Great Idea! Use an old mobile phone as a security camera An old Android or iPhone can be used as a home security camera. You will need to choose a security camera app and many of them have features you would be looking for like local streaming, cloud streaming, recording and storing footage. Some would […]

Great Idea! Google Map’s Live View When parking your car and trying to find a destination, try using the tool Google Maps has built in to help you see exactly where you are going by holding up your phone screen. The tool uses your phone’s camera to scan the buildings around you and places a […]

Great Idea! Eliminate the need of a password when starting your Windows 10 computer If you are sure you don’t need password security on your computer, the following steps will set your computer to eliminate the need to enter a password when your computer starts. Click on the start menu in the lower left of […]

Great Idea! New iCloud feature for iPhone, iPad and Mac – Easily Share Files If you use any of these Apple products, you already have iCloud. This makes it easier to share folders without having to use a 3rd party program like Dropbox. Here are a few things to be aware of before you start: […]

Great Idea! More Windows 10 tips! I am a really long time user of the Snipping Tool in Windows.  It has been very valuable to take a picture of something on your screen to either save, copy or even print.  Windows is moving this feature to a new utility call Snip & Sketch.  Try it […]

Great Idea! Google Maps As you would expect, Google Maps is a terrific app – available for both iOS and Android.  If you don’t have it on your phone, download the free app right away.  It doesn’t just show you how to get from point A to point B, although that is always helpful and […]

Great Idea! Hopefully you are aware that the government and the cell phone companies are trying to combat the robocalls that you receive.  The FCC suggests the following steps you can take to eliminate the calls to your phone numbers: Don’t answer calls from blocked or unknown numbers. Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t […]

Great Idea! Hidden Google Map trick Google Maps lets you download your route ahead of time so you don’t need to worry about using your data or getting lost.  Follow these easy directions: In the Google Maps app, enter your destination. At the bottom of the screen, tap the name of the place or the […]

Great Idea! Take Screenshots with iPhone and Android phones iPhone X, XS, XR, 11,11 Pro, 11 Pro Plus:  Simultaneously press the power button and volume up button. Be care that you don’t press too long or too short. It takes a 0.9-second button press to trigger a screenshot.  When you are successful, you’ll see the screen flash […]

Great Idea! Saving stuff in Evernote Evernote is a terrific, free, organizational app available for PC, Mac, iOS and Android.  It is basically a digital notebook with the ability to create many different notebooks with many different pages in each notebook.  You can search within notebooks or within the whole file and your notes will […]