technology, apps, and websites you need to know about

Tech+Apps+websitesyou need to know about

Presented by Doug Green @dougjgreendouggreen@douggreenconsulting.com

To the Winchester Kiwanis ClubOn computer, start Quicktime recorder

On computer, start X-mirage

On iPhone, airplay mirror to computer

On iPhone, Turn on hotspot

On computer, select iPhone wifi

On iPhone “Do Not Disturb”

On iPhone “Hey Siri, set an alarm for 12:55pm today”

Financial

Paypal

Bank of Clark County app, deposit checks with your phone

Venmo for paying friends

Personal Capital

Overseas credit card, Capital One, no fees, best exchange rate

Overseas cash, just use the ATM, many have no fees, best exchange rate

It’s Deductible, TurboTax

Expensify

Shopping

Smile.amazon.com

Use the Amazon app’s barcode scanner to compare prices when in a store. But be kind to local businesses, and buy from them.

Target will match the Amazon price, you just have to go to customer service.

Craigslist - story

Groupon - email

eBay

NewEgg for computer parts (not so much anymore)

Entertainment

Fandango

Stubhub

Netflix, Amazon video, HBO Now, Flixster, CBS.com, Hulu, YouTube (Comedy Central, Before the Flood), TED Talks

IMDB

SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora

Travel

Kayak - best for airfare, also check southwest.com

Hotwire - best for cars

VRBO, AirBnB

Priceline

TripAdviser reviews, Travelzoo newsletter

Uber, Lyft

Overseas use the Google Maps download feature

Overseas phone, unlock your phone, get a local SIM card, or switch to TMobile

Seat guru - review your airplane seat!

Google translate - save set phrases before you leave the US

Photos

Iphoto

flickr

Food

Yelp, reviews, what’s nearby, more than food

Open Table - reverse a table

Communication and Connecting

Overseas use skype for free/cheap calling, get a skype number for 3 months and forward your US number to the skype number so people can reach you.

Google calendar and invites, for coordinating with friends

Google hangouts

Doodle for scheduling events

Facebook, twitter

#Slack for groups

Security

Lastpass - passwords and notes, store pictures of your passport, credit cards, drivers license

What is phishing? - verify links in emails, go directly to site

Backup with Apple Time Machine, Backup with Backblaze

Webcam cover

KeyMe

What is https verses http?

Secure email encryption, I wish this was easier

Secure texting apps, Apple text is actually pretty secure

iPhone thumbprint, high tech, but not as secure as you think

iPhone “Touch ID & Passcode” / “Erase Data”

Productivity

Toggl to keep track of billable time

Google docs, collaborative editing, no need to buy Office software

OpenOffice, no need to buy Office software

Skitch

bit.ly/douggreen-hangout

iPhone tips

Iphoto live is Harry Potter-ish, kinda cool (but turn it off to make photos smaller)

Take picture of your iPhone screen

Share contact to other iPhone users

Use your phone as a wifi Hotspot

Use your phone to play to an Airplay device

Setup Do not disturb schedule, to avoid unwanted calls at night, very flexible to allow calls from contacts or favorites

Use siri to set alarms and reminders, use while cooking for the perfect steak!

Add Credit cards in Apple Pay

Put movie tickets, airline tickets, some play tickets, in your wallet

Learn to program

Code.org

Open Source - Drupal

Gadgets

iPhone

Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire

Trackr

Nest Thermostat