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How can Chat Applications be useful? Planning an activity with a group. Difficulty hearing. Communicating overseas. Free Practice typing with a younger family member who needs to improve keyboarding skills while keeping in touch. Google Hangouts (any device) Skype (any device) iOS iMessage (Apple Only) WeChat (Mobile App) WhatsApp (Mobile App) Facebook Messenger (need a Facebook Account) To get started, ask others you are trying to chat with what they are using. Update Vs Upgrade Update is okay to do and is recommended. Upgrades, check with a tech first to see if you should do it. Updating! If something has not been updated it might not work properly. Update the Operating System *Macintosh Apple Menu -> App Store -> Updates Tab -> Update All *Microsoft Windows Click the start menu -> Type in Updates *Update all the individually installed applications (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Office, Quicken) Check for updates under ...

Use the stock market app on the iPhone and iPad Note* you will need to update to the newest iOS version Use the search to find the stock app Be sure your app is syncing with your other devices via iCloud in settings. Download the app - ‎Stocks ‎Stocks ‎Stocks makes it easy to follow your stocks and the market. View quotes and daily performance in a customizable ... Using an older iPad? Download the yahoo finance app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yahoo-finance/id328412701?mt=8 Syncs with multiple devices once you setup a yahoo account. When downloading an app verify the developer by scrolling down the description to seller.  Unsubscribe to an app Open your iPad Settings app . Select your name (or the name of the iPad ) Tap iTunes & App Store. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Select view Apple ID. You might need to authenticate your Apple ID. Tap Subscriptions. Tap the subscription that you want to manage Or  R...

Searching on Google for Information Looking for something news related, type in what you want to see recent articles. Do look at when the article was posted AND Look at the Green Website Address (URL) to find clues as to where the article is from and the dates. Crowdfunding, Crowdsourcing, Crowd…. When a group of strangers get together to fund a specific project. Crowdfunded items www.kickstarter.com www.indiegogo.com Donate to a Cause, Crowdfunding www.gofundme.com https://www.donorschoose.org/ (Teachers) Investing https://microventures.com/ www.angel.co Hire someone to stand in line for you https://www.taskrabbit.com/m/featured/waiting-in-line Avoid Identity Theft Freeze your credit https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/facts/freeze-your-credit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs Credit Karma – Track your credit and give recommendations for Free LifeLock – Paid Credit Monit...

Enlarge the content on a webpage CTRL & + to Zoom In CTRL & - to Zoom Out CTRL & 0 back to the normal size When searching on Google Don't look just at the Blue Titles but ALSO look at the source in GREEN below it. I'm on a website and it wants to send me cookies. Do I allow it? YES Do I allow notifications or track my location? Usually not, unless the site is location specific, like the weather. Do I allow the computer to save my password? Okay for shopping websites but not for financial institutions. Your email password is more important than your bank. Because once your email is compromised, a user can pretend to be you. Change your password often and turn on 2-Step verification. Looking for a new technology gadget for the holidays as a gift. Get a voice activated, internet connected screen. Amazon Show https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SXWSRP/ref=fs_ods_bp Amazon Spot (smaller alarm clock ...

Special Class Notes 10-23-18 Managing Photos - Put your photos and videos in the Cloud via Google https://photos.google.com/ Download the desktop/laptop application (PC & Mac) that will automatically backup your photos into the Google cloud https://photos.google.com/apps Download the app for your iOS device (if you have Android you already have Google Photos) so your photos are automatically backed up into the Google cloud https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-photos/id962194608?mt=8 My Bing desktop Picture is not changing! Try restarting the computer. or download and reinstall the application - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35844 The battery on my iOS device doesn't seem to last as long as it used to. What do I do? Check the battery app under "Settings" and Battery Health Apple will replace your battery for $30 till the end of 2018. https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/battery-power Check the in...

I'm getting a ton of SPAM emails what do I do? If it's not too much trouble create a new email address. remember you don't need to stop use your existing email address, but you can use the new address for ONLY friends and family and the Old address for registration with websites for shopping, etc. Choose an email provider that has a better spam filter like Gmail. For reputable companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, etc. look for unsubscribe on the bottom of the page. When you click unsubscribe be sure you unsubscribe to ALL the options given. BUT BEWARE!!! Do not unsubscribe to unscrupulous, mortgage, medication, medicare, political contribution emails. If you do, you are indicating to them that you open your emails and they will send you MORE. Create rules, filters to create your own SPAM filtering system. Look for preferences, or more settings and click rules or filters. Setup the rule/filter to search the subject, or message body for keywords that...

Windows 10 Password Password are requested more than ever now because of concerns with security and how operating systems now link with many cloud based services. If you re required to setup a password Windows 10 will also allow you to setup a simple pin too. Make a change to your settings (Windows 10). Click the Start Menu (bottom left) Click the "gear", "cog", "wheel" icon to open settings. In the settings window type in the search bar what you want to change. Removing the extra spacing after a paragraph in Word Go to the "edit" menu and choose "select all" Go to the "format" menu and choose "paragraph" Change the spacing after and before the paragraph to 0 pt. My Sound does not work! Make sure your speakers are plugged in and they are ON and the volume knob is turned up. Check the volume icon on the task bar beside the time. Be sure the speaker do...

Need to change your payment information or get information about an order or product? Call the company by getting the phone number via Google Go to www.google.com Google Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to... Type in the search "Verzion Phone Number" or "Amazon Phone Number" Tired of following prompts on the phone or being on hold. Avoid difficulty understanding the service reps. Try chatting with the company. Go to www.google.com Type in the search "Verizon Chat" or "Amazon Chat" Follow the link and prompts to initiate the chat. How about searching for someone on the Internet? Because of privacy it is very difficult to find information about people on the internet. Unless they are a professional that has their information clearly available for the world to see. If you do search BEWARE not to get into a "pay for more details" sca...

New Safari! Learn More Safari Safari Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. You can shop safely and simply in Safari on your... Improved Security Faster Browsing How to update 1.Go to the Apple Menu 2.Choose App Store 3.Click "updates" above 4.Update the software listed Syncing between all mobile devices 1.Go to the Apple Menu 2.Choose System Preferences 3.Choose iCloud 4.Be sure there is a blue checkmark on Safari and Keychain Using Tabs to Multitask Click the + at the far right of Safari Choose File -> New Tab Hold Command and Press T Pin a Tab Click hold and drag the tab to the far left until it turns into an icon Open the Sidebar - Reveals Bookmarks and the Reading List Click on the icon that looks like two rectangles to toggle the Sidebar Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Have a suspicious email? Forward it to Jason to confirm your suspicions. Concerned about security? Setup 2 step authentication  For AppleID Go to Settings Tap your name on the top Tap security Type in your password Turn on 2-step authentication **important be sure to send text message to a Mobile phone or phone call to home phone Confirm the code they send you For your email Login to your email on a computer or download the app from your email provider Tap your name to access account info or settings Find the option for security or login Turn on 2-factor authentication Secure your financial institution Ask if they have 2-factor authentication  If yes, log in and access your account profile and then security Manage spam better on iOS by downloading the email app developed by your provider from the App Store. I.e. gmail, yahoo, hotmail, aol  Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457...

Change the homepage of my Web Browser (Edge, Firefox, Chrome, etc) 1. Click the three dots or lines on the top right side 2. Choose Settings 3. Choose set homepage to a specific page 4. Type in the website you want, www.bing.com 5. Click Save Ad an ad blocker to your web browser 1. Click the three dots or lines on the top right side 2. Choose extensions of add-ons 3. Choose to visit the store 4. Search or find an ad blocker you want to add 5. Choose get or add The ad blocker icon will appear on the top of your web browser window. Click the icon to turn the ad blocker off if needed. My Google Contacts has changed, where are the groups. Switch back to the old Contacts by clicking on the bottom left. Create a Group in Old Google Contacts 1. Click New Group 2. Type in the Name 3. Click the name of the group on the left 4. Click the profile with the + on the top to add contacts to the group C...

Accessibility Tools Mouse not responding as you expected? Try a new mouse. Roller Mouse https://www.amazon.com/RollerMouse-Red-Ultimate-Ergonomic-Mouse/dp/B00DE83RSC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1535506470&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=roller+mouse&psc=1 Touchpad https://www.amazon.com/Jelly-Comb-Multi-Touch-Navigation-Interface/dp/B07DMG7TZX/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1535474373&sr=8-8&keywords=trackpad Trackball https://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=trackball Improve the sound clarity of your TV Add a Sonos Soundbar (That also includes Amazon's Voice Activated Alexa) https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam.html Bluetooth wireless headphones https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Wireless-Headphones-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B072V3478X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1535506757&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bluetooth+headphones+for+TV&psc=1 Get a wireless transmitter for your hearing aids. (Otic...

Class Notes 8.21.18 A resident is printing to my printer how do I stop it. Talk to the resident and advise them they are printing to the wrong printer. Disconnect WiFi on your printer and hardwire it to your computer (turn off AirPrint, Bluetooth or Direct Printing) Side Note: Turn off any Sharing on your Mac System Preferences -> Sharing -> NO checkmarks Emails not printing correctly When using Webmail via Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc to access Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, Aol, look for a printer icon on the top right of the email or for Outlook the three horizontal dots. DO NOT USE File and then print or command + P Printing a large photo in Macintosh Mail, Double Click on the photo to open the photo in Preview -> then print as needed (!Remember to change the scaling to reduce the size!) Do I update? If it's not visibly broken, don't fix it. Wait a month and then go ahead. Be careful not to UPGRADE which replaces your current softwar...

Special Class Notes 7.24.18 Artificial Intelligence Google's Duplex - sets up appointments via the phone for you What is Google Duplex? — features, release date, and more What is Google Duplex? — features, release date, and more Google Duplex is awesome and scary at the same time. Here's everything you need to know about it. Google's experiments with AI AI Experiments | Experiments with Google AI Experiments | Experiments with Google Celebrating Creativity and AI App for Low Sight Users that interpret their surroundings Seeing AI | Talking camera app for those with a visual impairment Seeing AI | Talking camera app for those with a visual impairment Instantly translate written text to another language Download & use Google Translate - Android - Google Translate Help Download & use Google Translate - Android - Google Translate Help You can translate text, handwriting, photos, and speech in over 100 languages with the Google Translate app. Or ... Jason Dare Computer T...