Computer Help for Seniors

 Take a photo of the card. BUT...mark the photo as a favorite, by tapping the heart, so it's easy to find when you need it. To retrieve the photo, tap Albums on the bottom of the screen. Choose Favorites and the card will be there. Scan the Document using Notes Place the document on a surface with a contrasting color Open Notes Create a New Note (paper and pencil) Tap the Camera icon Choose Scan Document Hover your camera over the document The document will become shaded pink/red Hold the device still the camera will automatically take a scan of the document Scan additional documents as needed Tap Save when you are done Your scanned document will appear in notes To send the scanned document Tap the note Tap the document Tap the arrow pointing up out of the box Choose how to send the scanned document, i.e. email, text

 Windows 11 "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 Not a required upgrade. The suggestion is to wait at least 6 months before deciding if an upgrade is needed. What is the Metaverse https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-facebook-and-everyone-else-are-building-the-metaverse-but-will-you-want-to-live-there/ Second Life - https://superjumpmagazine.com/how-the-virtual-world-second-life-is-a-showcase-of-the-metaverse-5bd9fb67450 https://youtu.be/55tZbq8yMYM Decentraland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgXGq_8esw0

 How can I extend the battery on my mobile device? The screen brightness drains the battery most this also includes being on and using the device. *Lower the brightness of the screen. (Settings->Brightness) OR open the control panel and drag the gauge with the sun *Close all open apps - swipe up to see a preview of the apps that are open. Swipe up to close or tap the trash to close all the apps. *Turn off Notifications - settings notifications *Be sure you are using WiFi Is there a concern about charging my mobile device battery too often? The default cell phone chargers are 1 amp so leaving the device charged overnight is okay. If you buy a rapid charger 2.5amps or more only leave your device plugged in to fully charge the battery and then unplug it. If you have a laptop, unplug it from the power when possible and let the battery run down before connecting the power again.

Browsing the Internet Safely Do not block cookies as it can adversely affect the interaction with some websites. Clear all cookies, website data, history, etc. in your browser - [ instructions https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-control-and-delete-cookies-on-your-browser ] ***Beware it will require you to login again to websites that remember you*** + Stay Safe by installing an Ad Blocker (extensions/add-ons) +Use Private or Incognito Mode while browsing. (look in File Menu or press the two squares on your iOS device) +Use a more secure browser for surfing the Internet like www.Brave.com  available on your computer or mobile device. You can still use your favorite browser like Safari, Chrome, Edge for email, banking, amazon, etc.

 In the News World Wide Web NFT sold for $5.4 Million https://www.reuters.com/technology/world-wide-web-source-code-nft-sells-54-million-sothebys-2021-06-30/ Flying Car Makes A Trip From One Airport to Another https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57651843 Is the new iMac computer just a new design or improved hardware? The new iMac is a new thin and colored design with Apple's new M1 computer processor. Be sure when buying a new computer that you get a minimum of 16GB of memory. https://www.apple.com/imac-24/ Buy -  https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac Why is memory(RAM) important? https://tuskertimes.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/an-introduction-to-computer-components/ What about our environment and the impact e-Waste is causing? Innovative companies are finding more responsible ways to extract the precious metals in e-Waste but the problem of too much e-Waste persists and will continue to be a HUGE problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yGPm1U7U6s&ab_channel=BusinessInsider

Windows 11 is coming...  https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57598554 Cloud Backup/Storage Suggestions Apple Devices - Use iCloud Storage -  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201318 Windows/PC & Word/Office Subscription - Use One Drive (1 GB of storage included in your subscription) -  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/compare-onedrive-plans?activetab=tab:primaryr1 Windows/PC & Gmail with NO Office Subscription - Use Google One Backup (15 GB Free Storage) - https://one.google.com/about/plans Compare different cloud storage options:  https://www.cloudwards.net/the-top-5-cloud-companies-with-large-free-service-plans/ Automatic, Online Cloud Computer Backup with Backblaze for $6/month.  https://backup.sfct.net/

 What is cryptocurrency and mining? https://youtu.be/f0HC1Udk6-E Cryptocurrency Debit Card https://crypto.com/ FTC Send them Phishing emails https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams