Computer Help for Seniors

How do I delete files on the computer? Drag the icon to the trash  Do I need to worry about deleting them? Depends on how much storage space you have. On a computer you probably don't need to worry. On your iOS device you should delete it if you don't need it. How can I check how much storage I have on my iOS device? 1.open settings 2.tap general 3.tap storage and usage Note try to keep at least 3gb of storage space available  Tap manage storage to view the different apps and the amount of storage they are using. How can I setup my text messages to automatically delete old messages? 1.open settings 2.tap messages 3.tap automatically delete after 30 days or 1 year Keep in mind that will also delete any photos sent to you via text How can I save a photo sent to me in a text? 1.find the photo 2.tap on the photo 3.tap the arrow pointing out of the box 4.choose save image to save the picture to your photo stream

Macintosh Notes 4-18-17 iCloud Drive Cloud storage provided by Apple, only 5GB is free. When do I need to use the iCloud Drive? Backup your files, because you are not using Time Machine Sharing files with my computer and iOS device Turn on iCloud Drive Apple menu System Preferences Open iCloud Check iCloud Drive Choose what to store on the iCloud Drive **You might not want to store your documents on the iCloud drive if you have a backup already** IMPORTANT!!! If you are backing up your documents to the iCloud drive and you no longer want to, be aware of the prompts that ask you to copy your folders and data to the computer. Choose YES! How can I be sure I see the same photos on my iOS device and my computer via the Photos app? Setup matching Photo syncing/storage options Open iCloud Click options beside photos Notice if iCloud Photo Storage is checked or PhotoStream Be sure your computer is syncing with any iOS devices by comparing the active blue check marks. Wha

iOS notes 4/11/17 Connecting to WiFi Go to settings Push wifi Choose the wifi connection to connect too What is the difference between 5 and regular/2.4 2.4 or regular has a stronger more reliable signal but is slower 5 has a signal that is not as strong but the speed is faster How can I forget a wifi network that I accidentally connected to that my device jumps to. Open wifi in settings Find the name of the connection you want to remove/forget Tap the i Choose "forget this network" Taking a screenshot, photo of what is on your device Hold down the power button Press the round home button The screenshot appears in the photos app Updating your operating system is okay just be sure you know your Apple ID password and when the update completes choose more options below to avoid enrolling in a service from apple you don't need. What is 2 factor authentication? When you access your Apple ID account you will be pro

PC Notes for 4-4-17 Using Google Search for how to download the Bing Desktop (a free daily changing background image for your desktop) 1. Go to Google.com 2. Type in the search "download bing desktop" 3. Click the link from bing.com 4. Click download now 5. Choose to Save or Run the file and double click on the completed download to install the program/Bing Desktop 6. You will be prompted to click next, and agree to any terms 7. Upon completion your Bing desktop will be displayed Understanding your Google Search results **Remember to always look at the green source (i.e. www.bing.com/explore/desktop , not https://bing-desktop.en.softonic.com) of the content not just the blue title** 2 Steps to Download and Install 1. Download 2. Double the file and Install the program followed by next, next…. Where is the file I downloaded? Open the downloads folder. Click on any folder and look for a folder titled download on the left or on the top of th

Macintosh Notes 3/21/17 Sharing Documents in the Cloud with Desktop, Laptop, iPhone and iPad devices. —===Use iCloud Drive===— Turn on iCloud Drive (Desktop/Laptop) Apple Menu System Preferences Click iCloud Be sure iCloud Drive is checked Turn on iCloud Drive (iPhone/iPad) Tap Settings Go to iCloud Be sure iCloud Drive is checked —===Move files to iCloud Drive===— On a Desktop/Laptop Move the file you want to share on the cloud into the iCloud Drive folder —Access the folder by clicking GO in the finder Drag the file to share into the iCloud Drive Folder On a iPad/iPhone Open the file to add to iCloud Drive Tap the arrow pointing up Choose Save to iCloud Drive —————— Sending emails To: ///MUST HAVE\\\ USE YOUR OWN EMAIL WHEN SENDING BCCs CC: (Carbon Copy) BCC: (Blind Carbon Copy) Don't want others to see who also has received the email, include the email addressees in the BCC! Forwarding information to other unrelated people, put everyone in the BCC. ——

iOS notes 3/14/17 Need to backup Backup occurs automatically through iCloud, WHEN...the device is plugged in and you are on WiFi (look at top left stack of archs) Check that backup is setup Settings iCloud Backup Turn it on or push backup to start a backup Lock rotation Open the control panel and click the lock with arrows around it 1. Slide your finger from the bottom colored frame around the screen to the middle of the screen Turn off Siri Settings Siri Switch it off Activate "hey siri" for hands free activation of Siri Save content from the internet on Safari

PC Class Notes 3/7/17 I created a document, WHERE IS IT? *Open the program you used to create the document. i.e. Word, Excel, etc. 1. Click the File Menu 2. Choose Recent Documents Tip: Hover your mouse over the file you want to see the path (i.e. c:/users/jason/documents/myfile.docx) where the document is saved to. Read the path from right to left with the name preceding the / as the location of the file. The file example above is saved in documents. **Still can't find your document. Look on the desktop Or click any folder and choose document or downloads ***Last but not least, use the SEARCH function of windows 1. Click the start menu 2. Type the name of the file you want (less is sometimes better) remember to hover your mouse over the result you want to see the file path to where the file is saved Change the view of the icons to show a detailed list. 1. Click the View menu 2. Choose Detailed C