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Special Class 1-23-18 New Google Products Most talked about app for the start of 2018, the Google Arts and Culture app available on the iOS and Android devices. It has helped the DeYoung increase its reach by 875%. The attraction to the app for young users is the ability to match your face with a face in a work of art. Why are they doing this? Well, it's fun and can attract younger users. Also it can save many faces for future data purposes. Examples of Google creating products for the purpose of collecting data to create a product. Google had the first automated 411 phone system that used voice recognition to find you information. That data has been used to improve their products like the Google App, Google Maps, Google home voice recognition. Learn more about the google products. https://www.google.com/intl/en/about/products/ But Google is most known for their ability to search for information or really connect you to information that is av...

Macintosh Computer Notes 1-16-18 Eliminate Ads on the Internet using Extensions on Safari, or other web browser Open Safari Click the Safari Menu on the top left Choose Safari Extensions Pick an add block to install like ABP Click Install Now and follow the prompts What are Extensions? They are enhancements from third party developers that add additional functionality to your web browsing on the Internet experience. Other Extension Last Pass - Password storage (can be synced with multiple devices) Evernote - Document, Note storage on the cloud (can also be synced with multiple devices) Ebates - Get cash back as a check from almost every online store Grammarly - A proofreader that runs in your web browser so your gmail, yahoo emails can be checked before sending. They also provide an online word processor with the proofreading function. Save on Paper when Printing Specify which page to print, just page 1 to 1 which is usually the most important information. OR Change the scale from 100%...

Create a Bookmark 0. Go to the website to save as a bookmark 0. Click the arrow pointing up out of the box 0. Choose add bookmark 0. Rename the title as needed *note. Save in Favorites to see the website as a tile or choose bookmark bar to see it in the bar under the address Edit a bookmark, delete, rename 0. Click bookmark men 0. Choose edit bookmark 0. Find the bookmark to change 0. Hold down control and click the website to make the change Thank you, Jason Dare Computer Trainer and Repair 415-240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net Here for you every step of the way.

What can my iOS device do? Word processing using the Pages app Banking, all banks have an app that allows you to access your account information, deposit checks and pay bills Electric payment portals, PayPal, Venmo, cash.me , Zelle Apple Pay, apple's wallet used to store your credit card info to quickly make payments via an app or using an Apple Pay system at a retail store Investment accounts, view daily portfolio activity, facilitate transactions Download a stock tracker that is NOT linked to your actual account, like Stock Tracker Watch or read about financial information, download the CNBC app or Bloomberg app Compile and get reports on all your financial accounts in one place via, mint, personal capital or QuickBooks  Throughout the year we will explore more apps and what the iOS system can do. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Backup your computer (2 Ways) 1. External Hard Drive with automatic backup software (1 time) 2. Cloud Backup (monthly fees) Do not need to backup: Emails – a copy resides on the providers server Online Services – Banking, investing, shopping, etc. Online Office Applications – Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Apple's iCloud Run your Malware check program Recommend MalwareBytes Run Updates 1. Run the windows update (search "update" in the bottom search bar) Remember the update may take a long time so don't expect to use the computer while updating and be patient. 2. Update your browser – Firefox (3 lines top right, help, about), Chrome (3 dots top right, help, about) 3. Look for updates for commonly used software under the help menu Remember updates are NOT upgrades. Upgrades typically cost money and might not be necessary. Do I need to replace my iPhone Battery? Check with the Genius bar...

Create a personalized photo bag, book, calendar, mug, etc. Step 1. Digitize your photo if it isn't already in your computer or on your mobile device. ~Scan your print on a scanner or MultiFunction Printer - Scan it as a JPG with 200 to 400 dpi ~Scan using your mobile device (iOS or Android) - Google's photoscan or Scansnap Step 2. Upload the Photo to Shutterfly, Walgreens or other photo print website On a COMPUTER visit the website: shutterfly.com or walgreens.com , login and click the upload button, locate the photo that was scanned on your computer. On a MOBILE DEVICE: download the companies app, login and click the upload button, choose your photo My Email Program repeatedly asks for my Password, especially Yahoo, ATT, SBCGLOBAL, PACBELL, etc. Use an updated email client Macintosh Mail on an updated Operating System Spark Mail - https://sparkmailapp.com Opera Mail - http://www.opera.com/computer/mail When I load a web browser thing pop up I don't want. What do I do? Be ...

iOS Notes December 2017 Do I need to worry about how and when I charge my device to improve the life of my battery? NO, the but you must use the charger that came with the device to ensure it is charging at the recommended amperage. Example iPhone = 1 amp, iPad = 2.5 amp How can I conserve the power in my battery? -Turn on airplane mode -Turn off background applications 1.settings 2. General 3. Background app refresh 4. Turn them off -Lower the brightness of the screen Open the control panel, swipe up from the bottom of the screen Slide the brightness bar to adjust the brightness -Change how and if applications show notifications 1. settings 2. Notifications Also close all your safari tabs 1. In safari hold down on he two overlapping squares to reveal how many tabs you have open 2. Choose to close all tabs   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Download the new faster Firefox, Web browser www.firefox.com Click download and then install the program Private/Incognito Browsing When surfing the web or searching for information, stay private and safe from malware. Click the menu icon on the top right (three horizontal bars/Firefox, three dots/Chrome) Choose New Private or Incognito Window A new window will appear describing the functions of a Private/Incognito window Search/Surf as you normally would starting with the top search bar Private Browsing all the Time on Firefox Click the menu, top right 3 horizontal lines Choose "option" Choose "privacy and security" Under History click the drop down menu and choose use custom settings Check the box for "Always use Private Browsing..." Save Websites to your Bookmarks List for future reference Click the star on the top How to find a website in yo...

Gadgets for the Holidays $999 iPhone X $800 12.9 inch (large) iPad Pro / $650 10.5 inch iPad Pro $700 Ultrabook Convertible Laptops, to Tablet, to Streaming Display $150 Get a new 24 inch monitor Setup Dual screens to increase your desktop screen area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1N3jlgqcQ4 Voice Activated Devices $130 Echo Spot w/display $50 Google Home Mini - multiple voices $200 Sonos One - Better Sound $350 Apple Homepod - Better Sound Track Activity / Steps, heart rate, etc. & MORE $130 FitBit Alta $330 Apple Watch 3 Keep track of Keys, items, phone $25 Tile Games & Toys $100 Beasts of Balance $50 Ozobot Robot Search YouTube  for many more holiday gift ideas! YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the wor... Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn...

Online Services Groceries www.safeway.com [same day or next day delivery] https://shop.smartandfinal.com [2 hour delivery] Groceries and more from different stores like, costco, target, walgreens https://express.google.com https://www.instacart.com Food Delivery www.ubereats.com https://www.amazon.com/restaurants Laundry and Dry Cleaning https://www.rinse.com/ Car Wash that Comes to you  https://www.mobilewash.com http://www.getwasche.com [iOS and Android] Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Search for a twitter feed on Google Notice on the twitter feed page the twitter user name starting with @ example Charlie Rose is @charlierose www.twitter.com/charlierose Follow the individual or organization if you have a FREE account to customize your feed/inbox Or if you don't want to sign up with Twitter bookmark the page to pull it up later Hashtags are used to categorize twitter posts example #pets will be posts discussing pets, usually pictures #dogs = dog posts, etc There are other sources of social media news facebook, instagram Each organization has a favorite to update so check with the organization you want to follow. i.e. CalFire uses Facebook @CALFIRE https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/   If you don't want to use Twitter or Facebook to stay up to date with news Emergency Services also use Text Messaging via Nixle visit http://www.nixle.com to learn more OR send a text message with the zip code you want to stay upda...