Computer Help for Seniors

Use the internet as your reference library! www.google.com - Type in your questions www.wikipedia.com - lookup a overly detailed explanation www.bbc.co.uk/webwise - (on the right) simplified vocabulary list www.youtube.com - visual explanation _________ Drive.google.com - collaborate with someone else on a live drive Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

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Microsoft (PC) vs. Macintosh Android (Google) vs. iOS(iPad/iPhones) Android/Microsoft Licensed Software meaning multiple manufacturers make devices with the software (i.e. Dell, Hp, Asus, Samsung, Lenovo, IBM, Toshiba, etc) iOS/Macintosh is Apple only Android prices vary $200-$1000 iOS/iPad ~$400 Differences: Android iOS Customizable/confusion Standard Layout/Easier to use Fully Functional (email, internet, photos, apps) Fully Functional (email, internet, photos, apps) Widgets (snapshots of news, stocks, photos, weather, live feeds) No widgets Starting at $200 (Nexus 7 & Kindle Fire) Starting at $330 Multiple Sizes 7" & 10" & more Multiple Sizes 7" & 10" Connects Wifi (Free) Connects Wifi (Free) Connects via Cellular Data (Att, Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile) Paid

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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