A backup is a copy of your information normally held in a different place to where that information is normally held. In settings, choose backup and reset. Make sure the relevant boxes are ticked. If you have a Google account you can sync(hronise) your contacts, gmail inbox and calendar to your internet account. To check […]
Archive | Workshops
More about asking questions and troubleshooting than just learning… but really useful and informative – and fun!
Cleaning your tablet screen
Use this with Caution! Clean and remove scratches Installing a screen protector
Course Planning
Whilst everything has been covered during th previous sessions, many people are now looking to move on with more detail. This session is about pulling all people’s needs and aims together to generate the next training programme.
Buying and installing a printer
We’ve looked at buying a tablet and a computer, but what about the printer? Do the analysis How much should you pay for it? Inkject or Laser? Connectivity Volume Consumables Total cost per page Reviews and the one that we have bought is… Opening the box What do we want to acheive? testing the settings […]
Setting up Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print allows you to connect your printer to the internet and then enable different devices to print to it. You have to have a gmail account to set it up.. It’s a simple process of following the online instructions. Once your printer is registered, you simply invite people (email addresses) to share the […]
Laptops
This session will give you the opportunity to see a number of different types of laptop, to bring your own, and to ask any questions you like. Part of the session will include a surgery where individual problems can be discussed. Buy cheap laptops from the laptop and… – laptopsdirect.co.uk – Laptop buying guide – CNET Reviews – cnet.com – Laptops […]
Bookmarks in Google Chrome
A bookmark is a collection of direct links to predefined web pages which is stored in your web browser. Bookmarks can be created and managed by the user themselves. Most browsers come packaged with several existing bookmarks. The term bookmark is used in browsers such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari. In Google Chrome […]
Android antivirus
Again, there is an element of choice here. Below are some of the recommended items. Remember that antivirus programs on their own will not guarantee protection of your device. Backup your data to the cloud or to external memory. Avast Mobile Security & Anti-Virus Avast Mobile Security & Anti-Virus is a suit of security and […]
Security and anti-virus – general
Everyone will have their own personal choice. Stick to known brand names and always research before installing/purchasing. there are a number of useful websites that review security regularly such as: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ http://www.av-test.org/en/home/ http://www.dennistechnologylabs.com/ There are now over 7000 apps which have been identified as dangerous in third party Android Stores. Use a search engine to […]
Galaxy Tab buttons/icons
There are a number of icons found around the touchscreen. They work as buttons and can be used to manipulate apps or to control the tablet. In addition to the icon buttons, other buttons may appear. They aren’t always available, but will appear when they can be used.
