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Web Browser - an application/software opened to translate the code retrieved from the internet, examples Apple Safari (default), Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Service providing you with Internet access, example SFTInternet, Comcast, ATT/Verizon/Tmobile What is Google? Advertising Company that is used widely as a search engine (google.com), video content provider (youtube.com) Google creates many online services to organize content. news.google.com maps.google.com shopping.google.com find more -  http://www.google.com/about/products/ Domain/URL/Website - website ex. google.com or yahoo.com Subdomain - is a prefix before the domain separated by a period ex. maps.google.com or maps.yahoo.com Downloading an alternate browser 1) Go to firefox.com or chrome.google.com 2) Click Download Locate the newly downloaded file Go to the Finder Click the Go menu Choose Download Organize the files by date to find the most recently downloaded file Click o...

PC Class Notes for 4/7/15 Software adds functionality to your computer Basic Must Have Software Internet Browser – Internet Explorer (Preinstalled/Default), Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera Install at least one other Internet Browser as a backup to Internet Explorer Avoid Malicious Software from being downloaded from the internet by keeping your browser up to date. Recommend using Google Chrome because – updates automatically, Flash is automatically updated Plugins – Adobe Flash, Java, Acrobat Reader Download Google Chrome 1.        Open Internet Explorer 2.        Click on the top bar where you see http:/… 3.        Delete the text in that bar 4.        Type in "chrome.google.com" (or Firefox.com, Opera.com) 5.        Press Enter 6.        Click the button titled "Download Now" 7.   ...

3-24-15 Special Class Notes - Social Media Social media is the new method of connecting and developing relationships Facebook - connect with Family, Friends and Organizations Linkedin - connect with business colleagues Twitter - connect with organizations, design your own magazine of content specific to your interests Terminology Like - used by Facebook to connect to a person or organization Follow - used by Twitter to connect to a profile Remove someone from your feed/inbox -Click on the users name to view their profile. -Click "liked" or "following" to remove yourself Add or find someone or something to follow -Look for the search bar on the top (Facebook) top-right (Twitter) -Type in the name -Choose the organization from the list to view their feed and content -Click Like or Follow to add them to your list   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www....

3/17/15 Macintosh Notes Adjusting your Wifi connection Be sure your device is connected to SFTInternet or your personal connection. If you connect to the wrong connection, like xfinity, you will have to remove the connection from your list of saved connections to avoid future errors. 1) Click the Apple Menu 2) Choose System Preferences 3) Click Network 4) Click WiFi on the left 5) Click Advanced 6) Choose the connection you DO Not want 7) Click the - symbol to remove the connection Turn off Sharing for your computer 1) Click the Apple Menu 2) Choose System Preferences 3) Click Sharing 4) Remove ALL check marks beside the options to share Turn off Printer Sharing 1) Click the Apple Menu 2) Choose System Preferences 3) Click Printers and Scanners 4) Remove the check mark to share the printer Scanning to your computer 1) Click the Apple Menu 2) Choose System Preferences 3) Click Printers and Scanners 4) Choose your scanner 5) Click Scan abov...

Connect to the Internet. Check the indicator on the top left of your device Should see radio waves   How to connect to a wifi connection. Access "settings" 1.tap wifi on the left 2.tap the connection you want on the right 3.type in a password if needed   Searching for an application like settings in your device. 1.          From the top portion of your screen, swipe down. 2.          Type in what you are searching for. 3.          Tap the selection that appears   Using Safari Use the back arrow in the top left to go back to the previous page. Push the book to access the bookmarks or reading list. Tap the arrow in a box to share a page, print a page, etc. To access a website: 1.          Tap on the top bar below the clock 2.          Type in the website you wa...

PC Class Notes for 3/3/2015 Searching for Applications in the Computer Windows 7 – Click on the start menu and in the bottom search bar type in what you are looking for Windows 8 – Click the start menu and in the panels view, click on the magnifying glass in the top right and type in what you are looking for XP – Click on the start menu and search in All Programs   --Preinstalled Software-- Pin the application to the taskbar to keep it readily available. Right-click on the icon on the taskbar and choose "Pin This Program to Taskbar" Calculator Character Map Notepad Solitaire Snipping Tool Health & Fitness (Windows 8) Copy(Duplicate) and Paste(Place) 1. Select what to Copy, Highlighting(click hold and drag over text) 2. Choose "Copy" function -> Edit menu choose Copy OR hold CTRL + Press C OR right click on the selected item and choose copy 3. Click where to put the content 4. Choose the "Paste" function -> Edit menu choose Paste OR hold CTRL + P...

Turn off your computer Hold down the power button for at least 10 seconds -or- unplug the machine Restarting the computer gives it a new reboot/refreshes (apple menu->restart) UPS-uninterrupted power supply (backup battery) Force Quit - allows you to choose applications that are stuck (hold option + command + press ESC) Spotlight - used to find files, applications in the computer Use the Disk Utility to repair disk permissions to improve performance. Find Disk utility Click your Hard Drive Choose Repair Disk Permissions Jumping from one open application to another - Hold Command and tap Tab Change computer settings - Apple menu -> system preferences Change settings specific to the software -> click on the title of the application/software on the top right and choose preferences or settings Remove an icon from the dock -> click hold and drag the icon off the dock into the middle of the screen Add an icon to the dock - > open the application, click hold and choose ...

Class Notes for 2/3/15 PC Class -If the computer is not working properly…. RESTART THE COMPUTER -Restarting the computer – go to the windows flag in the bottom left corner and choose shutdown or click the power icon -When I shutdown the screen tells me it is updating and it doesn't go away, what do I do? WAIT, it will go away eventually -Cannot move the mouse or is the computer not responding. – Pull the power plug OR hold down the power button for 30 seconds   Graphics on the Desktop Folder (looks like a manila folder) or an icon (any other graphic. Could be a document, photo, application, movie, etc.) Folders store and organize icons ------------------ Managing Windows -Move a window – Click hold and drag on the top part of the window -Fill the screen – Double click on the top part of the window OR click the maximize square to the left of the close x OR drag the window to the top of the screen -Compare two windows side by side – Drag one window to the far right of the screen and ...

I have found the disc for installing and the little box that it came in.  A serial number is not anywhere to be found on or in the box, on the sleeve or on the disc.  Opening Adobe Elements and trying to register is TOTALLY INCOMPREHENSIBLE!!  I get nowhere with their easy three step system to redeem the product.  Any suggestions?  Dick 

How can I resolve a computer problem or question without calling a tech?   !Use the Internet! 1. Visit google.com | bing.com | duckduckgo.com 2. Type in your question, error message, or keyword 3. Click Search 4. Scan through the results for the best explanation !Remember to save, as a bookmark (star), any website that had clear and concise explanation for future reference!   Use your taskbar, bottom bar, to switch between open windows.   View windows side by side by dragging the window from the top title bar to the right or the left of the screen.   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Manipulating/Resizing the Windows Click the Green Dot or place your mouse on the outer edge of the window, when you see two arrows click hold and drag to resize the window Move the window by clicking + holding on the top of the window Download and install bettersnap tool: Windows like function of snapping the window to the right/left or maximize Exit - Full Screen Mode Push the green dot hidden in the top left corner -or- Press ESC (on the keyboard) Access additional features and functions specific to the program you are using. Hold Control + Click what you want to alter Antivirus Sophos Free Stop/start a video Click on the image collection of news newsmap.jp online university courses [MOOC - massive open online course] edx.org coursera.org mooc.org shorter online lessons Khanacademy.org   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Train your brain Lumosity.com tests=free, games=paid Search Engine Yahoo Google Bing Duckduckgo Ask Change the default search engine. Google Chrome:  1.click on the three bars on the top right 2.choose settings 3.under "search" change the preferred search engine Firefox: 1.On the top bar look for the search box (usually with google/bing/yahoo) 2.Click on the name of the provider 3.Go to "Manage Search Engines" 4.Change your default search engine Price comparison search tool shopping.google.com Video Search Tool  Youtube.com Online Classified craigslist.org Collection of News Content news.google.com Astronomy Picture of the Day by NASA apod.nasa.gov Nov 10 Symantec speaking at Aquatic Park Senior Center call Jan to rsvp 415-725-5869   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

I am considering buying a Dell i3542-3335BK, 4 GB Ram, 500 GB Hard Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium from Amazon.  Will appreciate any comments or suggestions about this purchase.  I have ordered and expect delivery today or tomorrow on a Dell Inspiron Desk Top i3847-5078BK Windows 7 Home, 8 GB Ram, 1TB Hard Drive.  Will be wanting help from you to transfer our data to these machines. I need to order some Flash Drives for this transfer - your recommendations will be appreciated. Dick Brain

iPad class 10-14-14 Show battery percentage remaining 1.tap settings 2.tap general 3.tap usage 4.turn on/off battery percentage Find my device Make sure it is set to be on 1.tap settings 2.tap iCloud 3.tap find my iPhone/iPad To locate, lock, or erase the device remotely Visit iCloud.com Upgrade to version 8 is not required https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/ My iOS device is full and I need to make space 1.tap settings 2.tap general 3.tap usage 4.delete the apps you don't need or use   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

PC Notes 10-7-14 I'm receiving messages saying my certificate is out of date or invalid. What is that? A certificate when visiting a website are the credentials of the website that are being verified by your web browser and computer. It is usually just a warning and if you know the site you are visiting is legitimate, proceed. Web Browsers Google Chrome - 1st (visit chrome.google.com to download and install) Mozilla Firefox - 2nd Microsoft Internet Explorer Apple Safari Opera - 3rd *comparing web browers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_browsers* Remove warnings Clear the history, cookies, temporary files stored by my Web Browser 1.Open the settings or options for your web browser 2.Choose clear browsing data 3. Choose what to clear Settings/Options can be access by click on the 3 lines or the gear in the top right of your browser window. Reset the homepage to a page you want to see every time you open your browser. 1.Open the settings/options and set the ...