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Safe QR Code Reader

Posted on January 7, 2023January 1, 2023 by cynmackley
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Do you need a QR code reader and how to find a safe app.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apps, Phone Security, qr code reader, qr codes, smartphonesLeave a comment

What kind of phone do I have?

Posted on December 3, 2022November 22, 2022 by cynmackley
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A reader wants help identifying their phone operating system:

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, UncategorizedTagged android, iphone, phonesLeave a comment

Get to know your touch screen

Posted on November 21, 2022November 9, 2022 by cynmackley

We break down the basics of using a touch screen

Posted in Android, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged smartphone, tablets, touch screen, touchscreen, using a touch screenLeave a comment

Phone Keyboard Covers Typing Box

Posted on November 20, 2022November 9, 2022 by cynmackley
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A friend of mine recently ran into an issue with her new phone. When she wanted to reply to a message in Facebook Messenger, the keyboard covered the field where she needed to type.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged Android phone, iphone, make keyboard larger, make keyboard smaller, phones1 Comment

Connect Your Android Phone to Windows 11

Posted on November 14, 2022October 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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The Windows 11 Phone Link App makes it easy to connect your Android Phone to your PC. You can take calls, send and receive texts, easily view and transfer photos, and even use Android apps on your PC.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, Windows 11Tagged Android phone, connect pc to phone, smart phone, Windows 11Leave a comment

Use Android Phone Apps on Your PC

Posted on November 12, 2022October 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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f you have a Windows 11 PC and an Android phone, many users can use their phone apps right on their PC. This applies to games, photography apps, music apps, and more.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, Windows 11Tagged android, smartphone, stream android apps, Windows 11Leave a comment

Office with a Chromebook

Posted on October 10, 2022September 25, 2022 by cynmackley

Can you use office with a Chromebook? I'll show you how.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, MS Office Help, Quick Tips, UncategorizedTagged chromebook, free office, Office apps, Office online, office tips, office with chromebookLeave a comment

DuckDuckGo search engine

Posted on August 20, 2022August 7, 2022 by cynmackley

Check out a free search engine that doesn't track you.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, iOS, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged android, browsers, default browser, duck duck go, duckduckgo, ios, mac, private browsers, security, windows1 Comment

Android – Do Not Disturb

Posted on August 14, 2022August 2, 2022 by cynmackley

Stop unwanted calls and texts with Android's Do Not Disturb mode.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, do not disturb, phones, smartphoneLeave a comment

Uber Pays Up For Overcharging Disabled

Posted on August 2, 2022July 24, 2022 by cynmackley
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Popular ride-share app Uber will pay a heft fine for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, iOS, UncategorizedTagged phone apps, UberLeave a comment

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