Welcome to The Boston Network Users Group

One of the longest-running network groups in Massachusetts — founded in 1986

Our Next Meeting will be held on Tue, October 1st, 2024

Meeting subject:  Iphones, Android phones, and keeping your phone backed up and reliable

History of Iphone and Android

Advantages and disadvantages of Iphone vs. Android

Shopping new and used:  Swappa.com, Apple store, product protection plans

Texting vs. voice — advantages and disadvantages

Work use vs. personal use

What do we do if our phone fails?

Different providers– Verizon, TMobile, Mint, Credo, Tracfone

Hotspots– Verizon Visible

SPARE PHONE! — for $50, you can get a spare phone, Drew uses a tablet! 

Backups: Icloud and Verizon backup app, sms backup for Android, foldersync, sftp program with free file sync to backup up all android file folders, backing up Iphone pictures

How do we teach people to backup their phones?

Physical protection

Synchronization of calendars and contacts:  Companionlink,  Office 365

File downloads

Custom ringtones and custom notifications

Remote access: Anydesk, RustDesk

 

 

 

 

 

* In Person Meeting gather at 6:30pm at Mass Bay

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In-person Meeting Location: Atrium @ Mass Bay Community College &  Zoom

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For people who cannot come in person, we run the  meeting also on Zoom, and you are very welcome to join us.

• All Meeting Times are U.S Eastern Time Zones  (US and Canada)