Individual support and training for your home and small business computing needs
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),…
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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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…
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…
Bought a recent model without a DVD drive? Did you know that – whenever you need one – you can plug one into a USB socket?
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…
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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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…
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…
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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