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Windows 10 As of April 2020, 70% of users who have Windows operating systems on their computers, have version Windows 10. This version was developed in 2015 and is updated at intervals. For those whose computers are coming to, or have come to the end of their seviceable life, and were operating Windows 7 ot 8, here are some guides to Windows 10 for new users. |
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Antivirus Protection Having effective anti-virus protection for your device is essential. If looking for free antivirus protection, always check - is the provider offering free real time protection? Free usually comes at a price! Be prepared for lots of ads to buy add on services - including from Avast which is considered one of the better ones! If you are going to be using a free provider, and browse the internet frequently, it is often recommended to also use a good anti-malware provider for effective all round protection. |
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Anti-Malware Protection Malwarebytes, considered an excellent detector of malware/spyware, provides its software for Microsoft Windows. macOs, Android and iOS. Available in a free version, with a manual scanning option, and a paid version, which provides scheduled scans, real-time protection and a flash-memory scanner. Used to get problems, but not in the years I have also been using Malwarebytes. |
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Which Apple IPad should you buy? Very useful overview of the features of the different iPad models and recommendations for which iPad is best for which people. Models available are the iPad mini, the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro with prices ranging Clicking on the image on the right provides Apple's own information about the features and capabilities of eaxh model, and their prices (June 2020). |
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Amazon Fire 10 If your budget does not run to tablets in the £300-£400 plus price range, consider an Amazon Fire HD tablet with 10.1 inch screen, 32 MB and Alexa. At £149.99 it will do just about everything you need. Have one myself in addition to a 17" laptop and use it all the time - internet browsing, video chat with friends, easily downloading and reading Kindle books. Alexa answers questions, reminds me of things I need to do and much more. Click on images for aps available and general info. |
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Facebook Useful Features Facebook One-One & Group Video Calls Some 2.6 billion people are estimated to be using Facebook which can be a great way of keeping people in touch. To help keep you safe, do take time, though, to be careful with your privacy settings and the information you provide. An additional service Facebook offers is the ability to have one-one and group video/audio chats using Facebook Messenger and it really is very easy. For group chats, you can create your own meeting room with no time limits. |
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Skype One-One & Group Video Calls In addition to video and voice calls, you can also use Skype to hold teleconferences, send instant messages, share files of all kinds, text and make low-cost international calls using a special cell phone program called Skype to Go. Easy to use with good connection and sound quakity (my own experience with family in U.S) |
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Zoom One-One & Group Video Calls Zoom for Windows 10 Zoom for iPad Zoom provides a very popular video conferencing service that saw its user base explode with the COVID-19 crisis. Originally intended to support business meetings, it has grown in popularity for use between friends and family members. Click on the link and images to learn about Zoom and how to install and set Zoom up on PC, iPad and iPhone. |
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Zoom One-One & Group Video Calls on Your Phone Step by step presentation on how to install zoom free app on your IOS or android phone for video conferencing. You will learn how to join a meeting, how to host a meeting on your phone and be taken through the user interface of the zoom mobile app. |
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Contact Information for IT Support TechGuy (IT Support and Advice) Free site for computer support manned by a team of expert volunteers. Windows 10 Support - Official Site Apple Mac Support - Official Site Apple iPad Support - Official Site Kindle Fire Support - Official Site |
