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 Today I'm going to try to type out my entire notes with out using the keyboard and only my voice. The topic today is related to how iPads and iPhones can replace computers. And example would be getting a keyboard built into the case and attaching it to the iPad to make it have all the functionality of a computer. If you have an iPhone a stylus is the best way to import text or don't forget the very important speech to text accessed by pushing the microphone on the keyboard. Calendar App Tips. Press and hold on the time and date to create the event.  Hold down on the created event to get the dots to change the times.  https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-complete-list-of-siri-commands/ Use voice activated calling, "hey Siri, call towers security" Go to settings and Siri to activate "Hey Siri" Setup a contact named Towers Security with the related phone number. Done, you now have voice activated calling Jason Dare Computer Trainer 4...

Macintosh Notes 4-17-18 Create a New Document, Open a New Web Window, etc. Click the File Menu Choose New Understand your menus, contain the functions you can do with your program/software File Menu: New Open previously saved Save Save As, save another version, name, etc Print Export (change the format of the document, like PDF) Recent Items (find a lost document, keeps the last 5 documents opened) Edit Menu: UNDO Cut Copy Paste I am getting notifications that i don't want on the top right of my screen how can I turn them off? Click the Apple Menu Choose System Preferences Choose Notifications Find the application you don't want notifications from and remove the check marks Printing, Show and Hide Details Hide Details, Displays a simplified view of the options available for your printer Show Details, Displays more options available for your printer Need to download Pages? Click the Apple menu Go to the Ap...

PC Notes for 4-3-18 Turn off ad blockers Click the ad blocker icon, usually red top right Choose disable The icon should turn gray Learn about Cryptocurrency or Blockchain technology https://youtu.be/hYip_Vuv8J0 Download Apps, Software from the Microsoft Store *Search for the app in the search bar on the top right Microsoft To Do Adobe Photoshop Express Spotify – Streaming Music Service Listen to music on YouTube Search for the artist or performer you want Save the songs you want as a favorite Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

PC Class Notes 3-6-18 Adobe Flash, What is it? Adobe Flash is a Plugin that is used on the Internet via your Web Browser to show animation or video. Hackers use the term "Adobe Flash" as a way to install malicious software in your computer. Be careful activating and updating Adobe Flash. I get a notice to activate adobe flash, do I do it? Yes if you know the website you are on is legitimate. To update Adobe Flash… Go to Adobe.com Scroll to the bottom of the page Click Adobe Flash and follow the instructions (remove the check marks to install other software options before clicking install now) REMEMBER TO SURF/BROWSE THE INTERNET PRIVATELY/INCOGNITO 1. Click the 3 dots or lines on the top right of the web browser 2. Choose to open a new private/incognito tab 3. Now surf the Internet without the worry of being tracked or installing temporary files in the computer If you end up on a website you should not have o...

Special Class 2.27.18 Explore and Discover New Websites Surf the Web Privately or Incognito! -Click the 3 dots or bars on the right and choose new private/incognito window -iOS - tap the cascading squares on the top right of safari, tap private on the bottom right, tap the + Search in Google Best websites of 2018 best websites for seniors 2018 best websites for shopping 2018 best websites for … Use the lists we discovered https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/surf-internet-websites https://www.seniorliving.org/leisure/top-senior-websites/ BBC Episode - Japan: New Ways to Grow Old - Part One http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswhtp Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Sync Your Bookmarks, Form Data, Passwords via your Web browser, i.e. Safari, Chrome, Firefox Safari automatically syncs the information via iCloud Login to Chrome or Firefox and then download the app on your iOS device to sync your data ———- I'm trying to shut down my computer but I get a message that an unresponsive app cannot quit. What do I do? Use Force Quit! Apple menu, choose Force Quit, Choose the Application that is not responding and click Force Quit. Try to shut down the computer again. If the computer still doesn't shutdown, hold the power button down for 30 seconds, then push the button again to turn it on and WAIT. —————- Choosing when to retrieve emails on iOS device Go to Accounts, then Fetch New Data, turn off Push, and change the Fetch settings at the bottom of the page to the frequency you prefer. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

iOS Note 1/13/18 iPad/iPhone ergonomics -  iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand You've been holding your tablet wrong. Learn about tablet / iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion lie we've all b... Try to use your device at eye level so not to strain your neck iPad holder https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+stand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+stand iPad grip https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+grip&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+grip iPhone ring https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPhone+ring&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPhone+ring Watch TV on your iOS device Xfinity app - free if you have xfinity service (live and recorded) Netflix - recorded Amazon - recorded (free for prime members) YouTube TV - live tv for $35 per month htt...

Your Electronic Devices Are Connected to the Internet and Need to Update Firmware Printer, TV, Streaming Device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV), Alexa ~If it isn't broken don't fix it. But updating firmware can fix security flaws. To update firmware...go into the settings options of your device, and look for update firmware. Our devices are connected to the Internet which means that they can transmit and receive information. Hewlett Packard Printers have a ink replacement program that allows HP to send you ink as your ink is getting low so you don't have to remember to go to the store to buy some. ~Do your own research to see if it's economical for your printing needs. How can I check the Speed of my Internet? www.speedtest.net or go to www.google.com and type in speed test, then run the test SFTInternet5 uses the 5gHZ connection which is faster, double the speed, but the signal is weaker. Click the radio symbo...

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