Information from out 10/06/15 Meeting

1) Microsoft Help Phone Number - 800-642-7676

They have the capability to control your computer remotely to resolve any issues.

2) Suggested website to review www.ninite.com

3) Small program which will allow you to print or create a .txt file of the directory system on your computer. It can be found by Google - dirprint.

4) I have created a separate page for the 100 most popular programs. Look to the right for the link to the information.

5) Classic Shell - This utility program will give windows 10 the look and feel of windows 7. It can be found for free download and use.

We're Back - Thanks all for Attending

We were pleased to see a number on new faces and our first meeting totaled 51 individuals. Thank you all for spending your valuable time with us.

Paul, Ginger, Karen, Al, Linda, and Ed

Vacation Time

The Englewood Computer Club is on vacation.

Our next season will start on October 6, 2015 at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 Dearborn Street, Englewood.

Simple Method to Back-up Files and Folders

This information is provided for back-up of non-program files (program files are files which came with the computer or program files  added later).   The files under discussion here are things like Word or Excel documents, photo’s, any other file which was created by a program on your computer.

Review

There are many devices you can use to back up your folders and files. 1)   Second hard drive on computer 2)   External hard drives 3)   Flash drives 4)   Memory drives (cards or memory) on phones 5)   Cloud drives (services such as Carbonite Dropbox) 6)   Personal cloud drives.   The common term which describes each one of the devices is the word “drives.”

Back-up procedure or method.   Step #1 – Locate the folders or files on your computer.   Step #2 – Highlight the folders or files by a single left mouse click. The folder or file will become shaded and have a difference appearance.   Step #3 – Right click over highlighted folder or file.   Step #4 – A menu will appear. Choose either copy or cut the highlighted folders or files.   Step #5 – Locate the destination drive (see the types above) and right click bringing up a menu. Choose the paste option and your folders and files will be placed on the target or destination drive for back-up.   Note: Step #4 the menu provides an option between “cut” or “copy”.   If you select “cut”, the folder or files will be removed from the computer. If you select “copy”, the folder of files will remain on your computer and be moved to the target or destination drive.

Discussions from the October Meeting

It seems like a lot of our members are concerned with the health of their computers and want to take the correct actions to keep their computer clean. The hazards for the computer come in typically 4 forms discussed below.

 

Common Term for Issues	Solution
Virus – Typically brought down to your computer via a executable file with the extension .exe	Make sure you have a virus protection program running at all times. (Norton, AVG, Etc)
Malware – This is placed on your computer from the internet and is designed to cause operating problems.	Run a malware program on a periodic basis (Malware bites, Glary Utilities)
Spyware – This is placed on your computer by others who want to keep track of your preferences as you work on the internet.	Run a spyware program such as Glary Utilities) on a periodic basis
Cookies- These are bits of information some websites place on your computer to track your activity and to recognize your computer.	Most browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer) had a tool to remove cookies. Keep in mind you may want this to occur.

Uninstall Programs

It is recommended to re-boot your computer after you have uninstalled a program.

Virus Basics

Below is a list of typical whys hackers can attack your computer

1) Virus (placed along with something downloaded with a desired file)
2) Spyware (placed on your computer while on internet)
3) Malware (placed on your computer from corrupt websites)
4) Cookies (placed on your computer from various websites)


We have talked about some of the programs which will help. Review the list of 100 free programs posted previously for programs to remove the threats.