Assuming app is required, the following 22 results were found.
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of VoIP and its potential to completely replace the traditional mobile phone. I made a list of just about every free calling app/service I found on the iPhone app store. Specifically, I was looking for a VoIP service boasting these features: * Inbound...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Japanese Studyhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10415-japanese-study
Apps, websites, books, etc. that I've found useful during my adventures in studying Japanese. Renzo's Japanese Dictionary Renzo's Japanese Dictionary is another one of my go-to Japanese-English dictionary apps. It's free and incredibly feature-rich, so...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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I was annoyed recently because my iPhone Gmail app didn't show the latest saved drafts, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to clear the app's cache. I couldn't find any obvious "clear cache" option, and completely closing the app and...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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Apps I Like Japanese LS Touch by Jan Bogner This app is on a short list of those that enable you to study by writing kanji with a finger or iPhone stylus. I'm attracted to this study method because one of the best Japanese study apps I've ever owned...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Studying Japanese
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Everyone's raving about LINE--especially here in Japan. It's the hot trendy free communication app all the cool kids are using these days, which means I just HAVE to try it too. What do you have to lose? It's totally free. Right, Mom? So I sign up. I...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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There was a recent issue where the Playstation 3 Netflix app stopped working with Getflix--a service I use to watch Netflix here in Japan. Fortunately, Getflix took swift action and resolved the issue. Unfortunately, the issue was resolved for everyone...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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HD instead of 4K. The battery lasts longer. * Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen. Overheating Overheating is a disappointing reality with this camera, particularly when shooting 4K video (a recurring theme). I can usually shoot a single...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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an email message on my iPhone. It throws an "unable to move message to trash" error message. I use the normal iPhone Mail app and have an MS Exchange mailbox that syncs with my office email. While this problem was well-documented for IMAP mailboxes, I...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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USA Cash Appshttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10403-usa-cash-apps
On a recent trip back to the US, I was introduced to these Paypal-like "Cash Apps" that are all the rage for paying people back, splitting bills, etc. I made this list to document them for my own purposes. Cash App - Well this one has a pretty...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Financehttps://japanatron.com/directory/10412-finance
Bank here: Which Japanese Bank Do You Recommend? Shinsei Bank GoRemit Transfer Money Overseas "GoRemit" is Shinsei Bank's own app for making overseas remittances (aka money transfers). Sony Bank Banking in English Another excellent Japanese bank that...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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once in a while the Google Nest speaker would make a short click / crackle / pop sound while playing streaming audio. It happened most often with Spotify. At first I thought it must be a hardware problem with the speaker, but I noticed that it would...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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readily moved. - Fairly upfront about fees and exchange rates. NEGATIVE - Paypal takes a percentage of the transfer, so this approach can get pricey. - Probably not suitable for large transfers. I haven't really tested how high you can go, but I've...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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(e.g. http://www.dell.com/support/). 2) Install the very latest full wifi driver (hopefully the one with the full Intel wifi app) from your laptop maker's support website (e.g. http://www.dell.com/support/). 3) Do NOT use the integrated Windows wifi to...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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NOTE: I mention lots of gear makers not as any kind of endorsement or advertisement, but simply because as a reader I would appreciate knowing what worked and what didn't. Perhaps it will aid in your research, and I appreciate any feedback you have....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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easy to watch USA news and TV shows on a computer connected to the Internet, my goal here was to have it on my TV screen. Approach #1 - A Custom Media Center PC I used this for years during my time in Japan, and it worked quite well. Kodi (formerly...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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In other words they don't just target a single demographic, like young learners into Japanese manga. The content is built to appeal to a diverse audience. Some episodes feature formal or business Japanese, while others focus on casual. * I've had many...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Studying Japanese
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trend right now is "ransomware," a type of malicious software that will encrypt all of the data on your computer. A message appears demanding a ransom to decrypt your data. BEST PRACTICES - GENERAL - Install antivirus software. Avast is good and there's...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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called Getflix that offers VPN connections. This very affordable service allows you to access these sites while abroad. Apply for Fraud Alerts Equifax - https://www.alerts.equifax.com Experian - https://www.experian.com/fraudalert Click on the "Add An...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Babysitting Services in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10357-babysitting-services-in-japan
featuring a convenient online booking service, you can easily book a babysitter interview via PC or even through their mobile app for when you’re on the go. Japan Babysitter Service The Japan Babysitter Service, established in 1972, is Japan’s first...
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- Author: Japanatron
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goes into Asian work-power mode. Sleep on the train, get up when your subconscious hears that magical intercom announce your approaching stop in its monotone yet elegant way, and then go, go, go. You can sleep on the train ride back home. My body is...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General