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Portable Battery Power Packs and Chargers

Introduction Portable power packs are useful when traveling away from power sources or during power outages. Generally speaking, as capacity increases, so does price, size, and weight. This page offers some guidelines for choosing a power pack and a list of models to consider. Choosing a Manufacturer When searching for portable power packs, it’s a… Continue reading Portable Battery Power Packs and Chargers

Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video

Summary In 2009, I created an instruction video for the Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder (shown below). With over 135,000 views so far, it’s become one of the most popular videos I’ve created. So, I decided to create this FAQ support page and resource guide to help those who’ve posted questions about the recorder. Resources Olympus VN-5200PC… Continue reading Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video

Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups

Given the limitations and recent political problems with Facebook, people are beginning to leave Facebook and look elsewhere for their online social engagement. Bulletin Board systems and forums allow groups to form their own online communities for discussion and sharing content. Below are a few examples where members can join without the trappings of creating… Continue reading Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups

“The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)

“The Facebook Dilemma” is a major investigation of Facebook’s impact on privacy and democracy around the world. The documentary Premiered on 29 Oct 2018. The documentary examines the early years of the company through the present day global impact and repercussions of Facebook. Other issues addressed include the surveillance and data gathering aspects of Facebook… Continue reading “The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)

TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone

iOS 12 brings performance improvements and exciting new features to iPhone and iPad. Photos introduces new features to help you rediscover and share the photos in your library, Memoji—a new, more customizable Animoji—make Messages more expressive and fun, Screen Time helps you and your family understand and make the most of the time spent on… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone

TECHNOLOGY – Guided Tour of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (Video)

See how easy and fun it is to use iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Find out about features like Face ID, Depth Control, Memoji and more. Learn more at Apple.com/iphone/. Some of the functions and features shown in this video apply to other iPhones using the new iOS operating system. Below is… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY – Guided Tour of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (Video)

Google Search Error for AT&T Mobile Customers – “Your client does not have permission”

Problem Origin – August 2018 In the middle of the day on 7 Aug 2018, some customers on AT&T began to notice an error when trying to use Google to search. The common error people were getting is: “Your client does not have permission to get URL” and the rest of the URL for the… Continue reading Google Search Error for AT&T Mobile Customers – “Your client does not have permission”

Using Apple Photos Software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Computers

This document doesn’t offer a comprehensive look at how to use Photos software on Apple devices. Instead, an overview is offered. For in-depth support, visit https://support.apple.com/photos. If you’re having some synchronization issues, you can read our help document on that. All Photos and Moments View It’s important to know the difference between the “All Photos” display… Continue reading Using Apple Photos Software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Computers

Apple iCloud iPhone iPad Photos Missing Not Synchronizing

In the past three days, I’ve had three different people experiencing problems with photos disappearing from their devices and missing from iCloud. I usually hear from my Apple customers once every 5 years when it’s time to upgrade to a new device. So, hearing from three in one week, all having the same problem, seemed… Continue reading Apple iCloud iPhone iPad Photos Missing Not Synchronizing

Fujifilm X-E3 Mirrorless Rangefinder Camera Review

The Fujifilm X-E3 mirrorless rangefinder camera is highly rated and would work well for some people’s photography needs. Differing Reviews DP Review gives the camera an 84% score and the rare Gold Award. (source) The review by Camera Labs says the X-E3 is “a very satisfying mid-range mirrorless camera for anyone entering the world of… Continue reading Fujifilm X-E3 Mirrorless Rangefinder Camera Review