Saturday, June 20, 2020

How to Make Digital Copies of Your Vinyl Records, CDs and Tapes

Although many utilize streaming music services, we still have CDs, cassettes and records gathering dust  on a shelves that we'd like to take with us.  This article on Kim Komando will help you do just that.  Read the introduction and then go to the site for the rest of the article and specifics for your musical material.

How to make digital copies of your vinyl records, CDs and tapes (komando.com)

When’s the last time you set foot in a record store? If the thought sounds quaint to you, you’re not alone. In 2018, streaming music overtook physical albums in terms of sales for the first time — and since then, streaming platforms have only continued to expand their reach.
The lasting effects of this shift are impossible to ignore. Millions of people no longer own most of the music in their collections and are able to carry hundreds of albums in their pocket at the same time. Tap or click here to see which streaming services give you the most music for your money.
But those of us with big physical music libraries aren’t about to pay twice for the same songs we already own. Instead of signing up for a bunch of new services or charging your credit card for music downloads, here’s how you can take your physical albums and transform them into a digital collection you can listen to anywhere.

1. Connecting your media to your computer...Click here to see how.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

New in June 2020

New in June 2020

It is amazing how one can be so busy during a quarantine.  I've let this blog slow down but I will get going again.  I am using this post for June to list the new additions to the individual pages so you won't miss any thing.

Updates to  Book Rescue Free Books from Everywhere

Keeping Safe Using Your Phone


Important information for everyone!  I found this on Kim Komando who is my go to guru to learn more about Technology.

Set up emergency medical information on 

your iPhone while you’re thinking about it

For Apple Users

With the coronavirus pandemic, we’re certainly living in uncertain times. And if you have an illness or a serious allergy, you need to be prepared for emergency situations. But if an emergency occurs, you may be unable to inform someone of your medication allergies or medical conditions.
That’s why you should set up a medical ID profile that displays on your phone — even if it’s locked. This feature allows emergency responders to access your information quickly. Tap or click for 8 essential apps you don’t want to be without in an emergency. Not sure how to get started? We’re here to help.

How to share medical information
on your phone in an emergency

For Android Users

Over the last few years, mobile devices have become an integral element to healthcare. Personal health apps, such as fitness tracking and weight loss, lead the pack. Additional health-related apps welcomed by consumers and physicians alike include doctor on demand, prescription management, and patient portals.
Beyond routine medical care, your Android smartphone can be a valuable tool during an emergency. Setting up SOS messages or Panic button and emergency contacts in your Contacts list is a must for all mobile device users.



The reason you need to go to the links below each paragraph.  In order to comply with copyright laws and be fair, I contacted Kim Komando and inquired how to share her material with others.  This is the way it was requested with only a portion of the page and a link to the rest of it.  There is much good material when you go to the links, so please do.