Computer Help for Seniors

PC Class Notes 3-6-18 Adobe Flash, What is it? Adobe Flash is a Plugin that is used on the Internet via your Web Browser to show animation or video. Hackers use the term "Adobe Flash" as a way to install malicious software in your computer. Be careful activating and updating Adobe Flash. I get a notice to activate adobe flash, do I do it? Yes if you know the website you are on is legitimate. To update Adobe Flash… Go to Adobe.com Scroll to the bottom of the page Click Adobe Flash and follow the instructions (remove the check marks to install other software options before clicking install now) REMEMBER TO SURF/BROWSE THE INTERNET PRIVATELY/INCOGNITO 1. Click the 3 dots or lines on the top right of the web browser 2. Choose to open a new private/incognito tab 3. Now surf the Internet without the worry of being tracked or installing temporary files in the computer If you end up on a website you should not have o

Special Class 2.27.18 Explore and Discover New Websites Surf the Web Privately or Incognito! -Click the 3 dots or bars on the right and choose new private/incognito window -iOS - tap the cascading squares on the top right of safari, tap private on the bottom right, tap the + Search in Google Best websites of 2018 best websites for seniors 2018 best websites for shopping 2018 best websites for … Use the lists we discovered https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/surf-internet-websites https://www.seniorliving.org/leisure/top-senior-websites/ BBC Episode - Japan: New Ways to Grow Old - Part One http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswhtp Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

Sync Your Bookmarks, Form Data, Passwords via your Web browser, i.e. Safari, Chrome, Firefox Safari automatically syncs the information via iCloud Login to Chrome or Firefox and then download the app on your iOS device to sync your data ———- I'm trying to shut down my computer but I get a message that an unresponsive app cannot quit. What do I do? Use Force Quit! Apple menu, choose Force Quit, Choose the Application that is not responding and click Force Quit. Try to shut down the computer again. If the computer still doesn't shutdown, hold the power button down for 30 seconds, then push the button again to turn it on and WAIT. —————- Choosing when to retrieve emails on iOS device Go to Accounts, then Fetch New Data, turn off Push, and change the Fetch settings at the bottom of the page to the frequency you prefer. Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457 San Francisco, CA 94118 www.sfct.net

iOS Note 1/13/18 iPad/iPhone ergonomics -  iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion corporate lie | Tstand You've been holding your tablet wrong. Learn about tablet / iPad ergonomics and the $200 billion lie we've all b... Try to use your device at eye level so not to strain your neck iPad holder https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+stand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+stand iPad grip https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPad+grip&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad+grip iPhone ring https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=iPhone+ring&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPhone+ring Watch TV on your iOS device Xfinity app - free if you have xfinity service (live and recorded) Netflix - recorded Amazon - recorded (free for prime members) YouTube TV - live tv for $35 per month htt

Your Electronic Devices Are Connected to the Internet and Need to Update Firmware Printer, TV, Streaming Device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV), Alexa ~If it isn't broken don't fix it. But updating firmware can fix security flaws. To update firmware...go into the settings options of your device, and look for update firmware. Our devices are connected to the Internet which means that they can transmit and receive information. Hewlett Packard Printers have a ink replacement program that allows HP to send you ink as your ink is getting low so you don't have to remember to go to the store to buy some. ~Do your own research to see if it's economical for your printing needs. How can I check the Speed of my Internet? www.speedtest.net or go to www.google.com and type in speed test, then run the test SFTInternet5 uses the 5gHZ connection which is faster, double the speed, but the signal is weaker. Click the radio symbo

Special Class 1-23-18 New Google Products Most talked about app for the start of 2018, the Google Arts and Culture app available on the iOS and Android devices. It has helped the DeYoung increase its reach by 875%. The attraction to the app for young users is the ability to match your face with a face in a work of art. Why are they doing this? Well, it's fun and can attract younger users. Also it can save many faces for future data purposes. Examples of Google creating products for the purpose of collecting data to create a product. Google had the first automated 411 phone system that used voice recognition to find you information. That data has been used to improve their products like the Google App, Google Maps, Google home voice recognition. Learn more about the google products. https://www.google.com/intl/en/about/products/ But Google is most known for their ability to search for information or really connect you to information that is av

Macintosh Computer Notes 1-16-18 Eliminate Ads on the Internet using Extensions on Safari, or other web browser Open Safari Click the Safari Menu on the top left Choose Safari Extensions Pick an add block to install like ABP Click Install Now and follow the prompts What are Extensions? They are enhancements from third party developers that add additional functionality to your web browsing on the Internet experience. Other Extension Last Pass - Password storage (can be synced with multiple devices) Evernote - Document, Note storage on the cloud (can also be synced with multiple devices) Ebates - Get cash back as a check from almost every online store Grammarly - A proofreader that runs in your web browser so your gmail, yahoo emails can be checked before sending. They also provide an online word processor with the proofreading function. Save on Paper when Printing Specify which page to print, just page 1 to 1 which is usually the most important information. OR Change the scale from 100%