Computer Help for Seniors

Turn off your computer Hold down the power button for at least 10 seconds -or- unplug the machine Restarting the computer gives it a new reboot/refreshes (apple menu->restart) UPS-uninterrupted power supply (backup battery) Force Quit - allows you to choose applications that are stuck (hold option + command + press ESC) Spotlight - used to find files, applications in the computer Use the Disk Utility to repair disk permissions to improve performance. Find Disk utility Click your Hard Drive Choose Repair Disk Permissions Jumping from one open application to another - Hold Command and tap Tab Change computer settings - Apple menu -> system preferences Change settings specific to the software -> click on the title of the application/software on the top right and choose preferences or settings Remove an icon from the dock -> click hold and drag the icon off the dock into the middle of the screen Add an icon to the dock - > open the application, click hold and choose opti

Class Notes for 2/3/15 PC Class -If the computer is not working properly…. RESTART THE COMPUTER -Restarting the computer – go to the windows flag in the bottom left corner and choose shutdown or click the power icon -When I shutdown the screen tells me it is updating and it doesn't go away, what do I do? WAIT, it will go away eventually -Cannot move the mouse or is the computer not responding. – Pull the power plug OR hold down the power button for 30 seconds   Graphics on the Desktop Folder (looks like a manila folder) or an icon (any other graphic. Could be a document, photo, application, movie, etc.) Folders store and organize icons ------------------ Managing Windows -Move a window – Click hold and drag on the top part of the window -Fill the screen – Double click on the top part of the window OR click the maximize square to the left of the close x OR drag the window to the top of the screen -Compare two windows side by side – Drag one window to the far right of the screen and

I have found the disc for installing and the little box that it came in.  A serial number is not anywhere to be found on or in the box, on the sleeve or on the disc.  Opening Adobe Elements and trying to register is TOTALLY INCOMPREHENSIBLE!!  I get nowhere with their easy three step system to redeem the product.  Any suggestions?  Dick 

How can I resolve a computer problem or question without calling a tech?   !Use the Internet! 1. Visit google.com | bing.com | duckduckgo.com 2. Type in your question, error message, or keyword 3. Click Search 4. Scan through the results for the best explanation !Remember to save, as a bookmark (star), any website that had clear and concise explanation for future reference!   Use your taskbar, bottom bar, to switch between open windows.   View windows side by side by dragging the window from the top title bar to the right or the left of the screen.   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Manipulating/Resizing the Windows Click the Green Dot or place your mouse on the outer edge of the window, when you see two arrows click hold and drag to resize the window Move the window by clicking + holding on the top of the window Download and install bettersnap tool: Windows like function of snapping the window to the right/left or maximize Exit - Full Screen Mode Push the green dot hidden in the top left corner -or- Press ESC (on the keyboard) Access additional features and functions specific to the program you are using. Hold Control + Click what you want to alter Antivirus Sophos Free Stop/start a video Click on the image collection of news newsmap.jp online university courses [MOOC - massive open online course] edx.org coursera.org mooc.org shorter online lessons Khanacademy.org   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Train your brain Lumosity.com tests=free, games=paid Search Engine Yahoo Google Bing Duckduckgo Ask Change the default search engine. Google Chrome:  1.click on the three bars on the top right 2.choose settings 3.under "search" change the preferred search engine Firefox: 1.On the top bar look for the search box (usually with google/bing/yahoo) 2.Click on the name of the provider 3.Go to "Manage Search Engines" 4.Change your default search engine Price comparison search tool shopping.google.com Video Search Tool  Youtube.com Online Classified craigslist.org Collection of News Content news.google.com Astronomy Picture of the Day by NASA apod.nasa.gov Nov 10 Symantec speaking at Aquatic Park Senior Center call Jan to rsvp 415-725-5869   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

I am considering buying a Dell i3542-3335BK, 4 GB Ram, 500 GB Hard Drive, Windows 7 Home Premium from Amazon.  Will appreciate any comments or suggestions about this purchase.  I have ordered and expect delivery today or tomorrow on a Dell Inspiron Desk Top i3847-5078BK Windows 7 Home, 8 GB Ram, 1TB Hard Drive.  Will be wanting help from you to transfer our data to these machines. I need to order some Flash Drives for this transfer - your recommendations will be appreciated. Dick Brain