Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

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If you've not read the HP books then you really should. If you've not watched the HP films then you really shouldn't. But that's just a blind guy's opinion who likes good dialog. Now on with the episode...

Today we look at another sorting ceremony skill. See if you can guess which house I best fit in? Yes, that's right. It wasn't really ever in question was it? Which house will you be sorted into?

Two word-related skills today so fire up your sensoria and be sure to duck as here comes a monster spelling bee in reverse!

Today we briefly revisit, with the help of the A-lady and in a not-altogether-uncreepy way, some key episode sthat newer listeners may have misssed. They cover those important built-in functions that every Echo fan should know about. They are episode #2 on Wikipedia, #7 on connecting the A-lady to your phone, #9 on the built-in calendar function, #11 on playing radio stations and podcasts on TuneIn, #27 on adding music to your Echo without going Unlimited, #30 included tips on built-in timers and alarms, #47 was about buying from Amazon using the A-lady, #52 was on playing Audible books, #69 was the built-in Kindle book reading function, #104 was about new built-in voice calling and messaging features, #113 on connecting to a Bluetooth speaker, #139 on the new reminder notifications and last but not least was #216 which included a bunch of updates about asking the A-lady for tips or to play a game, giving your timers a name and setting alarms for specific days). Phew!

Who wants to be a millionaire? If you do then stop wasting time playing highly enjoyable games on your Echo and get out there and get grafting. But don't forget; money doesn't buy happines. That's Jaffa Cakes.

Today we've another transatlantic double. As you'll see, I don't know my European capital cities nearly as well as I should and I know even less about key facts about the American civil war. So sit back and squirm or stand up and pace - whatever gets you through.

Another in the series of skills that bring classic radio echoing around your house. You can't get more classic than Hancock's Half Hour. Enjoy.

Today's episode is a bit of a catastrophe all-round really. It starts strong with the opening jingle and then kinda goes downhill from there... Actually I've just thought of something vaguely funny to pep up this episode; fend off cat burglars with your own virtual guard dog! (3 out of 10)