How To: Talk about directions and locations in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases related to location such as how to say "here" "over here" and "over there."
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases related to location such as how to say "here" "over here" and "over there."
Google is constantly changing and updating its apps to make the lives of its users easier. Google Maps is no exception, as the company now includes options for wheelchair accessible transportation routes. From now on, you can set a trip with accessibility as a priority with Google's popular transit app.
Apple's Reminders app is essential for those of us with a forgetful memory. But a standard Reminders entry isn't foolproof. They aren't great if you need to do something right when you get somewhere, since it can be tricky to set a specific time for that reminder. That's why Apple's location-based reminders are so darn useful.
When you think of companies that represent pillars like "privacy" or "security," Facebook is pretty far from the top of that list. However, the social media empire is making strides — small strides — to win trust with how it handles your user data. One of those efforts involves a way to prevent Facebook from tracking your iPhone or Android phone's location when you're not using the app.
Facebook's shadiness when it comes to user privacy has never been much of a secret. The Cambridge Analytica scandal, however, has thrown the company and its practices into the limelight, with users taking their data more seriously than ever. If you're one of those users, you might want to check your "Location History" to see if and how Facebook's kept tabs on your whereabouts.
You're at the bar, but your friend can't find you. You could call them, but that wouldn't feel very 2018. Instead, let your iPhone do the talking. Right in the Messages app, you can easily send your friend your current location — all without interrupting the friends you're hanging out with.
Instead of wasting time asking where your friends and family are at a given moment, then having them waste time by describing their location, there are several Android apps you can use that will automate this whole process. To top it off, it doesn't have to be about invading privacy or spying on someone, since most of these apps are offer two-way location sharing, or at least let you share locations only when you feel comfortable with it.
Safari has some cool new features in iOS 8, but the app that seems to have gotten the biggest update so far is Messages. A lot of the new Messages features were discussed during Apple's developers conference, but we found many others and picked out our favorite hidden ones below.
Get turn-by-turn directions and find places of interest with the Locations app on your HTC Desire HD. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Dead Rising 2 for the Xbox 360, stuck in Fortune City, your task is to survive and help other people survive, well, among other things anyway. If you're up to Case 2 and are looking for a way to finish it, or are looking for some Zombrex, then check out this video! You will get a full walkthrough of Case 2 in Dead Rising 2.
The Sandman section is comprised of a couple of major cyclone sections, and if you're in a hurry, you can miss a few of the hidden spiders, especially in one of the mid boss fights. In this great video you will get a walkthrough of each location with commentary explaining each location and what you will need to do to get each spider.
The Spider-Man noir setting is all about stealth, and with that also finding some tricky hidden spiders. If you're missing a few stragglers in the Hammerhead level, and are looking for a detailed walkthrough, well, come within! In this great video you will get to see each location with commentary explaining each location and what you will need to do to get each spider.
If you're struggling to find all the hidden spiders on Hobgoblins level, you're in luck! Some can be pretty tricky due to specific circumstances that you will need to meet and some are harder to find if someone doesn't tell you about them. In this video you will get a full walkthrough of each spider location as well as commentary explaining each location and the circumstances you will need to put yourself in to get them.
Trying to find all the hidden spiders in Deadpool can be very tricky, especially because there are so many spread out around each platform. Some of these are tough to get if someone doesn't tell you about them either. In this video you will get a walkthrough of each location and commentary explaining each location and what you will need to do to get them.
Doing a full 100% completion playthrough is always a pain, especially when hidden collectibles come into the picture, and in Scorpions level, not only is he also kind of a pain, but finding some of the hidden spiders are difficult. In this great video you will get a walkthrough of each location, how to get into some of the tricker locations, and some great commentary explaining each section.
With a few quick changes to your Facebook privacy settings, you can share your location with only your friends (or disable Facebook's location-tracking feature, Places, altogether). Whether you're completely new to the Facebook's popular social networking site or simply require a small amount of clarification on how to deal with the Places feature, you're sure to benefit from this helpful video guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Never get lost again with location based-GPS on your Google Android phone. One of the salient advantages of a Google Android smartphone over, say, an Apple iPhone, is the inherent extendibility of the open-source Android mobile OS. There are a seemingly infinite number of settings to tweak and advanced features to discover and use. This free video tutorial will show you how to use the various location tools on your Android device.
Need help with Satellite Uplinks in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on the Xbox 360? Jack and Geoff from Achievement Hunter give you this two-part video guide on finding all 24 M-Com Stations. In the first video, see the locations of the first 12 M-COM Stations that you must explode for great glory! Part two of this tutorial reveals the last 12 locations, along with the location of the Holy Grail. They also finally break that barrier and hug each other. And they also pick up the Complete Blackout ...
Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to get the most out of every feature, you’ve come to the right place. This video tutorial straight from Apple will teach you how to use GPS maps and the compass on the Apple iPhone 3G. The iPhone redefines what a mobile phone can do.
The new "My Location" (beta) feature on Google Maps for mobile helps you know where you are on the map, even if your phone doesn't have GPS. Just press [0] to move the map to your approximate location. Save time and tedious keystrokes finding where you are, what's around you, and how to get there.
Tis the season to learn a few Christmas carols on the guitar. In this video, you'll be shown how to strum the chords for this Christmas classic "Silent Night" on your guitar. It's one of the easiest and most widely accessible songs to learn, so get started!
Learn how to fold the origami model "Fireworks" designed by Yami Yamauchi. Yami kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
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This two part video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Tyrannosaurus" that John Montroll designed. John kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
In this three part video series, you will be shown how to fold the origami model "Rat" that Eric Joisel designed. Eric kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Snail" that Shiri Daniel designed. Shiri kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you. This is a two part sequence.
Learn how to fold the origami model "Pelican" that John Montroll designed. John kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Rose Brooch" that Sy Chen designed. Sy kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This is a three part video series on how to fold the origami model "stegosaurus". John Montroll designed this model and kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video series demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Maple Leaf". Jassu" Kyu-seok Oh designed. Jassu kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
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This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Can Love be Squashed?" that Sy Chen designed. Sy kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
As you may know, your iPhone stores data on your location from time to time. If you'd rather that information be kept private, watch this video for some helpful instruction on how to protect your location information. Encrypt the information being gathered by iPhone tracker.
Learn how to find the slope of a line in this math tutorial. Whether you're doing your math homework or trying to figure out how steep a mountain is, the slope of a line is simple to calculate and has many practical uses.
Apple makes it simple to share your location with your family and friends using tools built into the "info" page for each conversation thread in Messages. With those tools, you can send your current location or share trackable real-time coordinates. But iOS always has a few hidden tricks to make things easier than they seem, and that's precisely the case if all you need to do is share your current location.
It seems like all tech companies want to know where we are. Even Apple and Google have been caught abusing their location access on iOS and Android. Luckily, there are apps that can trick your phone into thinking it's somewhere it's not.
Google collects an enormous amount of personal data. While some of this data is used for targeted ads, others tidbits of info such as our location are used to improve our mobile experience. While it is natural for us to distrust Google's intentions, by allowing their data collection, we can add new functionality to our favorite apps.
Whether you've stumbled upon an interesting location you want to bookmark for later, need to remember where you park your bicycle or vehicle, or want to keep track of your favorite food truck locations, Apple Maps makes it easy.