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7:51 AM
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Are you an avid Google Maps user?
It wouldn't be surprising if you are. Google estimates that there are nearly 1 billion active monthly users worldwide.
The
service has become an integral part in many people's lives. Not only
does it show you how to get to that trendy new restaurant everyone is
talking about, it can also help you plan weekend trips, entire vacations
and so much more.
That's why you need to know these seven handy Google Maps tricks that will help you use it like a pro.
1. Storing your home and work addresses
It's
a good idea to save your work and home addresses in Google Maps. This
makes it easier to navigate to either location by saying, for...
7:33 AM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Do you want to take your Android expertise to the next level? If you read our everyday essential tricks for your Android, you might feel like you have everything you need to know to go about your daily Android life.
But
think again. From blocking calls to naming a song that's playing, maybe
a few more advanced tricks will have you saying "I wish I knew this all
along."
These five tips will definitely power up your Android experience.
1. Set up your phone to automatically unlock
Do you find it too cumbersome to keep unlocking your phone in trusted places like your home? Well, here's a tip you can try.
Introduced
in Android 5.0 Lollipop, Smart Lock is...
7:15 AM
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Psst! Need the Apple version of this tip? Click here for essential tricks for your iPhone >>
So
you feel like you know all you need to know about your smartphone. You
can adeptly make calls, send text messages, check emails, change
settings, download apps and everything in between.
Sure,
having the right know-how to get things done on your smartphone makes
you feel like a bonafide expert. But of course, there might still be
hidden tricks here and there that can make your everyday use even
better. (While you're at it, click here for one little trick that can help you save battery power.)
To elevate your Android mastery, here are a few essential tricks...
6:52 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Online security 101: Tips for protecting your privacy from hackers and spies | ZDNet on Scri...
5:49 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Are you an avid Google Maps user?
It wouldn't be surprising if you are. Google estimates that there are nearly 1 billion active monthly users worldwide.
The
service has become an integral part in many people's lives. Not only
does it show you how to get to that trendy new restaurant everyone is
talking about, it can also help you plan weekend trips, entire vacations
and so much more.
That's why you need to know these seven handy Google Maps tricks that will help you use it like a pro.
1. Storing your home and work addresses
It's
a good idea to save your work and home addresses in Google Maps. This
makes it easier to navigate to either location by saying, for...
4:07 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Apple hasn’t updated the MacBook Air since 2015, and many Apple watchers don’t expect to see a refresh of the device. In fact, the 11-inch MacBook Air left
the consumer market last October.
Nevertheless, Apple still offers the
13-inch Air as the cheapest MacBook option at $999—and today at Best
Buy, you can grab one for $200 cheaper than its sticker price.
This particular Air comes with a 13.3-inch display with 1440x900
resolution, a 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel “Broadwell” Core i5 processor, 8GB
RAM, 128GB onboard storage, SDXC card reader, and a Thunderbolt 2 port.
There’s also a MagSafe adapter, two USB 3 ports, and a headphone jack.
Best Buy is also throwing in a redemption...
2:58 PM
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How to Make Songs Available Offline With Apple Music on iPhone by iPhoneLife on Scri...
12:17 PM
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Don't you just love having friends and family visit from out of town?
It's a great time to play tour guide and show them all of the exciting
places your city has to offer.
You might also want to take them to
your favorite restaurant to share an epic meal. I'm sure you remember
how to get there, but what about that amazing Italian restaurant you
tried last summer and forgot its name and where it's located? No
worries, Google Maps now has you covered.
That's
right, there is now a feature on Google Maps that will help you keep
track of any location or route that you'd like. You can also create a
list of places and share it with friends and family.
How to...
6:09 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Our smartphones might be the most important gateway to our digital
lives. We store so much important information on these handheld gadgets
that the thought of losing them is frightening!
If you're like me,
once you enter someone's phone number into your contacts list, it's out
of your mind forever. It seems like it would be an impossible task to
recover everyone's digits. How scary is that?
Obviously,
smartphones aren't just contact directories. We also store precious
pictures and videos on them as well as important files.
You never
know when you're going to lose your phone, or even worse, have it
stolen. That's why it's so critical to back up all of the essential...
6:04 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
How many photos have you taken with just your
smartphone? Just think about the countless photos you've taken of your
friends, pets, objects and family members. What about those you've taken
while traveling to exotic locations and your favorite nearby
destinations?
When capturing these cherished
memories, of course, you want to get the best shot possible, either for
sharing online or saving on your own digital scrapbook. You don't have
to be a professional photographer to get the most out of your
smartphone's camera. Sometimes, a little bit of tweaking and know-how is
all it takes.
Here are some quick and easy tricks for taking better photos with your...
5:47 PM
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Facebook is tracking you seven ways from Sunday, but that should be
no surprise if you've been reading Komando.com for any length of time.
In the past, we've talked about stopping Facebook from sharing your information with advertisers, storing your search history, or figuring out your interests to serve you targeted ads.
Today,
however, we're going to look at other companies that can see your
information on Facebook. You agreed to let them do it without even
realizing it, and you might have dozens watching your posts, your
profile and more. Let's talk about how to get rid of them and how to
keep this from happening again.
How did this happen in the...
1:01 PM
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The Costco Connection - February 2017 by Carl Thorne on Scri...
9:21 AM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
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9:19 AM
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The fact that we are living in a digital world means now, more than
ever, that we really need to take privacy and security seriously.
Almost
everything that we use these days can be connected to the internet. Our
televisions, lights, washing machines and even refrigerators can be
Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices.
These everyday
smart appliances connect to the internet to give you more information
and control than we could ever have imagined. It's a really handy
technology.
Unfortunately, hackers are able to turn IoT devices
into botnets to help them with a DDoS attack. DDoS stands for
"distributed denial of service," which is a techy way...
