Computer Help for Seniors

Special Class Notes July 23, 2019 Keeping Safe on the Internet with a Browser with Privacy Download www.brave.com Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser Welcome to the new Brave browser. Experience a faster, more private and secure browser for PC, Mac and iOS and A... Try Free over the Internet Calls with or without Video skype.com facetime (use FaceTime Audio from any iOS device, open contacts, choose the contact, beside FaceTime tap the phone icon) WhatsApp WeChat Upgrades coming to Many Devices, iOS, Macintosh, Windows Macintosh - Fall 2019 - Catalina Operating System 10.15 (not a required upgrade) - Check your OS [Click the Apple menu, choose about this Mac] Windows 7 - January 2020 - END of Support (MUST upgrade to Windows 10) - Check your OS [Right Click on This PC/My Computer, Choose properties from the list] iOS - Fall 2019 - iOS 13 (not required, yet) - Check your OS [Go to settings, General, About] So what do I

7.16.19 Macintosh Class Notes Update your Macintosh computer if things aren't working properly Click the Apple Menu (top left) Click the Updates category Wait for any updates to appear Click Update *Note you may need to restart your computer AND the update can take up to 30 minutes to complete My Macintosh Mail Application doesn't work properly -Restart your computer -Make sure your computer is up to date (including upgrading your operating system) -Rebuild the Mailboxes (Mailbox menu -> Rebuild) **If those don't work, try downloading and using an alternative eMail Application like, Thunderbird, EmClient, Spark, Opera Mail Download new Applications at the App Store with the assurance that it is safe of viruses or malware! Use the search on the top left to find what you want Click Get to start the Install App process Find your app using the Launchpad (rocket ship) On the dock or click spotlight (top right) and type in Laun

iOS notes 7.9.19 Managing Emails Use the search box to find emails -Swipe the inbox down to reveal the search box Jump back up to the top of your inbox to view your recent emails -Tap above all mail/all inboxes TWICE Use the flag to mark an email so it is easy to find later -tap the flag icon to flag the message and a orange dot will appear -tap the flag icon again to unflag a message and remove the orange dot Use the filter to find all unread or all flagged emails -tap the icon at the bottom of the inbox that has 3 stacked lines in a circle -tap filtered by to change how and what you want to filter Manage email folders -tap mailboxes on the top left -tap edit to show and hide mailboxes, tap the circle beside it to reveal the mailbox in your list Lock rotation -Open the control center, swipe from the bottom edge up or from the top right down to open the control panel -tap the lock with a circle around it to lock or unlock the screen Cus

PC Notes for 7.2.19 Windows 7 – Updates no longer supported as of January 2020 Windows 10 version 1803 – Updates no longer supported as of November 2019 for a complete list visit - Windows lifecycle fact sheet - Windows Help Windows lifecycle fact sheet - Windows Help Learn about End of Sales, End of Support, Service Packs, Windows Downgrade Rights, and other important Windows l... Check which version of windows you are using. 1.Open any folder 2.Right Click on My Computer/This PC on the left 3.Choose Properties 4.Details about your computer's operating system will be displayed *For Windows 10 users 1.Click the Start Menu 2.Type in About 3.Choose "About Your PC" 4.Scroll down the details to see your Edition and Version Update your computer 1.Click the start menu 2.Type update 3.Choose "Check for Updates" 4.Click the prompt to update Updates are important to fix application bugs and secu