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Notes is More then Plain Text

by Don Frederiksen | Mar 28, 2022 | Apps, iPad, iPhone, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

Notes are good reminders, memory tools and a system for filing information. The Notes app on your iPhone or iPad is a note taking app that is good for capturing all kinds of notes including shopping lists, to-do lists
, trip itineraries, plans,
meeting notes and more

When you combine the app with the other tools on your device including Siri, dictation and even your finger, the app becomes a powerhouse tool for helping you stay organized and engaged.

This recipe will get you started in the Notes app.

Use Control Center to Set a Quick Timer

by Don Frederiksen | Jun 22, 2021 | Nuggets | 0

We know that the iPhone is great for creating timers to time kitchen actions, naps or simple remindes. It is easy to create a timer using the Control Center. This Nugget shows you how.

Adding and Finding People in the Google Contacts App

by Don Frederiksen | Jan 23, 2020 | Android | 0

Learn how the Contacts app can be used to record and used as an address book that is easy to update and use. We’ll also show you how to save contacts from phone calls and texts.

Deleting apps from your iPhone or iPad

by Don Frederiksen | Apr 15, 2019 | Nuggets | 0

This Nugget provides a step-by-step review of the process to delete apps from your device.

Download Apps in the Apple App Store

by Don Frederiksen | Mar 21, 2019 | Apps, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

The Apple App Store is your source for new apps that you wish to acquire and download on to your Apple device. The App Store currently has over 2 million apps. Many apps can be downloaded for FREE. Other are purchased. Some are downloaded for free but require a later purchased in order to use.This recipe will provide the steps used to download new apps.

Searching the Web with Google – Tips and Insight

by Don Frederiksen | Mar 18, 2019 | Apps, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

Can you Google that?Google is the defacto standard for searching the internet for information and content. Although there are other search platforms available, searching with Google has actually been verbed as in “You can Google that.”This nugget will show you the different and easiest ways to perform a Google search and present 10 tips that will take you beyond basic queries. We want you to be able to take advantage of the vast wealth of information that is available on the web.

YouTube Video Basics

by Don Frederiksen | Mar 13, 2019 | Apps, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

YouTube is a website intended to share videos that have been created and uploaded by millions of users around the world. You can watch, like, share, comment and upload videos.

We feel that YouTube is an essential website for any Senior. On YouTube you can find videos that entertain, teach and inform. We would place learning on the top of the list. This is what makes the site essential.This recipe will teach you how to find and view videos on YouTube.

Use Siri to Set Timers and Alarms

by Don Frederiksen | Jun 6, 2018 | Nuggets | 0

We know that the iPhone is great for creating timers and alarms. And using Siri is makes it easy and convenient when you need that quick alarm or time.

Create Location-Based Reminders to Complete Task

by Don Frederiksen | Jun 6, 2018 | Nuggets | 0

Reminders in the Reminders app are a great way to help you stay organized in your life. Many people use reminders for a specific date and time. However, you can also use location reminders. Imagine getting a reminder to “Take our the Garbage” when you get home. This Nugget will show you how.

iWork for iPhone and iPad – The Basics

by Don Frederiksen | May 28, 2018 | Apps, iPad, iPhone, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

iWork for iPhone and iPad is Apple’s suite of office apps. The suite is comprised of three primary tools:
Pages for word processing, Numbers for spreadsheets and Keynote for presentations.

The iWork Suite is very capable and is perfect for seniors and their typical home use. This recipe will provide help with the basic concepts.

The iWork suite is FREE and is installed from the App Store.

Stay Connected with Help from the News App

by Don Frederiksen | Apr 23, 2018 | Apps, iPad, iPhone, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

Better than your morning newspaper. The News app collects and compiles stories and articles on your favorite topics and from your favorite sources and makes it easy to read.

This recipe will introduce you to the news app, demonstrate how to use the News app to read publication via channels. You can also be notified of important stories from favorite channels, search for specific topics, save and share your favorite stories, and more

Use the Notes App for Everyday Notes

by Don Frederiksen | Apr 23, 2018 | Apps, iPad, iPhone, Senior Tech Recipes | 0

Notes are good reminders, memory tools and a system for filing information. The Notes app on your iPhone or iPad is a note taking app that is good for capturing all kinds of notes including shopping lists, to-do lists
, trip itineraries, plans,
meeting notes and more

When you combine the app with the other tools on your device including Siri, dictation and even your finger, the app becomes a powerhouse tool for helping you stay organized and engaged.

This recipe will get you started in the Notes app.

Tag: Apps

Notes is More then Plain Text

Use Control Center to Set a Quick Timer

Adding and Finding People in the Google Contacts App

Deleting apps from your iPhone or iPad

Download Apps in the Apple App Store

Searching the Web with Google – Tips and Insight

Use Siri to Set Timers and Alarms

Create Location-Based Reminders to Complete Task

iWork for iPhone and iPad – The Basics

Stay Connected with Help from the News App

Use the Notes App for Everyday Notes

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