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Many of us struggle to resolve issues with our electronic devices.

In 1988 I got my first Apple computer and have loved it ever since. I used it during my career as a Graphic Designer and Educator. For the last 15 years, I have worked as a technical trainer for seniors.

This SIG will concentrate on solving your TECH challenges. I will present a topic, then we will open it up to your questions.

Topics will include: Security, Password Management, Removing Tracking, Managing Files, Digital Photo Organization and more.

Bring your Laptop, iPads, Phones, passwords and questions. I have experience with both Apple and PC devices.

Women’s Connection Technology SIG

Meets the second Thursday of the month,

10:00-11:30am

Golden Valley Library Rm 59.

830 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Attendance is not limited - Please RSVP so we can reserve the correct room size.

Event Information

At the February meeting of the TECH Sig, we spoke about Basic Device Maintenance.

Battery & Power

• Keep charge between 20–80% when possible

• Turn on Optimized Battery Charging

• Use Apple certified chargers and cables

Storage & Performance

• Restart iPhone weekly

• Review iPhone Storage monthly

• Enable Offload Unused Apps

Software & Security

• Keep iOS updated

• Enable automatic app updates

• Use Face ID / Touch ID with a strong passcode

• Turn on Find My iPhone

Backups

• Enable iCloud Backup

• Occasionally back up to a computer

Photos & Files

• Enable Optimize iPhone Storage for Photos

• Delete duplicates and unwanted screenshots

• Export important photos periodically

Physical Care

• Clean screen weekly with microfiber cloth

• Gently clean ports (no metal tools)

• Use a case and screen protector

As part of this discuss, syncing Contact was brought up. After the meeting, I went home and worked on syncing my Contact between my laptop, iPad and iPhone. This process is very similar on Android devices.

I could not find simple directions with how to do this online so I put together a couple of suggestions and figured it out. These are general instructions and I’m focusing on Apple iPhones.

It is best to work between your laptop and your iPhone. Downloads are not as easy to access on your phone.

1. Make sure your Operation System is up to date. To check: Go to Settings>Your Name. If there is a red dot alert, click it to install the update.

2. When You purchased your phone, you needed to make an Apple ID. Usually yourname@icloud.com and a password. That is how you login to iCloud.

3. Next, check that you are connected to iCloud: Settings>YourName>iCloud>See All>Contacts turn button to green.

4. Check iCloud Storage: If iCloud storage is full, contacts will not sync!

Important: If you are trying to sync all your devices, you need to make sure they are all logged into iCloud with the same Apple ID.

You will notice that when you check your Contacts app that there are different total Contact on each device. They will be organized by where they are located: On Phone, Gmail, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo and others.

Work from your laptop to download Contacts.

The goal here is to have all your Contacts in one place-“The Cloud “(Apple and Android). In order to do that you have to Export the Contacts from those other locations inside Gmail or Outlook or other Mail applications.

1. Go to the Mail application you use then> Contacts>Export. Note the number of Contacts that you are exporting. Export as a CSV file. This file will be in your Downloads folder.

2. Next, Open Contacts App on your laptop File>Import>contacts.csv Those contacts are now added to Contact App.

To see your total contact, scroll to the bottom of the list.

Join us on March 12, 10:00 at the Golden Valley Library at 830 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley. Our topic will be Q&A with a focus on contact management.

We are not limited to 8. Please RSVP early so that I can make arrangements to accommodate everyone who would like to come.

Please reply to the reminder email whether or not you will be attending. The reminder email will go out a few days before the meeting. To get this email add your name to the Technology Group.