Episode 41: A different way to look at things.

Looking for specific word in an article or web page on your iPhone or iPad? Type the word in the search bar and scroll down to where it says “On This Page”. When you click on the word, it will highlight the word on the screen. Use the navigation buttons to find the next match.

Photo Album: Send multiple photos
Looking through your photo album, did you know you can send more than one photo at a time? From your Photo Album, click on the Print/Send icon (looks like an arrow coming out of a box) and select up to 5 photos. Choose “Share” and then Email. *Note, when you send more that one group, it will hae the same file names...photo1.jpg, photo2.jpg, etc.

Google Map: Street view
Did you know when looking up a place in “Maps” you can switch to street view? Street view puts you on the street, like you are standing in front of the place you are looking for. Pan around to help you find landmarks to help you get to your location. When you click on the pin and the info bar pops up. If it show an orange person icon, click on that to see the street view.

Deleting items: You can swipe in either directions
Looking at some of you delete items, is like watching someone conduct an orchestra. Your fingers or stylus are moving from right to left and circling back to click delete. Try moving left to right and straight down to delete.

I hope to have more tips for you next year as we countdown to the new year (“you know, there’s an app for that”). Be safe during the holiday break and remember if you have a tip, share it with the world (or group)… It’s cheaper than a gift card.  : )

Episode 40: Picking up a present on my way to Grandma's hourse.

iPhone & Android Tip:

Did you know that you can scan the barcode on an item and find the best local or internet prices? There are several free and paid apps out there that will use your phone’s camera to scan the barcode and show you the local and internet prices.

iPhone/iPad Tip:
Do you frequently use common phrases when texting friends and family?

On my way…Be there in 5 minutes…In a meeting…picking up lunch for the office because it’s the holiday and I would like to treat the office because I’m a great boss. LOL…

Well, maybe not the last one, but you get the point. Go to “Settings\General\Keyboard\Shortcuts and will see “Phrase” (enter the phrase - On my way!) and “Shortcut” (enter the shortcut here – Omy). Use the “Add New Shortcut…” to create more shortcuts. To use the shortcut, start typing out the shortcut in your text and it will automatically show the phrase. Hit the space bar to set the phrase. Easy as pecan pie (Epp).

*Note: remember when you start a text, the first letter default is a CAPITAL letter, so on your shortcut use a cap first letter (Omy).

Episode 39: When is your flight arriving?

Well, we are in the midst of the travel season and did you know that there are apps to help you on your travels? Explore the app stores and you will see several free and paid apps that will help you in your travels or help you pick up family arriving from abroad.

Try TripIt and GateGuru (free apps) when traveling to help you find your gate or the Starbucks in the airport. Picking up someone at the airport, there are several free and paid apps that will let you know the flight status. You can watch their plane travel across a map and see if there are any delays. Remember, pay attention to the arrival times. If you watch the estimated times on the map, they run about 3-4 minutes behind.

Are you a airport circler? Do you drive around and around the airport waiting for someone? Try the airport “Cell Phone Lot”. Park in the free “Cell Phone Lot” and wait for your party to call when they are heading out to the curb.

Here are my travel apps: Kayak, TripIt, United, Flight Tracker & iExit. Be safe on your travels,