So many students are now using various Apple devices – such as iPod, iPad, iPhone etc.. and the questions we receive are as varied as the devices themselves.
Bu the most popular question I receive is “how do I get music from my computer to my iPod, iPad, iPhone etc”…all of which use Apples iTunes…
Apple has a wonderful instructional site that answers every conceivable iTunes questions you might have – The site walks you through (in English) the various aspects of everything and anything you might want to do with these and other Apple devices… And trust me, it is easy…
So if you have created an iTunes library and/or you have one of the iPod, iPad, iPhone devices - visit this website. The website boasts “It will answer all your questions from burning CDs to watching HD TV, everything you always wanted to know about iTunes"
I would recommend that you save the website to your Favorites/Bookmarks or better yet, add it to your Favorite Bar, because I’m sure you’ll visit it often…
http://www.apple.com/itunes/features
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Tribute to the victims and families of 9/11
I want to thank Paula Abrahms from Schnectedy, NY for sending this to me and I hope you will join us today as we all remember all the families who lost children, parents, husbands, wives, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, associates, friends and personal heroes on that dreadful morning that we now refer to as 9/11. Cherie Houston
No doubt most of us remember that beautiful Tuesday morning, ten years ago today “September 11th, 2001” when in just moments, 2,996 people lost their lives that morning - 2,977 innocent victims and the 19 highjackers.
Yes 246 innocent victims were on the four planes, the two that struck the towers in New York, the one that struck the Pentagon and the 4th that went down in a field in Shanksville, PA; another 2,606 innocent victims in New York City who were in the towers or on the ground, and the 125 innocent victims at the Pentagon in Washington. Yes all the deaths that morning were innocent civilians except for 55 innocent military personnel who were killed in the attack on the Pentagon…
This morning please take a moment to remember these families who continue to live with the impact of that dreadful morning, so that they will continue to find the strength needed to continue moving forward on their life journey..
No doubt most of us remember that beautiful Tuesday morning, ten years ago today “September 11th, 2001” when in just moments, 2,996 people lost their lives that morning - 2,977 innocent victims and the 19 highjackers.
Yes 246 innocent victims were on the four planes, the two that struck the towers in New York, the one that struck the Pentagon and the 4th that went down in a field in Shanksville, PA; another 2,606 innocent victims in New York City who were in the towers or on the ground, and the 125 innocent victims at the Pentagon in Washington. Yes all the deaths that morning were innocent civilians except for 55 innocent military personnel who were killed in the attack on the Pentagon…
This morning please take a moment to remember these families who continue to live with the impact of that dreadful morning, so that they will continue to find the strength needed to continue moving forward on their life journey..
This day is remembered and quietly kept
I pray to God that we never forget,
Yes the blow was hard, the shock severe,
So many lost, so much fear amidst the tears
I pray its true they still live on in the hearts and minds,
Of the loving families, that they left behind
No longer here in our life to share,
But in our hearts – they are always there
Our love for them and theirs for us, can never go away,
I think they are with us every day
Unseen and unheard, but always near,
So loved, so missed, and so very dear.
Yes its hard for sure when we’re left behind
Trying to move forward, praying for some peace of mind
Time and faith and kinds words when spoken
Will help heal our hearts that were so badly broken
I pray to God that we never forget,
Yes the blow was hard, the shock severe,
So many lost, so much fear amidst the tears
I pray its true they still live on in the hearts and minds,
Of the loving families, that they left behind
No longer here in our life to share,
But in our hearts – they are always there
Our love for them and theirs for us, can never go away,
I think they are with us every day
Unseen and unheard, but always near,
So loved, so missed, and so very dear.
Yes its hard for sure when we’re left behind
Trying to move forward, praying for some peace of mind
Time and faith and kinds words when spoken
Will help heal our hearts that were so badly broken
Good Lord Above
Please grant strength and peace
to all 9/11 moms and families
And take a moment to visit the website dedicated to the 911 Memorial being dedicated today in New York City, NY in memory of all who lost their lives...
Friday, September 9, 2011
GPS & tips when using one - Part 2 of 2
Whats The Difference Between A Typical Gps Unit Or Using The Gps Navigation On A Smartphone?…
Let’s Talk Cost First….
Let’s Talk Cost First….
- A Typical GPS unit for your car and/or boat will range from $120 - $250 and remember, most GPS’s require you to pay extra for annual software/map updates ranging in cost for this an annual free of $70-$90/per year/upgrade.
- Smartphones typically cost $149-$299 with a two year contract, plus an average of $30 per month for a data plan, and turn by turn navigation apps range in price from free to $99, but smartphone navigation apps don’t carry annual map update fees…
What About The Types Of Maps On A GPS Vs. A Navigation App On A Smartphone
- As we mentioned with a typical GPS you have to be sure you periodically update the mapping software, so that you have the most current maps..
- Smartphone map and points of interest databases “apps” are either downloaded initially with the purchase of the app (like with TomTom for the iPhone or you can download them on the fly as they say, per MotionX GPS drive or another app…
- When you downloard maps on the fly, you will always have the latest version. But you might be without a map if you are in a remote area and out of cell phone tower range, such as when you are cmaping or hiking…
Sunday, September 4, 2011
What is a GPS & tips when using one - Part 1 of 2
GPS - stands for Global Positioning System
If you aren't familiar with these great little devices, a GPS is a space age navigational system that can pinpoint where you are anywhere in the world very accurately within a few yards or meters for our Canadian students. They will work day or night using a constellation of 24 satellites in precise orbits approximately 11,000 miles above the earth and the satellites transmit data via high frequency radio waves back to Earth in all weather conditions on land, on water and even in the air.
Although you don’t need one they are great to have if you are boating, driving, camping, hiking, 4 wheeling and anywhere on the move…
Top Sellers are the Basic Garmin, TomTom and the Garmin Magellan
Although they are great, when you are using a GPS a few helpful things to remember:
If you aren't familiar with these great little devices, a GPS is a space age navigational system that can pinpoint where you are anywhere in the world very accurately within a few yards or meters for our Canadian students. They will work day or night using a constellation of 24 satellites in precise orbits approximately 11,000 miles above the earth and the satellites transmit data via high frequency radio waves back to Earth in all weather conditions on land, on water and even in the air.
Although you don’t need one they are great to have if you are boating, driving, camping, hiking, 4 wheeling and anywhere on the move…
Top Sellers are the Basic Garmin, TomTom and the Garmin Magellan
Although they are great, when you are using a GPS a few helpful things to remember:
- Once you input your route, review it to be sure it makes sense to you
- You may not want to use the smaller recommended roads where services might not be readily available especially in new areas that you aren’t familiar with
- Your GPS should be a helpful tool, but always take and review a new updated street, topographic or marine map
- Don’t let the GPS distract you – don’t program it while driving; don’t pay more attention to the GPS unit than the road and never neglect your line of sight while following the directions from the GPS unit
- Pay attention before making turns when the GPS tells you to turn or take an exit, remember the GPS has no idea if its safe to do so at that moment… Some drivers might panic when thеу gеt thе instructions and aren’t able to take the turn or exit..
- Remember if you miss a turn or exit, thе GPS will recalculate аnd gеt you back οn track.
- Mοѕt GPS devices offer multiple routes tο a destination, ѕο іf you don’t lіkе or agree with thе proposed route, then choose another way with the help of a map….
- Don’t check your common sense at the door (or the dock) just because you are using a GPS device…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Apologies for no posts this week
Just a quick note to apologize for not having made any posts this week - but thanks to an unwelcome "guest" I haven't had any power, Internet or telephone since quite early Sunday morning when Hurricane Irene decided to visit the east coast and her winds and heavy rains introduced themselves to all of us in the wee hours..... Fortunately by the time she actually landed in Massachusetts she was just a Level I/tropical storm, but the damage has been incredible - trees and power lines down everywhere, but thankfully the loss of life could have been considerably worse.. so for that we are all very blessed and grateful...
Fortunately, our power was restored this morning and we now have Internet.... So within the next few days I'll be back in full swing and posts will be posted again every few days....
As always, if you have any specific topic or question you'd like addressed - just send me an email... the more questions or requests the better - that's how we all get to learn from each other.
In the meantime, let's hope that the next storm "Katia" which is brewing in the Atlantic Ocean will decide to take a stroll out to sea...
Enjoy your evening and I look forward to hearing from all of you ~ Cherie Houston
Fortunately, our power was restored this morning and we now have Internet.... So within the next few days I'll be back in full swing and posts will be posted again every few days....
As always, if you have any specific topic or question you'd like addressed - just send me an email... the more questions or requests the better - that's how we all get to learn from each other.
In the meantime, let's hope that the next storm "Katia" which is brewing in the Atlantic Ocean will decide to take a stroll out to sea...
Enjoy your evening and I look forward to hearing from all of you ~ Cherie Houston
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Deadline for Special Q & A questions
Just a quick reminder...
Our next Q & A Session, which is open to anyone who would like to join us - students, residents and guests, will be held on Tuesday afternoon, September 20th 3pm-4:30pm in the SA auditorium...
Don't forget to email the questions you would like our panel to discuss and to have included in the handout at the next Special Q & A Session - deadline for your questions so that we can include them in the handout is one week from today, Wednesday, September 7th... So please email any questions you might like our panel to cover to cherie_houston@hotmail.com
Our next Q & A Session, which is open to anyone who would like to join us - students, residents and guests, will be held on Tuesday afternoon, September 20th 3pm-4:30pm in the SA auditorium...
Don't forget to email the questions you would like our panel to discuss and to have included in the handout at the next Special Q & A Session - deadline for your questions so that we can include them in the handout is one week from today, Wednesday, September 7th... So please email any questions you might like our panel to cover to cherie_houston@hotmail.com
Saturday, August 27, 2011
CUSTOMER SERVICE ~ TECH SUPPORT HELP
No doubt all of us have tried to call the customer service or tech support departments in any number of companies, only to waste time listening to music we don’t like and waiting to be told which button to push to continue on thru a maze of other numbers in the hopes of maybe getting thru to a live person that can help us…
Next time, before you make that call, you might want to check out these two websites, that can help you to maneuver thru these mazes. Both of these websites, list the correct phone numbers for countless companies and they also will give you the correct button sequences to get you through to a live person much more quickly.
The websites are:
Get Human - http://www.gethuman.com/
Dial A Human - http://www.dialahuman.com/
Before you make that call - also consider another option "Instant Messaging" that is offered by many companies directly on their websites. Yes, many companies today offer us the ability to “instant message their customer service and or tech support personnel” directly from their companies website..
If this is an option, try it. Most of us find this much more effective than waiting on the telephone - because you can converse "via typing" back and forth with this individual.. I also like this because I can then highlight our conversation - copy it - and save it in my PC Problem folder that I've created in My Documents for reference in the future...
Instant messaging also allows you the option to immediately attach documents that they can read - so you can scan in a document you might want them to see and then attach it during your "instant messaging conversation" or if it's a computer problem – this option also allows you the ability to “take a picture of what’s on your monitor” by using the CTRL + PRNT SCREEN Key and then pasting the photo in word and saving it in a PC problem folder you’ve created, so that while you are “talking/instant messaging the tech support person, you can attach the document that will show him/her the problem or error message you are getting…
Technology can be frustrating, but if you know what to do you can use it all to your advantage..
Next time, before you make that call, you might want to check out these two websites, that can help you to maneuver thru these mazes. Both of these websites, list the correct phone numbers for countless companies and they also will give you the correct button sequences to get you through to a live person much more quickly.
The websites are:
Get Human - http://www.gethuman.com/
Dial A Human - http://www.dialahuman.com/
Before you make that call - also consider another option "Instant Messaging" that is offered by many companies directly on their websites. Yes, many companies today offer us the ability to “instant message their customer service and or tech support personnel” directly from their companies website..
If this is an option, try it. Most of us find this much more effective than waiting on the telephone - because you can converse "via typing" back and forth with this individual.. I also like this because I can then highlight our conversation - copy it - and save it in my PC Problem folder that I've created in My Documents for reference in the future...
Instant messaging also allows you the option to immediately attach documents that they can read - so you can scan in a document you might want them to see and then attach it during your "instant messaging conversation" or if it's a computer problem – this option also allows you the ability to “take a picture of what’s on your monitor” by using the CTRL + PRNT SCREEN Key and then pasting the photo in word and saving it in a PC problem folder you’ve created, so that while you are “talking/instant messaging the tech support person, you can attach the document that will show him/her the problem or error message you are getting…
Technology can be frustrating, but if you know what to do you can use it all to your advantage..
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