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Use The Look Up Feature On Your Mac, iPhone or iPad

Posted on January 28, 2018January 10, 2018 by Tim Hannon in iOS and iPhone/iPad Apps, macOS (formerly OS X), Software

Did you know that you can easily look up any word’s definition that you’re reading in an email or web page on your Mac, iPhone or iPad? All of your Apple devices have built-in dictionaries which are used to display definitions. Here are instructions for performing a look up on your Mac. Instructions for your … Read more

What Is “Streaming” And What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 13, 2012February 17, 2019 by Tim Hannon in Computer Basics, Terminology

Clients are often unsure how to properly use the term streaming or unsure about what this term means. In a slight misuse of terms, you could substitute broadcast for stream. For example, you might hear a person say, “Last night, I streamed Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino on Netflix”. You could think in your head, “Last night, … Read more

When should I use the word upload and when should I use download?

Posted on June 27, 2010September 13, 2013 by Tim Hannon in Computer Basics, Terminology

What is the difference between the words download and upload? I’m asked these questions frequently. I have 3 answers that I offer.

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