More Interesting Internet Finds – WE June 7, 2013

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Introduction

In the course of going through the more than 200 news feeds, I often run across things that I think might be of interest to other user group members.

I have published Interesting Internet Finds monthly in the Boca Raton Computer Society’s Boca Bits monthly newsletter, and share them through the APCUG PUSH program with other computer/technology user group newsletter editors, for some time now.

Each month, I have many more than I can use, so have decided to start publishing some of those that were not used here.

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Finds

Using Google Maps Offline
http://geeksontour.tv/2013/05/using-google-maps-offline/
This post tells you how to download and use Google Maps for areas where your phone has no signal. Very helpful for trip planning.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Explained by Common Craft
http://www.commoncraft.com/video/virtual-private-networks-vpns
A simple explanation of VPNs.

Can I Use the Same Charger for Multiple Devices?
http://gizmodo.com/can-i-use-the-same-charger-for-multiple-devices-510829339
If you have tried using the same charger for multiple devices, and have had problems or not, this post is good reading.

Going Paperless: 5 Tips for Using Evernote for Life’s Little Emergencies
http://www.jamierubin.net/2013/06/05/going-paperless-5-tips-for-using-evernote-for-lifes-little-emergencies/
Interesting uses for Evernote.

Where to get computer information
http://tips.vlaurie.com/2013/06/where-to-get-cmputer-information/
The title of this one is kind of self-explanatory. Contains links for Windows for Beginners, How to use Windows XP Better, Understanding and Making Better use of the Internet, Learn all about Windows 7, Nothing about Windows 8 though.

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