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The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com January 2012 Happy New Year Inside Featured Articles Website of the Month Self Help Saving More Money Classes Inside This Issue 4 4-6 7-15 16-20 Email—[email protected] This is part two in our three part series of how to save more money on your home phone, tv, and internet bill. This month is all about your TV. Please see page 7 for more information. 1 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com ! y a d o T e M Call 9 3 3 9 2 5 414-8 REMOTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES In this economy we need to watch where our money but at the same time, we cannot afford to be without our computers. Some of us use it for work, homework, and to store our memories in the form of pictures and DVD movies. So why continue to pay high prices, terrible waiting times, and so-so service? Call The Computer Guy today and start your remote service. The Computer Guy will do a FREE one-time diagnosis to determine how often we need to login to maintain your system effectively so as to minimize or eliminate your computer down time. The Computer Guy will login at a time when you are not using your computer and complete a detailed maintenance check on your computer—very similar TEL: 414.852.9339 to what you would receive when you take your car in for a tune up. When the work is done you will receive via email a detailed list of what was done and any other potential problems that were eliminated at the time of service. After all, when you sit down at y o u r computer, you want it to work and work fast. __________________________ Let The Computer Guy relieve you of your frustrations by monitoring your computer and preventing potential problems before they become actual problems.   Update Popular Programs Monitor Your Backup Disk Defragmentation Disk Cleanup Registry Cleanup Temp File Removal Remote Services Pricing: $15 a month with a 1 year contract of 6 logins per year. $10 a month for a 1 year contract of 1 time per month login. (12 logins a year) Price Subject to Change. Call for details. (414)852-9339 [email protected] Monitor AntiVirus/ AntiSpyware Microsoft Updates & History WWW.THECOMPUTERGUY -JOE.COM/REMOTE.HTML EMAIL: [email protected] Email—[email protected] TIME TO POWER UP WITH A       2 TECH YOU CAN UNDERSTAND 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com A Note From: Websites to Know Happy New Year! I hope this newsletter comes to you and you are all in good health. The Computer Guy, LLC is growing once again. If you receive a return phone call from someone other than me, you will be talking with my wonderful wife, who has taken over the phone calls. This is the one area that I have not been very good at and there is a simple reason behind it. I cannot return phone calls except in early morning….and late night. Which means, sometimes it would take me a couple of days to return a simple call. Now, she is returning them within several hours. So to my wife, Thank you. www.thecomputerguy-joe.com For all your computer service needs www.mcfls.org/franklin Franklin Public Library Here is to all of you (my customers/ my friends), I say—Happy New Year! Joseph Schoen The Computer Guy 414-852-9339 [email protected] www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Email—[email protected] www.friendsofthefranklinpubliclibrary.org Support the Friends of the Franklin Public Library 3 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Website of the Month www.billshrink.com Start saving money in under a minute for FREE!! Self Help Series Using System Restore Your computer has a pretty good fail safe built into Windows XP, Vista, & 7 and most beginners don’t realize, or fear doing it, called the System Restore. With this tool, if you have any problems such as slow downs, programs not working correctly, constant error messages, ESPECIALLY after an update or new device has been installed, you may want to give this a try. It is easy enough to do and more importantly it is FREE. To access the system restore in Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7: 1. Left click once on start (or the Microsoft Globe) in the lower left corner of your screen. 2. Left click once on All Programs 3. Left click once on Accessories 4. Left click once on System Tools 5. Left click once on System Restore Email—[email protected] 4 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Upon completing step 5 on the previous page, you will get the following window. This example is of Windows 7 system restore. The process for previous version may differ slightly. All changes can be undone in case it does NOT fix the problem. Click Next to continue. On this screen are your restore options. Basically, what date do you want to go back too. You can simply left click on any of the dates and click Next to continue. Other options on this page are as follows:  Show more dates—which will do exactly as it states. Depending on how long you have had the problems depends on how far you need to go back.  Scan for effected programs— which will help determine what other programs may be effected. For example, if you have installed a program and you restore your computer to an earlier date that program maybe removed. Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music SHOULD NOT be affected but you never know so please make sure (if possible) you have a backup. Email—[email protected] 5 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com The above screen shot is the window that will be shown if you are scanning for affected programs. Once this scan is complete, the affected programs will be listed (if any). You will than have to decide if you should do the system restore or if you should call The Computer Guy. Once you have made that decision, you can click close and than cancel. If you wish to proceed, click Close and then next. This is the last screen before the process begins. This is simply a review screen. You will need to click Finish to complete. Once you have clicked Finish, your computer will start the process. Depending on the number of changes depends on how long this process will take. Please do not interrupt this process. Your computer will shut down and restart when complete. You will also get a message telling you whether your restore has been successful or not. If it has been successful, your computer should be running smoothly once more. If it was not successful, than you might need to call The Computer Guy. Email—[email protected] 6 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com DTV Reception With Indoor Antennas There are several ways to save money with your TV. In this article we will attempt to explain those ways. Remember, the biggest thing when saving money—you lose convenience. Antenna Only TV’s With this choice you will receive (completely FREE) all your local programming in HIGH DEFINITION. This is something you normally have to pay extra for if you go with a setup like U-Verse or Cable. You will also receive 2-4 different HD broadcast per channel (such as 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, etc. ) Recording with this option will require an extra component like a VCR or DVD Recorder unit hooked up to the TV correctly. Here is what you will need to make this work:  HD Ready TV or HD converter box with CRT TV  HD antenna (See the website of the month for help with choosing the right HD antenna) Here are some of the Pro’s for using just an Antenna:  It is FREE  Easy to hook up  High Definition quality  May record if you have a VCR or DVD recorder installed correctly Here are some of the Con’s:  Limited programming (4,6,10, 12,18,24,36,58)  Signal is dependent on weather. However, the stronger the antenna, the less problem you have. Please refer to the DTV Reception article) Internet Based TV = There is a price……… A quick browse of FOX.com, ABC.com, NBC.com, and CBS.com will show you that you can catch all your favorite shows on those network websites which are usually one week behind Cable/DSL airing. Going farther down the dial, almost any moderately major station puts its aired episodes on its website for your convenience. A simple HDMI cable connection from your PC to your TV can stream all the shows you regularly watch on demand without the exorbitant cable prices. The main shortcoming here is that you don’t get the content live, but that’s outweighed by the fact that it’s cost-free. What you will need: Email—[email protected] 7 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com    HD ready TV or HD converter box (if you wish to hook up your computer to the TV) Computer/ Laptop or even some Tablets VGA/ DVI or HDMI cable depending on computer outputs/ TV inputs    It is FREE Moderate to hook up HD quality   Programming is usually one week behind Cannot record for free* Pros: Cons: * www.applian.com = $79.99 for the software that gives you the ability to record anything you see on the screen. This is not endorsed by or tested by The Computer Guy, LLC. This is software that claims to record for a price. Use at your own discretion. Online Movie Sites This can be used as a stand-alone service or with any one of the other services listed in this article. These are all pay-for-sites. Hulu - www.hulu.com Hulu is a website and over-the-top (OTT) subscription service offering ad-supported on-demand streaming video of TV shows, movies, webisodes and other new media, trailers, clips, and behind-the-scenes footage from NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS, Nickelodeon, and many other networks and studios. Hulu videos are currently offered only to users in Japan and the United States and its overseas territories. Hulu provides video in Flash Video format, including many films and shows that are available in 288p, 360p,480p, and in some cases, 720 HD. Hulu also provides web syndication services for other websites including AOL, MSN, MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo!, and Comcast's xfinity TV. Hulu is a joint venture of NBC Universal (Comcast/General Electric), Fox Entertainment Group (News Corp) and Disney-ABC Television Group (The Walt Disney Company), with funding by Providence Equity Partners, the owner of Newport Television, which made a US$100 million equity investment and received a 10% stake. Taken from Wikipedia.org Cost is $7.99 a month with no commitment. You can watch Hulu on many different devices including some internet based DVD players, Gaming consoles, smart phones, tablets and yes, your computers/ laptops. Email—[email protected] 8 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Apple TV - www.apple.com/appletv Apple TV gives you access to everything you want to see and hear — blockbuster movies, TV shows, your music and photos, even news and sports — right on your widescreen TV. And now that your content is stored in iCloud, you can easily access your previously purchased TV shows. Even your photos update automatically. And best of all, Apple TV is just $99 for the device. Each movie has its own fee of $2.99 for SD (Standard Definition) and $3.99 for HD for rental or normal pricing for purchase. Each TV show is $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD. TV shows are not a rental but a purchase which means you can put it on any of your iOS devices. Netflix – www.netflix.com Netflix works like Hulu does. Unlimited Movies & TV episodes For only $7.99 a month, instantly watch unlimited movies & TV episodes streaming over the Internet to your TV via an Xbox 360, PS3, Wii or any other device that streams from Netflix. You can also watch instantly on your computer too! There's no catch – really There are no due dates or late fees – ever! Try Netflix for FREE – cancel anytime. Netflix membership is a month-to-month subscription which begins at sign-up. See Terms of Use for complete membership and free trial details. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no cancellation fees, although there are no refunds for partial months. Click here to learn more about the free trial offer details. 1. Look to bundle with other services. You can most likely get your television, internet and telephone all though one company, which can lead to some big savings. 2. Don’t pay for more channels than you need. While many companies only offer a few tiers of channel options, others allow an a la carte option. If you look at which shows you actually want to watch, you might find than you only need about 10 channels. 3. Don’t order Pay Per View sports. The price of one UFC or WWE event could double your monthly cable bill. You could buy a ticket to a game for the monthly cost of NHL Centre Ice or NFL Sunday Ticket. 4. The same goes for PPV movies, you might be better off using the library as they now offer DVD’s. 5. Save money on your set top box. With either cable or satellite, you may need a box to view HDTV and some now have built in PVRs (Personal Video Recorders). You can save money by buying these on sale at some of the big box stores. The cable or satellite company may also have previously used boxes that you can get for cheap.*** 6. It can be worth your while to call your television service provider and negotiate a deal. If you’re considering leaving for another company, having a talk with the retention department to see what Email—[email protected] 9 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com they can offer you might change your mind. 7. Similarly, if you notice that your television provider is offering a special “Thanks, but I’m afraid that won’t work for us. I really need to get my bill under $100 per month, or I will have to start looking at other options. I have to admit, satellite TV services are becoming very competitive against your prices. Are you sure there are no other promotions available?” promotion to new subscribers, give them a call and see if you can get the same deal as a loyal customer. 8. While more common in the US, look into using an HDTV antenna to pull in free television over the air. These channels alone may have most of the shows you want to see, and it’s free and legal. 9. Another form of free, legal television is watching online (previously mentioned). Many of the broadcast stations show episodes on their websites. ***HD PVR is the world’s first High Definition video recorder for making real-time H.264 compressed recordings at resolutions up to 1080i. HD-PVR records component video (YCrCb) from video game consoles and cable TV and satellite set top boxes, with a built-in IR blaster to automatically change TV channels for scheduled recordings. Audio is recorded using two channel stereo or optical audio with five channel Dolby Digital. Take a look at www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html for more details. This is a great website to learn more about antennas and type you need based off of your area. You will need to supply the website with your current address so it can find the towers that are closest to you so it can recommend the best type of antenna. With that information, you can then go to the store prepared. http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx Email—[email protected] 10 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com DTV Reception With Indoor Antennas Antenna Web makes recommendations for outdoor antennas only. It does this by predicting signal levels at your address and matching them with antennas with different capabilities. We are unable to reliably predict indoor reception (and an appropriate antenna to use) because there are too many additional variables to take into account such as the thickness of the walls in your building, the construction material, the number and orientation of the walls and windows, and the indoor antenna's location with respect to the direction of the DTV station, each having a different impact on signal level for each DTV signal. However, if you have good analog TV reception on many channels with an indoor antenna then there is a good chance you will also be able to receive digital stations with an indoor antenna connected to a DTV set, set-top box or DTV converter box, but it's not guaranteed. The first thing to try The first thing anyone trying to get indoor reception can do is Terk indoor, omnidirectional, amplified antenna at Best Buy for $90. simply to try using whatever indoor antenna(s) you have available. After you've hooked the antenna to the "antenna in" jack on the digital TV or converter box, tell the TV or converter box to scan for available channels. See the device's instruction manual for instructions on how to do this. If you get all the channels you want, congratulations, you need go no further. If not, or the picture sometimes freezes or breaks up, try placing the antenna in different locations and with different orientations, looking for a location and direction that provides good reception. For digital reception, you will not see the results of your adjustments immediately. Adjust your antenna, move away from the antenna, and count to five after each position change to see if it is better. Repeat and note the positions. As a general rule, placing the antenna higher is better and placing the antenna near a window often helps. If reception is still not satisfactory, it gets more complicated and you may need to know more to make an antenna selection. Here are some things to consider. Look at the AntennaWeb outdoor reception predictions Email—[email protected] 11 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Go to AntennaWeb.org, select "Choose an antenna" and enter your address, housing type, and surroundings details. When looking at the results page, select "show digital stations only". The type of antenna needed for each DTV station is listed in the left hand column. If AntennaWeb shows the colors blue or violet are needed for an outside antenna to get a particular station then it is virtually certain that an indoor antenna will not work for that station. If it shows light green it is unlikely that an indoor antenna will enable reception of that station. However, if AntennaWeb shows red, then perhaps an amplified indoor antenna will enable reception of that station, but it may be tricky. If it predicts that you will need a yellow or green antenna then there is a good chance that, depending on your specifics, the right indoor antenna will work. The Antenna Type column also shows whether the antenna needs to be UHF or VHF for the stations you'll be watching. The actual "RF Channel" for each station is shown in the right hand column of the results page. Note that this is usually different from the channel number used to brand the station (column 4 on the AntennaWeb results page). RF Channels numbered 2-13 are VHF and channels 14 and above are UHF. It's worth noting that some (but not all) DTV stations currently transmitting in the UHF band will be moving to VHF frequencies formerly occupied by analog stations that are being shut off. On the AntennaWeb results page these stations have two entries, one for current transmissions and one labeled "June 12, 2009 (post-transition)", which shows the new frequency allocation. To receive all the stations in their area, most people are going to need an antenna that receives both UHF and VHF signals. Types of indoor antennas The traditional indoor antenna is often known as "rabbit ears" and may have two rods or "elements" that can be pulled out and positioned at different angles. This type is intended to receive all VHF channels. An indoor antenna with an element in the shape of a loop or a "bowtie" shape is intended to receive UHF channels. Sometimes an antenna may have both types of elements in one unit and these are known as combination VHF/UHF antennas. These antennas will work for DTV reception in some locations but in others a more complex design may be needed. While we can't recommend specific models, if you are shopping for a new indoor antenna there are a few Email—[email protected] 12 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com things to look out for. The most important is to make sure that the antenna you are considering covers all the VHF and UHF RF channels you wish to receive. Labels such as "Designed for HDTV" tell you little about the performance of the antenna, and it is worth asking what UHF and VHF channels it is designed to receive and whether it is an omni-directional or a directional antenna. Some indoor antennas receive signals more or less equally from all directions, these are known as "omnidirectional" and it doesn't matter much which direction they point in. These are best suited for high signal strength areas and have the advantage that they don't need to be adjusted for direction. However, they are not good at pulling in low-level signals and do not reject unwanted signals from other directions, so they can't be used in difficult reception conditions. There are other antennas that focus their reception capability in one specific direction while ignoring signals coming from other directions. They are known as "directional antennas". These typically have a row of parallel elements, or a wire mesh type of grid with a loop or bowtie in front. When TV signals come into your home they can bounce off the walls, creating reflections. To the TV these extra reflected versions of the signal appear to be interference, and they make reception more difficult. A directional indoor antenna can help capture one of these reflections while ignoring the others, making reception GE Outdoor Antenna for Digital HDTV easier. Many of these antennas are designed for UHF only and do not work well, or at all, on VHF. This is because UHF antennas are smaller in size, so it's much easier to create a directional indoor UHF antenna than it is to create a directional indoor VHF antenna. If your analog picture had a "ghosted" image in it, that's an indication of signal reflections. With the directional type of antenna you may have to adjust the antenna position for best reception on each channel. Some indoor antennas include a built-in amplifier. This boosts the weak signal so it is receivable in areas of low signal strength, where a simple non-amplified antenna may not be satisfactory. If you are considering an amplified indoor antenna, make sure it receives both UHF and VHF signals if the DTV stations you want are in both bands. Use your analog TV reception experience to understand challenges you might face with DTV Email—[email protected] 13 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com If you're still having a hard time receiving a DTV station you may be able to get a general idea as to why this might be happening by analyzing the analog picture from the same station. If you are currently receiving analog signals on an indoor antenna, what those signals look like sometimes can provide information to help you determine if an indoor antenna will work for digital reception. If your analog pictures are crisp, clear and never wiggle, then you have a good signal, and your current antenna will probably work – if it can get the frequency band the DTV station is using (UHF or VHF). If your analog picture has some or many tiny spots that change quickly all the time (called "snow") that is an indication of a weak signal condition. This implies that something is blocking the signal at that location. For example, the antenna is in a below ground basement (AntennaWeb assumes your outdoor antenna is 20 feet above ground for single story buildings and 30 feet above ground for multi-story buildings, unless you input a specific antenna height under the "options" section). The more material (especially earth) in the path from the DTV station to the antenna the less signal gets through. DTV reception in a below ground basement with an indoor antenna is unlikely. If there is only a little snow on the analog picture of the station you're trying to receive then an electronically amplified antenna may be the best solution. Squiggly bands or diagonal lines that move through an analog TV picture generally indicate that there is an interfering signal. This can be from a wireless device, a computer, a game console, or an appliance in your house or, if you live in an apartment, in a nearby apartment. If the interference to analog reception is worse on low Look at the hands and see the pixilation. numbered analog channels (VHF channels 2-13) and not present on high numbered analog channels (UHF channels at 14 and above), and the DTV signal you're trying to receive is in the VHF band then digital reception may be more difficult. The opposite is also true, if the interference to analog reception is present in the UHF band and not present in the VHF band then DTV reception in the UHF band may be more difficult. Email—[email protected] 14 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com If the only problem with your analog reception for a particular station was ghosted images there's a good chance you'll be able to get DTV reception for that station. DTV receivers are generally good at recovering one signal from multiple reflections unless the number and position of the repeated images are changing a lot. Smart Antennas The latest technology that enables reception without constant adjustment of the antenna is called "smart antenna" technology. This requires the matching of a smart antenna, which has specially designed built-in electronics, with a DTV set or set-top box that is programmed to automatically control the smart antenna. Some combinations of smart anten- RCA Flat Indoor Multi-Directional Smart Antenna nas and DTV set-top boxes with smart antenna connectors work very well together and enable reception much better than any other solution; other combinations do not work at all. Obtaining smart antennas can be difficult because most retailers don't carry them yet. Email—[email protected] 15 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Franklin Public Library Computer Classes For Adults—January 2012    PLEASE NOTICE: All classes are taught at the Franklin Public Library Please pay in advance with check or cash Please make payment payable to Friends of the Franklin Public Library Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132-9601 (414)425-8214 Starting this month—class prices have raised from $5.00 to $7.50 per class. Computers for Beginners Computer Club Meeting Using Windows 7 In this class three part class we will cover: Part I—Computer Basics—Terms and Operations (learning some of the basic terminology as well as basic operations including turning on/ off and navigating through windows). Part II—Customizing Your Windows Experience (making the computer easier to use for you) Part III—Internet & Email Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Days— Dates— This is something new we are going to start. This will be a LECTURE type class, but handouts will still be provided. Anyone who attends will receive the handouts as well as get first opportunity to sign up for new class offerings. This months topic will be on the popular program called SKYPE. Another alternative to keeping in contact with friends and relatives across the world. Absolute Beginners/ Beginners $45 Mon & Wed. Jan. 9th, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25th @ 1pm—3pm - —-OR—- Tues & Thurs. Jan 10th, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26th @ 10:15am—12:15pm Level— Cost— Days— Dates— ALL who are interested $7.50 Thurs. January 26th @ 6:15pm—8pm CD/DVD Burning The name says it all. In this two day hands-on course we will cover how to burn a picture CD, a data CD, difference between CD’s & DVD’s and more using one of the easiest and FREE software programs available called Ashampoo CD/DVD burning utility. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginner $15 Mon & Wed. Jan.16 & 18th @ 10:15am—12:15pm REGISTRATION STARTS on November 9th No Residency Requirements Email—[email protected] 16 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Franklin Public Library Computer Classes For Adults—February 2012    PLEASE NOTICE: All classes are taught at the Franklin Public Library Please pay in advance with check or cash Please make payment payable to Friends of the Franklin Public Library Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132-9601 (414)425-8214 Basic Maint. & Security Digital Camera Class Your computer is like a car; certain maintenance should be done on a regular basis in order to make sure your computer keeps working for as long as you want it to. In this class I will give you a CD with the programs and instructions on what you should be doing. Learn the basics of how to operate your basic point and shoot digital camera in this two-day hands-on class. We will discuss the basics like menu operations, flash settings and more. Handouts will be provided. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginner $15 Mon & Wed Feb. 6 & 8th @ 10:15am—12:15pm Backing Up Windows Movie Maker Backing Up - With the invention of the Digital Camera, our computers have become nothing more than a storage system for our photos. And the problem with that, is a mechanical drive can fail at anytime. The question is; are you protecting those precious memories? Do you have a back up system? Get the answers to what to do and how to protect your computer files! Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginner $15 Tues & Thurs. Feb. 7 & 9th 1pm—3pm Want to turn those ordinary pictures into a DVD slideshow? In this four-day hands-on class I will show you how to do that. The best part is; the program (windows 7 live movie maker) is FREE and easy to use. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginners $15 Mon. & Wed. Feb. 13 & 15th @10:15am—12:15pm Beginners $30 Mon. & Wed Feb. 13, 15, 20, 22nd @1pm—3pm REGISTRATION STARTS December 14th Maximum Per Class is only 12. Please sign up early to ensure enrollment. Email—[email protected] 17 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Franklin Public Library Computer Classes For Adults—February 2012    PLEASE NOTICE: All classes are taught at the Franklin Public Library Please pay in advance with check or cash Please make payment payable to Friends of the Franklin Public Library Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132-9601 (414)425-8214 Starting this month—class prices have raised from $5.00 to $7.50 per class. Digital Home Inventory Windows 7 Tips & Tricks In this class, I will show you how to use a great piece of FREE software to keep track of your personal possessions for your insurance record and peace of mind. This program will allow you to put keep images, receipts, repair records, storage records and more. Best off all, we will show you how it all works in this two-day hands-on class. Detailed handouts will be provided. This is a 2 day beginner computer class for adults to learn how to navigate, open programs, close programs, create folders, move folders and other basic computer tips for Windows 7, the latest operating system. Handouts will be provided so you spend less time writing and more time practicing. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginners $7.50 Wed. Feb. 14th @ 1pm—3pm Beginners $15 Tues. & Thurs. Feb. 21 & 23rd @ 10:15am—12:15pm Photoscape You have heard of Google's Picasa, but have you ever heard of Photoscape? It is yet another FREE powerful photo manipulation program similar to Picasa with more tools so you can really play with your images. In this hands-on class you will learn some of the basic tools and how to use them to make your pictures look the best they can. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginner $15 Tues. & Thurs. Feb. 21 & 23rd @1pm—3pm REGISTRATION STARTS on December 14th No Residency Requirements Email—[email protected] 18 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Franklin Public Library Computer Classes For Adults—February 2012    PLEASE NOTICE: All classes are taught at the Franklin Public Library Please pay in advance with check or cash Please make payment payable to Friends of the Franklin Public Library Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132-9601 (414)425-8214 Google Picasa Technology Class In this class we are going to cover the FREE program called Picasa which is a photo manipulation program designed by none other than Google. This is a great way to organize, manipulate, print and share your photos. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— This is something new we are going to start. This will be a LECTURE type class, but handouts will still be provided. Anyone who attends will receive the handouts as well as get first opportunity to sign up for new class offerings. Beginner $15 Mon & Wed Feb. 6 & 8th @ 1pm—3pm Digital Cameras/ Digital Camcorders Level— Cost— Days— Dates— ALL who are interested $7.50 Thurs. Feb 23rd@ 6:15pm—8pm Organizing Your Computer Your computer acts just like a filing cabinet and after a period of time this can become a small mess. In this class we will show you how to organize your files by creating new folders, deleting old folders and files as well as moving files (using cut & paste). We will also show you how to use the Add/Remove programs feature within the control panel. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Beginner $15 Tues & Thurs. Feb. 14 & 16th @ 10:15am—12:15pm Maximum Per Class is only 12. Please sign up early to ensure enrollment. REGISTRATION STARTS December 14th No Residency Requirements Email—[email protected] 19 414-852-9339 The Computer Guy Magazine www.thecomputerguy-joe.com Franklin Public Library Computer Classes For Adults—March 2012    PLEASE NOTICE: All classes are taught at the Franklin Public Library Please pay in advance with check or cash Please make payment payable to Friends of the Franklin Public Library Changing Careers Microsoft Office 2010 Computers for Beginners Using Windows 7 Are you thinking of changing careers? Do you need more computer skills especially in the areas of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint? In this six-day hands-on class we will be guide you through the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite to get you the skills you need to do the job right. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— In this class three part class we will cover: Part I—Computer Basics—Terms and Operations (learning some of the basic terminology as well as basic operations including turning on/ off and navigating through windows). Part II—Customizing Your Windows Experience (making the computer easier to use for you) Part III—Internet & Email For the Business Professional $45 Mons Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 & 9th @ 6pm—8pm Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Technology Class Days— Dates— This month we are going to talk about online security/ computer security. We will have a guest speaker from US Bank to talk to us about online banking and how you can be secured. Level— Cost— Days— Dates— Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Road Franklin, WI 53132-9601 (414)425-8214 Absolute Beginners/ Beginners $45 Mon & Wed. Mar. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21st @ 1pm—3pm - —-OR—- Tues & Thurs. Mar. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22nd @ 1pm—3pm ALL who are interested $7.50 Thurs. Mar. 22nd @ 6:15pm—8pm Maximum Per Class is only 12. Please sign up early to ensure enrollment. REGISTRATION STARTS January 11th No Residency Requirements Email—[email protected] 20 414-852-9339