2022 Online Videos
(unedited Zoom recordings in reverse-chronological order)
Google Products-- GMail & Google Calendar 12/23/2022
We made a deep dive into GMail and Google Calendar. We looked at the wide variety of custom setup options. I also showed Dark Reader to limit how much white is on each screen and a quick fix to my Google Phone setup from the last meeting.
Chromebook SIG -- ChromeOS v108 -- 12/09/2022
At this meeting we looked at new items added to the recent monthly update of ChromeOS pllus we looked at bookmarks and a holiday video.
Google Products -- Google Voice -- 11/25/2022
Today we physically cut the the telephone cable. Google allows us to use a phone line that can connect to any computer or forward to another cell phone. This was a great session for me after a shaky start as all participants helped me test my recent Google Voice account.
Chromebook SIG -- ChromeOS v107 -- 11/11/2022
Today we talked about the Chromebook Trackpad and the latest Google update: v107, plus current bookmarks and questions.
Google Products: Drive, Docs, One, Workspace --10-28-2022
Today we look at four popular Google products: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google 1 and Google Workspace with a short video on each. Two are free, one costs a few dollars and one is way overpriced for a single user. These are the core programs that keep us as Google users. Also displayed are the October Google Bookmarks.
Today we move on from free to installing Downloader a VPN and Smart Tube to view ad-free YouTube videos. We cover everything it takes to add these services unto a Amazon Firestick or other Android device. There is also an interesting question and October Streaming Bookmarks.
Google Products + Sites + Domains
09-23-2022
Google has many free services and helpful utilities to include in any complete operating system. Remember, most Google Tools can be used on Windows, Mac, Chrome, or Android operating systems.
"Stream More, Save Money" My first semi-successful hybrid meeting at the TBTC Resource Center. Introduced Suppose.com for best pricing. All content shown in this video today is 100% legal . Thanks to those in-house and those online through Zoom.
Explained new schedule. Problems this morning with Zoom schedule. I redid my last talk. This one is better than the video below:
"Troubleshoot your home network with your cellphone."
I explained my new schedule
"Troubleshoot your home network with your cellphone."
ChromeOS 104
A short demo video on Google's new Screencast, lots of Chrome news, and my fleet of Chromebooks.
Google Tools: Lens -- 07-28-2022
The latest Google News and bookmarks plus understanding Google Lens.
News of my new HP $98 Chromebook and my upgrade on it to v103. I also have lots of info and videos on Chrome FLEX that appears stable at v103.
07/07/2022 Consider using Linux as your OS
Another brief introduction to using Linux in place of Windows or Mac. It is free and open source and very configurable.
06/30/2022 -- Operating Systems
My brief introduction to operating systems. Most of todays popular productive operting systems evolved from UNIX.
I'm improving my attitude about the Chromebook. My Chromebook works much better after a Power Wash. Lots is hapening with new Chromebooks!
Video captures of hundreds of live, free video streams.
April Streaming Links
Proliferation of current Google Updates and various hardware packages we are now at ChromeOS v100 with ongoing problems
Lots of Bookmarks A Robbie Video on Dictation
LaCrOS = Linux and ChRome OS
A review of paid streaming sites
Repeat of my Romanian streaming connection using an m3u file and an IPTV application
Upcoming plan for ONN setup beginning May 5
OTOW Computer Club:
"Cord Cutting for Condo Owners"
A hard sell when you are already paying the cable company
But you can increase content by going to additional places.
How I found live Romanian television broadcasts for Seniors
Thanks to Jim Ellis for arranging this invite.
Google Sites and Google Domains
My new stewsig.com websiteJim Wertz's website
Why use a Torrent?
All about Torrents
Display of a torrent download
Chromebook Flex
ChromeOS v98 Tips and Tricks
March 2022 Chromebook Bookmarks
Great buys on Chromebooks
Tips and tricks for viewing video on demand using Cinema
Use Real Debrid to add better film libraries and less problems.
Always use a VPN.
Google Tools: Google Keep 02/24/2022
How to use Google Keep for making lists and notetaking. I included a few excellent tutorials that should get you up and running on Keep including the Chrome extension "Save to Keep."
Cut Cable SIG: 02/17/2022
Over three years I’ve saved money by cutting my cable. At this meeting I have a new freebie, I discussed adding a free Google phone, costs of paid streaming cable alternatives, and my February 2022 Cable Cutting Links.
Cut Cable at TBTC Meeting: 02/14/2022
Over three years I’ve saved more than $3,000 by quitting cable TV. I went through the steps it takes to Cut Your Cable. I covered antennas, Internet connection possibilities, paid services, DVRs, adding a wired phone and answer your questions. Planning up-front avoids disappointments.
Chromebook SIG: 02/10/2022
We watched videos from Learning Chromebooks and a recent APCUG Wednesday Workshop including "Geeks On Tour" demoing Snapseed and Google Photos plus we reviewed our February 2022 Chrome Bookmarks.
Cut Cable SIG: 02/03/2022
We discussed how antennas save cord cutter's big dollars. the Affordable Connectivity Program replaces the EBB program, local Internet connectivity options, virtual private networks and my new website.
Google Tools SIG: 01/27/2022
Here we discussed Chrome extensions and apps to enhance viewing and looked at our many January Google bookmarks.
Cut Cable SIG: 01/20/2022
Today we concentrated on streaming program content from major providers including IPTV. We also talked about antenna possibilities (40 or more local channels), pand aid streamers w/ online DVR service.
Chromebook SIG: 01/13/2022
We looked at these topics today: video of using Zoom on a Chromebook, Chrome OS v96, Five New Hidden Chrome OS Features, Chromebook Tips for December 2021, and how the Facebook Portal TV offers a new level in communication
Cut Cable SIG: 01/06/2022
Today we discussed: the end of the EBB program & cost of alternatives, where our TBTC Cut Cable SIG is heading, my Android Utilities , enhanced streaming and please, do not install Audials,