The ultimate post it app. It works on Android, iPhone and a PC. Set reminders by date or location Pin to the top Colour them Create a to do list or checklist Colaborate to share lists Labels – a way to categorise your notes talk the note Set up the keep widget. Set up a […]
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The Internet
Websites names IP addresseses and DNS Install IP address finder where are the servers for Google.com microsoft.com apple.com bbc.co.uk boot-it.org.uk adidas.com adidas.co.uk nissan.co.uk nissan.com and your most used websites?
Broadband and WiFi revisited
Most of you will have braodband at home, but what is it, what are the different trypes and what speed should you get? Broadband Fibre Speed in your area Wifi what do the following terms mean? WAN LAN SSID WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) WPA 2 (WiFi Protected Access)/PSK Channels Wireless 5G Fifth generation wireless is […]
What is Android
Android is the name of the mobile operating system owned by Google. It most commonly comes installed on a variety of smartphones and tablets from a host of manufacturers offering users access to Google’s own services like Search, YouTube, Maps, Gmail and more. Android devices are highly customisable and can be altered to suit your […]
Security, viruses and phishing
Historically carried over from the old PC world, a “virus” is a program that replicates itself by attaching to another program. Virus has become a popular term to refer to all types of malicious software (malware) on computers. In the case of smartphones and tablets, in general, malware that replicate itself like a PC virus […]
The Future… now – virtual reality
Google Gallery and Google Photos
Many older tablets come with two apps from Google, one called Gallery and the other called Photos. Newer devices may not have Gallery or may have a proprietary version of Gallery. Gallery, although still used, is supposedly being superceded by Photos. When you open the Google Photos app, you’ll see all the photos and videos on […]
The Christmas challenge
Here’s an opportunity to get your tutor in a pickle. Think of a question that you’re sure he doesn’t know the answer to and see how he deals with it. Six degrees of separation: is the idea that all living things and everything else in the world is six or fewer steps away from each […]
Chromecast
Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use your mobile device and the TV that you already own to cast your favourite TV shows, movies, music, sport, games and more. Chromecast works with iPhone®, iPad®, Android phone and tablet, Mac® and Windows® laptop, and Chromebook. It […]
In the begining
Background to the project The Barmby Moor Boot IT project started as a result of many different people and opportunities coming together at the right time. The landlords at the Boot and Slipper pub in the village, Andy and John were running a coffee morning which proved very popular with older people. Being very community […]



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