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Tag: smartphone

Zoom meetings tip

Posted on July 6, 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 July 2, 2023July 2, 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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OneDrive files

Posted on May 18, 2023June 8, 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 April 23, 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 April 21, 2023June 8, 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 April 17, 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

WhatsApp chats on your phone

Posted on April 16, 2023April 17, 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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Mobile phones which are easier to use

Posted on April 11, 2023April 17, 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Mobile phones which are easier to use
Mobile phones which are easier to use

Have you seen Doro handsets like the one pictured below with its Address book in a nice large font? This model has 2 ‘Speed dial’ buttons as well as 2 brightly coloured Start and End call buttons – with the remaining numeric keypad easy to see. Doro also offer a smartphone – the 8050 –…

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Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones

Smartphone or tablet security – iPhone, Android or iPad

Posted on October 20, 2022April 17, 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, Online, Security, Smartphones

Smartphone tip for Galaxy users – Do Not Disturb

Posted on September 29, 2022April 17, 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Smartphone tip for Galaxy users – Do Not Disturb
Smartphone tip for Galaxy users – Do Not Disturb

Other Samsung phones, and other makes of phone, may also have this feature. Did you know that you can put your phone into Do Not Disturb mode for a specific period of time? This means that, before going into a meeting at say 1pm you can set your device to come OUT of Do Not…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

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