Computer Help for Seniors

 

 

 

 

 

Once you download and register with either of these services, you can sync/backup files from your computer to the online service, for free. 2GB of storage space online and on your computer (Excellent tutorial) https://www.getdropbox.com/ 1GB of storage space online, syncs with files storage on your computer optional http://zumodrive.com/

Setting up a custom iGoogle homepage with personalized windows displaying topics of your choice. (ex. news, directions, tv listings, daily soduku, joke of the day, stock updates, gmail – choose 1 or all) 1. go to igoogle.com 2. click sign in (top left) 3. type in your entire gmail email ex. sftowershelp@gmail.com 4. type in your password and choose remember me on this computer 5. click sign in 6. a window will appear (the first time you set it up) asking which topics you are interested in including on your custom homepage 7. check a few of the boxes beside the topics 8. if you like you can choose a custom theme that can be changed later if you do not like it 9. type in your zip code 10. click “see your page” to generate your custom homepage Navigating on the iGoogle homepage *Tabs on the left On the left of the window are tabs that list each of the panels/gadget you have included as part of your homepage. Click it to open a larger view **Each panel/gadget is separated by its own border