Computer Help for Seniors

Cheat Sheets Reference Guides Search for reference guides online – www.google.com Type in "cheat sheet word 2010" and go through the results that appear. (usually the first few are commercial sites) ** Tip: Look for [PDF] in the beginning of the description as it probably is a guide that was created and is now archived as a pdf online -Click "Images" at the top of the window to see different examples of guides -Click "more" then "shopping" to see where you can buy a guide online at the best price (shipping & tax is calculated too)   Microsoft Office Reference Guides http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/getting-started-with-office-2010-FX101822272.aspx     Not interested in reading a user guide or having to skim for how to perform a computer task, WATCH A VIDEO instead Visit www.youtube.com Type in the search bar at the top what you are looking for Choose from the list of results which you want *Note-notice

Files vs. Folders Folders organize and contain files. Create a new folder 1. Go to where you want the new folder (desktop, documents, or within another folder) 2. hold apple key (command) + shift and tap the letter "n" 3. Type in the name of the new folder that appears **to rename a file/folder** click on the icon wait 3 seconds and then click on the name Move a File to a Folder 1. Locate the file to move 2. Click hold and drag the file on top of the folder Use Spotlight to find files/folders in your computer using a keyword (remember spotlight will search the name of the file AND the contents within a file) 1. Click the magnifying glass on the top right 2. Type in a word or two that will help locate your file 3. Click "Show All" at the top of your list to see a window displaying the results of the search 4. If needed click view more under the documents heading 5. choose which file to move or open New way of storing files/emails LEAVE IT - there is plenty of space

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Install a daily desktop background picture that changes (PC Only)Bing Desktop -   www.bing.com/explore/desktop or go to google and type in "Bing Desktop" Microsoft tips to enhance your computers interaction http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/tips.aspx Tutorials on using technology http://www.skillfulsenior.com Technology terms defined simply http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/a-z/a/ BBC site dedicated to teaching and explaining technology (click on the links on the right) http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/ Online Learning https://www.khanacademy.org http://www.academicearth.org www.youtube.com https://www.coursera.org/ Search for how to videos (bridge, knitting, cooking, mahjong, etc.) www.youtube.com www.howcast.com (mahjong) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=485HdYb1r8M Watch TV shows on your computer www.pbs.org www.hulu.com www.series-cravings.info                               Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 ww

I downloaded something off the internet, an attachment, a file, where is it? In the browser, hold CTRL + Tap "J" to open the download window for the browser. To View/Open the File: Click on the item you want to view To Locate the File: Right click on the item and choose open in folder ----------- What to do about SPAM, Junk Mail, Solicitations! Best! Create a secondary email and only give that new email address to those you want to hear from. You can still check your old email inbox whenever you want Unsubscribe – found usually at the bottom of the emails in tiny tiny print Mark as Spam or Block Address Change your SPAM settings to be more aggressive and allow ONLY senders that are listed in your address book into your inbox -------- View recent episodes of TV shows like Downton Abbey Visit www.series-cravings.info (Only click the RED "Click Here to Watch" Link after choosing the show and episode you want to watch.                  Jas

Online Backup-Automatic iCloud (Apple) - Macintosh Computers iPad, iPhone, iOS **Device needs to be setup properly** 5GB of Free Backup iCloud also syncs devices, allows files, music, photos to be accessed from multiple devices. Alternative online backup services Carbonite, Mozy, etc. External Hard Drive Staples, Amazon, Etc. What you don't need to backup! If they are setup properly. Emails (gmail, yahoo, comcast, etc store you emails), eBooks (kindle, iBooks, Nook) What do you need to backup? Documents, Financial Program (Quicken), TurboTax, Photos, Movies, Address, Bookmarks, Music Email - IMAP vs POP IMAP - viewing emails on the provider's computer POP - downloading emails into the computer (*note, the computer can be setup to also save emails on providers server) Keep your computer running smoothly! $900 for 1 year of regular MONTHLY maintenance, 12 checkups and backups of computer Is only $75 per month $15 less than my normal $90/hr rate. Email or Call if you want to get

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