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Phone & Tablet
Housekeeping
Grand Computers Club New Technologies SIG
December 16, 2015
Topics
• December Newsletter
• 2016 Meeting schedule
• Goals & objectives
• Tips & tricks
• Apps & tools
• Questions
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2016 NT SIG Schedule
Meetings will be held:
• The 3rd Wednesday of every month
• From 4:00-5:30pm
• In the Havasupai/Maricopa Room
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Date Topic
January 20, 2016 Gray Hat Hacking
February 17, 2016 Windows 10 Troubleshooting
March 16, 2016 Device Security & Protection
April 20, 2016 Augmented & Virtual Reality
Goals & Objectives
Collect info before and after procedure
Remove unwanted apps & files
• Identify & remove apps not being used
• Determine which files are using large amounts of space
• Delete or move these files
Optimize space usage
Install apps to aid in improving space usage and performance
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Make a backup: iTunes vs. iCloud
iCloud
• Stores backups in the cloud
• Offers up to 1TB of storage (your first 5GB are free)
• Always encrypts your backups
• Lets you make and use backups from anywhere with Wi-Fi
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Make a backup: iTunes vs. iCloud
iTunes
• Stores backups on your Mac or PC
• Storage depends on your Mac or PC's available space
• Offers encrypted backups (off by default)
• Lets you make and use backups from your Mac or PC
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Delete the Safari cache
• Press Settings > Safari
• Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data
• Tap Clear History and Data
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Clean out unwanted data from iOS:
• Tap Settings > General usage
• Tap Manage Storage
• Tap an item in Documents and Data
• Slide unwanted items to the left and tap Delete
• Tap Edit > Delete All to remove all the app's data
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Import photos and videos to your Mac
• Use Photos or Image Capture to import media from your iOS device
• You can use iTunes to sync them back to your device
• You can't import photos or videos synced from iTunes; you can only import photos and videos from the Camera Roll on your device.
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone - cleanup
Import photos and videos to a Windows PC
Before you import your photos and videos:
• Unlock your iOS device using your passcode & make sure your iOS device trusts the computer
• If you can't import your photos to your computer, or your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch as a camera, learn what to do.
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone – boost security
• Switch to a 6 digit passcode
• Use Touch ID; multiple fingers
• Do not give access to all apps (InstaAgent)
• Use SurfEasy VPN (Free)
• Use a Password manager (1Password; LastPass; DashLane)
• Use Find My iPhone app
• Use Lookout for full suite eWeek
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone – boost security
• Perform regular backups
• Look at Webroot SecureWeb
• Look at McAfee Mobile Security eWeek
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Tips & Tricks
iPhone
Delete photos from My Photo Stream
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Apps & Tools
iPhone
• LastPass Free
• 1Password Free for iOS
• DashLane Free
• Lookout Free/Premium
• Webroot SecureWeb Free
• McAfee Mobile Security Free
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Tips & Tricks
Android – cleanup & performance
• Activate “OK Google” voice activation
• Add useful info to lock screen
• Clean Master
– Boosts the memory and speeds up your phone
– Deletes junk files
– Stops battery-draining apps when not in use
– Seeks out and destroy viruses
– Keeps your phone cool by managing what is running, and stopping what doesn't need to be
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Tips & Tricks
Android – cleanup & performance
Uninstall Apps You do not use
• Step 1 – go to setting menu
• Step 2 – Application > Manage Application
• Step 3 -chose those application which you want to uninstall or delete
• Step 4 – click on Uninstall and then Ok
Move Apps to SD card
Set Up Android Device Manager
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Tips & Tricks
• Check Out These 14 Essential Hints & Tips
• Keep Your Android as Secure as Possible
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Tips & Tricks
Android – boost security
• Show owner info on lock screen
• Turn on encryption (performance hit)
• Use a Password manager (1Pass; LastPass)
• Use security/anti-virus suite
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Apps & Tools
Android
• All-in-one Toolbox
• AVG Cleaner & Battery Saver
• Safetrek Personal safety
• Prey Anti-theft app
• 1Password Free; LastPass Free
• DashLane Free
• Clean Master Free
• CCleaner Free
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Next Meeting
Gray Hat Hacking
Wednesday January 20, 2016
4:00-5:30pm
Havasupai Room
Chaparral Center
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Discussion
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