Computer Help for Seniors

Gadgets for the Holidays $999 iPhone X $800 12.9 inch (large) iPad Pro / $650 10.5 inch iPad Pro $700 Ultrabook Convertible Laptops, to Tablet, to Streaming Display $150 Get a new 24 inch monitor Setup Dual screens to increase your desktop screen area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1N3jlgqcQ4 Voice Activated Devices $130 Echo Spot w/display $50 Google Home Mini - multiple voices $200 Sonos One - Better Sound $350 Apple Homepod - Better Sound Track Activity / Steps, heart rate, etc. & MORE $130 FitBit Alta $330 Apple Watch 3 Keep track of Keys, items, phone $25 Tile Games & Toys $100 Beasts of Balance $50 Ozobot Robot Search YouTube  for many more holiday gift ideas! YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the wor... Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfc

Online Services Groceries www.safeway.com [same day or next day delivery] https://shop.smartandfinal.com [2 hour delivery] Groceries and more from different stores like, costco, target, walgreens https://express.google.com https://www.instacart.com Food Delivery www.ubereats.com https://www.amazon.com/restaurants Laundry and Dry Cleaning https://www.rinse.com/ Car Wash that Comes to you  https://www.mobilewash.com http://www.getwasche.com [iOS and Android] Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Search for a twitter feed on Google Notice on the twitter feed page the twitter user name starting with @ example Charlie Rose is @charlierose www.twitter.com/charlierose Follow the individual or organization if you have a FREE account to customize your feed/inbox Or if you don't want to sign up with Twitter bookmark the page to pull it up later Hashtags are used to categorize twitter posts example #pets will be posts discussing pets, usually pictures #dogs = dog posts, etc There are other sources of social media news facebook, instagram Each organization has a favorite to update so check with the organization you want to follow. i.e. CalFire uses Facebook @CALFIRE https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/   If you don't want to use Twitter or Facebook to stay up to date with news Emergency Services also use Text Messaging via Nixle visit http://www.nixle.com to learn more OR send a text message with the zip code you want to stay upda

iOS Notes 10/10/17 Do I need to update my device? NO But if you have an iPad it is recommended as most of the new features have been created for the iPad What do I need to do before upgrading to iOS 11? Backup your device    1.settings    2.tap your name    3.tap iCloud    4.go to iCloud backup    5.choose backup now after you turned on the backup (note you can turn it off after you've successfully upgraded your device) Know your AppleID password After the upgrade completes you might be asked to create a passcode if you don't have one. Choose not to create one! Apple resource. https://support.apple.com/ios/update Download the free user guide from Apple Open iBooks Tap featured on the bottom to access the store On the top right search type in "Apple iOS 11" Find the guide that matches your device Tap get Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 9411

PC Notes for 10-3-17 Where should I buy new ink? Staples, Office Depot, Office Max have next day free delivery. In the search bar on the top, type in the printer brand and model number, or type in the ink number. Do not stock up on ink as it is liquid and can dry up. **Be sure to buy original manufacturer branded ink, NOT the Aftermarket brand.** Do not turn off your printer, print at least once a week to keep your ink print heads clean and clear. If you are getting missing spots or bands in your printed material, run a nozzle check and then a nozzle cleaning. To run printer maintenance, nozzle check and printhead cleaning. Open the control panel, open the printer and devices, right click on the printer and choose printing preferences. To avoid the hassle of cleaning clogged printhead nozzles, buy a laser printer which uses powder. Downside is the toner/ink is costly but it lasts a lifetime. I am trying to print a PDF and the printer makes noise but n

How to improve the speed of my computer/device! Software vs Hardware Software - programs that make the device work, apps installed to complete specific tasks. i.e. Windows, Macintosh Sierra, iOS, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Word, Excel ALSO…Antivirus, Drivers for the Printer, Hardware - components, equipment that makes the device work, i.e. CPU, Memory, Storage Space Software is difficult to remove because many of the applications running in the background are essential and nondescript. Hardware can be added to improve the speed of the computer. Specifically MEMORY/RAM. ~How do I know how much memory and what memory to buy? 1.Visit a memory retailer, www.crucial.com or www.kingston.com , www.macsales.com (mac) 2.Complete the memory finder form or download the software to check your computer's current configuration. 3.When the memory arrives in the mail, visit google or youtube and search for "replace memory for *Name and type of Computer*"

Editing a pdf received by email 0. Double click on the pdf to open it in preview 0. Click where you want to type (if the color of the text needs to be fixed go to view show markup toolbar, click the A, change the color or other setting) 0. Continue making your edits Save the document 0. Click the file menu 0. Choose save 0. Rename the title of the document if needed 0. Choose where to save the file, desktop or documents 0. Click save Send a document via email as a. Attachment 0. Create a new email 0. Click the paperclip 0. Click the location of the file on the left, desktop or documents 0. Click the file to send 0. Click choose file 0. Complete you Email 0. Send Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of the way.

Suspicious Email Confirm the sender's email address NOT the displayed name 0. Click on the v beside the person's name 0. A menu will appear with the email of the sender 0. Be sure that email is from the company listed in the email To be sure, call the company before clicking Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of the way.

Macintosh Notes 9/19/17 Internet Page not Loading Properly? Try a different web browser. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi ———————— I need to share many files or large files and email is not efficient. What do I do? Try sharing the information via the cloud. (another computer/server that stores your information for you accessed via the Internet) Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Amazon Prime Member Access Cloud Storage on your Amazon Drive as a prime member Open Amazon Hover your mouse on Account & Lists on the top right Choose Amazon Drive Click "Create New Folder" top right to organize what you want to share Click Upload on the left Find the Files to upload Share the folder by clicking on the check mark to the left of the folder Click Share above Choose how to share the folder, as a link you will copy and paste or via email To Stop sharing the folder, delete it or remove the option to share by clicking Share