Computer Group Session Tuesday April 14th 2015 at 10:00AM- Introduction to Windows 10

Microsoft announcement - Win 10 by Oct 1st

  1. Free update from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
  2. Spartan Browser will replace Internet Explorer.
  3. Annotate Web pages and share.
  4. Review tab for collaboration with others.
  5. Cortana-Voice activated digital assistant.
  6. Touch enabled Office applications.
  7. HoloLens-enables Holograms with special glasses.
  8. HoloStudio-3D software.
  9. Surface Hub-Workplace 84" touchscreen computer.
10. New Outlook Email App.
11. New Photo App- eliminates duplicates.
12. One Drive- Photo and Music storage.
13. Xbox access from your computer.
14. Touchscreen or Mouse/Keyboard use.

All of the computers at the Senior Center have Widows 7.
We will have to decide whether to Update to Widows 10 during 
the one year that it is free or stay with Windows 7. 

Many of the new features will not interest Seniors but we will try
to evaluate the changes that will appeal to us and improve our 
Program at the Senior Center.

New or Improved Features

   1. The Start Button and the Task Bar are back on the Desktop.
   2. You can Print on any network printer without installing.



Old or Un-improved Features

   1. Internet Explorer has not been replaced yet.
   2. Outlook E-Mail is not better than G-Mail.





Research on Windows 10

Search Results

Windows 10 - Microsoft Windows

windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/about

Microsoft Windows

See what's coming with Windows 10, the next release of Windows that's being built based on the feedback of millions of people

In the news


Next year's big Windows 10 update is code named 'Redstone'




Microsoft's 'Redstone': An update to Windows 10 due in 2016
ZDNet‎ - 21 hours ago
Report: Two waves of updates planned for Windows 10 in 2016
Ars Technica‎ - 12 hours ago
More news for Windows 10

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Microsoft Windows 10 Preview - CNET
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CNET
6 days ago - The revamped, customizable Start menu. Nate Ralph/CNET. TheWindows 10 Technical Preview has come a long way. But there's still quite a ...
Windows 10 - TechRadar
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TechRadar
2 days ago - Windows 10: release date, price, news and features | Windows 10 is definitely coming this summer, with Microsoft's next generation OS set to ...
Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and ...
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PC World
Mar 18, 2015 - You read that right: Current Windows users will be able to snagWindows 10 for the low, low price of absolutely nothing.
Windows 10: The 10 most important changes coming to your ...
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PC World
Oct 1, 2014 - Windows 10 will bring a raft of changes. We track the biggest and best here so you can keep up with the latest developments.

Windows 10: (Beta)

The future of Windows

Press The Power Button. 
Left Click the Mouse  on "Windows Technical Preview"
Touch the screen if you have that technology.

You may see the Time and Date Screen below, just hit Enter to get to the next Screen. 

No Password required - Click the arrow button.

You arrive at your Desktop. Click the Start button to get to the Screen below.

Click the four arrows box in the upper  right corner of the purple window to get the full APPS Screen.

Right click the Mouse on the Start Button for the action selection screen shown below. Note on the Shut down or sign out line there is a sub-menu for more actions. 

File Explorer has change a lot.

1. There a Quick Access section to files Frequently or Recently used.
2. One Drive is a new Web storage for saving and working.
3, This PC section replaces the term Library and includes local folders. 
4. Network section are other computer on the network you are on.

The Documents App goes directly to you local File Folders.

The Settings App is new and contains action options.

Internet Explorer will be replaced by the new Spartan Browser.

Workshop - Scan Old Pictures to a Flash Drive and edit May 12th at 10:00AM

Do you have more old printed pictures in a box that you wish were digital?

Learn how to Scan. Do it again to get the scanning and editing process to go smoothly.

What to bring with you:

1.    Bring printed pictures, several B/W.

2.    Your Laptop or you can use a Senior Center computer.

3.    We have Flash drives, but you can bring your own.

4.    A CD disk will be available for anyone who may need one.

How we will Scan: 
Those attending needing help will be helped 

Scanning by those who attended previous classes.

1.    You will Scan your pictures following instructions provided.

2.    The Flash Drive will be inserted in a laptop and downloaded.

3.    After erasing the next person can use the Flash Drive.

Using Photo Gallery or Using Picasa:

 

1.    Cropping and editing will create better pictures.

  

It will be is easy for you to see the process when doing it. Each scan

It is like taking a camera picture and the flash drive download

will be the same as a camera download.

Instructions: Vol 14 Scan Old Pictures to a Flash Drive

Computer Group Session Tuesday March 10th 2015 at 10:00AM- Updates & Maint - Excel Worksheet Creation.

We will dedicate up to 15 min before the start of each Session for pre- submitted questions.

So if you have a question, send it to me by Email and I will include it. 

This weeks Question: (None Yet)

1. Power up the laptop to the "Desktop" screen.

2. Double click the AVG icon.






 
and check if it is "Updating". 

If it says "Protection is up to date", Double click on it anyway and "Wait" until it changes back to:   "Protection is up to date". 

3. Click the "Start Button"

Click "All Programs" 

Click "Windows  Update". 

If there are Updates, Click on "Install". You may be asked to 
"Restart" the computer. Do that and wait for the computer to return to 
the "Desktop" screen.

If you get this message your PC is up to date.

    



4. Double click the Adobe Reader icon.

Click on the Help Button.

Click on Check for Updates.

We will then create a worksheet using Excel showing savings in electric supply costs from changing to another supplier.

Computer Group Session Tuesday February 24th 2015 at 10:00AM- Internet Browsing

 I will dedicate up to 15 min before the start of each Session for pre- submitted questions.

So if you have a question, send it to me by Email and I will include it. 

This weeks Question:

Another lovely winter day in CT!  So, I am trying to understand the Excel Program and my question for you next Tues is "If I make columns, how do I get them to go from Page One to Page Two?"  I tried and on the computer, it looked fine but, when I printed it out, the columns across went unto two pages.  Hard to explain - I'll bring it with me on Tues.

Thank you very much.
Ellen 

The answer will be a demonstration of how, so come and see how.



         Senior Center Home Page Review
          
          1. This weeks programs.
          2. Coming Soon.
          3. What are Tips and Tricks.
          4. Do we have Manuals.

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•       Internet Manual

     
          1. Become familiar with the Google windows.
          2. Display and work with the search function.
          3. Use the Maps function for addresses or problems.
          4. Learn how to purchase a book on Amazon.com.


          Web Sites of Interest

          1. Travel Search Sites.
          2. Airline Sites.
          3. Good Deal Sites.
          4. Special Deal Sites.

Computer Group Session Tuesday February 17th 2015 at 10:00AM- Files and Folders-2

We will dedicate up to 15 min before the start of each Session for pre- submitted questions.

So if you have a question, send it to me by Email and I will include it. 

This weeks Question:

Bring your questions to the meeting and Art will show you how to solve problems.

The answer will be a demonstration so come and see how.

  
We will continue working on on Files and Folders this week.
This Session will be actually doing the transaction on the computer instead of just listening to how to do it. You are more likely to be able to do it on your own after having done it.

The Session will include:
1. Moving Flies.
2. Moving Folders.
3. Copy and Paste to another Folder.
4. Locating lost files.
5. Other Actions.

•    Click   Files and Folders Manual

     

             Click     File Management