PC Notes 11-6-18

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Enlarge the content on a webpage

CTRL & + to Zoom In

CTRL & - to Zoom Out

CTRL & 0 back to the normal size


When searching on Google Don't look just at the Blue Titles but ALSO look at the source in GREEN below it.


I'm on a website and it wants to send me cookies. Do I allow it? YES


Do I allow notifications or track my location? Usually not, unless the site is location specific, like the weather.


Do I allow the computer to save my password? Okay for shopping websites but not for financial institutions.


Your email password is more important than your bank. Because once your email is compromised, a user can pretend to be you. Change your password often and turn on 2-Step verification.


Looking for a new technology gadget for the holidays as a gift.

Get a voice activated, internet connected screen.

Amazon Show

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SXWSRP/ref=fs_ods_bp

Amazon Spot (smaller alarm clock size)

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-VN94DQ-Echo-Spot-Black/dp/B073SQYXTW/ref=sr_1_10?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1541527674&sr=1-10&keywords=alexa

Facebook Portal

https://portal.facebook.com/buy/

Google Home Hub

https://store.google.com/product/google_home_hub



Add security to your Yahoo (sbcglobal/att/pacbell) email

Login

Click your name and the round icon on the top right

Choose Account Info

Click Account Security

Turn on the Yahoo Account Key





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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