PC Notes for 9/5/17

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PC Notes for 9/5/17

Do I need to turn off my computer?
You should not leave your computer ON (picture on the screen) all the time.
Why? The mechanical parts, the hard drive and fan can wear out faster.
But my computer is slow to start after I shut it down!
Put your computer to sleep instead of shutting it down.
Setting up sleep:
1. Open the Control Panel (Click on the Start Flag, bottom left, and click the control panel icon in the list OR type in "con" to search for the control panel)
2. Search for the Settings for Sleep (Type Sleep in the top right box to filter the settings that appear)
3. Click on the result for changing when and how the computer goes to sleep to access settings for time after the computer is inactive. Recommendation 30 minutes. Click Save or Apply

Searching in the computer!
Use your Guide on the Internet for how to use the Computer is….Google
Search for an application on the computer.
1.Click the the Start Menu
2.Type in the first 3 letters of what you want to find
3.Click the match that appears

Try using Windows Applications that Come Standard in all Versions of Windows
calculator
notepad (fast opening application for BASIC word processing)

Save the application to your taskbar after you open it.
1. Right Click on the icon on the taskbar
2. Choose Pin to taskbar

Use Notepad as a replacement to pieces of paper around your desk.
Save your notes or the same note to your Desktop

Pull up a quick calendar reference
1. Click the time/date on the far right of the taskbar
2. Click the arrows beside the month to choose different months

Change volume and mute sound
1.Click on the speaker on the bottom right of the taskbar
2.Make sure the slider is dragged to the full volume AND mute is not checked

Internet Connection Issues
Use the Windows Troubleshoot Network Problem Tool
1. Right Click on the Icon beside the time that resembles two computer or one, or a series of arches and might have on it a red X
2. Choose Troubleshoot Problems
3. Follow the Prompts, if it doesn't resolve the problem it may at least give you insight as to what might be wrong



 
Jason Dare
Computer Trainer
415/240.4843
learn@sfct.net
3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457
San Francisco, CA 94118
www.sfct.net

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