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  Class Agenda & Future Topics Devices to Get Connected Video Chat Appliances Devices Under $300 Apps to Get Connected Video Chat Appliances  *recommended other person has the same device* Positives Easy to Use Once Setup Voice Activated and Commands Negatives Not portable/moveable Setup may be complicated Google Nest Hub 10-inch Google Nest Hub 10-inch $180 Click to Buy +Does not require other person to have a Nest Hub video Amazon Echo Show 10-inch Amazon Echo Show 10-inch $150 Click to Buy *NEW* Amazon Echo Show 10-inch Amazon Echo Show 10-inch Coming Soon Price to Be Announced video Zoom On Video Appliances-Coming Soon Zoom Video Chat will soon be available on all video appliances, Fall 2020 . https://blog.zoom.us/zoom-expands-to-smart-displays-at-home/ Buying Guide for Internet Ready Devices  A Screen Size Suitable for Your Needs A physical size suitable for your physical space Does the device need to be portable No less than 64GB Storage Memory Consulting some...

  Connecting & Communicating using Apple Applications Macintosh Computers Include A Few Easy to Use Communication Applications Email - Macintosh Mail Facetime Make Audio and Video Calls from your computer to anyone with an Apple device (Macintosh computer, iPhone, iPad, etc) Messages Send and Receive Text Messages from anyone with an Apple device (Macintosh computer, iPhone, iPad, etc) Receive a Facetime Audio/Video Call on a Macintosh The easiest way to use Facetime to Connect with Someone with an Apple device is to … give them your Apple Id email. Finding your Apple Id Email Open Facetime (click spotlight magnifier, top right and type in Facetime) Click “Facetime” on the top left Choose “Preferences”  Under Settings you will see “You can be reached for Facetime at” Share that information with the other person Contact Someone With Facetime on a Macintosh Computer *Important* The person you are contacting must be properly setup to receive Facetime calls Ask them for th...

All about the new 2020 iPhone 12. Do I need a new phone? Compare 4 Different iPhone 12 Versions and More. https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/ Which phone should I buy? Size matters! Purchase a screen size you can see comfortably. What’s the difference between the 2 iPhone 12 models with a 6.1” screen? $150 for an extremely better camera. (with a few other subtle differences) How can I safely buy a new iPhone in a Pandemic?   iPad Tip - Split Screen/Multitasking, Home Screen & Dock Access the Home Screen and Dock Settings More vs. Bigger Today View Multitasking Show Suggested and Recent Apps

Online Shopping Resources [updated 3-23-2020] Local Grocery Stores & more(see image below) www.instacart.com           [  iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.amazon.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.walmart.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.target.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Pharmacy www.walgreens.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Pet Supplies www.chewy.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.petco.com           [   iPhone/iPad]        ...