Useful Links

Listed below are some useful links for all users. Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad users may find the links below
to help them get more from their computers or mobile devices. 

If you happen to find a broken link please email me to let me know which link. Thank you!

Apple

• Apple Support Page about backing up your iPhone or iPad via iCloud:  https://www.apple.com/support/icloud/backup/

• Backing up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes — Youtube: https://youtu.be/XcB1q1wZk3U

• Apple Support Page — Ways to backup your idevice with either iTunes or iCloud: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1766

• iCloud Web Access: http://www.icloud.com

• iPad Basics — Tutorials from GCF Foundation: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ipadbasics/

• Manage Apple ID — Web page to manage your Apple ID and reset your password: appleid.apple.com

• Oscar Senior — An app that will simplify the iPad/iPhone for those not so technically savvy: https://appsto.re/us/q40X8.i

• Misc. Video Tutorials — A Vimeo listing of video tutorials covering iOS devices: https://vimeo.com/album/3343610

• Listing of All MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236

Microsoft Windows

• Free basic computer tutorials: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/computers/

• Free Microsoft Windows Tutorials: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/

• The basics of working with files in Windows Explorer: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/working-with-files/1/

• Adding an Email Account to the Windows Mail app: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/set-up-email-in-the-mail-app… 

• Login or create a new Microsoft Account: https://account.microsoft.com/account

General Computer Tutorials

• A basic touch typing tutorial: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/typing/typing/1/

• Learn all about Google Apps: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/googleapps/

Email

• Comcast Mail Settings : http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/internet/email-client-programs-with-xfinity-email/

• Comporium Mail Settings : http://kb.comporium.com/?p=634

• Optimum Mail Settings : https://www.optimum.net/FAQ/…Other

• A resource for learning more about the Windows Mail app: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-get-started-mail-app-windows-10

• Another article about Windows Mail app: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/getting-started-windows-mail…

Photography

• Explanation of the Golden Ratio: https://www.creativebloq.com/design.

• Rule of Thirds explanation and guide: https://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/

• Rule of Thirds examples and practice: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-the-rule-of-thirds…

• A Beginners Guide: https://iphonephotographyschool.com/beginners-guide/

• Take and Edit Photos on iPhone and  iPad: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205659

• Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting Modes explained: https://www.imore.com/how-to-use-portrait-mode

• Taking Portrait Mode Photos — Apple User Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/take-portrait-mode-photos-iphd7d3a91a2/ios

• Portrait Lighting Examples: https://iphonephotographyschool.com/portrait-lighting/

• Adjusting focus and exposure: https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-adjust-exposure-iphone-camera-app… 

• Leader Lines: https://www.slrlounge.com/leading-lines-photography-examples/

• Leader Lines: https://expertphotography.com/how-to-use-leading-lines-to-improve-your-composition/

• Leader Lines: https://shotkit.com/leading-lines-photography/

• Leader Lines: https://fixthephoto.com/leading-lines-photography.html