COVID-19 and stay-at-home guidelines have affected all walks of life, including theaters. The Twin Cities has a vibrant theater scene but, as with all other large gatherings, performances in front of audiences have been put on hold. But that hasn't stopped artists from creating new types of performances for you to enjoy!
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Scroll through social media and you’ll see all kinds of Home Improvement and DIY projects going on. One of the best tools for your next project could be the phone you’re using to scroll social media with! TCL Executive Producer and Techxpert Christian Unser has a few apps for you to check out.
AirMeasure
Roomscan
ProjectColor
TCL Executive Producer Christian Unser has been recapping this season of American Idol. He’s back with the news of who was crowned the new American Idol. Plus, he takes a look back on his prediction from the beginning.
American Idol went from 10 contestants down to their Top 7. Executive producer and musical theater actor, Christian Unser gets us caught up.
Watch the finale of American Idol this Sunday, May 17th at 7 PM on 5 Eyewitness News.
With everyone staying at home, video calling apps like ZOOM and skype are being used a lot. Our Techxpert, Christian Unser, has advice on using the technology.
Normally, at this point in the competition you would have seen the Top 20 contestants performing live in front of the judges and a huge audience. Last night was a bit different. We still got to see the contestants perform but it was in a whole new way. Twin Cities Live Executive Producer, Christian Unser explains how they are able to keep...
With this social distancing going on, it’s easy for grandparents to feel isolated from their grandkids. Our “Techxpert”, Christian Unser has some games that you can play online.
Monopoly: iOS
Words with Friends 2
UNO
Game Pigeon
The 40 remaining contestants headed for Hawaii where they vied for the spots that made up the Top 20. TCL Executive Producer Christian Unser recaps the high notes and all the low notes.
American Idol returns with the second half of the Hawaii performances on Sunday at 7PM.
TCL Executive Producer, Christian Unser gets us caught up on the latest news on American Idol. Normally, the contestants would be focused on performing a group number but instead the judges surprised the contestants by announcing they would be performing duets.
Catch American Idol on channel 5 at 7pm Sundays and Mondays.
Staying home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be all alone. Our tech producer, Christian Unser shows us different ways that you can still hang out with your friends – virtually – and not have to be in the same room!
Some of the methods Christian showed us is:
Facetime – you can have up to 32 people at a time on the...
TCL's Executive Producer Christian Unser recaps the high note and low note from Week 4 of "American Idol"!
TCL's Executive Producer and "techxpert" Christian Unser shares the basics of downloading podcasts. You can use the built-in Podcasts app on iOS, or download a program like Downcast. For Android, you can use Pocket Casts or Podcast Addict.
Christian recommends the following podcasts (the links are here but it's easier to search for them...
The days of stuffing that huge wallet into your back pocket before heading out the door is over. Tech expert Christian Unser says cut the clutter and use your smartphone instead.
A Digital Wallet is accessible across devices and computers and stores your cards. You can also send and receive money through apps like Venmo and Paypal. ...
There are plenty of stories out there of Facebook serving up an ad to someone who only spoke about a product to a friend. So Facebook has to be listening to you through your microphone, right? Our "techxpert" and TCL Executive Producer Christian Unser explains why that's not what's happening (but the reality might be even harder to...
TCL Tech Producer Christian Unser revealed ways to use your smartphone camera for something other than taking pictures. The apps he discussed were Google Lens, Snapchat and making your own QR codes with QRstuff.com!
TCL Executive Producer and "tech guy" Christian Unser shares free apps that can help people.
Be My Eyes
Charity Miles
Donate a Photo
Waze
TCL Tech Producer Christian Unser shared hidden features you might not know you have built in to your iPhone and PC!
TCL Tech Producer Christian Unser shared his picks for some of the best apps to give "augmented reality" a try. These are all available for both iOS and Android too!
TCL Senior Producer and professional photographer Christian Unser shares his advice for taking the perfect selfie!
If you got a new smartphone over the holidays or are still rocking your classic model, there are many useful apps worth checking out! Our tech producer Christian Unser shares a few of his favorites!