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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3 11 14  Basics and Common Things*

                                     

Basics and Common Things. 

Dear Classmates,

Tuesday March 11 at 7 pm we are going into Basics and Common Things.  

Windows 8.1 update due in spring with concessions to mouse and keyboard users

Joe, thank you so much for all you do for CKCS members.  You asked for topics for your class, and I (and others with whom I have talked) feel very unknowledgeable about all the F keys.  Start with F1 key and tell us what each one is there for.... What do you think about this idea?  Great idea, will demo in class.

  

1. Spring Cleaning. Free up disk space, Delete unneeded files and uninstall unused programs.

2. Just talk to Google Chrome and it will find a web site.

3. Will Demo all 12 F keys.

4. Change the size of your Internet Page or your email?

5. Save and Save As: Control Z   OOPS?   Control Y, puts it back.

6. How to save your documents and photos to a flash drive?

7. Use the Details, Preview, and Navigation Panes in Windows Explorer.

8. How to view and arrange Photos?

9. Drag a photo from the Internet to your Desktop. Plus Snipping Tool

10. Add A Cartoon Touch To Your Photos

It’s so easy to have a lot of fun with pictures this way. Check it out today!       http://phrase.it/

This is a meeting you don't want to miss.

Kindest  regards,                    

Joe Isaac     

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Q. Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014

Subject: Windows

Hi Joe,  Happy New Year to you and Alberta!

    I have a question about Windows 8.0 versus 8.1.  You probably have posted this and I am sorry if I missed it.  What is the difference between Windows 8.0 and 8.1?  Also, have there been any problems with 8.1?  I recently purchased a new laptop with 8.0 and so far I like it. 

A. So glad you got a new Windows 8 computer.

WINDOWS 8 TO 8.1

There are a lot of good differences.

1. You can resize your Tiles, which is fantastic.

2. It updates your apps automatically.

3. You can get rid of the hot corners if you wish.

4. The weather tile will give you an interactive weather map

     just like you see on TV.

5. If you wish you may go directly to the Desktop when you first

    turn your computer on.

6. You have to do it anyway by Nov. 2015.

7. It does other things, but off hand I can't remember them.

8. Please give me feedback on what you like and don't like.

9. Go to the tips below.

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

WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS .......................................................... 188

Please let me know if this works. Kindest regards,  Joe

Response: Hi Joe,

  Thank you for the information on Windows 8 and 8.1 and the tutorial.  I have downloaded 8.1 and there are a lot of very nice features.  I really do like my Windows 8 computer especially the optional touch screen and even more since I have downloaded 8.1.  I really enjoy having the tiles and as you mentioned the interactive weather.  Also being able to see and manage my mail from the tiles. 

    Thank you again for always being so helpful.  My best to Alberta. 

            Take Care,             

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If someone bought the Surface Pro, would you please tell the class of your experience.

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Saw this bumper sticker on a car from Ohio:

SCREW THE GOLDEN YEARS

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From Myra Engle: What happened the year you were born?? http://www.infoplease.com/yearbyyear.html

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Q. Should I unsubscribe to spam email?

A. I always do.

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Q. How Do I Change Text Size in Internet Explorer?

A. When you are on a web site, at the top click on View, scroll down to Text size.

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Q. Yesterday I bought a new HP Windows 8 Laptop. Do you have special Internet sites or some other information for me to learn all the new things in Windows 8? Thanks in advance and best regards

Ulrich, Weiherstraße 29, D- 61169 Friedberg, Germany

A. Huge amount of information on Windows 8 online.

Go to: http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf  click on Windows 8 TIPS.

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TAX FORMS:           

Federal:   http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html (you can actually fill in the forms on line, save them and print them.

You can actually fill out your 1040 tax forms on this web site:  http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf

Kentucky:    http://www.revenue.ky.gov/forms/

Lexington:   http://www.lexingtonky.gov/revenue    

Fayette School:

 http://www.fcps.net/administration/departments/tax-office/tax-forms

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Mountain Top Removal in Lynch & Benham, Kentucky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj7PVR-OzFc&feature=youtu.be

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MYRA ENGLE

 5,000 artists and 100,000 paintings make us the largest online Web Museum in the world!  Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, etc..

http://www.mystudios.com/artgallery/

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Q.  Joe, I would like to buy a laptop for my daughter.  Do you have a preference for a mid-priced, fairly durable laptop? 

A. I have no preference, usually buy what is on sale at a $100 or $150 discount in the Sunday Lexington Herald-Leader inserts.

Presently, I have 2 Toshiba laptops.

SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR NEW Windows 8.1 Computer.

Intel i5 and i7 or AMD equivalent

RAM or Memory 6 to 8 GB DDR3

Ports: USB 2 and 3 

Hard Drive 500 GB or more

Built in Webcam if a Laptop.

LCD Monitor: 15.6" or more. 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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After she gets her new Windows 8 Computer, click on the

link below for some great TIPS. She will love her Windows 8.1 Computer.   http://www.ckcs.org/joetips.pdf

and click on WINDOWS 8.1 TIPS

Response: Thank you so much.  That is exactly the information I was needing.  Both Best Buy and Office Max had Toshiba's on sale. 

Been unable to continue coming to Tuesday night SIGs, but still can keep up with changes in computer world with your monthly newsletter. Much enjoyment reading books on Kindle Fire

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EASY FIX TO SOME PROBLEMS:

Turning the computer off then after a few seconds turn it back on, forces the equipment to reset and restart from a known good state.  The same is true for software, video cards, network hardware, other peripherals.

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Here's a list of the worst passwords.

1.    123456

2.    password

3.    12345678

4.    qwerty

5.    abc123

6.    123456789

7.    111111

8.    1234567

9.    iloveyou

10.                    adobe123

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Microsoft publishes a 2014 Windows 8.1 how-to guide

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57617522-75/microsoft-publishes-new-windows-8.1-how-to-guide/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

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Declutter your PC for better security and more storage

A cluttered hard drive can be disorderly and slow, but it can also be a security hazard. This is especially true of any software on your PC that you rarely, if ever, use. Perhaps you installed a free demo, or you completed a game and you’ll never touch it again.

Chances are good that the software you’re not actively using isn’t being patched and kept up-to-date, which means it may leave your PC vulnerable to exploits.

Just as you regularly remove expired jars of mayonnaise and uneaten leftovers from your refrigerator (right?), any time is a good time to rid your PC of useless and unwanted programs. It never hurts to clear out old data files you’ll never need again, too.

Unused applications, Unnecessary services, Obsolete data

Worth your time to do. Give it a look see.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2064514/declutter-your-pc-for-better-security-and-more-storage.html#tk.nl_down

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Hi Joe...Remember I said I could not open the attachments on your emails. Well I found I could not open any ".doc" document. My son told me how to fix it. He said it sounded like a file association problem. Go to control panel. default programs, file association, find .doc. see what is associated with. Mine was associated with "Microsoft office". I changed it to: "Microsoft word" and now it works fine. I can open your attachments. You said you wanted tom know if I fixed the problem, well that fixed it.   Regards..

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 SOCHI OPENING

http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/sochi-2014-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-1391780324-slideshow/

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SEE RED

Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

To: Joe Isaac

Subject: Virus Checking

Joe, I read somewhere that virus scanning should be run in safe mode?  Is that true?  No, I have never run it in safe mode.

I really am looking forward to spring and pretty weather so I can get back in a routine of attending CKCS classes!! Will be good to see you in Class.

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Microsoft combats Chromebook threat by cutting Windows licensing fees by 70 percent for PC makers. on devices that retail for less than $250, in a move designed to combat rival low-cost tablets and Chromebooks. PC makers are usually charged $50 for a license of Windows 8.1, but will be offered a license for just $15 on their low-cost devices.

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What can I recycle in Lexington?

http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=696

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Please Remember there is no meeting in FEBRUARY. 

1 14 14  Photo Gallery, IE 11, and Chrome 31 *

Dear Classmates, 

On Tuesday January 14 at 7 pm: 

We will take photos in class, insert the memory stick from the camera into the computer, and in the FREE  Windows Live Photo Gallery  we will:

Rename

Resize,

Auto Adjust,

Crop,

Get rid of Red eye,

Retouch,

Straighten,

Adjust Color

Exposure.

Please Remember there is no meeting in FEBRUARY.

Last chance to ask questions until March.

Kindest regards,

Joe Isaac

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 Will Demo: Windows Live Photo Gallery

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Will demo:  Internet Explorer 11,

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Will demo: Chrome, version 31.

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If you are running Windows 8, you should do the free upgrade to Windows 8.1, it is so much better.

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United States Armed Forces Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnFGc5r9bJE

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ANCHORS AWEIGH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4KHSjFWVhQ

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I have two problems out here in Ennis, Montana.

Both involve Forwarding messages.

Q.1. When I forward a message and start to type something in the forwarded message, it inserts my name in italics. Do you know how I can get rid of that?

A. In Windows live mail, at the top click on File, Options,   Signatures, and uncheck “Add signatures to all outgoing messages” or check “Don’t add signatures to replies and forwards.”

Q. 2. When I forward a message that has come into me that is NOT in html for formatting and has a hyperlink I wish to pass along, the hyperlink  in the forwarded message remains in black and I believe it cannot act as a hyperlink that way. 

A. Put your cursor at the very last letter in the Link and hit the space bar and if it underlines it, you are in business. Sometime you think you are at the end and you are not, you might have to do a back space to get to the very end of the link.

(Mike Seiler told me about this tip.)

Response: Joe, Many thanks. Both worked. You are right, it is hard to tell if one is on last letter of link. Seems to be good to go now. Again, many thanks,, and all good wishes.  Henry

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 Q. Joe, I cannot open the attachments in your emails. 

A. If you do not have Microsoft WORD then Bob Brown recommends Libre Office. When you download, be sure they don’t try to give you McAfee or some other program.

https://www.libreoffice.org/  

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Top 6 states with the Worst drivers.

1. Louisiana
2. South Carolina
3. Mississippi
4. Texas
5. Alabama
6. Florida

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From Myra Engle:

Move your mouse over the picture.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

https://www.elion.ee/docs/joulukaart/eng/

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