1. "Apps" are applications for the iPhone or iPad. There are (literally) millions of them and they include things you would never even think of. Many of them are games or other novelties. There are apps that allow you to hold your phone up to a radio and it will identify the song playing; apps that will track your workout and tell you how many calories you've burned; apps that will light up your phone screen very brightly so that you can use it as a flashlight. There are literally apps for anything you can think of. The App Store, which is sponsored by Apple, is online. It allows you to browse all existing apps by category (games, education, hobbies, etc). Many apps are free to download from the app store, and some cost just a few dollars. You can even purchase an app and have it sent to someone else's phone as a gift.
2. Not sure what kind of information you're looking for about iTunes. Essentially, iTunes has the rights to sell just about every song/album out there, so users can enter their "Apple ID code" and then pay for a virtual song or album. It's just like buying a CD in the store, except there's no physical transaction. Your purchase is added to your iTunes library, which is a collection of all of your music. You can also the music from a CD into an iTunes library, which is called "ripping" a CD. Everything in your library can then be put onto an iPod or iPhone so you can listen to it on the go. (That's called "syncing" an iPod.)
3. Unlimited messaging refers to text messages. Most cell phone plans come with a pre-determined number of messages that you can send and receive per month (usually 500 or so, depending on the plan). If you go over that number, you pay by the message, which gets really expensive. Unlimited messaging usually costs extra but allows you to text message as much as you like without paying per text. (I pay $20 a month for unlimited messaging.) Unlimited data means internet access. Similarly, if a plan doesn't include unlimited data, you'll be charged by the minute for using the internet on a phone if you go over your prescribed limit. Unlimited data lets you use all the internet you want.
4. WiFi is wireless internet. Things like laptops and e-readers need WiFi to connect to the internet. A lot of small restaurants and cafes offer free WiFi, so customers can bring their laptop and get work done while eating lunch. In other places, WiFi is password-protected so that only people with the passwork can access it.
1. Google Earth can show you just about everything. It's actually pretty creepy how detailed the images can get. If I type my own address into Google maps, the satellite images can zoom in on an aerial view of my house and I can even see my car parked outside. If you zoom in further, the images switch to "street view," which gives you the perspective of being on the street, looking around at the buildings. It can be pretty helpful when looking for directions to an unfamiliar place, since you know exactly what the street and landmarks will look like. The images are updated every few years or so, although I imagine more rural areas wouldn't be updated as often. 2. The Kindle and the Nook are e-readers, which just means that you can download and read books on them. Some models can also connect to the internet, but it's usually pretty limited and that's not really what they're intended for. They're just meant to simulate a book. You can download a whole library of e-books to a Kindle or Nook and read them page by page like a real book. An iPad has that feature, but also has a million other features. The iPad is more like a portable computer: it can be used to access the internet, send emails, type documents, take pictures, etc. It's a lot more advanced with a lot more features. Many people are using them instead of laptops now because they're so much more portable. 3. I imagine there are sites that break down all of the features of current technologies, although I've never looked. When I get a chance, I'll try to look some up for you. 4. I do use social networking sites. I mostly use Facebook, although I've gotten into Twitter within the last several months. I'm part of the generation that grew up with the internet, so using social media sites is like second nature to me. 5. I'm a college student, so I think money would be tight regardless of the economic climate, but I've definitely seen the impact of the recession, mostly in gas prices. I commute to work and my wallet has taken a hit.
Your crosses are beautiful. But even more beautiful is the photo of you and Mom. You know better than to let anyone knock you down. You are a strong person. I think of you all the time. Keep the faith john!
o WOW! PLZ DONT BEAT YOURSELF UP ABOUT THIS SITUATION HEY DE YOU ARE DOING WHAT YOU CAN.....FOCUS ON GETTING OUT AND DOING GOOD WHILE IN THERE....AND WHEN YOU COME HOME YOU CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN A GOOD WAY.....LIL DE WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHO HIS FATHER IS......IT
I am sorry to hear you are sick. It took me a long time to get a response as to how to sign-up I am sorry about the delay. Miss you with lots of hugs Traci(Appleton)
Having dreams inside is very important but to make dreams come true, you must set measurable goals. Focus on how to achieve them and then keep a list of the goals and what you are achieving.
Having your own business is an excellent plan. Here are some suggested goals: Goal #1. While you are inside, work on your grammar, spelling, and writing. Banks and investors won't be interested if you cannot communicated effectively. Goal #2. Decide on what your business will be. Will you provide a service, sell a product, start a restaurant? Write down everything you visualize to the tiniest detail. Goal #3. Try to find a book on writing a business plan or ask someone to send you one like Business Plans for Dummies. The "Dummy" series is a great "how to" series and you will learn a lot. Goal #4. Improve your math skills so you will be able to manage your money properly. This is just the start. Four goals. If you are truly serious, you will tackle these with great determination. Don't just dream. Do something constructive. I speak from experience. I served 7 years in prison, survived advanced breast cancer and watched helplessly while my roommate died of untreated leukemia. I got out 3 years ago, wrote a book and started a program to bring education back inside the wires. None of this was easy but it is possible. Never give up your dreams. Just do all you can to learn and grow while you are inside. It is the perfect opportunity. Remember Malcolm X copied the entire dictionary while he was in prison so he could improve his vocabulary. You can succeed but it is hard work. How serious are you?
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1. "Apps" are applications for the iPhone or iPad. There are (literally) millions of them and they include things you would never even think of. Many of them are games or other novelties. There are apps that allow you to hold your phone up to a radio and it will identify the song playing; apps that will track your workout and tell you how many calories you've burned; apps that will light up your phone screen very brightly so that you can use it as a flashlight. There are literally apps for anything you can think of. The App Store, which is sponsored by Apple, is online. It allows you to browse all existing apps by category (games, education, hobbies, etc). Many apps are free to download from the app store, and some cost just a few dollars. You can even purchase an app and have it sent to someone else's phone as a gift.
2. Not sure what kind of information you're looking for about iTunes. Essentially, iTunes has the rights to sell just about every song/album out there, so users can enter their "Apple ID code" and then pay for a virtual song or album. It's just like buying a CD in the store, except there's no physical transaction. Your purchase is added to your iTunes library, which is a collection of all of your music. You can also the music from a CD into an iTunes library, which is called "ripping" a CD. Everything in your library can then be put onto an iPod or iPhone so you can listen to it on the go. (That's called "syncing" an iPod.)
3. Unlimited messaging refers to text messages. Most cell phone plans come with a pre-determined number of messages that you can send and receive per month (usually 500 or so, depending on the plan). If you go over that number, you pay by the message, which gets really expensive. Unlimited messaging usually costs extra but allows you to text message as much as you like without paying per text. (I pay $20 a month for unlimited messaging.) Unlimited data means internet access. Similarly, if a plan doesn't include unlimited data, you'll be charged by the minute for using the internet on a phone if you go over your prescribed limit. Unlimited data lets you use all the internet you want.
4. WiFi is wireless internet. Things like laptops and e-readers need WiFi to connect to the internet. A lot of small restaurants and cafes offer free WiFi, so customers can bring their laptop and get work done while eating lunch. In other places, WiFi is password-protected so that only people with the passwork can access it.
I'll do my best to answer all your questions!
1. Google Earth can show you just about everything. It's actually pretty creepy how detailed the images can get. If I type my own address into Google maps, the satellite images can zoom in on an aerial view of my house and I can even see my car parked outside. If you zoom in further, the images switch to "street view," which gives you the perspective of being on the street, looking around at the buildings. It can be pretty helpful when looking for directions to an unfamiliar place, since you know exactly what the street and landmarks will look like. The images are updated every few years or so, although I imagine more rural areas wouldn't be updated as often.
2. The Kindle and the Nook are e-readers, which just means that you can download and read books on them. Some models can also connect to the internet, but it's usually pretty limited and that's not really what they're intended for. They're just meant to simulate a book. You can download a whole library of e-books to a Kindle or Nook and read them page by page like a real book. An iPad has that feature, but also has a million other features. The iPad is more like a portable computer: it can be used to access the internet, send emails, type documents, take pictures, etc. It's a lot more advanced with a lot more features. Many people are using them instead of laptops now because they're so much more portable.
3. I imagine there are sites that break down all of the features of current technologies, although I've never looked. When I get a chance, I'll try to look some up for you.
4. I do use social networking sites. I mostly use Facebook, although I've gotten into Twitter within the last several months. I'm part of the generation that grew up with the internet, so using social media sites is like second nature to me.
5. I'm a college student, so I think money would be tight regardless of the economic climate, but I've definitely seen the impact of the recession, mostly in gas prices. I commute to work and my wallet has taken a hit.
Feel free to keep asking! Hope all is well.
Thank you for doing the research and thought process for us. :-) LOL
Your crosses are beautiful. But even more beautiful is the photo of you and Mom. You know better than to let anyone knock you down. You are a strong person. I think of you all the time. Keep the faith john!
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Having your own business is an excellent plan. Here are some suggested goals:
Goal #1. While you are inside, work on your grammar, spelling, and writing. Banks and investors won't be interested if you cannot communicated effectively.
Goal #2. Decide on what your business will be. Will you provide a service, sell a product, start a restaurant? Write down everything you visualize to the tiniest detail.
Goal #3. Try to find a book on writing a business plan or ask someone to send you one like Business Plans for Dummies. The "Dummy" series is a great "how to" series and you will learn a lot.
Goal #4. Improve your math skills so you will be able to manage your money properly.
This is just the start. Four goals. If you are truly serious, you will tackle these with great determination. Don't just dream. Do something constructive.
I speak from experience. I served 7 years in prison, survived advanced breast cancer and watched helplessly while my roommate died of untreated leukemia. I got out 3 years ago, wrote a book and started a program to bring education back inside the wires. None of this was easy but it is possible. Never give up your dreams. Just do all you can to learn and grow while you are inside. It is the perfect opportunity. Remember Malcolm X copied the entire dictionary while he was in prison so he could improve his vocabulary. You can succeed but it is hard work. How serious are you?