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.

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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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Email Extravaganza.

You will be amazed at what your email program can do.

Dear Classmates,

Our Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 workshop will meet Tuesday June 11 at 7 pm. Will show you how to talk to your computer and it will talk back. Then we will demonstrate Windows Live Mail, your email program may be similar:

EMAILS: HOW TO:

1. Automatically check for messages.

2. Change the font and size used in reading messages.

3. Change the font and size sending messages.

4. Add preset Signatures to your emails.

5. Automatically Spell Checking your emails.

6. Click on Read Receipt, get an email when the person you sent an email opens it.

7. Insert a photo into your email.

10. Add Contacts.

11. Put several email addresses in a folder so you may click on the folder and your whole group will receive an email.

12. Save your email addresses to a CD or Thumb Drive.

13. Copy a photo from an email or web site

14. Use the Snipping Tool to send an email by Gene Wheeler

15. Enlarge and diminish a photo.

16. How to setup the Calendar.

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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Windows 8.1 update will address user complaints

1. The Start button is back—but the Start menu isn’t.

2. Add search capabilities.

3. Let users set their machines to run the desktop as a default.

4.Let you tweak the start screen’s tiles.

It will release a test version of the Windows update on June 26. The company will ship the final product later this year as a free update for Windows 8 customers.

Our July Windows Class will demo the new Windows 8.1.

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WINDOWS LIVE MAIL

Video:  https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1331723?hl=en

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WINDOWS LIVE MAIL CALENDAR

Microsoft paid $8.5 billion for Skype.

Google paid $1.5 billion for YouTube.

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Microsoft adds Google Talk support to Outlook.com in a bid to woo Gmail users

Google Talk (GTalk) is a no-charge application for instant messaging and voice over internet.

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/05/14/microsoft-adds-support-for-google-talk-and-facebook-chat-to-outlook-com/

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Q: My Desktop Icons have disappeared.

A: RIGHT click the Desktop, click on View, click on Show desktop icons.

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Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013

Q. I need to write a letter and need a free word processor.

A. Try this out and let me know how you like it. I need the feed back. Thanks.

What is OpenOffice Suite?

OpenOffice Suite is the FREE alternative to Microsoft Office! OpenOffice comes pre-loaded with all your software needs - word processor, spreadsheet software, presentation software, database management, graphics editor, and much more.

http://freedownloads.us.com/lp/openoffice/suite/index.php?pk=5837&s=google

Response:

Thanks Joe, I finally got around to downloading the OpenOffice Suite and it more than covers my needs. LOL It has things on here that I have no idea how to use but I just wanted to be able to type a letter and print it, so I'm good to go! Thanks for taking the time to help me.

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The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UURRjmJ1LGL7qe_ir7XcetQQ&v=pvjQSnc_oXQ&feature=player_embedded

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From Sally Bradford: Seniors will love this:

http://oldfortyfives.com/decadeofthe1940s.html 

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