Phone & Tablet Housekeeping. Grand Computers Club New Technologies SIG December 16, 2015

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1 Phone & Tablet Housekeeping Grand Computers Club New Technologies SIG December 16, 2015

2 Topics December Newsletter 2016 Meeting schedule Goals & objectives Tips & tricks Apps & tools Questions 9/16/

3 2016 NT SIG Schedule Meetings will be held: The 3 rd Wednesday of every month From 4:00-5:30pm In the Havasupai/Maricopa Room Date January 20, 2016 February 17, 2016 March 16, 2016 April 20, 2016 Topic Gray Hat Hacking Windows 10 Troubleshooting Device Security & Protection Augmented & Virtual Reality 9/16/

4 Goals & Objectives Collect info before and after procedure Remove unwanted apps & files Identify & remove apps not being used Determine which files are using large amounts of space Delete or move these files Optimize space usage Install apps to aid in improving space usage and performance 9/16/

5 iphone - cleanup Make a backup: itunes vs. icloud icloud Stores backups in the cloud Offers up to 1TB of storage (your first 5GB are free) Always encrypts your backups Lets you make and use backups from anywhere with Wi-Fi 9/16/

6 iphone - cleanup Make a backup: itunes vs. icloud itunes Stores backups on your Mac or PC Storage depends on your Mac or PC's available space Offers encrypted backups (off by default) Lets you make and use backups from your Mac or PC 9/16/

7 iphone - cleanup Delete the Safari cache Press Settings > Safari Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data Tap Clear History and Data 9/16/

8 iphone - cleanup Clean out unwanted data from ios: Tap Settings > General usage Tap Manage Storage Tap an item in Documents and Data Slide unwanted items to the left and tap Delete Tap Edit > Delete All to remove all the app's data 9/16/

9 iphone - cleanup Import photos and videos to your Mac Use Photos or Image Capture to import media from your ios device You can use itunes to sync them back to your device You can't import photos or videos synced from itunes; you can only import photos and videos from the Camera Roll on your device. 9/16/

10 iphone - cleanup Import photos and videos to a Windows PC Before you import your photos and videos: Unlock your ios device using your passcode & make sure your ios device trusts the computer If you can't import your photos to your computer, or your computer doesn't recognize your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch as a camera, learn what to do. 9/16/

11 iphone boost security Switch to a 6 digit passcode Use Touch ID; multiple fingers Do not give access to all apps (InstaAgent) Use SurfEasy VPN (Free) Use a Password manager (1Password; LastPass; DashLane) Use Find My iphone app Use Lookout for full suite eweek 9/16/

12 iphone boost security Perform regular backups Look at Webroot SecureWeb Look at McAfee Mobile Security eweek 9/16/

13 iphone Delete photos from My Photo Stream 9/16/

14 Apps & Tools iphone LastPass Free 1Password Free for ios DashLane Free Lookout Free/Premium Webroot SecureWeb Free McAfee Mobile Security Free 9/16/

15 Android cleanup & performance Activate OK Google voice activation Add useful info to lock screen Clean Master Boosts the memory and speeds up your phone Deletes junk files Stops battery-draining apps when not in use Seeks out and destroy viruses Keeps your phone cool by managing what is running, and stopping what doesn't need to be 9/16/

16 Android cleanup & performance Uninstall Apps You do not use Step 1 go to setting menu Step 2 Application > Manage Application Step 3 -chose those application which you want to uninstall or delete Step 4 click on Uninstall and then Ok Move Apps to SD card Set Up Android Device Manager 9/16/

17 Check Out These 14 Essential Hints & Tips Keep Your Android as Secure as Possible 9/16/

18 Android boost security Show owner info on lock screen Turn on encryption (performance hit) Use a Password manager (1Pass; LastPass) Use security/anti-virus suite 9/16/

19 Apps & Tools Android All-in-one Toolbox AVG Cleaner & Battery Saver Safetrek Personal safety Prey Anti-theft app 1Password Free; LastPass Free DashLane Free Clean Master Free CCleaner Free 9/16/

20 Next Meeting Gray Hat Hacking Wednesday January 20, :00-5:30pm Havasupai Room Chaparral Center 9/16/

21 Discussion 9/16/