Here is the recording of the presentation to Club Awesome

Here is the slideshow we used to teach the class.

Private link to slides

Below is the slide deck used during the presentation. Just click on each page to go to the next. Links to videos are live. This will be open and free for a few weeks, then it will be for members only.

Private link for Chris to edit slides

On June 7, Chris is a guest speaker on the Tinkering with Tech show. The topic is Google Photos and how it compares and shares with other photo systems and apps. Adding Google photos to Facebook, Instagram etc. How to use iPhone photos and Google photos and why Google photos is better… I just took a picture how can I add that to my website or online somewhere.

For Members Only

Tech for Seniors offers a weekly Zoom meeting/YouTube show with a variety of technology information of interest to Seniors. We were guest speakers for their meeting on 5-21 with a topic of Smartphone Photography tips. Our half-hour segment focused on tips about Portrait mode and taking video.

For Members Only

Thank you Barry for inviting us back to speak to your group again. You suggested we just give a HodgePodge of Tech Tips, so that’s what we’re doing. Notice that we have a new feature on the website called “NeverEnding List of Tips.” We’ll be using that during the presentation. Below is the YouTube recording of the meeting and below that is the slide deck.

Private link for Geeks to edit

Smartphone Photography, Practical Tips for iPhone and Android

This presentation was live-streamed to YouTube. You can view the playback on our YouTube channel.

Click here to watch the YouTube video

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Maps and Apps for RV Trip Planning

Whether you’re taking off for a quick weekend getaway, or you live fulltime on the road, there are lots of resources that will make your journey the best it can be. Jim and Chris of Geeks on Tour will break them down for you into 4 steps: Research, Plan, Navigate and Sleep. They will share their favorite maps and apps for each of these categories.

On this page, you’ll find the presentation, all the links, and some discussion about the seminar. To control the slideshow, use the buttons at the bottom left. Click the handout at right to download a printable copy.

Private link for Chris to edit

Links

GasBuddy.com (and app)	iExit app -like Next Exit book	History nearby and markers ExploreHere, TheClio.com , HMDB.org
Daily Roads Voyager Webcam (Android only)	State Lines: laws by state $5 iOS	RVer tool collections: TogoRV.com, RVLife.com
Alfred (free webcam)	Tunity (listen to TV in bar)	Where am I at?, includes county iOS Android
Campendium.com: park reviews including cell reception TheDyrt.com crowd-sourced campground listings	Gen’l Info & social: FMCA.com Escapees.com RVTravel.com RVLifestyle.com, RVillage.com	Google Photos One home for ALL photos, searchable by location
Coverage: Cell coverage maps for all carriers $2.99 iOS	MobileInternetInfo.com – definitive resource for staying connected	Open Signal – crowd-sourced cell signal reports
BoondockersWelcome.com Night parking at homes $50/yr	HarvestHosts.com $79/yr Night parking at wineries/farms/golf	Passport America $44/yr half-price campgrounds

For Fun – Diners, Drive ins, and Dives by State

Videos

All videos referenced in the presentation are in this playlist, plus many more. Scroll thru the list. Some are short, single-topic tutorials 3-8 minutes long. Others are recordings of our “What Does This Button Do?” YouTube shows and they are closer to one hour in length. Link to playlist on YouTube

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In today’s world, it is often taken for granted that you know everything you need to use your smartphone, but … maybe you missed that class in high school :-)? In this presentation, we’ll teach some basics like how to know your phone’s make and model, find the manual, find a lost phone, set those important settings, arrange your home screens, when to use airplane mode, and how to use the flashlight. We’ll also give some of our favorite tips about using the camera and managing your photos.

Just click on the slide to advance to the next slide. Hold down Ctrl and click on videos to make them open in a new tab to play.

Link for Chris to edit slides

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There’s not just one Google Photos, not even 2, but 3! Web interface, Android app, iOS app. There are a few places where these different versions work differently. That’s what we’re talking about with Michael Daniels and Heather Kraafter of Tinkering with Tech.

Chris’ Private link for editing

YouTube recording of the class

YouTube Playlist of Geeks on Tour Google Photos tips