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Do I need to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9? No, you don't NEED to if everything you normally do on the current version of Internet Explorer is working properly. (again if it isn't broken, don't fix it) But…if you want to try it go ahead, download and install it. Remember though that it will replace the current version you have and going back to the previous version is difficult.   Read-Only – locks the document so that you cannot save any changes to the file. If you try to save a change, you will be forced to rename the file, creating another file. Add/Remove Read-Only from a file 1)    Locate the icon for the file in your computer 2)    Right Click on the icon 3)    Choose "properties" from the menu that appears 4)    A window will appear with information about the file 5)    Below, beside attributes remove (to turn off) or add (to activate) a check mark to the box beside Read-Only 6)    Click OK when done ...

Macintosh Class notes 9-20-11 The print on the right side of the page gets cut off when I print what can I do?   Change the "Paper Handling" option when you print 1.   Go to the page you want to print 2.   Go to File and choose Print 3.   When the print window appears choose the third menu from the top titled "copies and pages" 4.   Choose Paper Handling 5.   Choose from the options below to scale to fit the size you paper you are using 6.   Click Print to print the page   The computer is unresponsive, I can move the mouse, but nothing happens when I click. Try to "Force Quit" the program 1.   Hold down the option + apple/command keys 2.   Tap ESC (on the top left) 3.   The force quit window appears with all the open programs listed 4.   Click the program in the list that is unresponsive 5.   Click Force Quit   Change the default font for all new documents in Microsoft Word 1.Op...

Having problems opening new version of Word or Excel Documents that end with docx or xlsx. Download the compatibility pack from Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=3 or go to google.com and search for "docx compatibility pack"   How do I know if I need to update windows? Look for the yellow shield in the bottom right corner (system tray) à Click and choose install OR do a manual check to see if you need an update Go to start or the icon on the bottom left à go to the control panel à click windows update and follow the instructions to update your computer   Discount coupons for local businesses or online services www.groupon.com www.livingsocial.com www.google.com/offers there are many others also   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Saving a word processing file in a universal format, like an rtf (Rick text Format) 1.    Click "file" 2.    Choose "save as" 3.    Besides Format or Save As, click and choose "Rich Text Format - .rtf) 4.    Name the file you are saving 5.    Click "Save" If you are having trouble opening files created in a newer version of Microsoft Word or Excel (that have the extension .docx or .xlsx) You can….. Buy the most recent version of office for your computer ~~~OR~~ Download a compatibility pack - http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads?pid=&fid=6B9238E1-CF69-48C4-BF2D-C4A8ACEEE520 1.    Go to Google 2.    Type in "Microsoft Office Compatilibity Pack Mac" 3.    Click Search 4.    In the results look for the file that originates from Microsoft (in the abstract you will see www.microsoft.com/…..) 5.    Click the link and you should see the fi...

Smart Pen - Records Audio and Writing on its special paper - www.livescribe.com (demonstrated the 2GB Echo Pen) Online Music www.pandora.com www.last.fm --Register for Free__ Choose a genre of music to create a new music station that will continuously play, minimize the screen, and continue on your computer as you normally would while enjoying the music. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Getting errors that your system that it is not compatible, or the architecture is incorrect when installing new programs and applications. You need to upgrade your Macintosh. The newest available version is 10.6 or Snow Leopard. (note you must have an Intel chip in your computer. To check go to the apple menu and choose "about this Mac") Lion, version 10.7 is coming soon, but you do need the updated version of 10.6 before you can install Lion. The software can be purchased from apple.com for $29 (not including shipping) or can be purchased from your local apple store. Installation is simple to do. Your current software should all work with the new system. Note** if you have a scanner installed in your current system you will need to download and reinstall the newest software for 10.6 or above in order for it to work. ---------------- Check for updates Go to the apple menu Choose "Software update" If you want you can select which items you want to update or I su...

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Download a different web browser www.getfirefox.com chrome.google.com Choose download and make sure to install the program once the download completes, that's when you will see the next, next, finish.   Add-ons and extensions add additional functionality to your web browser. Firefox-installing an add-on or extension 1.   Open Firefox 2.   Click on the top left, Firefox or go to addons.mozilla.org in the address bar 3.   Go to "add-ons" 4.   In the search bar type what you are looking for (example adblock) 5.   Push "enter" on the keyboard 6.   The results will be displayed 7.   Choose the add-on you want (adblock – with stop sign) 8.   Click "install" on the far right 9.   Once the add-on is downloaded or installed, click restart firefox. 10.                    When firefox restarts, a page will be displayed with settings and setup...

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Add a frequently accessed program to the Quick Launch/Taskbar (bar always visible on the bottom) for easy access ***Note: You can also make a quick link to a folder in your computer. i.e. My Documents*** Windows XP 1. Find the program's icon you want to add to the quick launch (on the desktop or in the Start menu) 2. Click hold and drag the item to where you want it on the quick launch Windows Vista/7 1. Find the program's icon you want to add to the taskbar (on the desktop or in the Start menu) 2. Right click on the icon and choose "pin to taskbar" Delete the item from the taskbar/quick launch 1. Right Click on the icon 2. Choose delete 3. Confirm if needed Creating Quick Access Icons for Office 2007 & 2010 to print, create a new document, etc. 1. On the very top left you will see a few very small icons which are part of the quick access toolbar 2. Righ click on any of the icons 3. Choose "customize toolbar 4. A window appears with a list of comman...