Computer Help for Seniors

Sending e-greetings cards via the internet and an email address. Benefits: Saves time and paper You can send to multiple addresses at once Cards have music and animation, Fun! www.jacqielawson.com www.egreetings.com www.hallmark.com Tip: If you have a yahoo email address you can go to greetings.yahoo.com and send greeting cards from your email address book. Why is Firefox so slow or it freezes? Firefox takes up a large amount of computer memory. In class we compared Firefox to Internet Explorer opening 3 of the same website tabs at the same time, and Firefox allocated 95mb while Internet Explorer used only 56mb. What happened? I believe that over time…popularity of Firefox has demanded more bells and whistles thus increasing the need for more memory to run the program What does this mean…do I need to switch? No, but if you do have problems you can try using one or the other. Tip: There is a new browser that seems to work better and faster (for now). Safari, Apple computers web brow

iWeb, a program available on the Mac iLife disc is a very capable program for creating one's own web site.  I have used it for more than a year for a personal site I use for personal essays, opinion, photo galleries, keynote type presentations, and a number of issues I am interested in. It is totally constructed with iWeb.   You might like to take a look at what is possible with this ingenious program. As an avid user, I would be happy to help you learn to use it, if you were so moved to create a site for others to enjoy. Click on this link to view it:  Pyrrhonist Perspectives Since it is graphic intensive, a cable modem would provide most enjoyment, particularly for the galleries and movies.  Click on any blue text to expand the information. Let me know how you fare navigating the site.  I always enjoy suggestions. Dennis Alvernaz

If anyone at the Towers with a Mac gets stuck with a problem, I can usually diagnose and often fix the problem.  If anyone wants to make better use of their Mac programs,    just let me know . Just call me at 5478. Dennis  Alvernaz

I have come across a free ticket to the exhibitions at Mac world.  If anyone would like it let me know. Dennis Alvernaz

I want to communicate with friends and family overseas or elsewhere without having to pay long distance charges. Skype, iChat, google chat, yahoo chat, aol chat Are all different examples of software that can be used to start a conversation from one computer to another computer anywhere in the world via the Internet. To use the software download them from the provider confirm that the other party has also installed the software on their computer...sign up for an account with the company (for free)...share that user name with your friend so you can both find each other (like a telephone number)...and get started talking with voice or video over the internet for FREE. VOIP-Voice Over IP is telephone service over the internet using a regular telephone NOT the computer No long distance charges within the United States and low fees overseas (yet the Towers Long Distance now seems to be very competitive) VOIP companies - www.packet8.net

10 Ways to Enhance Brain Fitness Online Dec. 12th, 2008 By Tina As the New York Times reported recently, surfing the internet boosts brain activity. Scientists from the UCLA specifically studied the effect of internet surfing on the brains of people between the ages of 55 and 76. From their results, they concluded that “emerging computerized technologies may have physiological effects and potential benefits for middle-aged and older adults.” But anyone can do something for their brain’s fitness. Here’s a small selection of things you can do online: 1. Search the internet Apparently, searching the internet requires decision-making and complex reasoning, which is a challenge for the brain and keeps the respective key centers in a top notch condition. But instead of using Google all the time, try something new. There are hundreds of search engines out there and you’ll find some of these have been covered on MakeUseOf . Don’t be lazy, give them a chance! If you can’t do without Goog

Start a blog to share your creative ideas and get feedback from others. 1. go to blogspot.com 2. click start new account (if you have a google account click the link on the top and then enter in your account info) 3. fill in the information page 4. create a user name (i suggest not putting your full name-use a pen-name or your first name) 5. choose a design 6. create your first blog entry