Computer Help for Seniors

Using Grab to take create an image of what's seen on the screen 1. Have what you want to take an image of open on the screen 2.  Search for Grab using spotlight (top right) 3. Choose under the Capture menu the option that suits your needs, screenshot, window or selection. 4. Follow the prompts to complete process 5. Your image will appear on the screen 6. Save the image where you want it Changing the saved location of a document/file in iOS 1. Open the document/file 2. On the top bar where the title of the file is, click 3. Choose the new location to save the file from the list or choose other at the bottom to specify another location How can I backup files from one external hard drive to another so I have 2 copies of my files? One solution is to search the web for different solutions -or- Search for the software that will help automate the task in the App Store on the Mac. Search for Backup TimeMachine - if you are not using it, you should be! How can I make sure I am using Time M

How can I find a Free chess game online? Go to Google and type, "play chess against the computer for free" Choose the best option from the choices that are presented.   Save the website as a favorite/bookmark for easy access in the future. Click on the star on the top right to save the page to your favorites.   I don't use my favorites where else can I save it? Save a link to the webpage on your desktop. 1.        Open the page to add to the desktop 2.        Reduce the size of the page so you can see the desktop behind it, by clicking the middle top right button, restore 3.        Drag the icon to the left of the website address directly onto the desktop   Avoid using a password when not needed. Create ONE password with a capital letter, number, punctuation with at least 10 digits     Reduce the amount of ink used to print and reduce the amount of ink you need to buy. Change the printing mode to draft or a low quality print of 300 dpi. Look for a toner save mo

Macintosh Notes for 7.21.15 Search for an application/document/contact in the computer 1. Use Spotlight Search [Top Right] 2. Type in part of the name of what you are searching for and choose the match from the list Keep the Application Icon in the Dock for easy access in the future 1. Open the application 2. On the icon on the dock, Click and hold down 3. Choose Options->Keep in Dock Use the Launchpad to view and access all the applications installed on the computer [locate the launchpad using spotlight. see above] Use the App Store to download new applications/software free or paid to your computer. Apple Menu->App Store Click Top Charts on the top and choose the category on the right To download and install the application 1. Click Get (free) or the Price 2. Click Install App 3. Go to the launch pad to find the new application   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA

PC Notes 7/7/15 *Finding an application or item in your computer Use the Search Windows 7 click the start menu and type in what you are searching for. i.e. control panel Windows 8 hover your mouse in the top right corner of the screen and the search option will appear –or- click the start icon and click the search icon on the top right in the panels screen *Control Panel - Changing the settings in your computer Access a specific item/property to change by searching for it in the top right of the Control Panel window. i.e. mouse, keyboard, resolution, add/remove programs, etc. *Difference between Apply and OK Apply makes the change but leaves the window open Ok makes the change and closes the window *Screen Resolution changes the size of the contents (icons, text, graphics) on the screen The smaller the number, the larger the content. Suggested size is any number below 1280. *Why do I get Italics when I am typing? Accidently your finger is hitting the CTRL key instead of Shi

Special Class Notes 6/30/15 Voice Commands are the future Amazon Echo $180 device that recognizes voice commands in the home to control lights, musics, respond to questions, etc. http://amzn.com/B00X4WHP5E "Ok Google" Chrome Web Browser voice search www.google.com/chrome  (just download and install) Click the microphone icon in the search bar of google to activate the feature Use tabs to multitask in a web browser. Listen to music while checking emails and reading the news Hold CTRL(pc) or Command(mac) tap t Setup multiple tabs with websites you read daily to open every time you open your web browser Setup all the tabs you want first Click on the three lines, sprocket, gear on the right Choose settings Choose set pages or  home page Choose use current Done Magazine Subscriptions are Old School Visit your magazine online No subscription fees and less paper waste In google type in "genre" magazine online ex. tabloid magazine online or cooking magazine online Here are

iOS Notes 6/9/15 Read about the iOS 9 release http://www.apple.com/ios/ios9-preview/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-features-com http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/08/top-10-ios-9-features-video/ Lock rotation of the device Swipe up from the bottom bezel Click the icon with the lock and rotating arrow Switch between open apps Press the home button twice Copy text Press and hold on text Choose select all Choose copy Paste/place text Go to where you want to put it Press and hold to get paste

Macintosh Class Notes June 16, 2015   Read what's upcoming for your operating system in the Fall of 2015 http://www.apple.com/osx/elcapitan-preview/   What is Mission Control? Use 3 fingers on a touchpad and swipe up to see all the open windows on your Mac.   Gestures Used on the trackpad and some mice you can use a combination of fingers and motions to perform different functions Learn more about gestures – Open "system Preferences" and open trackpad to view and activate/deactivate different gestures   Navigating between open windows -   Hold down Command + press Tab   Opening a new Tab in a browser window to view another website or page within the same window. Command + T or File->New Tab   Spotlight (magnifying glass in the top right) can be used to look up definitions of words or perform math calculations   Private/Safe/Incognito Web Browsing -   Be Anonymous on the Web In your web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc) Go to File -> choose New Private/Sa