Photo Transfer Software

Certainly, there are built-in programs for transferring photos to and from a mobile phone.  Sometimes using the "cloud" has issues.  For me, there are just times when I want the personal control to direct where a photo is going without relying on folks in Cupertino or Redmond controlling the pathway.  Let's call the Occam's razor approach to computer management.

My first try led me to the iPhone app called "PhotoTransferApp".  Just like the name says, photos can be moved from the phone device to the computer and vice versa.  For $2.99, that's less than cost of coffee at Starbucks!

• Establish a wireless connection with your computer
• On your computer, type the web browser address that shows up on your phone device
      [ sample web address for the computer browser  http://10.15.2.156:8080 ]
• Select the photos on you device
• Send
• Bingo! There is an email on my computer with a zipped file attached containing the photos.

The photos can also be pushed from the computer to the phone device.

Now, here is the clincher. There is a software version for both the Apple iPhone and for Android phones.  For three bucks, you can travel the world and push/pull photos when and where you want them. Nice program!

Ciao!

LucidChart - online chart software

If the software product from Redmond, Washington is a bit too pricey. Then, it may be time to consider competitive products.  In this case, I found LucidChart to be an interesting product.  There are "free" and three steps of "paid" service available.

If you like MindNode or flow charts, there are some really nifty templates and a bunches of icons and/or imagery available.  Attached is a sample that I clicked through on my first dray-and-drop attempt to use the product.

It appears to be useful for teachers and for individuals doing investigative work.

Happy New Year... Ciao!