00:17:01 Chris Taylor: How to use a USB flash drive with your Android phone or tablet https://www.howtogeek.com/129800/how-to-use-usb-drives-with-the-nexus-7-and-other-android-devices/ 00:19:52 Tom Trottier: You can also use Bluetooth keyboards with a phone 00:20:06 Tom Trottier: some come with a touchpad 00:21:58 Tom Trottier: Double connectors used to be necessary with USB 2 00:24:54 Tom Trottier: Pixels are unlocked, so can buy from Google Store for any carrier 00:26:39 Chris Taylor: Pixel 6 primary sensor is a 50 MP sensor. But it uses 4 to 1 pixel binning to combine the light from four photosites (pixels), resulting in lower resolution, but higher dynamic range and better low-light performance. The only output available from this 50 MP sensor is a 12.5 MP image (JPeg or RAW) Samsung has a 108 MB sensor in its flagship S21 Ultra. But it does pixel binning 9 to 1, resulting in output images of 12 MP 00:29:07 Tom Trottier: Only 1 telephoto - 104mm (35mm equivalent) 00:30:23 Timothy: Impressive phone for photos. 00:30:30 Chris Taylor: Tom - there is a 2x setting as well. Not sure if that is done with the main sensor/lens or the telephoto lens/sensor 00:37:26 Lawrence Patterson: Hang on, $145 for a lemon, did I see that right????? 00:37:51 Tom Trottier: Magic eraser, maybe some other,s only for Pixel 6s, but most is in Google Camera app for recent Androids 00:38:30 Chris Taylor: Lawrence - maybe it was for a bushel! 00:39:46 Alan German: Lawrence - It was $2 (but I can get one for you for $145 if you wish!) 00:39:55 Timothy: there's another swinger in that pic. 00:40:32 Allison: My son and I switched from Samsung Galaxies to Pixels a couple years ago and really like them too. 00:40:51 Bill: Great presentation Lynda! 00:42:26 Serge-Érik: Thanks Lynda. Very informative. 00:43:34 Bob Herres: Bill is Right , Excellent Presentation Lynda,, Well done. 00:43:39 Edward Morawski: Very informative! I love my own Pixel 3a and my next one will also be a Pixel. 00:45:26 Lawrence Patterson: Does S21 have magic eraser? Google hyped the Pixel 6's Magic Eraser when it first launched the phones last year, making it sound like it was an unprecedented technology. However, Samsung debuted a similar Object Eraser option with the Galaxy S21 series in early 2021, which it eventually rolled out to other Galaxy phones too.Feb 24, 20 https://www.androidpolice.com/you-can-now-use-the-galaxy-s22s-improved-object-eraser-on-older-samsung-phones/ 00:45:35 Chris Taylor: Wikipedia entry for flash drives https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive m 00:47:00 Lynda: I didn't really notice much hype on the magic eraser...it was just something I didn't have in my Galaxy S8 so a nice surprise. 00:48:08 Lawrence Patterson: Till Linda mention it, I wasn't aware either, but since I have a Samsung S21+, thought I find out and share. 00:48:20 Chris Taylor: And EVERYONE already has good backup software, right?!?! 00:48:39 Timothy: Oh yes indeed. 00:48:51 Alan German: And, backups on multiple USB drives, right? 00:50:19 Lawrence Patterson: Amen to using multiple USB devices for backup, always buy 2 at a minimum, 3+ if on special. 00:50:36 Bill: Great presentation earlier Alan. 00:52:43 Tristan: A new rugged SSD, I just saw this article for. https://www.techspot.com/news/94370-samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-can-survive-fall.html 00:53:28 Chris Taylor: Samsung portable SSDs are GREAT! I have had a T5. Very nice! 00:53:38 Chris Taylor: Tips for caring for your USB flash drive https://www.flashbay.ca/blog/life-expectancy-of-a-usb-flash-drive https://kruptos2.co.uk/blog/protect-usb-flash-drive-extend-lifespan/ 00:54:22 Chris Taylor: Info from previosu Q&A on uninteruptable power supplies https://opcug.ca/qa_recordings/20210901_PowerPoint.pdf 00:54:45 Tom Trottier: https://www.geckoandfly.com/22803/detect-fake-usb-flash-drives-sd-cards-ssd-disk/ 00:55:05 Tom Trottier: Fakes can mimic good brands 00:55:16 Chris Taylor: We talked about fake flash drives at Q&A a while back... 00:56:43 Tom Trottier: You can also use SD cards for portable storage in laptops 00:57:43 Alan German: Fake flash drives, see: Fantastic flash drive prices! https://opcug.ca/qa_recordings/20220105_PowerPoint.pdf 00:58:24 Tristan: Nice little utility to use a USB drive for both data and bootable with multiple OS ISO files. https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html 01:00:55 Bill: you can use an app H2testW to check actual volume of a drive. 01:01:26 Tristan: The local shops Memory Express (Merivale) and Canada Computers (multiple locations) often have sales on quality USB sticks. 01:01:39 Alan German: https://h2testw.en.lo4d.com/windows 01:02:39 Serge-Érik: Thanks Bob for all the tips. 01:02:49 faber ichelle’s iPad: Thank you Alan 01:02:56 Tristan: Be warned the novelty drives are normally made with the lowest quality parts that did not pass QA for name brands. 01:03:00 Natalie: Do the ones that you have to extend the plug part wear out faster? 01:03:20 Bill: thanks Bob great as usual 01:03:25 Tom Trottier: USB2 limited to 30MB/s approx 01:03:38 Tom Trottier: USB3 10x faster 01:03:46 Tom Trottier: potentially... 01:04:32 Natalie: Thanks! 01:04:50 Natalie: Mine is San Disk 01:05:09 Tom Trottier: speed more important for big files 01:05:16 Tom Trottier: video, audio.... 01:06:27 Robert Benson: Thank you Bob for your presentation. 01:06:34 Natalie: What about using USB hubs 01:06:59 Chris Taylor: Power requirement calculators https://graphicscardhub.com/pc-power-supply-calculator-psu/ 01:07:06 Tristan: This free software can be used for backups, including to USB devices. https://www.duplicati.com/ 01:11:06 Tristan: When a power supply is starting to die, it may no longer be able to output it's rated power. This results in the PC randomly turning itself off and on. I had this happen last week, replacing the power supply has it running great again. It had a good run though of about 8 years. 01:11:08 Tom Trottier: https://computerrecycling.ca/electronics-recycling-ottawa/ 01:14:48 Tom Trottier: https://register.build.microsoft.com/ 01:15:18 Chris Taylor: Microsoft Build 2022 https://mybuild.microsoft.com/en-US/home Rogers app passwords for email https://www.rogers.com/support/internet/rogers-member-centre-faq#section_6 For other email provders, Google for app password 01:15:43 Tom Trottier: App passwords also necessary for POP3 email access 01:15:44 Tristan: I'd suggest never to use the ISP email, as it makes it more difficult to change providers for a better deal. 01:17:02 Tom Trottier: On android, you can also have folders of multiple apps(or docs) - you just drag icon on top of other icon you wish to have in same folder - becomes a folder 01:19:25 Chris Taylor: Something I discovered on the Googel Pixel 6 - the collection of icons is in one long list when you swipe up. I like that better than the multiple screen way Samsung does it. As Alan said - it depends on your phone provider! 01:21:42 Natalie: To save space, I like to group some app icons together. 01:22:09 Bob Herres: I'm always impressed & amazed how much solid content is packed into every Q & A!! :-) Thank you Alan Chris and Everyone! 01:22:09 Natalie: Oops, saw that Tom mentioned that 01:22:14 Tom Trottier: how do you create multiple home screens? 01:22:59 Natalie: Plugs in computer via USB 01:23:27 Natalie: Thankis! 01:23:30 Tom Trottier: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/android-home-screen-shortcuts/ 01:24:06 Tristan: This USB switch is handy for those with multiple PCs. Allows you to share the same mouse and keyboard easily. https://www.amazon.ca/UGREEN-Computers-Peripheral-Switcher-One-Button/dp/B01N6GD9JO/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1FCZPCBA78W80&keywords=ugreen+usb+switch+3.0&qid=1651106251&sprefix=ugreen+usb+switch+3+0%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-5 01:24:22 Tom Trottier: Different launchers also have different max # of home screens 01:25:11 Bill: Thanks everyone who contributed! Great informative night. 🙂🙂🙂 01:25:24 Edward Morawski: Very good evening! 01:25:26 Gail: Thank you!!! 01:25:29 John Fleming: Thanks all. 01:25:35 Natalie: Thank you! 01:25:46 faber ichelle’s iPad: Thanks 01:25:53 Wayne: Excellent info - that will be considered for future purchases. Thanks to Lynda, Bob, Allan & Chris. 01:25:59 Timothy: Thank you all for all the info.