Computer Help for Seniors

Macintosh Notes 1-22-19 It's the new year, try using your Calendar on the Computer Open the calendar and click the Day, Week, Month, Year above. Double click on the day and time for when you want to create a new appointment. Type in the Name of the appointment Drag the appointment up or down to change the time. Click on the appointment and then click Delete to remove it The great thing about using the calendar on the computer is that it syncs with your mobile devices. (To Check, Go to System Preferences, iCloud, Calendar should be Checked) You can also print different views of the calendar. File -> Print Change the notifications that appear on the top right of your computer. Go to the Apple Menu Open System Preferences Choose Notifications on the left Find the Application you want to manage the notifications for and make the needed adjustments Note-No Banner=None, Banners=Temporary, Alerts=Stays on until you click it Turn off

Beware of phishing/scam emails Fake emails will be sent saying you've bought something at the Apple store that wasn't you. DON'T tap the link to dispute it.  Tap the name of the sender to confirm it's coming from an Apple email address(@apple.com) Tap, hold and drag any of the links and confirm again it is going to Apple Not sure? Forward the message to Jason and he will look it over for you.  If you get an email notifying you someone has logged in with your Apple ID at a location that you do not recognize, confirm it is an email from Apple by completed the steps above and then if needed call Apple support. Contact Apple Support or 800–694–7466 or 800–275–2273 Contact Apple Support Contact Customer Support Turn your keyboard into a track pad to move your cursor around on the screen Hold down on the space bar and the letters will disappear then move your finger. To use the speech to text feature, on the keyboard tap the microphone icon on the b

PC Notes for 1/8/19 Happy New Year! Turn off Background Applications to improve the speed of the computer 1. Click the flag, bottom left 2. Click the gear/cog for settings 3. Type in the search bar "background" 4. Click "Choose which apps can run in the background" 5. Turn all off with master switch on top or turn each individual app off Turn off Notifications from Microsoft and other Apps 1. Click the flag, bottom left 2. Click the gear/cog for settings 3. Type in the search bar "notifications" 4. Click "Turn app notifications on or off" 5. Turn off - "Get notifications from apps and other senders" Viewing Spelling Auto-correct Suggestions On the red underlined word Right-Click Choose the correct suggestion from the list Remove unwanted applications (especially those added automatically by Microsoft) 1. Click the flag, bottom left 2. Click the gear/cog for settings 3. Click Apps 4. Look through the list of apps, click to choose to unin

How can Chat Applications be useful? Planning an activity with a group. Difficulty hearing. Communicating overseas. Free Practice typing with a younger family member who needs to improve keyboarding skills while keeping in touch. Google Hangouts (any device) Skype (any device) iOS iMessage (Apple Only) WeChat (Mobile App) WhatsApp (Mobile App) Facebook Messenger (need a Facebook Account) To get started, ask others you are trying to chat with what they are using. Update Vs Upgrade Update is okay to do and is recommended. Upgrades, check with a tech first to see if you should do it. Updating! If something has not been updated it might not work properly. Update the Operating System *Macintosh Apple Menu -> App Store -> Updates Tab -> Update All *Microsoft Windows Click the start menu -> Type in Updates *Update all the individually installed applications (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Office, Quicken) Check for updates under

Use the stock market app on the iPhone and iPad Note* you will need to update to the newest iOS version Use the search to find the stock app Be sure your app is syncing with your other devices via iCloud in settings. Download the app - ‎Stocks ‎Stocks ‎Stocks makes it easy to follow your stocks and the market. View quotes and daily performance in a customizable ... Using an older iPad? Download the yahoo finance app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yahoo-finance/id328412701?mt=8 Syncs with multiple devices once you setup a yahoo account. When downloading an app verify the developer by scrolling down the description to seller.  Unsubscribe to an app Open your iPad Settings app . Select your name (or the name of the iPad ) Tap iTunes & App Store. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Select view Apple ID. You might need to authenticate your Apple ID. Tap Subscriptions. Tap the subscription that you want to manage Or  Reply to t

Searching on Google for Information Looking for something news related, type in what you want to see recent articles. Do look at when the article was posted AND Look at the Green Website Address (URL) to find clues as to where the article is from and the dates. Crowdfunding, Crowdsourcing, Crowd…. When a group of strangers get together to fund a specific project. Crowdfunded items www.kickstarter.com www.indiegogo.com Donate to a Cause, Crowdfunding www.gofundme.com https://www.donorschoose.org/ (Teachers) Investing https://microventures.com/ www.angel.co Hire someone to stand in line for you https://www.taskrabbit.com/m/featured/waiting-in-line Avoid Identity Theft Freeze your credit https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/facts/freeze-your-credit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs Credit Karma – Track your credit and give recommendations for Free LifeLock – Paid Credit Monit

Enlarge the content on a webpage CTRL & + to Zoom In CTRL & - to Zoom Out CTRL & 0 back to the normal size When searching on Google Don't look just at the Blue Titles but ALSO look at the source in GREEN below it. I'm on a website and it wants to send me cookies. Do I allow it? YES Do I allow notifications or track my location? Usually not, unless the site is location specific, like the weather. Do I allow the computer to save my password? Okay for shopping websites but not for financial institutions. Your email password is more important than your bank. Because once your email is compromised, a user can pretend to be you. Change your password often and turn on 2-Step verification. Looking for a new technology gadget for the holidays as a gift. Get a voice activated, internet connected screen. Amazon Show https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SXWSRP/ref=fs_ods_bp Amazon Spot (smaller alarm clock