Happy Fourth of July!

iPhone: You Can Track Any Flight Directly from Your iPhone's Text Messages. No need for a web browser or any third-party apps. Ensure iMessage is enabled (Settings > Messages > Select which of your phone numbers and email addresses you want to use.)

You'll need your flight number somewhere in your text messages, whether you've sent that information to someone (even yourself) or it's been sent to you. The flight number must be sent in this format: [Airline] [Flight number], for example, American Airlines 9707. It works best without abbreviations.

Launch the native Messages app on your iPhone and open the text message thread that contains your flight information. You'll know the flight tracker feature works when the text with the flight information is underlined, which means it's actionable and you can tap on it. However, if your flight is still several months away or it's already passed, you might see a message that says, "Flight information unavailable." You might also see another flight that's not yours because airlines recycle flight numbers.

Once everything is set, tap on the flight information in your text messages. If the feature works correctly, you should see the following two options appear in a quick-action menu: Click to get more info.

Preview Flight: View the flight's details. Tap this if you want to view more information about the flight such as real-time flight tracker map with important flight information e.g., flight status, terminal and gate number, baggage claim carousel.

Copy Flight Code: Copy the flight code to your clipboard (in case you want to send your flight details to someone else via text or email).

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Android: Download the FlightAware app. You'll be able to see the Flight Status, Gate/terminal information and changes, delays and cancellations, airborne weather and find flight connections and status.

View worldwide airport activity for airline, charter, private and general aviation aircraft. You can also get push notifications on various status.

PS - This app can also be installed in your iPhone.

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FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

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Easily learn how to create a slide show to bring out your creative side and show off your photos.

Refer to the webpage for additional class dates and times.

Mac Photos: Organizing Your Pictures (2) Starts July 17

Microsoft Power Point: Quick Start (2) Starts July 18

Smartphone Photography (3) Starts July 22

PC Computing Basics 1 (4) Starts July 23

iPhone: Getting Started (2) Starts July 31

Google Docs & Sheets for Word & Excel Users (3) Starts Aug 1

iPhone: What's Next (2) Starts Aug 14

PC Computing Basics 2 (4) Starts Sept 3

Where are My Photos? (3) Starts Sept 11

Internet Security (1) on Sept 12

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FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

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Town of Brookhaven, FSL SeniorNet @ Henrietta Acampora Cottage

39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715 1-631-470-6922

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Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

• Smartphone Photography on July 9
• Android Phone: Getting Started on July 10
• Preventing Fraud & Identity Theft on Jul 16
• Google: More than a Search Engine on Aug 13
• Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop on Sept 11
• iPhone: The Camera on Sept 16

ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House/ Registration Day in Huntington, Bay Shore, & Blue Point. Reminder emails are sent by fslseniornet@fsl-li.org ftwo days before the first class in a series.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. Reminder emails are sent by fslseniornet@fsl-li.org five days before the webinar. Additionally, the teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout the day before the webinar. 

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts, and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar, class or workshop) is offered again. Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets. It is NOT recommended to Zoom using your smartphone due to the smaller screen size.

ZOOM HELP IS AVAILABLE:

 If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom, click here:

HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.