Summer 2016

Sometimes you cannot find the features that you need when you android apps.  Normally you can just run the web version of that app, but sometimes your device (the website) will insist that you switch to the android/iOS version).  In this instance you may need to force the browser to run in “desktop”mode”.  On android … Read more

Facebook is about connecting and it is always changing and developing its service:https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/get-to-know-facebook/ What others see about you: https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/what-others-see-about-you/ How others interact with you: https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/how-others-interact-with-you/ What you see: https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/what-you-see/ How to keep your account secure: https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/how-to-keep-your-account-secure/  

What is it? Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site, which is available in 37 different languages, includes public features such as: Marketplace – allows members to post, read and … Read more

We have looked at a number of apps which you can use to wrtie with on the tablet.  Today we are going back to Google and Google Drive.  Google Drive provides 4 types of apps for creating: Docs Sheets Slides Forms What is Google Drive? You may need to update your device to use the … Read more

The first rule of selecting apps is to know what you need. Don’t browse the app store. Write down what your requirements are, what does the app need to do, does it need to be used on different platforms and does the data need to be transferred. Do you really need the app? Make sure … Read more

It’s now easier than ever to learn a new language. China is fast becoming a big economy and Chinese will soon be just as important as English. If you’re heading to a foreign country it’s always nice to speak the language or perhaps you just want to learn something new. Learning a second language offers … Read more

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 … Read more

Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.  [button link=”https://boot-it.org.uk/flickr/” bg_color=”#262d91″]Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.[/button] Flickr may be installed on our tablets.  If so, we now want to change the account that it is connected to.  If not, … Read more

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 … Read more