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Satellite Maps

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 Satellite maps have their aerial imagery typically updated every year.  Looking for more frequent updates?  Try  https://soar.earth/satellites  .  Select the location, then use “Satellites” button, then choose image types and dates.  The images have lower resolution but are updated several times a year. 

Christian Internet Media

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 Links to Christian media: BRN BOTT Radio Network CRN Catholic radio Network EWTN  Eternal Word Television Network  NCR National Catholic Reporter  SRN Salem Radio Network TCT Tri-State/Total Christian Television 

iOS Screen Recording

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Have you had the need to record your actions on an iOS device for troubleshooting, training, or automating features? If so, you may have used iOS screen recording to make videos. To turn on screen recording, go to your Settings and find the Control Panel. Included Controls show at the top in a list. Other available More Controls show in the list below. If screen recording appears in the top list you are good to go, and if it is in the bottom more controls list then you need to add it. Next, from the home screen swipe down from the upper right corner towards the center of the screen to show your enabled controls. Controls The recording button in the image above is in  the lower right. It is a solid circle with a thin outer circle. Press this button to start recording. you will see a short countdown on the button and recording will begin.  Now perform any actions with one or more apps.  When done, go back to the control panel and press the circle button again to complete recording. A vid

Holy Bible app

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 Today I am talking about interfacing to the Bible app  (link)  on iOS devices. Of course many of the commands we discuss apply to other apps.  If you have not downloaded the app, click on the link above the first get it downloaded. Next click on the downloader app, or tell Siri “start Bible”. Holy Bible App Click the Bible icon at the bottom of the app and you can now search for Bible verses.  Enjoy!

iOS Shortcuts

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 iOS  shortcuts Follow the above link to get Apple documentation on Shortcuts. Shortcuts can help you save time and make it easier to use iOS functions on your Apple devices. To use shortcuts, find this app:

iOS & CarPlay automation

 Do you have a routine you attempt to remember when you travel?  For example, I set my vehicles drive mode to “Eco” (it doesn’t save mode, story for another day) and like to set my audio to a specific streaming service.  This solution is specific to those of you with ios/iPhone connecting to CarPlay on your vehicle.  On your iOS device, find the “Shortcuts” app. Choose the “Automation” tab at the bottom. Add a new Personal Automation (select on 2 screens). Select CarPlay from the list to have this done each time your phone connects to your auto. Select “Next” to accept the default action connect (rather than disconnect). Now you can add as many actions as you want.  Remember, you can always use standard shortcuts without automation. Then to start, just tell Siri “shortcut“ “shortcut name“.  Advanced features that can be very helpful!