December in the South Pacific was heavenly. Fiji, Samoa, Pago Pago in American Samoa, then Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea, and Papeete in French Polynesia. "We never go anywhere!" Jim says.  See our photo album here. This month we're starting in the Marquesas, then we'll be turning around and heading back towards Australia.

You're Invited!

Jan 13-15 DIY Trip Summit - if you like to plan your own travels, you don't want to miss this event. It's a 3-day online, FREE event. We are collaborating with 30 presenters - an impressive group of travel experts. We’re sharing our 'Geeky' secrets for better travel photos. The other experts will help you plan your own dream trips. There are lots of goodies like checklists and guides included. 

Coming Up

Watch your inbox for emails about upcoming shows and times! We will do 1 or 2 of our YouTube shows. Here are a couple other events we have planned:

• Jan 15 on board the Odyssey: No more "Where's our Dock?" Moments. Learn to use the Odyssey Itinerary - in a spreadsheet, in Google Maps, in Google Calendar. 
• Feb 25 on board the Odyssey: Chris will present a "Speaker's Corner" on Bitcoin & Blockchain - what is it and why you should care. Video recording will be available after the presentation.

Review Last Month

We were able to do two of our YouTube shows in the past month. We also held one Members-Only Zoom meeting. The zoom meetings are not recorded. A.I. written summaries are available to members on request. 

• Dec 28 2025 Show314. 2025 Review
• Dec 14 2025 Show313. Google Photos 2025 Updates
• Dec 28 2025 Backstage Pass, member zoom meeting

Tech Tips

Do you know about your iPhone's "Control Center?" It's a place with lots of shortcuts to frequently used settings. You see it by swiping down from the top right of any screen.

And, here's a similar video for Android: 947.SM-Customize Quick Settings on Android

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Travel Tales: Our Cruising Blog

Recent Tutorial Videos on our Website (see complete listing here)

• 967.OT-Google Translate in Japan
• 966.OT-Using the Uber App in Japan
• 965.GM-Google Maps Vs. Apple Maps
• 964.SM-Local eSIM
• 963.OT-Google Lens – The Ultimate “What’s This?” Tool
• 962.SM-Moon shot w Samsung S25 Ultra

For Members Only

Tip114: Using a Password Manager

Learn the concept - why it is important to use a password manager and how to set one up.

Smartphone Skills Checklist

How do you know what you need to learn? Print out this straightforward checklist, then check off all the items you feel comfortable with – the unchecked items are what need work. Most items have a corresponding ‘Tip’ that teaches the topic. Most Tips are for members only. 

Tip139: Combining Photos from 2 Google Accounts

Question: I have an old Google account that I had stopped using when I created a new Google account. There were photos in the old account that I would like moved to the new account. How can I accomplish that?

Bookmarks - a Member Benefit

Have you ever been on the Geeks on Tour website and watched a great video or read a helpful article, then, when you tried to find it again you couldn’t? Now, if you are signed in as a premium member, you can ‘bookmark’ it Read about it here.

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