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Month: April 2023

Excel columns and rows too small?

Posted on 30 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Excel columns and rows too small?
Excel columns and rows too small?

The default cell doesn’t allow much room for typing text, does it? To extend a column’s width, move the mouse pointer over one of the small divider lines that separate the alphabetic headers at the top of the sheet. When the pointer changes to a double-headed arrow (as you can see in the picture above),…

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Microsoft, MS Office

Word – Changing location where files are stored

Posted on 24 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Word – Changing location where files are stored
Word – Changing location where files are stored

Would you like to know how to change this default location? It will avoid you always having to go into Browse when saving a file – or navigate folders when opening the file you wan tto open. Here are the simple steps. A. Open up the File menu. You will see the following screen:- B….

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Microsoft, MS Office

G A P S in your IT knowledge?

Posted on 23 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on G A P S in your IT knowledge?
G A P S in your IT knowledge?

If so, the image below shows just a sample of the computing topics I can help you to learn, or build confidence in using during a one-to-one support appointment which can be as little as 1 hour – or a regular weekly or fortnightly one. Are they the topics you need? What others would you…

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Microsoft, Online

Apple keyboard – Handy tip

Posted on 21 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Apple keyboard – Handy tip
Apple keyboard – Handy tip

Here’s a handy tip to make texting and e-mailing easier for you on your iPhone and iPad. If you want to enter a single number or symbol in your message (eg. £ or 6), there’s no need to press the ?123 key ! (as per image below). For a single character, just press AND HOLD…

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Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Smartphones

Your laptop

Posted on 18 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Your laptop
Your laptop

Bought a recent model without a DVD drive? Did you know that – whenever you need one – you can plug one into a USB socket?

Accessories

Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom tip for hosting meetings
Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Knowing how to mute all participants in a meeting is very important for a host. On a smartphone (Android), it’s as simple as:- 1. Click Participants located in the meeting controls. 2. Click Mute All. It also mutes new joiners, so you are not interrupted by someone saying “Hi everyone” (when you are in the…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones, Zoom

Junk or Spam Folder – why you need to check it !

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Junk or Spam Folder – why you need to check it !
Junk or Spam Folder – why you need to check it !

Your email provider (eg. Google or Microsoft) is routinely scanning your email for items which it suspects or Junk (otherwise known as Spam) emails. Whilst it usually does a good job, sometimes it is ‘over zealous’ and you will be missing a really important email from your Inbox. To avoid the possibility of this email…

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Email, Uncategorized

Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Apple ID – your icloud
Apple ID – your icloud

Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac)? Just sign in at www.icloud.com? After a simpe verification (usually using your phone or iPad/iPhone), you will see the screen below. From here you can manage your account using the 3 menu items at the top right hand corner…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 8

WhatsApp chats on your phone

Posted on 16 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans 2 Comments on WhatsApp chats on your phone
WhatsApp chats on your phone

Are you sure they are backed up? The backup allows you to setup WhatsApp on a replacement smartphone with all the chats (and media – photos/videos) you were using before. This can be necessary in the event of your phone developing a fault or suffering damage, loss or theft. Usually when installing the software, most…

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Smartphones

Priority Service Register – can you or your family/friends benefit?

Posted on 12 April 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Priority Service Register – can you or your family/friends benefit?

Are you aware that all utility companies run a Priority Service Register for their clients? Below is an image about the one run by Thames Water at https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/extra-care/priority-services It helps utility companies* look after customers who have health, access or extra communication needs and helps them tailor our services to support households who need extra…

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Internet, Online

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