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TECHNICAL TIPS ARCHIVE
Prepared for Local 34481 Neighborhood Residents
Using Current Versions of Windows

Each page following lists a variety of topics which computer users ask about frequently.
New computer topics and trouble-shooting areas will be added here each month in response to your calls and feedback.
All of these are among the computer concerns I help people solve, or subject areas I cover in classes and tutorials here in the neighborhood.

[ Overview - General ]

2016-2017 Computer Tips - Compilation of Selected Topics - Email, Backups, Word Processing, Recommended Apps
2016-2017 Holiday Reminders - Handy Seasonal Tips including Guest Accounts, Pictures, Contacts, Deals, Tax & Finance
Top Laptop Computers - Survey Results for 2018

Desktop Personalization

Beautify Your Computer Desktop - with High-Resolution Color Pictures
Background Pictures - Finding New Wallpapers and Screensaver Pictures for Your Computer
New Microsoft Desktop Pictures for Window Computers - Collections, Screensavers, Wallpapers, Photo Rotations, Slideshows
Removing Desktop Icons - Customizing and De-Cluttering Your Main Windows Screen
Screensavers - High-Quality Windows Screen-Saver Pictures
Screensavers and Wallpapers - Attractive Pictures Available for Windows Desktop and Slideshows

Early Windows Versions

XP and Vista - What to Do When Your Internet Browser Software Stops or Slows
Safe Mode - How to Use It - Boot-Up Tool to Help Fix Glitches and Remove Infections (Applies to Windows 7 & 8.1 and Prior Versions)

Email (also see Gmail topic under Google heading)

Email & Contacts Display - Changes by Major Providers
Email Tips for S.W. Ocala - Webmail versus Desktop Apps
Resolving Recent Email Troubles - for Bright House (Roadrunner) Customers
Transferring Your Contacts / Address Book - when Switching to a New Computer or Email Address

Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Readiness - Battery Recharge Preparations Pay Off
Hurricane Shopping - AAA Business Partners for Storm Safety Needs - Before, During and After
Shutting Down Your Computer - Creating a Single Click Icon for Fast Shutdowns

Facebook

Facebook for Computer Tips - Computer Tech Articles Postings at Online-Tech-Resource-Page on Facebook
Facebook Setup - Getting Started
Facebook Shortcuts for Computer Users - Find 50 Recommended Links for Computer-Related News Stories on Facebook
Privacy Safeguards - Update for Facebook Users
Using Facebook Safely - with New Privacy and Security Settings

Games & Entertainment

Brain Exercise - Free Games from the Microsoft Store
Smart TV - Browsing the Internet with a Smart Television
Exploring YouTube - Videos and Music for Every Niche
Games and Gaming - Improvements on Windows 10
Jigsaw Puzzles - Microsoft's Jigsaw App
What Is a Meme? - Those Popular Captioned Graphics Gone Viral

Google

Display Changes - on Google Contacts and Gmail Websites
Google Services - Learning to Use Free Google Services
Google & Gmail - Making Your Internet and Email Experience Easier and Faster with Google
Gmail Reference Aid - Saving, Printing or Forwarding a Message
Privacy Safeguards - Update for Google Users

Internet Connections

Lost Internet Connection - What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Internet Signal
Wireless Protected Setup - WPS feature on newer modem-routers can speed up getting printers and devices connected to your WiFi

Maintenance & Safeguards

Faster Computer Performance - How to Speed Up Windows 10 by Tweeking Your Update Retrieval Settings
Flash Drives - Practical Backup Considerations
Home Computer Maintenance - Tips and Guidelines - Checklist to Keep a Computer Running Fast, Smooth and Stable (Applies to All Windows Versions)
Keeping Your Computer in Tune - Regular Shutdowns Can Help
Removing Junk Apps from Your Browser - Add-ons, Extensions & Redirects
Repair Discs - Making a Windows Repair Disc in Control Panel
Speeding Up by Paring Start-up Apps - Disabling Windows Start-up Programs
Tidying Up Your Computer Space - Tips to Make Your Computer Work Area Easier and More Enjoyable to Use

Mobile Devices

E-Reader User Manuals - Available Online for Nooks & Kindles
Kindle and Ebook Readers - Advantages and Comparisons for Avid Readers
Notebook Computers - Considering a Notebook Computer for Mobility and Preparedness (Home Mobility, Hospital / Rehab Use, Travel Hotspots, Family Visits)

Organizing Your Computer

Getting Passwords Organized - Keeping It Simple
Help! I Can't Find My File! - How to Locate Your Lost Pictures and Documents
Managing Your Files and Folders - Putting File Explorer (Windows Explorer) to Work
Organizing Your Contacts and Address Lists - Tips to Simplify the Process
Organizing Your Files - Recommended Video on Managing Your Documents, Pictures, Etc. with Windows

Personal Tutoring Resources

Reference Sheets - Recommended Source for Handy Windows 7, 8, 10 Reference Sheets
Windows 7 - Checklist for Home Tutoring or Group Classes
Windows 8 - Checklist for Home Tutoring or Group Classes
Windows 10 - Checklist for Home Tutoring or Group Classes
YouTube Videos - Free Computer Learning Online
OK Google, Cortana, Alexa and Siri - Command Guides for Leading Digital Personal Assistants

Pictures

Picasa Photo Software - Discontinued by Google, but Most Program Features Still Work Normally
Picture & Photo Software - Apps for Organizing, Editing, Sharing, Transferring Picture Files
Picture-editing Software Tip - GetPaint Shareware Program

Printing & Printers

HP Envy Printers - Recommended #1 for Home Use
Printer Won't Print - What to Do When Your Computer and Printer Don’t Communicate
Printing a Document to PDF Format - When You Need to Print Something Later, or from Another Device or Location

Research & Resources Online

AARP Online - AARP Website Resources and Shortcuts
Consumer Reports Online - Reviews & Ratings
Finding Family, Friends & Contacts Online

Security

Annoying Phone Calls - Identifying Suspicious Phone Numbers as Spams and Scams
Browser Popup Scams - Continuing Advisory - Beware of these Popups, Do Not Call Them
Frauds & Spams - Sample Case of Stopping a Fraudulent Email Scheme
Microsoft Tips - Keeping Your Windows Computer Secure
Privacy Safeguards - for Google and Facebook Users
Scam Pop-ups - How to Close & Clear Your Frozen Browser
Utility Scams Online - Information Available from Duke Energy
Verifying Microsoft - Confirming Whether Microsoft Email Actually Comes from Microsoft

Settings

Control Panel - Check List of Windows Settings Categories, Handy for Planning Tutorials, Individual or Group Classes, Q&A Sessions

User Accounts - How to Set Up and Manage User Accounts on Your Windows Computer

Software Programs

Basic Letter-Writing Apps - Making Correspondence Easier
Computer Clean-Up App - Cleaning and Speeding Up Your Computer with Glary Utilities
Free Word Processing Software - Easy-to-Use Software You Can Download to Use in Place of MS Word, and Still View Word Documents
LibreOffice Word Processor - Another Free Writer App
Quicken 2016 and 2017 - Recent Glitches and Options
Quicken and TurboTax - Links for these Leading Intuit Softwares, for Personal Finance and Tax Filing
Sharing Documents and Pictures with a Group - Email, Attachments, Web and Cloud Options
Skype - Free Computer Video Calls
Windows Software Laundry List - Interesting and Recommended Programs and Applications for Windows Home PC's

Trouble-shooting

Error Tip - How to Take a Screen Shot of Error Messages When You Need to Show Somebody What Came Up on the Screen
Remote Tech Help - Remote Technical Support Apps and Windows 10 Quick Assist

Web Browsers

Microsoft Edge - Windows 10 Internet Browser Improved
Replacing Internet Explorer with Mozilla Firefox - Faster and More Stable Web Browsing
(Also see info on browsers for XP and Vista under Early Windows Versions above.)

Windows Features and Updates

Changes Expected with Version 1809, 2018 to 2019
Speeding Up Your PC - Updates in 2019 Expected to Improve Computer Performance Lost in 2018
Update Bug - October 2018
Using Cortana - Windows 10's Digital Personal Assistant
Windows 7 and 8 - Scheduled Changes in Windows Updates
Windows 10 Creators Update Expected - Major Update Expected in April 2017
Windows 10 Creators Update Installation Tips - Following Initial Rollout Announcement
Windows 10 Update Bugs - Fixes for Windows 10 Update Problems
Windows 10 Versions - Upgrade and Updating Issues, Spring 2018
Windows 10 Updates, Microsoft Edge, and Cortana - Learning to Find Things More Easily on the Web
Windows Update and Technical Support Deadlines Scheduled - Periodic Calendar Items Ahead