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Google Drive

Posted on May 22, 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Google Drive
Google Drive

Did you know that if you have a Google account, you have access to 15GB of cloud storage for FREE? If you now (or have ever) had used an Android-based phone or tablet then you probably do! This is generous now – compared to Microsoft who now only offer 5GB (just like Apple’s iCloud). …….

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones

OneDrive files

Posted on May 18, 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on OneDrive files
OneDrive files

Do you know you can access all of your files on your tablet (iPad or Android), and also your smartphone (iPhone or Android)? The screen below shows the ‘Account window’ from which you can see files can be saved for offline use. This means that if you’re on the tube you can still see important…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Microsoft, Mobile devices, MS Office, Smartphones

Excel columns and rows too small?

Posted on April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 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 April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 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 April 23, 2023 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 April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 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 April 18, 2023 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?

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Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Posted on April 17, 2023 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 April 17, 2023April 27, 2023 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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Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 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) by simply signing 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…

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

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