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Journey planning

Posted on 10 October 2023 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Journey planning
Journey planning

Do you use Citymapper on your smartphone to plan journeys? If you, you could become frustrated that journey results shown are those which involve a train, tube or tram – when you want to use buses only (especially if you rely on the ramps to board and disembark). Citymapper still has the option to show…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

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

Tips – by category

Posted on 2 July 20232 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Tips – by category

Desktop computing tips Mobile computing tips – Laptops, tablets (incl iPads) and smartphones General Tech Tips Non-device tips such as those relating to an online service like banking or shopping or to child safety or to a website such as 111.nhs

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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

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

G A P S in your IT knowledge?

Posted on 23 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on G A P S in your IT knowledge?
G A P S in your IT knowledge?

If so, the image below shows just a sample of the computing topics I can help you to learn, or build confidence in using during a one-to-one support appointment which can be as little as 1 hour – or a regular weekly or fortnightly one. Are they the topics you need? What others would you…

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Microsoft, Online

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

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

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

Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Posted on 20 October 20221 November 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad
Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

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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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

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