Author: Christine Betterton-Jones
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Our favourite browser extensions
A browser extension is a small software add-on that adds new functionality to a web browser (such as Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox). It may change how a built-in feature works or add new features entirely. For example, an extension may … Read more
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Mostly useful, mostly new Google Chrome Browser features
On Thursday 29th September we looked at the latest version of the Google Chrome browser for Windows (Desktop) and Android phone, emphasising new features. Google Chrome Browser on the Windows Desktop How to find out if you are up to … Read more
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New Google Chrome Features you probably didn’t know about
The August 2022 release of the Google Chrome Browser for PCs added new capabilities, some of which look to be very useful. There’s also a new update for the Android version of Chrome (version 105, though there’s a new version … Read more
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What we learned about creating a Blogger blog – first glance.
On Thursday 22nd September, Chris started to create a blog on Google’s Blogger using some genealogical information – we found out that: Much of Chris’s material was in obsolete file formats from 20 years ago. Also her old HTML web … Read more
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Creating a Blogger Blog from scratch – a LIVE unrehearsed event!
Last week we looked at what Blogs are, their features and how they can be used to share your interests with family, friends…even the world! The easiest Blog for beginners seems to be Blogger (Blogspot) from Google which is FREE, … Read more
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What’s a Blog? – What use is it to me? Are they free and easy to create?
On Thursday 19th September we looked at the (actually not so) forgotten art of Blogging. Here are some definitions: Wikipedia defines the “old fashioned” concept (from about 10 years ago) … A blog is a discussion or informational website published … Read more
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The forgotten art of Blogging – or writing a diary, but on-line.
Perhaps you would like to share some of your stories and past experiences with family and friends?; perhaps you have an on-going project which you’d like to share (…I’m writing a book about Oranges; I’m writing poetry; I’m building a … Read more
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Entering text into your smartphone
On Thursday 25th August we explored various methods of writing WhatsApps and e-mails and entering search words in the browser box when using a Smart Phone. All the members present had Android phones, and quite a few of these had … Read more
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How can I get sensible text into my Smart phone?
Do you find that you are all fingers and thumbs when it comes to typing on your Smartphone? Emails, WhatsApps, Text messages – even entering phrases into the search box can be a nightmare. And what about that predictive text … Read more
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Translating with your Smart Phone
On Thursday August 18th we looked at how to translate e-mail, web pages and documents using your smart phone, as well as how to tell your doctor where it hurts! First, make sure you have a translation app installed. Google … Read more