Did you know...

...that you can say "OK Google call John's cell," from your home screen, and, after set-up, it will do that automatically? Same with sending texts?

I just found that out. Fun!

Have any tecky tips to share?

MaggieD said:

...that you can say "OK Google call John's cell," from your home screen, and, after set-up, it will do that automatically? Same with sending texts?

I just found that out. Fun!

Have any tecky tips to share?

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You are assuming that the authorities will allow John to take calls in his cell.

haymarket said:

You are assuming that the authorities will allow John to take calls in his cell.

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:lamo:lamo

MaggieD said:

...that you can say "OK Google call John's cell," from your home screen, and, after set-up, it will do that automatically? Same with sending texts?

I just found that out. Fun!

Have any tecky tips to share?

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Ever had a small household battery die, late at night, no stores open. Put it in the fridge for 1/2 hr, usually provides a charged up battery good for a day or 2.

JANFU said:

Ever had a small household battery die, late at night, no stores open. Put it in the fridge for 1/2 hr, usually provides a charged up battery good for a day or 2.

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thanks for that tip. Its most always smoke alarms that die in the middle of the night.

haymarket said:

thanks for that tip. Its most always smoke alarms that die in the middle of the night.

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In the Army, when possible we kept batteries in fridges. Extends their life
Another tip
Never by expensive batteries- buy the cheapest. You end up saving over the long term

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