?

Posted on 6 June 20238 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Facebook – Unable to log on?
Facebook – Unable to log on?

If you find yourself unable to log onto your account, don’t panic! Visiting www.facebook.com/login/identify takes you to a page which allows you to prove you are the account holder (in a few different ways) and regain access. NOTE: Once you are back into your account, NOW is the time to reset your password – unless…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security

Google Drive

Posted on 22 May 20238 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Google Drive
Google Drive

Did you know that if you have a Google account, you have access to 15GB of cloud storage for FREE? If you now (or have ever) had used an Android-based phone or tablet then you probably do! This is generous now – compared to Microsoft who now only offer 5GB (just like Apple’s iCloud). …….

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones

OneDrive files

Posted on 18 May 20238 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on OneDrive files
OneDrive files

Do you know you can access all of your files on your tablet (iPad or Android), and also your smartphone (iPhone or Android)? The screen below shows the ‘Account window’ from which you can see files can be saved for offline use. This means that if you’re on the tube you can still see important…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Microsoft, Mobile devices, MS Office, Smartphones

Apple keyboard – Handy tip

Posted on 21 April 20238 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Apple keyboard – Handy tip
Apple keyboard – Handy tip

Here’s a handy tip to make texting and e-mailing easier for you on your iPhone and iPad. If you want to enter a single number or symbol in your message (eg. £ or 6), there’s no need to press the ?123 key ! (as per image below). For a single character, just press AND HOLD…

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Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Smartphones

Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Posted on 17 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom tip for hosting meetings
Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Knowing how to mute all participants in a meeting is very important for a host. On a smartphone (Android), it’s as simple as:- 1. Click Participants located in the meeting controls. 2. Click Mute All. It also mutes new joiners, so you are not interrupted by someone saying “Hi everyone” (when you are in the…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones, Zoom

Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on 17 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Apple ID – your icloud
Apple ID – your icloud

Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac) by simply signing in at www.icloud.com? After a simpe verification (usually using your phone or iPad/iPhone), you will see the screen below. From here you can manage your account using the 3 menu items at the top right hand…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 8

WhatsApp chats on your phone

Posted on 16 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 2 Comments on WhatsApp chats on your phone
WhatsApp chats on your phone

Are you sure they are backed up? The backup allows you to setup WhatsApp on a replacement smartphone with all the chats (and media – photos/videos) you were using before. This can be necessary in the event of your phone developing a fault or suffering damage, loss or theft. Usually when installing the software, most…

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Smartphones

MS Office 365 Apps

Posted on 11 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on MS Office 365 Apps
MS Office 365 Apps

Do you know the advantages of subscribing to Office 365 – over purchasing the software? Software Purchase The software you purchase is usually for a single PC – whether it’s a desktop PC or laptop – to allow you to access Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and sometimes Publisher for your personal or home-office use….

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Microsoft, Mobile devices, MS Office, Online, Smartphones

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