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Online Shopping Resources [updated 3-23-2020]

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Online Shopping Resources [updated 3-23-2020] Local Grocery Stores & more(see image below) www.instacart.com           [  iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.amazon.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.walmart.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.target.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Pharmacy www.walgreens.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Pet Supplies www.chewy.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.petco.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Restaurant Delivery www.grubhub.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.ubereats.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] www.trycaviar.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Shopping Cash Back www.rakuten.com           [   iPhone/iPad]          [Android Device] Remote Tech Su

PC Class Notes 3/3/20

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PC Class Notes 3/3/20 Stay up to the minute with local news and happenings General alerts managed by SF AlertSF text the AlertSF to 888-777 or visit: www.alertsf.org or follow SF on Twitter: @SF_Emergency Nextdoor - community driven app Citizen (iOS & Android App Only) - community and emergency services Accessing the SF Public Library Go to www.sfpl.org (www is not required) sfpl.org San Francisco Public Library | Home | San Francisco Public Library Open a web browser like, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Brave Click on the top of the window, type in sfpl.org San Francisco Public Library | Home | San Francisco Public Library Click Sign In on the top right of the window Type in your library card number and your pin/password (If you have problems, click the library logo and click Support and Services, choose Chat with Us to get assistance) Once you've successfully logged in, ask your browser to save your password and login information Find a

Special Class Notes 2/25/2020

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Special Class Notes 2/25/2020 Apple 5 Watch - safety device that includes fall detection, automatic emergency calling, quick dial emergency services, pulse rate, etc. $499 must also buy a monthly cellular plan $10-25/month https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch Need help setting up the watch, call apple or visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204505 Troubleshooting 101 - my device is not responding Step 1. Try to Close or Quit Step 2. Macintosh Force Quit (Command + Option + ESC) or Windows Task Manager/End Process (CTRL + ALT + DELETE) Lastly, Step 3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to shut down everything and start fresh www.SFCT.net - Visit to access class notes Next Month Special Class Topic - Logging into the SF Public Library Website to reserve books, check out eBooks to get delivered to your Kindle, iOS device or computer and check out Audiobooks. Get your library number and PIN/Passcode. Visit https://sfpl.org/services/a

Macintosh Notes February 18, 2020

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Macintosh Notes February 18, 2020 Change the size of the mouse arrow/cursor Open System Preferences Go to Accessibility Go to Display Drag the Slider to change the size of the arrow/cursor Accessibility allows the user to changes specific settings related to the visual appearance/interaction with the computer. How can I enlarge the text on a web page Hold Command and Tap + Reduce the Size Hold Command and Tap - Go back to the original size Hold Command and Tap 0 (zero) View the Applications that are open to reduce the Spinning rainbow pinwheel Look on the dock for icon with a small black dot below it OR  Hold Command and Tap Tab to see all the open applications, then while holding Command press tab to jump between the applications in the list To quit the application Go to the name of the application and choose Quit from the Menu OR Hold Command and Tap Q Force Quit if the Application is stubborn and does not quit using the reg

iOS notes for 2/11/20

iOS notes for 2/11/20 Get rid of a split screen in Safari Look for the screen that has only one tab open Tap the x to close the screen Get rid of all tabs in calendar Hold you finger on the two squares and choose close all tabs Share text or a photo via email or messages Select the text by holding your finger on a word and drag the circle to the front and end of what you want to select Choose Share from the 3 options Choose how to share Fill in the needed information Send it Check that your device is on the newest iOS Go to settings Then general And then software update Download and install as needed or look to see if you're on iOS 12 or 13 Verify you are only syncing one calendar, address book and notes Verify which account has the information you want to keep Go to settings and iCloud to turn off the Apple syncs you don't want Or Go to settings and then passwords and accounts and then the service like gmail, yahoo, etc and turn

Macintosh Notes 1/21/20

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Macintosh Notes 1/21/20 Upgrading your computer "If it isn't broken don't fix it" – Upgrading to the most recent system on an old computer can often slow down your system. You can ignore the red dots and numbers indicating you have an upgrade to complete.   Check which Operating System (OS) you are using 1.    Click the apple menu (top left) 2.    Choose About This Mac 3.    Your system will be displayed   I get a spinning pinwheel how can I improve performance? *Check that all open applications your aren't using are closed – On the Dock look for the dot below the icon Click hold on the icon to reveal a menu and choose Quit *Open the Activity Monitor to see which applications are draining your CPU and Memory resources Open the Activity Monitor by clicking on spotlight the magnifying glass (on the top right) Type in Activi… and the Activity Monitor will appear Double Click on the Activity Monitor Watch and look at applications/processes draining resources Log the n

12-3-19 PC Class Notes

Windows 7 support is ending Mid-January 2020 Your computer will continue to work if you don't upgrade but you must upgrade to Windows 10 to avoid security alert messages that will repeatedly appear. To check if you are using Windows 10. 1. Open any folder 2. On the left side find My Computer/This PC 3. Right Click on the icon 4. From the menu that appears choose "properties" (look also if you are using a 32-Bit or 64-Bit system for your own knowledge) Can I upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7? Yes, BUT upgrading is about 80% successful. Especially if you have a computer that is 4 or more years old. So what can I do? If you try to upgrade...BACKUP! Then visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=IokOf8qagZo&ranSiteID=IokOf8qagZo-pTcBjC8w1DfFiVOtBWvolg&epi=IokOf8qagZo-pTcBjC8w1DfFiVOtBWvolg&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=(ir