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Aug 5, 2014

How To: Use Google Maps Offline When Traveling


How To: Use Google Maps Offline

Latest Update: Google is bringing neural machine translation to the offline version of Google Translate -- the advanced processing will take place on your phone even when it's not connected.

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Google Maps is a great app available on iOS and Android. It is free and comes loaded with quite a few nice features. Though all that is useless if you do not have an internet connection and cannot load up the maps. This is especially true when you are traveling as you are likely to be away from Wi-Fi and might not be in reach of your provider's satellite. Additionally, in some areas, the data charges might be very high to try to use maps and other sites. Fortunately, Google Maps lets you save a map to your device and use it when you're offline.
Here is how to use maps offline:

1. Before heading out, connect your phone to the Internet, and open Google Maps app

2. Sign into your Google Account

3. Search for a place where you will be traveling


4. Once the map is up, scroll down through all of the information available for the area on white slides, all the way to the bottom


5. You will see "Save map to use offline" link. Click on it

6. What you have pulled up at that point, will be saved. Adjust the map by moving it and zooming in or out, as needed, and click Save

7. Name the map so you can easily get back to it.

You can also save a map for offline viewing by typing "OK Maps" into the search bar that top of the map

If you're already on a map that you want to save...

1. Move the map to the area you want to save.
2. Touch inside the search box at the top, and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
3. Touch Save map to use offline.

To see your saved offline maps:

Open the Google Maps app.
Touch the side menu then select Your places
Scroll down to "Offline maps" and touch View all and manage.









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Jul 23, 2014

Best Back to School Travel Gadgets

Best Back to School Travel Gadgets


Kindle
kindle fire

- many books in one spot
- no dragging large books around in your bag
- light and with web browsing

Laptop
- They are lighter and faster these days
- Easily substitute bulky desktops
- Still go to for most school work


Smartwatch
smartwatch

- get to class on time
- see messages without having to pull out your phone
- set alarm to wake you up for class
- have class schedule right in front of you
- just in time for back to school, Asus will be coming out with inexpensive version in the fall of the Android Wear.

Noise-cancelling earphones
noise cancelling headphones
Tune out the noise around to get more music
- Help concentrate to focus on school work and work out
- At the same time offer an aware mode for hearing what's around you while enjoying your music

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portable bluetooth speaker stand

Portable Rechargeable Speaker Stand
I have more music stored on my iPhone than I ever had on CDs and such. Music is great everywhere you go. Especially at school for "studying." With portable speaker you can play it out loud at home, in the dorm, or toss it in your bag and take it to the pool.
- plays your music out loud
- charges your phone
- connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth-capable computer, smartphone or tablet.
For about 20 bucks, can't go wrong with the Satechi iFit-1 Portable Rechargeable Speaker Stand

Tracking sticker (stick and find)
There are a few of these that are about to hit the market. They are designed to help you keep your gadgets close and find them when you do get separated. These devices automatically alerts you whenever you are out of the specified range. You can attach them to your gadgets, backpacks, and others to keep track of them via your smartphone.
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sony psp go

Sony PSP Go!
- portable gaming
- entertainment to waste some time in between studying
- also learn the important coordination skills - at least that's what you should tell people

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500 GB USB 2.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive
- back up all your work
- fast connection
- USB 2.0 plug-and-play drive
- very light, 5.3 ounces, can throw into your backpack
- store music and movies

Novatel Wireless MiFi
- while on campus you might be able to connect to Wi-Fi, though it is not available everywhere
- take the wireless connection with your own MiFi. It is available from various wireless providers

Kensington Portable Power Pack
portable charger

- having gadgets on campus is great, though they all require full battery charge
- power up your devices with power pack with 10400 juices
- slim and light at 8 ounces
- charges multiple devices from iPhone, Android device, and tablet

defender case iphone 5

- charged phone is great and you also need to keep it safe
- keep it from screen scratches, bumps & cracks

portable oven

- running between classes you don't always have time for hot meal
- with this portable oven you can have a warm meal any time
- just place a food container that your mom made into it and it will warm it
- and will keep it warm

Invest in a laptop lock

Sendt Notebook / Laptop Security Cable

Addalock
- a portable door lock,installs in seconds, no tools required
- great for travel and students away at college
- gives you additional security and privacy

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Jul 16, 2014

Essential Travel Gadget of the Week - Portable External Power Bank

Essential Travel Gadget of the Week
External Power Pack


As the commercial above from Samsung depicts, smartphones run out of juice quickly and usually at times when you really need to call or look up something.
While the ad tries to show that if you have an iPhone you have to plug into a wall outlet, all phones need to charge. Samsung Galaxy S5 just comes with an extra replaceable battery, which also has to be charged.
All phones can use a Portable External Power Bank. Especially the folks in this video that are traveling.
These portable travel chargers are light, pack quite a bit power, and can charge multiple devices including multiple types of smartphones.

Jackery Giant+ Premium Portable 12000mAh Battery Pac can power up Apple iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, iPad, Air, Mini, Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note, Nexus, LG, and HTC. It has enough juice to power up a couple of devices at the same time. Charge it up before you head out, and you would not be stuck looking for an outlet or having to replace a battery. Just plug it in and keep using your smartphone.

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