Thursday, January 19, 2012

Wednesday, January 18

Sue Hepler gave a "miscellaneous" hodgepodge of assorted computer tips with some interesting websites to explore.
Items discussed:
  • How to set a home page
  • Using tabs to navigate between webpages (click right mouse on a link and choose "open in a new tab" so it is easy to switch back and forth between sites.
  • Use the F1 key to bring up the helps screen. Use the search box to find the answer to your question.
  • Use the Print Preview option before trying to print a web page
  • Pin a frequently visited site to the task bar
  • by dragging the tab or add the site to your favorites bar by dragging the icon from the address box.
  • Pin frequently used programs or items to the start menu by right clicking on them and choose "pin to start menu"
  • Click on the star at upper right of browser and search through your history to review the sites visite

A representative from Best Buy will be at our meeting next Wednesday to discuss iPads, notebooks, smart phones, and external storage devices.

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