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Special Class Notes 4/26/16 Amazon Fire Stick $40 Stream video content to your TV Subscribe to other services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Acorn, etc depending on your preference of content. Why choose an Amazon device vs a Apple device vs a Roku? If you use Amazon Prime = Fire Stick Apple Devices = Apple TV Rook =  Anyone They all do the same thing and you can purchase content as needed. —— Intel Computer Stick $85 a windows 10 computer the size of a pack of gum that connects to your TV via HDMI You do need to purchase a wireless keyboard/mouse to operate the device. Benefits - being able to use and see a computer on a bigger screen, the TV   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Music, Audio, Sound on the iOS device Download Music Apps Pandora streaming music Soundhound listen and identify music. Show music lyrics Download an app Go to the App Store Type in what you want on the top right Press search Choose the app and tap get or the price to pay Choose install Enter your Apple ID password Open will appear Tap open or find the app on your home screen Search for an app Drag your finger down from the middle of the home screen Type what your searching for above Control sound and volume From the bottom bezel drag up Amplify your sound using a Bluetooth speaker Connect via settings and Bluetooth. Be sure to hold down any button your speaker to start the Bluetooth setup.   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

My Emails Aren't Appearing as they Should First - What is the application/program you are using to view your emails? Example - Live Mail, Windows Mail, Thunderbird, Outlook, AOL etc. or web-based email (uses a browser) - Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari Second - Try an alternate application Download Google Earth (Digital Globe) 1. visit earth.google.com 2. Click Download (top right) 3. Agree to the Terms 4. The installation package will download 5. Open the package to start the installation 6. Agree to any security warnings Web version of Maps/Earth maps.google.com Drag the yellow person onto the map to see a view from the street. Visit all of Thailand from the street view   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net