diff --git a/usage.org b/usage.org index dee3c72d..f2dccc82 100644 --- a/usage.org +++ b/usage.org @@ -231,6 +231,35 @@ mymailinglistname+subscribe@domainname #+END_SRC Tip: When using the Mutt email client if you want to send an email in cleartext then press *p* (for PGP) on the sending screen and select *clear*. Unsecure email is treated as being the exception rather than the default. +* Syncing to the Cloud +** Initial install +Within a browser go to your owncloud domain, then create an administrator account. The username and password can be anything, and ideally should be generated from a password manager. + +You will also need to enter database details: + +| Owncloud database user | owncloudadmin | +| Owncloud database password | See the [[Readme]] file | +| Owncloud database name | owncloud | + +After creating an administrator account then create a user account via the Users dropdown menu entry on the right hand side and log the details in a password manager. Give the user a quota suitable for the size of your microSD card or other storage. + +Log out from the administrator account and then log back in as the user you just created. +** On Android +Within F-droid search for *owncloud* and install the client. Also install *CalDAV Sync Adapter*. + +Open the owncloud app and enter your owncloud domain name (including the https prefix) and login details for the user you created. + +Open the calendar app and under *settings* add a CalDav account with the url: + +#+BEGIN_SRC bash +https://myownclouddomain/remote.php/caldav/principals/myowncloudusername +#+END_SRC + +You will also be prompted to enter login details. Your Android and Owncloud calendars should now be synchronised. +** On Linux +Open your software center and search for "owncloud client". Enter your owncloud domain name (with the https prefix) and login details. + +You can now drag files into the *~/owncloud* directory and they will automatically sync to your server. It's that easy. * Play Music ** With the DLNA service An easy way to play music on any mobile device in your home is to use the DLNA service. Copy your music into a directory called "/Music/" on a USB thumb drive and then insert it into from socket on the Beaglebone. @@ -259,10 +288,6 @@ The main advantage of playing music via Owncloud is that you can do that from an By default a music player is installed into Owncloud, so all you need to do is to visit your Owncloud web site, select the *music* directory and then upload some music files. Afterwards you can select the *music icon* from the top left drop down menu and albums will then appear which can be played. If you want to share music with other users then you can select the *share* option from within the files view to make the tracks available. -* Syncing to the Cloud -** Initial install -** Using the client -On your laptop/desktop or mobile device Within your software center or app store search for "owncloud client". Edit the settings to include your owncloud domain name (including the https:// prefix) and login details. * Microblogging * Social Network * Chat Services