Tech Tips – March 2015

App: Photos

• Photos is a Mac analog for the iOS app of the same name
• Included in Yosemite OS X 10.10.3
• Will replace iPhoto as the basic built-in photo app
• It will also be replacing Aperture
• Lacks many advanced features
• Key Features
  • Intuitive interface
  • Links to devices through iCloud
  • Organize & edit photos
  • Create projects

iOS App: Notability

• Used for notes
• Features
  • Combine handwriting, photos, typing, and audio
  • Share with Google Drive, AirDrop, Email and Dropbox
  • iOS version $3
  • Mac version $6
  • http://www.gingerlabs.com
• Demonstrate
  • Connect w/ AirServer

App: HoudahSpot

• Advanced file search
• Features
  • Find files by name, text, content kind, author, recipient, pixel count, etc.
  • Combine criteria to quickly zero in on files
  • Search several locations at once – exclude others
  • Customize columns in the search results list
  • Preview files and text matches
  • Set up templates for recurring searches
  • http://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/
  • $30 – trial version available