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We last looked at the camera on your tablet in March.  We just need to make sure you are comfortable with using it so that over the next few weeks we can make up a comprehensive montage of photos on Flickr which promote the Boot and Slipper, not just in this group, but in all […]

Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.  Flickr may be installed on our tablets.  If so, we now want to change the account that it is connected to.  If not, please install it now. If an account is already connected, please log out of the account and […]

Having secure passwords is evermore important.  Although many websites only require 6 or 8 characters for a password, the trend is to increase both the number and types of character used.  Everyone will increase the requirements over time, so why not go for a long strong one now. The classic advice.  You password should: Have […]

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Both these apps have been updated since we last looked at them.  Google maps in particular can now easily download maps for viewing offline.  You may still need to use the OK maps instruction or you can go directly to the menu. Have you noticed the “explore this area” option? Get directions to go somewhere […]

The Cloud We covered some specifics earlier this year: Google Drive and One Drive Google drive should be set up on our tablets.  Make sure to go through the introductory screens. How would you put a photo you’ve taken on Google Drive.  Are the photos on your Google Drive the same as the synchronised photos […]

From our session in February 2015. Gmail is now included in the folder of Apps which you will normally find on your desktop. Start with the top bar: menu sidebar, active folder/label, search, archive, bin, mark as read, move to folder/label, email options. The menu sidebar allows you to sort your mail. The folder/labels are […]

These recommendations have come from different newspapers…  Azimo Works on: iPhone and Android Cost: Free Azimo lets people transfer money from the UK to more than 100 countries at a fraction of the rates charged by banks or money transfer services. To send money, users need to register and enter the recipient’s bank account details. […]

A QR code is a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone.  QR stands for quick response.  It is different from a standard barcode in that the data is stored in both directions and can […]