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Mac Notes for 8.25.15

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Using Grab to take create an image of what's seen on the screen 1. Have what you want to take an image of open on the screen 2.  Search for Grab using spotlight (top right) 3. Choose under the Capture menu the option that suits your needs, screenshot, window or selection. 4. Follow the prompts to complete process 5. Your image will appear on the screen 6. Save the image where you want it Changing the saved location of a document/file in iOS 1. Open the document/file 2. On the top bar where the title of the file is, click 3. Choose the new location to save the file from the list or choose other at the bottom to specify another location How can I backup files from one external hard drive to another so I have 2 copies of my files? One solution is to search the web for different solutions -or- Search for the software that will help automate the task in the App Store on the Mac. Search for Backup TimeMachine - if you are not using it, you should be! How can I make sure I am using Time M

PC Notes 8.11.15

How can I find a Free chess game online? Go to Google and type, "play chess against the computer for free" Choose the best option from the choices that are presented.   Save the website as a favorite/bookmark for easy access in the future. Click on the star on the top right to save the page to your favorites.   I don't use my favorites where else can I save it? Save a link to the webpage on your desktop. 1.        Open the page to add to the desktop 2.        Reduce the size of the page so you can see the desktop behind it, by clicking the middle top right button, restore 3.        Drag the icon to the left of the website address directly onto the desktop   Avoid using a password when not needed. Create ONE password with a capital letter, number, punctuation with at least 10 digits     Reduce the amount of ink used to print and reduce the amount of ink you need to buy. Change the printing mode to draft or a low quality print of 300 dpi. Look for a toner save mo