4 8 14 Printing, Folders, and Default Options*

 

4 8 14  Printing, Folders, and Default Options*

 

Dear
Classmates, 

Microsoft's
Windows is the most-used software in the world. It runs on over 90 percent of
all computers in existence.

 Our
Windows Class will meet Tuesday April 8 at 7 pm and

after
class questions, we will discuss and demo Printing Options, Folder Options, Default Options, how to create a desktop shortcut to a web site, the best
options in Windows Explorer, etc..  

WE WILL ALSO DEMO WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS. 

Welcome to the wonderful world of
computing.

                                                    

Joe Isaac    

For a huge amount of Computer Tips and great web sites go to: http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf    

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Please
remember Windows 8.1 is 88% Windows 7.

These
items will be the same in Windows 7 and Windows
8.

 Printing Options: Portrait, Landscape, Two-sided, print black
or color only, Print Last Page First

 Folder Options: Single or Double Click, Show all folders,
Display or Hide different files or folders. Make new folders.

Default Programs, which programs open which File extensions

.doc
.jpg etc…

In Windows
7 it is Windows Explorer In Windows 8.1 it is named File Explorer

And contains
all your files and folders and drives.

From here you can
Copy, cut, create, delete, find, move, save, shortcut, zip and unzip
Files.  

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Suggestions for your new Windows 8.1 laptop: 

Go to http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf   click on WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS.

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Q. How do I know if I have a 32 bit or 64 bit Windows?

 A. Start, Control Panel, System.

(It also tells you Processor chip speed and amount of RAM.)

 

32 bit is like a 4 lane highway carrying
data, 64 bit is like an 8 lane highway carrying
twice as much data.

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 Q. How do I add to the Send To
menu.

 A. Click the Start button and type shell:sendto  in the search box, hit Enter.  Click on File, New, Shortcut. Browse until you
find the program and click on it.

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SNIPPING TOOL
(greatest thing since sliced bread)

No matter where you are, Internet, word document, email you can draw
a rectangle around what you want and save it as a .jpg file.

 

Type Snip in the Start Search box, then hit Enter, left click and drag to
capture any part of the screen. Then click on the Floppy Icon at the top to
save.

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 Check the
download and upload speed of your Internet Connection, wait until the laptop
computer shows up and click Begin Test. Watch where you click, they want you to buy
something:      http://speedtest.net/

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If you need a free Word Processor.

FREE
LibreOffice and Open
Office share similarities to Office 2003
and both install, run, and save files on the local hard drive. CNET gives LibreOffice and Open Office 5/5 stars.

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From
Bill Rauth: SLIDES FOUND AT THE LIBRARY OF                    CONGRESS...             

The
pictures are so clear and the color is so vibrant, it looks as though they were
taken just yesterday.                       

http://extras.denverpost.com/archive/captured.asp

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 From
WorldStart:

Windows 8.1 is really
confusing me. Can you explain what: an App is and do I really need it? Can I
compute casually with APP?

An app is simply an application or a program.

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A new Windows 8.1 update
tries to win back desktop diehards

http://www.zdnet.com/a-new-windows-8-1-update-tries-to-win-back-desktop-diehards-7000027123/

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Q. Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014

To: Joe Isaac

Subject: Re: 3 11 14 Basics and
Common Things + Windows 8.1

Hi, I haven't been able to open the newsletter.  I've never had
trouble before,  What do I need to do.  I love getting these, they
are very helpful

Thanks,

 A. I have done nothing differently, maybe your file association is
off.

Can you open other .doc files?

 I assume you have Microsoft Office.

 

Any way you can: 

1. Go to:  http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf 
and click on the 3 11 14 line.  All my emails are here. 

2. If you need a free Word Processor.

LibreOffice is similar to Office 2003 and install, run, and save
files on the local hard drive. CNET gives LibreOffice 5 stars.

http://download.cnet.com/LibreOffice/3000-18483_4-75337651.html
 

 Response:

Thank you Joe,

I was able to get it on the site you sent me.

Thank you so much for all you do for so many people

(Thank you so much for the kind words. It means so much to me.)

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 Q. We recently purchased a new computer with Windows 8.1
operating system. We could use some training and or
guidance Windows 8.1 along with guidance and training in
Photo Gallery. Thank you for your helpful assistance.



A. Go to Control Panel and do Windows Update.

For Windows 8.1 TIPS go to:http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

and at the top click on WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS

Under that you will find Windows Live Photo Gallery tips.



It will help you a lot. If you have specific questions
please email me.



Response: Joe: What are the requirements to join your group?
I found your tips to be informative and helpful. I will
have more questions as I work through the tips and apps.
Thank you very much.



A. I have a class the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7 pm for an
hour or so.



This is our web site: http://www.ckcs.org/



These are all our meeting schedules:http://www.ckcs.org/calendar/meetingcal.shtml



If you wish to join:http://ckcsweb.web.iglou.com/other/onlineap.htm



We would be delighted to have you as a member.
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