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© Westlakes Seniors Computer Club Inc.,
At Wangi RSL
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31 December 2017
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Hi Silver Surfers,
I would like to wish everyone a wonderful New Year. Try not to make too many new year Resolutions. I hope you enjoy the fireworks tonight where ever you are. I know I will be sitting on my veranda watching the wonderful Wangi RSL Fire Works.
DO DROP IN DAY
(Wangi RSL)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
"One on One" 1 hour Session 1pm –2pm - 3pm
Help available with anything- Computer –Tablet – Phone
You can bring your own equipment if you wish
Internet available
(Resuming 10th January)
Phone:4975 3360 : Email: westlake@bigpond.net.au
to make a booking
$5.00 per session
 ONE OFF EMAIL READ RECEIPT REQUEST
It should be noted that if you go to Options in your Microsoft email program you should make sure there is no tick in Request a read receipt for all sent messages. This can be very dangerous if you download a scam email. The sender will know they have reached a true email address.
If you have an email that you really need to know if it reached its destination
the following instructions will allow you to do a one off Request
OUTLOOK
Open Outlook and then New Mail. In the resulting window click on the Options Ribbon and in the Tracking Options tick either Request a Delivery Receipt or Request a Read Receipt.
WINDOWS LIVE MAIL
Open Live Mail and then Email Message. In the resulting window click on Delivery and out a tick in Read Receipt.
~Annette
 PROTECTING YOUR PASSWORD
Personal internet security isn't a one-off operation. Real protection of your system and personal data should include a few minutes of regular maintenance every month or two.
Microsoft Windows 7 "Time and Date" on Task Bar
As you know , when you click on the "Time and Date" you get a calendar and a clock.
OK! Who remembers the same thing on Windows XP? I remember it well! I would like a penny for every time I went in to check an up and coming date or a passed date, I would forget to go back to the present date and could not work our why the wrong date would appear in such things as the CCN.
I am pleased to say that now with Windows 7 it does not matter how many months, back or forward you look at, when you close the calendar down it automatically returns to the present day and time. T.G.
~Annette
 DOCUMENT INFORMATION FROM YOUR DESKTOP
Its amazing how much information you can get from items on your desktop. It works in W7
It also works in Document folders etc.
~Annette
The following tips are from Cyn's Tech Tips and are used by permission
Nifty trick makes Windows 10 easier
One of the annoying things about Windows 10 is that some of the settings you want are under Settings but others could be found under Control Panel. There's a secret trick that lets you access all of your settings. It's called God Mode. All you need to do to activate it is make and name a folder. Start by right-clicking on a blank spot on your desktop, choosing Folder and then New.  Rename the folder with this text: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} The text before the period ( . ) sign can be whatever you like. GodMode is a common name but you can call it TammyMode or SecretMode. Whatever the name, you'll now see this icon on your desktop.  Double click and you'll see of your settings options in alphabetical order.  Scroll down and check them all out. Troubleshooting is an especially helpful one. Look at all the choices there.  Just click on any of the settings listed to open them. You can also search God Mode at the top of the Window.  Let's scroll on down to our Internet Options. Right there without having to change tabs or dig into advanced settings, you can see options to block pop-ups, allow cookies, change security, change your search provider, delete your browsing history, manage add-ons, turn off autocomplete, and more.  This setting may be the biggest time-saver in the history of the world. At least the history of the Windows world.
The following tips is from Cloudeight Info and is used by permission
How to Show Selected Folders on Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows 10 makes it easy to choose and show selected folders on your Windows 10 Start Menu. Why would you do this? Because it makes it easy to access the folders you probably use most often (Documents, Pictures, Music, etc.)
It's really easy to add selected folders to your Start menu in Windows 10. Here's how:
Open Settings (Windows key + i or right click on the Start button and choose "Settings")
In settings click on "Personalization".
In Personalization, click "Start" in the menu on the left. In "Start"… look down toward the bottom of the list on the right and click on "Choose which folders appear on Start".
Now all you have to do is flip ON the switches under the folders you want to appear on your Start menu. See?
 Above: You'll see some of the folders I've chosen to show on my Start menu. Here's the entire list:
File Explorer
Settings Documents Downloads Music Pictures Videos HomeGroup (soon to be removed) Network Personal Folder (this is your User account folder)
And when I got done turning those switches to "On" this is what I now see along the left edge of my Windows 10 Start menu.
From top to bottom the icons represent:
Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Network, Personal Folder (User folder), File Explorer, and Settings.
  
So now, if I want to open my pictures folder I can just click on the Start button and click on the Pictures folder icon.
It's easy to add select folders to your Start menu and it gives you a new way to navigate to your favorite or most often used folders.
Well folks that's it for another week.
Until next time this is your Secretary signing off
Annette
Australian Seniors Computer Club Assoc :
"ASCCA is the national peak body for seniors and technology".
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In This Issue
· One Off Email Read Receipt request
· Protecting Your password
· Windows 7 "Time and Date" on Task Bar.
· Document Information from your Desk Top
· Nifty trick makes W10 easier
· How to show selected folders in Windows 10
DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
INTEREST GROUP
1st Friday
of the month
Wangi R.S.L
10.30 am-12.30 pm
Resuming 2nd Feb
For further information contact coordinator:
Alan Hadley
Lake Macquarie Public Library
"What's on"
In your area.
Click link below:
CLUB
BUDDIES
Wangi Wangi
Arcadia Vale
Annette Stuckey 4975 3360
Rathmines & Toronto
Eric Maronese 4975 1725
All other areas ring either buddy
Justice of Peace
Available to club members
WANGI WANGI
Annette Stuckey
4975 3360
CORRANBONG
George Drinkall
02 4977 2950
Most of the Justice of Peace are usually available on most Information Days.
USEFUL INTERNET SITES
Family History
Australian Cemetery Index
Lake Macquarie Family History Group
Newcastle Family History Society
Wyong Family History Group Inc
Fun things
Jigsaws
Sudoku
Seniors Site (Puzzles etc)
Hobbies
Photography Ideas
Lake Macquarie Council
Fight the Scammers
The Streets of Sydney
Australian Public Toilets
National Continence
Australian Weather
Yellow pages.
White pages
Get Directions
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
CCN 853
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