Computer Help for Seniors

Having problems opening new version of Word or Excel Documents that end with docx or xlsx. Download the compatibility pack from Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=3 or go to google.com and search for "docx compatibility pack"   How do I know if I need to update windows? Look for the yellow shield in the bottom right corner (system tray) à Click and choose install OR do a manual check to see if you need an update Go to start or the icon on the bottom left à go to the control panel à click windows update and follow the instructions to update your computer   Discount coupons for local businesses or online services www.groupon.com www.livingsocial.com www.google.com/offers there are many others also   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Saving a word processing file in a universal format, like an rtf (Rick text Format) 1.    Click "file" 2.    Choose "save as" 3.    Besides Format or Save As, click and choose "Rich Text Format - .rtf) 4.    Name the file you are saving 5.    Click "Save" If you are having trouble opening files created in a newer version of Microsoft Word or Excel (that have the extension .docx or .xlsx) You can….. Buy the most recent version of office for your computer ~~~OR~~ Download a compatibility pack - http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads?pid=&fid=6B9238E1-CF69-48C4-BF2D-C4A8ACEEE520 1.    Go to Google 2.    Type in "Microsoft Office Compatilibity Pack Mac" 3.    Click Search 4.    In the results look for the file that originates from Microsoft (in the abstract you will see www.microsoft.com/…..) 5.    Click the link and you should see the file that needs to be downloaded and INSTALLED Having problems viewing photos on Macintosh Mail. When you

Smart Pen - Records Audio and Writing on its special paper - www.livescribe.com (demonstrated the 2GB Echo Pen) Online Music www.pandora.com www.last.fm --Register for Free__ Choose a genre of music to create a new music station that will continuously play, minimize the screen, and continue on your computer as you normally would while enjoying the music. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Getting errors that your system that it is not compatible, or the architecture is incorrect when installing new programs and applications. You need to upgrade your Macintosh. The newest available version is 10.6 or Snow Leopard. (note you must have an Intel chip in your computer. To check go to the apple menu and choose "about this Mac") Lion, version 10.7 is coming soon, but you do need the updated version of 10.6 before you can install Lion. The software can be purchased from apple.com for $29 (not including shipping) or can be purchased from your local apple store. Installation is simple to do. Your current software should all work with the new system. Note** if you have a scanner installed in your current system you will need to download and reinstall the newest software for 10.6 or above in order for it to work. ---------------- Check for updates Go to the apple menu Choose "Software update" If you want you can select which items you want to update or I su

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