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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.
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). …….
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…
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…
Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac)? Just sign 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 corner…
Do you use the same PIN or passcode for more than 1 device in your household? This is a very, very risky thing to do – as a family client of mine recently found out. The parent had for years used a simple 6-digit code to unlock 3 devices during the time when they were…
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Unless you are the only person who EVER has access to your PC, please be very, very cautious about allowing your browser to save your logon passwords. Why? Because anyone opening up the browser window can do the following within just a few minutes:- 2. Export the ENTIRE list of website logons with their user…
Let occasional users log in as guests Did you know that you can let other people use your Mac temporarily as guest users without adding them as individual users. This is great because:- NOTE: Files created by a guest are stored in a temporary folder, but that folder and its contents are deleted when the…
If you need more than the FREE allowance given by Apple, OneDrive or Google, did you know upgrading to 50GB, 100GB or even 200GB can cost as little as £3 on a monthly billing plan? Apple and OneDrive both offer just 5GB free, whereas Google generously offer 15GB.
