12 10 13 Things
to know

Dear
Classmates.

Tuesday
December 10 at 7 pm at our Windows Class, after questions from our classmates,
we will demo:

1. On the Desktop, View, Sort by,
Refresh, New, and Personalize.

2.
Dragging files and
folders into a folder. Name all your files in one fell swoop.

3.
Saving Photos and Documents to a CD, DVD. or Flash Drive.

4. Use both Internet Explorer and
Chrome.

5.
Please do not Defrag and Scan when it is not needed. It just wears out your
computer.

6. How to
use Programs and features to make it easier for
you to find your programs.

7. Microsoft
Word: Change your Font, Font Style, and Size.

Also an easy
way to find out what a word means.

8. Using the Snipping Tool. Greatest
thing since sliced bread.

9.
Where to go to find out about your RAM, HARD DRIVE, PROCESSOR CHIP???

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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Kentucky Wildcats Schedule - 2013-14

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/96/kentucky-wildcats

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From Mira Engle: web
site for UK Fans.

www.spams-ukwildcatbasketball.com

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Golden Oldies:

From Wayne Bell
& Gene Wheeler: Let
me be your first Christmas wisher.

MERRY CHRISTMAS !  & All the Best in 2011

http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/product/preview/flash/bws8Shell_fps24.swf?ihost=http://ak.imgag.com/imgag&brandldrPath=/product/full/el/&cardNum=/product/full/ap/3166187/graphic1

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Ashland
College in Ohio always does a beautiful Christmas card and this year they have
done another one. This should get you into the Christmas Spirit. Make sure you
have your speakers on and enjoy. http://ecard.ashland.edu/index.php?ecardYear=2004adm

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From: Suzanne Hurley     MERRY CHRISTMAS:

 A Christmas Animation
Move the Ornament from Less ------ to More and it will do the decorations. Also
click on the icons to the Right of More for music, color and snow.

http://www.powerpres.com/xmascard03.html

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Q. Joe I just received your email and it is in
color. I would like to print it in black rather than using color ink. Is there
a quick fix?          

A. Go to File, Print, Preferences, and select
Print Color Images in Black and White.   

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Q: What is the difference between hibernate and sleep.

A: Sleep stores your computer's state in its memory. Starting up is fast, but if power is lost, the
memory is wiped.

Hibernation
stores everything on the hard drive and then shuts down the computer. But it
isn't susceptible to a power failure.

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Q. Joe, I have forgotten how
to determine what Version of Internet Explorer I have installed. Can you
help?  

 A. Open Internet
Explorer: at the top click on Help, then click on
About Internet Explorer, and it will show you the version. This works for the version
of any program you have.

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USB:    Universal Serial Bus

USB 3.0 is 4.8 Gbps (10 times
faster.)

USB 2.0 is at 480 Mbps

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Q: When I drag and drop
files, how do I know what is happening to them? Are they being moved, copied,
or is Windows just creating a short cut?

A: 1.
 " + " sign in a little white box, the file is being copied.

2. An arrow, Windows is creating a shortcut .

3. Nothing at all, the file is being
moved.

MP3 files
are compressed Audio Files.

MP4 files
are compressed Video Files

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If
you want a current list of Members Helping Members: http://www.ckcs.org/members/private/memhelpmem.html

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BUYING A NEW COMPUTER??

Click on http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

Then click on  WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS
..........you'll be glad you did. 

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Q. What type of anti-virus software do you
recommend?

A. I highly recommend Microsoft Security Essentials it provides
real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and
other malicious software.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ 

I’ve
been using since its Debut in January 25, 2010. Several people in my computer
class have nothing but nice things to say about it.

Window 8 comes with the
anti-virus already installed, it is called Windows Defender, it is Microsoft Security Essentials kissing cousin.

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SEE RED BELOW:

Q. Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013

To: 'Joe Isaac'  Subject: Spam

Joe, 

I
seem to be getting an enormous amount of spam (unwanted advertising) in recent months.  Is there something I can do?

At the bottom of the email click on UNSUBSCRIBE.

In Windows Live Mail, your program
may be similar.  Click File, Options,
Safety Options, then click on the Tab, Phishing, and configure then tab
Security and configure. If you make it too strict you will  not receive regular emails with attachments.

All
the best and thanks for all the messages.

‘(I
need all the help I can get out here in Montana.)

Thanks, I’m 
using Outlook 2010, I’ll try it

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For
your Grandkids:

JINGLE BELLS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2MFducncsg&feature=related

SANTA CLAUS IS
COMING TO TOWN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWv72L4wgCc&feature=related

SILENT NIGHT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T4WB2zfmps&feature=related

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Sent: Saturday,
November 16, 2013

Subject: JOKES
ARE ATTACHED

   Always makes me laugh!!  Thanks, Joe!! I'm missing Kentucky!!   Eliz.

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Judge sentences Anonymous hacker to 10 years in
prison

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2064160/judge-sentences-anonymous-hacker-to-10-years-in-prison.html#tk.nl_today

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Internet Explorer 10, Google Chrome & Windows 8.1*

There will be no more security updates or bug fixes from Microsoft.
XP systems will be a prime target for those with bad intentions.

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Dear Classmates,

Jo Stratton will demo Carbonite

Carbonite backs up your irreplaceable files – like photos, documents
& more – automatically, to the cloud. Your files are encrypted and backed
up safely offsite.

http://www.carbonite.com/

2013-14 U K MEN’S BACKETBALL SCHEDULE AND ROSTER will be attached
to my regular email. I print it out, and would not watch a game without it. For
regular updates email Gene Wheeler: geno1@twc.com
Gene did a lot of work compiling all this data.

Would someone like to give a 15 minute demo of buying and selling
on eBay?  If so please email me. joeisaac@twc.com

At our meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 7pm, after class questions, We
will Demo Internet Explorer 10 and Google Chrome & Windows 8.1.

We are going to demo Internet Options in Internet Explorer

including:

1.
Text Size, Menu Bar, and Status Bar

2.
Home Page.

3.
Privacy including Pop-up Blocker

4.
Content: Auto Complete

5.
Advanced: Disable script debugging….

Will demo Google Chrome including:

1. Bookmarks

2. History

3. Settings

4. Advanced Settings.

5. Autofill

6. About Google Chrome

And for the Pièce de résistance

Google voice search: greatest thing I know, click
on the microphone and just talk to it and it talks back and gives you the
information and web site, or just gives you the information and web site

I switched from IE to Chrome so I could
use this.

You don't have to know how to spell,
just talk.

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After intermission, we will demo

The main difference between new Microsoft operating system
WINDOWS 8. and 8.1. You can buy a Windows 8.1 computer, October 18.

Happy Computing,

Joe Isaac    

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Cloud computing refers to
any situation in which computing is done in a remote location, rather than on
your desktop or portable device.

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Keyboard
Shortcuts That Work in All Web Browsers

Ctrl+9 – Switch to the last
tab.

Ctrl+Tab – Switch to the
next tab 

Ctrl+Shift+T – Reopen the
last closed tab.

Ctrl+T – Open a new tab.

Ctrl+N – Open a new browser
window.

Alt+F4 – Close the current
window. (Works in all applications.)

F5 – Reload.

Escape – Stop.

Alt+Home – Open homepage.

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Zooming

Ctrl and +, Ctrl + Spin mousewheel  – Zoom in.

Ctrl and -, Ctrl + Spin mousewheel  — Zoom out. 

F11 – Full-screen mode.

Scrolling

Page Down – Scroll down a
frame.

Page Up – Scroll up a
frame.

Home – Top of page.

End – Bottom of page.

History &
Bookmarks

Ctrl + H – Open the
browsing history.

Ctrl + D – Bookmark the
current website.

Ctrl + P – Print the
current page.

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From Myra
Engle: This is pretty cool!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/ik9AtJQXaHQ?rel=0
 

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From
Raymond Cloyd: Miniature airport This is unbelievable !!!!

This must
have required as much planning as the real thing.

Amazing! I
love the take offs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=gn1qMYfFrro

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Sent: Wednesday,
September 11, 2013

Q. Attached is a snip. 
I want to know if it is legitimate and if I should let it clean my
PC. 

A. I never use these types of programs. I am afraid they
will mess up my computer.

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Sent: Sunday,
September 15, 2013

Hi, Joe,

I've been
gradually 'acclimating' myself to Windows 8. Following my initial panic emails
to you during the first week with my new laptop, I'm navigating the system
reasonably well.

I look
forward to reading your latest tips (am actually printing out the hard copies
as I'm typing!). Sharing your knowledge is a gracious and valuable gift to
those of us stumbling about the computer world! Thank you!

Response: For those with new Windows 8 computers please go to:

http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

And click
on WINDOWS 8 and 8.1 TIPS ..

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From
WorldStart:  How does a surge protector work?

Answer: A surge is a
term for when the voltage exceeds the standard 120V for longer than 2
nanoseconds. Common causes of surges are lightning strikes, cycling of high
energy demand appliances/systems and power delivery system failures.

A surge
protector has a circuit design which works normally at regular household
voltages but once a surge happens will divert the extra power to the ground
plug in the power outlet.

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Q. September 18,
2013

I have
just moved to Ohio, Strongsville so Charlie and I can be closer to our
family!! 

We were
raised in Ohio, Akron, and then Cuyahoga Falls so in a sense we are coming
home!

Getting
acquainted and making new ones!! 

Can I
still get your newsy letters?  I don’t
want to miss them!!  Eliz.

A. Hate to see you leave.

You are
more than welcome to receive my email.

Thanks for
all you did for CKCS.

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From Kay
Stivers:   Take a moment to relax. 

     Enjoy the beauty of the world in which we
live.

http://www.greatdanepro.com/Just%20Colors/index.htm

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Q. In Windows 8, how do I find the pie chart that shows
the area of the C drive that contains data and the area that is available?

A. Right click the lower left corner of the screen, left
click File Explorer, Right click C: Drive, left click Properties

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In
computing, a plug-in is a software component that adds a specific feature to an
existing software application.

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My HP
printer will not work with Windows 8, how do I get the Windows 8 print driver
for my HP printer?

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03168175&lc=en&cc=us&destPage=document&dlc=en

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Windows 8.1 ad

http://www.examiner.com/article/windows-8-1-preview-microsoft-ad-demos-start-button-custom-start-screen

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Q. Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Subject:
new computer guide

I always
check with you before buying a new computer. 
What are your latest guidelines?  Looking
@ HP Laptop.@ SAMs.

A. You may want to wait until October 18 when you can buy

a Windows
8.1 computer.

If you buy
one now it is Windows 8, and you will have to upgrade,

which is
free, but I would wait.

I am
waiting until then to buy a Windows 8.1 Desktop

SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR NEW Windows 8.1 Computer.

           (They go on sale October 18, 2013)

Latest generation Intel core i3 and i5 Processor
or AMD equivalent

Memory 6 to 8GB DDR3

Ports: USB3 or if not then USB2

Hard Drive 500GB or 1TB and/or 256GB Solid-State Hard Drive (SSD)

Built in Webcam if a Laptop.

LCD Monitor: 15.6" or more for a Laptop, for a Desktop
24".

DVD-RW Drive To burn CD's or DVD's.

Digital Media Reader: For your Digital Camera memory card.

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If you
need some good tips for Windows 8.1

go to: http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

and click
on  WINDOWS 8 and 8.1 TIPS

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9 10 13 Control Panel, Fix It, Bing Desktop, Win 8.1.

Windows 8.1 digital download will be released October 17, Windows 8 users can get a free update from the Windows Store. Full retail launch October 18.

WINDOWS XP DEADLINE APPROACHES

April 8, 2014 Microsoft will end support for Windows XP and Office 2003. No more security updates which will leave you vulnerable. It's time to make your move to Windows 8.1 on October 18.

Dear Classmates,

Our Windows 7, 8.1, and Vista Workshop will meet Tuesday September 10 at 7 pm. After class questions we will demo the following 4 items.

1. Control Panel.

2 Views of the Windows 7 Control Panel, the Default view of this is by Category. (Shown Below)

Up on the Right, click on the Down Arrow by Category and click on Small Icons and get the display below or click on Large Icons.

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2. Fix it.

The next time you have trouble you might want to try Fix it.

Download: http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/

You click on the Icon you are having trouble with and it ask you;

"What are you trying to do?", and gives several options. Once you select an option it will give you several solutions to try.

The best solutions have a Run Now in Green.

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3. This is the Bing Desktop.

(For Windows 7, 8, XP, and VISTA)

You can search the web with Bing. Under that, the first Icon is the Weather, then News, Trending Stories, Images, Videos, Facebook. Huge amount of information with the Bing Desktop

Download:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35844

To configure the Weather: click on the first icon, over to the right click on Options, under Add a location type in an area code like 40505, then click on the Magnifying glass, now click on the city to highlight it, then click on the + sign.

If you wish to remove a city, on the right, highlight it and click on the – Sign.

4.

5 Things you need to know about WINDOWS 8.1:

Bring a friend and share the knowledge.

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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Q. Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:28 PM

I really enjoyed your class last night. I still can’t figure out what I am doing about closing screens. Seems I do have the X on some things and not on others. Will try the things everyone suggested. Thanks

A. Glad you enjoyed the class.

If you are in the Desktop area you will have an X at the top right. If you are in the Tiles area you slide your cursor to the top of the page and the arrow will change to a hand, left click and drag it to the bottom and it will close.

Response: Tried it and it works!! Thank you so much.

Have a great day.

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From a Classmate:

I paid $549.99 for my computer at Office Depot on July 29.. When I checked ID online yesterday morning, it was advertised at $499.99. Upon my request, the $50 + tax was refunded to me last night. Are our classmates aware of this policy?

I did this at Staples on another item.

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Q. My speaker symbol is not there.

A. Go to Control Panel and click on Notification Area Icons

Now click on the down arrow across from Volume, and select what is shown above.

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From Mike Seiler: While watching a recording on your Insight DVR you can advance ahead by exactly 5 minutes by pushing the up arrow key and back it up exactly 5 minutes by pushing the down arrow key.

Operating Systems:

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SNIPPING TOOL

 

SNIPPING TOOL

In Windows 7: Just showing the basics of the Snipping Tool.

In the Start Search box, type snip, at the top left in Blue is Snipping Tool RIGHT click on it and select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu. If you just want to use it a few time then left click on it to open it.

 

On this screen, you can click on the Icons at the top but it is easier to Right click inside this small screen and put your cursor over Send to and left click on E-mail Recipient. This will bring up the email with the capture in it. Type in the Recipient's name and click on Send. Or click on Save As and save it to your computer.

The capture is also on your clipboard, so you can open a document and do Control V and paste it in. Open another email, do Control V and paste it in.

Type in Recipient's name and click on Send.

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In Windows 8:

 

 

 

 

No meeting in AUGUST.

12 months of Windows Tips: http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

Please Remember there is no meeting in AUGUST.

Please email me if you have a problem: joeisaac@twc.com

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac
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7 9 13 System Tools and Security*

Dear Classmates,

Will demo the brand new Windows 8.1 Beta

Tuesday, July 9 at 7 pm at our Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista, and XP Workshop.

First off, Windows 8.1 has new larger and new smaller tiles,

plus many other new features, including a Start Button ?.

Windows 8 released October 26 2012,

Windows 8.1 Beta released June 26 2013.

Windows 8.1 will be released in October.

After our Question and Answer period and we will discuss and demo:

1. Disk Cleanup: It deletes; Temporary Internet Files, Temporary Files, Recycle Bin, Offline Web Pages, etc.

2. Defragment: (rearranges your data for faster access) As you add and delete programs and files your, it is scattered all over the hard drive Defrag rearranges your data so there are no empty spaces and the programs and data you use the most are put into the fastest accessible portion of your hard drive.

3. System Information. Tells you all about the Hardware and Software on your computer. (More than you want to know).

Will demo the free Belarc Advisor.

4. System Restore: Restores your system to a previous date. Say you installed a new program today and your computer went haywire, use System Restore to restore it to yesterday. Restore Point: Creates one when you download Windows updates.

5. Action Center: Manage security settings for Automatic Updates, Internet Options, and Windows Firewall. What safety features are turned on.

6. Anti-Virus programs:

For Windows 7, Microsoft Security Essentials

For Windows 8, Windows Defender

7. Power Options; puts your computer to sleep when not in use.

8. Configure Notification Area Icons. They are on the right side of the Taskbar.

9. msconfig: Too many people have too many programs starting up.

10. Ram, Processor or Chip, and Hard Drive

Please take note: There will be NO meeting in August.

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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Q. How do I increase the size of my font in Windows 7?

A. Right click on your desktop and choose Personalize. Then on the left side, click on the DISPLAY, select Smaller, Medium, Larger, Next, lick on Apply.

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Check your Internet Speed: http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/bw.asp

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UK's 2013 basketball recruiting class

http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/

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Drivers are mini-programs (instructions) that tell your computer how to use its hardware (like printers, scanners, etc.)

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Q. Where is the refresh button on tool Bar?

A. At the top of Internet Explorer 9 there is a curved Arrow next to the X, to Refresh click on it, or just hit F5 on the keyboard.

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Q. How is the quickest way to switch between open programs or documents?

A. By Jerry Heaton: Do Alt Tab on the keyboard for a fast switch. Below is the screen that will come up.

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From Gene Wheeler: 100 YEAR OLD PHOTO RESTORATION'S

http://photosilke.blogspot.com/2013/03/historic-pictures-restored.html

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Q. Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013

To: joeisaac@twc.com

Subject: security for twc

Hi Joe,

What security do you recommend for TWC? Is it free? Thanks,

A. I use Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, you must download this. and its first cousin Windows Defender which comes installed in Windows 8.

I do not use what insight recommended, it slowed the computer down and I think TWC offering might do the same and all of the these are free.

Anyway the two I mentioned are great and will take care of emails, internet, and anything else. I’ve had no problem with them and have heard of no classmate having a problem.

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Q. I am trying to find how to make my internet page blank like you do yours? Thanks,

A. Click on the Start button, type Internet options in the blank and hit Enter, you get this screen.

Click on Use new tab and at the bottom click on OK.

Response: Got it! This is so much better! Thanks,

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Hi Joe

Thanks for your help with my E-Mail Address at twc.com.

I called the 1-877-772 2253 to get help. They tried for 3 days and part of the 4 day and failed to get it to work.

I called the local number 514-1400 for help. The tech said it was easy and he walked me through it in about 5 minutes.

Thanks Joe

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How to Grow Tomatoes (like you didn't know how)

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html?cid=dn_related

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7 9 13 System Tools and Security*

Dear Classmates,

Will demo the brand new Windows 8.1 Beta

Tuesday, July 9 at 7 pm at our Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista, and XP Workshop.

First off, Windows 8.1 has new larger and new smaller tiles,

plus many other new features, including a Start Button ?.

Windows 8 released October 26 2012,

Windows 8.1 Beta released June 26 2013.

Windows 8.1 will be released in October.

After our Question and Answer period and we will discuss and demo:

1. Disk Cleanup: It deletes; Temporary Internet Files, Temporary Files, Recycle Bin, Offline Web Pages, etc.

2. Defragment: (rearranges your data for faster access) As you add and delete programs and files your, it is scattered all over the hard drive Defrag rearranges your data so there are no empty spaces and the programs and data you use the most are put into the fastest accessible portion of your hard drive.

3. System Information. Tells you all about the Hardware and Software on your computer. (More than you want to know).

Will demo the free Belarc Advisor.

4. System Restore: Restores your system to a previous date. Say you installed a new program today and your computer went haywire, use System Restore to restore it to yesterday. Restore Point: Creates one when you download Windows updates.

5. Action Center: Manage security settings for Automatic Updates, Internet Options, and Windows Firewall. What safety features are turned on.

6. Anti-Virus programs:

For Windows 7, Microsoft Security Essentials

For Windows 8, Windows Defender

7. Power Options; puts your computer to sleep when not in use.

8. Configure Notification Area Icons. They are on the right side of the Taskbar.

9. msconfig: Too many people have too many programs starting up.

10. Ram, Processor or Chip, and Hard Drive

Please take note: There will be NO meeting in August.

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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Q. How do I increase the size of my font in Windows 7?

A. Right click on your desktop and choose Personalize. Then on the left side, click on the DISPLAY, select Smaller, Medium, Larger, Next, lick on Apply.

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Check your Internet Speed: http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/bw.asp

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UK's 2013 basketball recruiting class

http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/

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Drivers are mini-programs (instructions) that tell your computer how to use its hardware (like printers, scanners, etc.)

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Q. Where is the refresh button on tool Bar?

A. At the top of Internet Explorer 9 there is a curved Arrow next to the X, to Refresh click on it, or just hit F5 on the keyboard.

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Q. How is the quickest way to switch between open programs or documents?

A. By Jerry Heaton: Do Alt Tab on the keyboard for a fast switch. Below is the screen that will come up.

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From Gene Wheeler: 100 YEAR OLD PHOTO RESTORATION'S

http://photosilke.blogspot.com/2013/03/historic-pictures-restored.html

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Q. Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013

To: joeisaac@twc.com

Subject: security for twc

Hi Joe,

What security do you recommend for TWC? Is it free? Thanks,

A. I use Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, you must download this. and its first cousin Windows Defender which comes installed in Windows 8.

I do not use what insight recommended, it slowed the computer down and I think TWC offering might do the same and all of the these are free.

Anyway the two I mentioned are great and will take care of emails, internet, and anything else. I’ve had no problem with them and have heard of no classmate having a problem.

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Q. I am trying to find how to make my internet page blank like you do yours? Thanks,

A. Click on the Start button, type Internet options in the blank and hit Enter, you get this screen.

Click on Use new tab and at the bottom click on OK.

Response: Got it! This is so much better! Thanks,

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Hi Joe

Thanks for your help with my E-Mail Address at twc.com.

I called the 1-877-772 2253 to get help. They tried for 3 days and part of the 4 day and failed to get it to work.

I called the local number 514-1400 for help. The tech said it was easy and he walked me through it in about 5 minutes.

Thanks Joe

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How to Grow Tomatoes (like you didn't know how)

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-grow-tomatoes.html?cid=dn_related

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