Technology, apps, and websites you need to know about Presented by Doug Green @dougjgreen To the Winchester Kiwanis Club

1. Tech+Apps+websites
you need to know about
Presented by Doug Green @dougjgreen
douggreen@douggreenconsulting.com
To the Winchester Kiwanis Club
On computer, start Quicktime recorder
On computer, start X-mirage
On iPhone, airplay mirror to computer
On iPhone, Turn on hotspot

2. Financial
Paypal
Bank of Clark County app, deposit checks with your phone
Venmo for paying friends
Personal Capital
Overseas credit card, Capital One, no fees, best exchange rate
Overseas cash, just use the ATM, many have no fees, best exchange rate
It’s Deductible, TurboTax
Expensify

3. Shopping
Smile.amazon.com
Use the Amazon app’s barcode scanner to compare prices when in a store. But
be kind to local businesses, and buy from them.
Target will match the Amazon price, you just have to go to customer service.
Craigslist - story
Groupon - email
eBay
NewEgg for computer parts (not so much anymore)

4. Entertainment
Fandango
Stubhub
Netflix, Amazon video, HBO Now, Flixster, CBS.com, Hulu, YouTube (Comedy
Central, Before the Flood), TED Talks
IMDB
SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora

5. Travel
Kayak - best for airfare, also check southwest.com
Hotwire - best for cars
VRBO, AirBnB
Priceline
TripAdviser reviews, Travelzoo newsletter
Uber, Lyft
Overseas use the Google Maps download feature
Overseas phone, unlock your phone, get a local SIM card, or switch to TMobile

6. Photos
Iphoto
flickr

7. Food
Yelp, reviews, what’s nearby, more than food
Open Table - reverse a table

8. Communication and Connecting
Overseas use skype for free/cheap calling, get a skype number for 3 months
and forward your US number to the skype number so people can reach you.
Google calendar and invites, for coordinating with friends
Google hangouts
Doodle for scheduling events
Facebook, twitter
#Slack for groups

9. Security
Lastpass - passwords and notes, store pictures of your passport, credit cards,
drivers license
What is phishing? - verify links in emails, go directly to site
Backup with Apple Time Machine, Backup with Backblaze
Webcam cover
KeyMe
What is https verses http?
Secure email encryption, I wish this was easier

10. Productivity
Toggl to keep track of billable time
Google docs, collaborative editing, no need to buy Office software
OpenOffice, no need to buy Office software
Skitch
bit.ly/douggreen-hangout

11. iPhone tips
Iphoto live is Harry Potter-ish, kinda cool (but turn it off to make photos smaller)
Take picture of your iPhone screen
Share contact to other iPhone users
Use your phone as a wifi Hotspot
Use your phone to play to an Airplay device
Setup Do not disturb schedule, to avoid unwanted calls at night, very flexible to
allow calls from contacts or favorites
Use siri to set alarms and reminders, use while cooking for the perfect steak!

12. Learn to program
Code.org
Open Source - Drupal

13. Gadgets
iPhone
Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire
Trackr
Nest Thermostat