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Make sure your app is up to date.  It is much clearer to use now. In settings choose backup and sync and check all the settings, especially the upload size. Note the other settings – can you free up device storage? Can you a a shortcut to your camera? Take a few photos with the […]

Set timer Sunrise and sunset Search within a website.  Just type site:website name and the search you want Define: Use the searchbox as a calculator Weather anwhere Search by file type just by putting the extension after the word filetype – filetype .pdf Songs by …  

Google’s Chrome has some very interesting features which you can use to impress (well, be entertained anyway).  They do not however appear to work on the android version of Chrome.  However, one of the features in Chrome for android is the option to request the desktop version of a website. Open Chrome, go to settings […]

This tool replaces Google Drive and Google photos desktop uploader for computers. You can configure what you want to sync by choosing specific folders and you can choose what folders you want to keep offline. When you delete something on your computer, you can choose whether or not to delete it on google drive. If […]

East Riding have their own library app.  Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.solus.EastRidingLibraries If you have an existing card, you can scan your registration number, but you will also need your pin. Have a look at it on our tablets, but don’t leave your details on it!  

You search the internet using a search engine, but these days the browser often works out that you are wanting to search for you.  It might also decide which search engine you are using.  Dis you know that search engines in general try and localise your searches by trying to identify were you are searching […]

This is actually an exercise in using a browser and knowing your way around the internet.  Can you use Google Chrome instead of the Samsung browser? Can you name 5 different browsers? Barmby Moor C E Primary School – barmbymoor.com Home – Barmby Moor Parish Council – barmbymoor.ne Boot and Slipper – Barmby on the […]

East Riding council have launched their new website.  Last time round we were asked to evaluate through a series of questions as to the ease and effectiveness of the site.  We weren’t asked this time, but the questions are being posed again here.  Is the new site better than the previous one? In each case, […]

Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR places the user inside an experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds.  This can be done with a variety of devices such as […]