April 2017 LCCU Meeting We’ll answers members’ questions: How to move iphone/ipad photos to a PC? Discuss streaming media to a TV, including mirroring a PC screen, using Smart TVs and devices like Roku. What is the best browser for 2017? Next time - How do you create and use Home Group in Windows 10?

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Photos from iphone to PC References: Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from apple.com How to transfer photos from iPhone to PC: Back up photos using Windows Import Tool, Windows Explorer, iTunes or cloud storage from MacWorld Tight on space? Here are 3 ways to offload photos from your iPhone from digitaltrends.com How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows PC in 4 Ways – suggests 3rd party app, AnyTrans

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Photos from iphone to PC References: How to import Iphone photos/videos to pc easily without itunes (2016) – youtube.com

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming platforms Roku – thousands of choices on Channel store, also included with some TVs Google Cast – no remote or onscreen menu; uses media apps on smartphone, tablet or PC Amazon Fire TV – focuses on Amazon prime content, has Alexa and a voice remote Android TV – Google’s Android-based media streamer menu system Apple TV – no 4K option, most expensive

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming devices Roku – more apps, better search, customization, has controller or use smart phone app Streaming Stick 2016 – $50, WiFi but no ethernet Express+ - $35, use if TV has no HDMI input, slower Premiere – $77, use with 4K TVs; +, $100, adds HDR Google Chromecast 2015 – $35, cheapest, uses mobile device as controller; Ultra, $70, for 4K & HDR - streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, and thousands of others, mirrors Android & laptops

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming devices Amazon Fire TV - search results prioritize results from Amazon prime, may omit others Stick wth Alexa voice remote = $40 Fire TV with remote - $90 Apple TV 2015 - $150, best remote and voice control, worth it if you’re invested in the Apple ecosystem Nvidia Shield - $199, has extra capabilities, faster, gaming

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming devices Requirements: TV with HDMI port, except for Roku Express+ Power outlet, or for some sticks, a USB port Network speed - 5 mbps for 1 device, most homes need 10 mbps Good router (dual band with QoS, 802.11ac, if device supporrts it), if using wireless connection; some devices also have ethernet port

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming services Amazon Prime Instant Video - $8.99 month Content: Movies, original series such as “Transparent” and “The Man in the High Castle,” older HBO series. Pros: Free with an Amazon Prime subscription for two-day delivery, a growing content library, free Amazon Prime Music. Cons: Few current episodes of programs from channels other than HBO, time lag before release of blockbuster movies. Devices: Wide device support (except for Apple TV).

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming services Hulu Plus - Cost: $8/month Content: Current and past seasons of broadcast TV shows. Pros: Current and previous ABC, Fox, and NBC shows, older ones from CBS, a few cable channels, and now some original series. Cons: Includes ads, modest selection of movies, limited selection of older shows. Devices: Almost universal device support

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming services Netflix Cost: $10/month Content: Movies, original series such as “House of Cards” and "Orange is the New Black," past seasons of shows such as “Breaking Bad.” Pros: Vast selection, compelling original programming, wide device support. Cons: No current episodes of programs from other channels, lag before getting blockbuster movies. Devices: Almost universal device support.

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming devices References: The best media streaming device you can buy – DigitalTrends, 11/2/2016 Best Media Streamers of 2017 from CNet The Best Media Streaming Devices of 2017 from PC Mag Streaming Media Buying Guide from Consumer Reports The Best Router for Streaming on Multiple Devices

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming from a PC References: How to Turn Your Computer Into a DLNA Media Server from howtogeek.com 4 Ways to View Your Laptop or Desktop’s Screen on Your TV from howtogeek.com – including HDMI cable, Chromecast, Apple Airplay How to Watch Downloaded or Ripped Video Files on Your Roku from howtogeek.com

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming TVs Streaming internet to a Vizio E701i A3: Setup TV to access internet, wired or wireless Use V key on remote to access Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A), direction keys to choose app. Apps that come with the TV: Facebook, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Yahoo! Sports, News, Weather Finance & profile, Flickr, Twitter, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Youtube, Mgo, i Heart Radio There’s an app to add more apps

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Media Streaming TVs References: Vizio E701i A3 Model Information

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Best Browser Firefox - fast, secure, and protects your privacy, most customizable, most features; PC Mag editor’s choice. Uses less memory, less battery drain than Chrome. Chrome - speedy, includes leading standards support, strong security features, and a clean interface, Digital Trend’s & IT-Pro’s best browser, best mobile integration, Google account integration, lots of extensions, no privacy Opera - recent additions include a built-in VPN, an ad-blocker, and a battery-saver mode, has a stash to save pages, and speed-dial for frequently used pages.

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Best Browser Edge - best JavaScript benchmarks, clean interface, good security, now supports extensions, has Web Notes (select, annotate & share), ad-free Reading Mode, Cortana integration Vivaldi – most customizable, geeky, fast, no mobile versions Maxthon Cloud Browser – rich feature set but trails in speed, has ad-blocker

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Best Browser References: Battle of the browsers: Edge vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Opera vs. Vivaldi – Digital Trends The Best Web Browsers of 2017 - PC Mag Which is the best browser?: Chrome vs Firefox vs Internet Explorer – ITPro.co.uk

April 2017 LCCU Meeting Homegroups References: HomeGroup from start to finish by Microsoft Setting up a HomeGroup in Windows 10 from cnet.com How to set up and manage Windows 10 HomeGroup on a local network from windowscentral.com

March 2017 LCCU Meeting Drawing Programs Free windows drawing apps for touch screens Sketchable from the Windows Store Medibang / Firealpaca Mischief Sketchbook / Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk, also for Android Krita

March 2017 LCCU Meeting Drawing Programs Windows drawing apps for graphic tablets Corel Painter Essentials, $41.99 good for beginners Real Draw Pro, $55, also good for beginnners Sketchbook Pro ,$29.99, by Autodesk Xara Photo & Graphic Designer ($89.99) Serif DrawPlus

March 2017 LCCU Meeting Drawing Programs Videos Testing 5 Free Windows Drawing apps – Youtube Sketchable Review: The best drawing app for the Surface Pro? Beginner’s Guide to Painter Essentials 5 See Corel Painter Essentials 5 in action!

March 2017 LCCU Meeting Drawing Programs References: Best Drawing Software – Buying Guide by TopTenReviews Best Drawing and Art Apps by tomsguide.com

February 2017 LCCU Meeting Backup Android Phone Backup with Android to cloud: Go to Settings, Backup & reset and make sure “Backup my data” and “Automatic restore” are checked. This backs up phone settings. Go to Settings, Accounts & Sync: Auto-sync data should be checked. Touch Google & your account name. With auto-sync on it backs up App Data, Browser, Calendar, Chrome, Contacts, Drive, Gmail, Fit data, Play Movies & TV, Play Newsstand, Google+, Memo, People details, Picasa Web Albums.

February 2017 LCCU Meeting Backup Android Phone Backup photos to cloud with Google Photos Go to Google Photos, Back up & sync, set ON, default settings are Upload size high quality and Upload over Wi-fi only. Can “delete device copy” from phone. Copy & paste photos to your PC: Copy photos, videos and music from phone to PC. DCIM folder contains photos and videos. Connect with USB cable. Windows mounts phone as external drive, copy and paste files to PC.

February 2017 LCCU Meeting Backup Android Phone Backup with app: My Backup Pro ($5) Backs up photos, app data, browser bookmarks, contacts, system settings, home screen shortcuts, alarms, calendars, MMS messages, SMS messages, music, and more, to your microSD card or the cloud. SMS Backup and Restore (free) Backs up text messages Backup software from device manufacturer

February 2017 LCCU Meeting Backup Android Phone References: Data disaster averted! How to back up your Android smartphone to your PC from Digital Trends See www.lccu-ca.org PC Help for April, 2016 How to Back Up an Android Device from PC Mag How to back up Android for free from PC Advisor How to Backup Android in 5 Easy Steps

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Reset Android Phone In Settings menu, under Personal, touch “Backup and reset”. Under Personal data, touch “Factory data reset” Read the info and touch “Reset phone”. When prompted, touch “Erase everything”. When it’s finished, select option to reboot.

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Reset Android Phone Reset in Recovery Mode If running Android 5.1 or higher, will need to sign in with Google account after factory reset. Press and hold the Volume up and Power buttons at the same time until the device turns on. Press the Volume down button to select "Recovery mode.“ Hold down the Power button, press the Volume up button and release it. Use the volume buttons to scroll to "wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power button to select it. Scroll down to "Yes - erase all user data" and press the Power button.

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Reset Android Phone References Reset your Android One to factory settings from Google

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Windows 10 File History By default, it will back up Documents, Pictures, Desktop, Downloads, OneDrive, Music and Video folders, but you can add add or exclude folders. Back up to an external drive or network drive. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, and under “Backup using file history”, select “Add a drive”, and select your drive. This will turn on “Automatically back up my files”. Select “More options” to configure.

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Windows 10 File History “More options” to configure: How often – default is every hour; choices range from every 10 minutes to daily. For how long – default is forever, but choices range from 1 month to 2 years or when space is needed. Which folders – exclude some defaults or add others. Change backup drive – click “Stop using drive”, then “Add a drive”. It can only be configured to backup to one drive at a time. Advanced settings – allow other PCs on network

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Windows 10 File History Restore from File History: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup and under “Backup using file history” “More options”, select “Restore personal files”. Files saved on another computer can be restored as well. You can restore previous versions. For a given folder, you can restore deleted files.

December 2016 LCCU Meeting Windows 10 Recovery Options References: Recovery options in Windows 10 by Microsoft Create a Recovery Drive by Microsoft How to use Windows 10's File History backup feature from PC World How to Use Windows’ File History to Back Up Your Data from howtogeek.com