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Special Class 2.27.18

Special Class 2.27.18 Explore and Discover New Websites Surf the Web Privately or Incognito! -Click the 3 dots or bars on the right and choose new private/incognito window -iOS - tap the cascading squares on the top right of safari, tap private on the bottom right, tap the + Search in Google Best websites of 2018 best websites for seniors 2018 best websites for shopping 2018 best websites for … Use the lists we discovered https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/surf-internet-websites https://www.seniorliving.org/leisure/top-senior-websites/ BBC Episode - Japan: New Ways to Grow Old - Part One http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswhtp Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Macintosh Class Notes 2-20-18

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Sync Your Bookmarks, Form Data, Passwords via your Web browser, i.e. Safari, Chrome, Firefox Safari automatically syncs the information via iCloud Login to Chrome or Firefox and then download the app on your iOS device to sync your data ———- I'm trying to shut down my computer but I get a message that an unresponsive app cannot quit. What do I do? Use Force Quit! Apple menu, choose Force Quit, Choose the Application that is not responding and click Force Quit. Try to shut down the computer again. If the computer still doesn't shutdown, hold the power button down for 30 seconds, then push the button again to turn it on and WAIT. —————- Choosing when to retrieve emails on iOS device Go to Accounts, then Fetch New Data, turn off Push, and change the Fetch settings at the bottom of the page to the frequency you prefer. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

iOS Note 1/13/18

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iOS Note 1/13/18 iPad/iPhone ergonomics -  iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand You've been holding your tablet wrong. Learn about tablet / iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion lie we've all b... Try to use your device at eye level so not to strain your neck iPad holder https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+stand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+stand iPad grip https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+grip&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+grip iPhone ring https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPhone+ring&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPhone+ring Watch TV on your iOS device Xfinity app - free if you have xfinity service (live and recorded) Netflix - recorded Amazon - recorded (free for prime members) YouTube TV - live tv for $35 per month htt

PC Notes for 2-6-18

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Your Electronic Devices Are Connected to the Internet and Need to Update Firmware Printer, TV, Streaming Device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV), Alexa ~If it isn't broken don't fix it. But updating firmware can fix security flaws. To update firmware...go into the settings options of your device, and look for update firmware. Our devices are connected to the Internet which means that they can transmit and receive information. Hewlett Packard Printers have a ink replacement program that allows HP to send you ink as your ink is getting low so you don't have to remember to go to the store to buy some. ~Do your own research to see if it's economical for your printing needs. How can I check the Speed of my Internet? www.speedtest.net or go to www.google.com and type in speed test, then run the test SFTInternet5 uses the 5gHZ connection which is faster, double the speed, but the signal is weaker. Click the radio symbo