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Special Class 11/22/16 Voice Controlled Devices Computers (Operating Systems) Windows 10 (Cortana) bottom left Macintosh Sierra (Siri) top right Mobile Device / Tablet Android Google iOS iPhone/iPad Siri - Push and hold home button Web browser (works on any computer) Google Chrome Apps Google App for iOS Suggest using Google, will never say it doesn't understand you! If you want to try using voice commands look up the device and the related commands online. i.e. siri commands, cortana commands ——Get a standalone voice activated internet enabled device—— Google Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b89T4VN15c&feature=youtu.be great if you have other google devices or want to control devices in the home Amazon Echo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkOCeAtKHIc&feature=youtu.be recommended for music and audio books integrates with Amazon has plenty of other features like, call an uber car, play hangman, play kdfc, tell me the news, etc. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 l...

Check and Read emails 0. tap the < on the top left 0. Tap inbox 0. Swipe the list down to find the most recent 0. Tap the message to read Delete an email from the inbox list 0. drag the message from the right to the left side of the screen Delete an email you are reading 0. tap the trash can on the top right Reply to an email 0. tap the email to reply to 0. Tap the arrow pointing to the left 0. Choose reply 0. The screen will change to show the original message now ready for your response 0. Type your response 0. Tap Send Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of way.

Macintosh Class 11/15/16 Apple has a new coffee table photo book of 450 apple products for $299 or $199 for a smaller size. http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/15/13635788/apple-coffee-table-book-products-images New Macbook with the Touch Bar http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/video/this-is-apple%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98touch-bar%e2%80%99-%e2%80%94-the-biggest-change-coming-to-the-macbook-pro/vp-AAjtPgd The Touch Bar is a Dynamically changing touch sensitive bar that replaces the FN keys. Try your FN (function keys) Volume control Play/Stop - Rewind / Forward Brightness View all open windows (abstractly organized rectangles) View Launchpad, applications in your computer (stack of squares) Mac Mail Turn on/off junk mail 1. Click Mail 2. Choose preferences 3. Click Junk Mail Create Rules to Filter your emails into their own mailboxes or into the trash -Click Rules Create a signature to show up at the end of an email (you can make more than one, personal/professional/short/long) -Click Signatures How ...

Send an Email 0. tap mail 0. Tap top right icon with a pen 0. Type in the first few letters of the addressee 0. Choose the best match from the list 0. Tap Return 0. Type the Subject 0. Tap Return 0. Type the message 0. Tap Send top right Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of way.

PC Notes 11/1/16 Voice recognition Windows 10 Only – Cortana Click the microphone on the bottom bar or say "hey cortana" Say what you want it to do or find Other tips for Windows Cortana - http://www.windowscentral.com/10-cool-tips-and-tricks-you-can-do-cortana-your-windows-10-pc Need help? Click Ask Me Anything on the taskbar Click the ? to see help categories Don't have windows 10? Don't worry! Go to https://www.google.com/chrome/ and download Google Chrome Click on the microphone to the right of the search bar to activate the voice search Other commands for Google Chrome - http://android.wonderhowto.com/news/30-relatively-unknown-google-now-voice-commands-easter-eggs-0163530/ What is I'm feeling Lucky in Google? If you choose I'm Feeling Lucky, you will be taken to the website of the first search result.   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfc...

Special Class 10/25/16 Advertising is taking over my computer Ad Blocker on the Web Browser How can I stop ads from appearing on webpages? Add an ad blocker add-on/extension -Firefox- Click the three lines on the right Choose Add-Ons On the top right search bar type in Ad Block Install the Ad Block you want Restart the Browser -Chrome- Click the three dots on the right Choose Settings Click Extensions on the left Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose Get More Extensions On the top left search bar type in Ad Block Install the Ad Block you want Restart the Browser -Safari- Click the Safari Menu Choose Safari Extensions Choose and Install the Ad Block you want Restart the Browser Surf the web privately/incognito Click the three dots (chrome) three bars (firefox) on the right and choose private or incognito to surf the web and not be tracked! To access private windows on an iOS device open Safari and click the two squares Unsubscribe to an email ...

Save a photo in an email into the computer, Photos application (Macintosh Mail) 1. find the email with the photo 2. Put your arrow over the photo 3. Hold Control on the keyboard and click on the photo 4. Choose export to photos 5. Open the Photos app (rainbow flower) to confirm it has been saved Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of way.

Create a Rule in Macintosh Mail to filter your emails, remove unwanted email from your inbox Create a New Mailbox to Collect the Emails 1.Go to the Mailbox menu Choose New Mailbox Choose where the mailbox is to be accessible/saved On My Mac (computer only) or in the related account Type in a name for the new mailbox/folder The new mailbox/folder will appear on the left. Create the Rule to Filter your emails Click the Mail menu Choose Preferences Click Rules Click Add Rule Title the Rule Choose the criteria to test for the email. Usually the subject contains or from contains is the best choice Choose what to do with the email if the above criteria is met, move to the mailbox/folder you created Click OK Click Apply to have the rule run through your current inbox Create a filter in Gmail Click the sprocket/gear on the top right Choose Settings Click Filters and Blocked Address Create your filter Malware and Antivirus (FREE) https://www.sophos.com/lp/s...

Photos on an iPhone [iOS 9] Use the volume button as the camera shutter Edit the photo 1. Open photos 2. Choose the photo 3. Click edit 4. Crop the photo using the first tool (move the white frame to crop) move the photo to reposition the picture in the frame 5. Change the lighting using the last tool 6. Press Done to complete the edit Send a photo via text or email 1. Open photos 2. Choose the photo 3. Click then box with the arrow pointing up 4. Choose other photos to send 5. Tap next 6. Choose how to send it 7. Complete as needed Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of way.

Adding a bookmark [Firefox] 1. Click the star Choose the folder where the bookmark is saved to: Bookmarks toolbar is always visible at the top of the browser Other Bookmarks is a list under the bookmark menu Remove and edit bookmarks 1. Click the bookmark menu 2. Choose show all bookmarks 3. Delete bookmarks as needed or move them to different folders listed on the left Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of way.

iOS notes 10/11/16 Download and install iOS 10 ** be sure to know your Apple ID/iCloud password** You do not need to setup a passcode-choose passcode options and choose no passcode be sure to confirm your choice on the next screen. Working with tabs and multiple pages on safari 1.tap the + (top right) to open new tabs Close tabs when not being used by tapping the x Push the two squares to view the open tabs Close those that you don't need Private browsing does not track the websites you visit Turn on private browsing by Tapping the two squares, far right Tap private Tap the + Go to the webpage you want to visit Split screen on safari Drag the tab title to be split to the right of the screen and release Remove the split screen on safari Close the tab  -or- drag the tab title to the left Open a split screen with an app Drag from the right bezel/frame to the middle of the screen Choose the app to use on the side screen Drag from the top of the side screen down Resize...

PC Notes 10/4/16 See new background images on the desktop daily. Download Bing Desktop 1. Go to Google 2. Type in Bing Desktop 3. Click on the first result from Microsoft 4. Click Download Now 5. Open the file after it downloads to start the installation 6. Click Yes to Confirm 7. Remove check marks except for the first one, which will display the images on the desktop 8. Follow the steps to complete the setup Get a description of the desktop image 1. Hover you mouse at the top of the screen where there is a blue edge 2. When the toolbar opens 3. Hover your mouse over the i Change the Bing display settings Click the sprocket to access settings. ////Microsoft Office alternative\\\\\ Free alternative to Microsoft Office - Download LibreOffice Or buy Microsoft office for $150 or a monthly subscription /////Create a Quick Link on the Desktop to a Website\\\\\\ 1. Open the page you want to...

Everything Google - Part 2 —Directions via Car, Bike or Public Transit— Google Maps http://maps.google.com Download the iOS or Android Mobile App Look up directions for driving or public transit Type in the address or the name of the business where you want to go Click Directions Enter your starting address Click the option you want —-OR—- Change the mode of transportation above Sign up with Google to save(star) locations on your map Download a more advanced map earth.google.com Why get a Google Account? 1 go to gmail.com 2 Click "create account" 3 Fill out the information (mobile phone and alternate email are not necessary) ———Same Day Delivery——— Need something delivered within the same day? Google Express https://www.google.com/express/ Spend $15 and get your items delivered within the same day for $5 ———Translator——— https://translate.google.com Download the Mobile app too for live translation services ———Communication——— Google Hangouts - Instan...

—————Airdrop—————— What is it? Send files and messages directly from a Mac to Mac or Mac to Apple Device read more - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144 Older mac try accessing airdrop with these steps - http://www.imore.com/how-use-airdrop-older-macs —————————————— Save Feature in Yosemite/El Capitan or later Change the name of the file and the location of where the file is saved, by clicking the name on the top bar. ———Do I need to upgrade to Sierra? What can it do?——— They are integrating Siri into the Mac desktop. read more - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/20/mac-os-sierra-apple-new-mac-software-things-you-need-to-know Not bad to wait… —— Change my Default Search Engine (Safari) —— Click the Safari menu Choose preferences Choose Search Change the default search engine ——unwanted emails are being sent on my behalf via Zorpia—— Ex. Jason has an important message for you… Jason has a private message for you…. Do not open these. They are not a virus, onl...