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General Computer Q & A

Started by RAMMEL, March 29, 2016, 01:39:14 PM

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jane

At Facebook, Darlene.

Go to Facebook and in the upper right hand area is a small triangle that's a down arrow. It's to the right of the question mark on my screen

Click on that.

Go down to Settings and click on that

Go to Notifications in the left sidebar

Then when that Notifications window opens, click on EMAIL and change everything you want changed.

Check out the other things you can change there, if you wish...desktop, etc.



I hope this helps.

jane






Cottoncandy


jane


JeanneP

Thank Jane.  going to go into that. I am sure there are a few changes I can do. 
I am still on the W7 Desktop. wonder if it is the same as your W10. Going to a class at the College in 2 week as they are going to teach all about W10 for 5 weeks. I never did that on my others like all up to W7. So much I have never learned how to do. Would like to be better when going into W10
So hot here. 97 deg today and over 100 tomorrow. All schools started today. Over 43000 at U of Il. Town so crowded.  Lots at the grocery store last night.
JeanneP

JeanneP

Not used this W7 for a month. Seems to have lost my tool bar across the top. Just can't remember how I got it to show. Hope I get it up as I will be transferring all on this W7 to a New Window 10 computer. Will start taking notes when using that one. I seem to have a bad memory on how to do things these days. Need to buy a Window 10 manual...
JeanneP

MaryTX

Jeanne, my daughter bought me a "Windows 10 for Seniors" and it really helped.

Mary

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JeanneP

Now I did get the IPad for Seniors at my library. Will check if they have the W10 for Seniors today....
I thought I had a person to set mine up for me but find that he is no longer in town. Had a friend who did it all for me for 20 years but he passed last December.  I need them to come out to the house and do it so that I don't have to take my W7 out in order to transfer some stuff over...
JeanneP

MarsGal

I didn't know there was such a thing as Windows for Seniors.

MaryTX

It's like the "Windows 10 for Dummies" book but it is geared more for seniors.  I started working with mainframe computers back in the 1960s, but the older I get the harder it gets to comprehend something new" :)

Mary

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angelface555

Mary, back in the early seventies I worked for the University's main campus in Fairbanks with Media Services, helping students with their computer use. The computer took up the entire basement of a building at the time and I'm sure you remember the phrase "do not fold, spindle or mutilate?"

I thought that computer was amazing and now look at computers today!

Mary Ann

Terry graduated from Michigan Tech in 1982 with a degree that concerned computers.  Mich Tech is in the UP and he ended up with a job in the Detroit area at Rockwell Intl.  I went to visit him and Jan a few times and during one visit, he showed me the computer in his building.  It, too, took up an entire room.  It was immense.  While I think company computers may be larger than what we use ourselves, I am not sure they take up entire rooms now.  Quite a contrast between commercial and personal computers.

Mary Ann

MarsGal

I wish that book had been out when Mom was alive. She was forever writing notes on how to do something once someone showed her or she figured it out herself.

Cottoncandy

I am having trouble with my internet...keeps knocking me off and wi fi is on and off....I called my provider..and he told me I probably needed a new router.....I think he's right...but there's 2 choices ....an $80 one or $130 one...how do I figure out which one I need...also they suggested moving up one from basic plan...since all of you know more about computers than me...I would appreciate your input so I can make the right decision...thx CC

MarsGal

Cottoncandy, I am having the same problem here. The tech from FIOS/Verison told me I can exchange my router for a new one, which involves packing mine up and sending it to Philly. But he really thinks it is my cable. Funny thing. This is the cable from the main box in the basement to my router. He says the warranty is up on it and it will cost me a total of about $150 just to have a tech come out and replace it. I am not touching their main box. I may try the new router route, but guess what! My sister, who is across the river but also has FIOS, is having the same problem - at the same time. I have to wonder if I am getting a run around.

Cottoncandy

MarsGal....it is confusing...my basic plan is 35 a month...if I go up one..it's $20 a month more...I do think my router is some of the problem....had it several years....I don't do a lot on the internet....of course they want me to upgrade. More $ for them.....Thx for ur input..CC

RAMMEL

If things are accessible, make sure all the connections are tight.  Wouldn't hurt to unscrew them (one at a time) and then re-connect them.  This may or may not help but can do no harm and might help.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

JeanneP

STill not got my new W10 computer (Desktop) wired up. Thought I had a person to do it but he left town. Also have a bad cold and so not in the mood.
Today I have been trying to install another Browse on this W7. Have only had Firefox on it for years.  Lately have been unable to install a couple of place as they come up saying they dont accept my browser. Install another. It use to be so easy to just bring something up when I went to Google and typed a site in. Now at least 20 others come up
I think when I do set up the new computer I am going back to all  Microsoft. Back to using MS Internet Explorer for Browser. Maybe stick with Gmail for my E-Mailing. 
I just don't seem to be able to put IE on today on this one. Just want to see how it works.
Jack. You stick with all MS. Can you help...
JeanneP

jackwv

JeanneP, fear I would have the same problem as you with setting up.   I now have IE and windows outlook mail that came with 10.   Wonder if this would help with your question on using IE.

   https://www.lifewire.com/make-ie11-windows-default-browser-4103590


JeanneP

Jack. As soon as I feel more up to it I will call around and get someone here to set everything up.  I believe this W7 Desktop has just about given up. Either that or the Fire Fox Browser has made changes.
On my E-Mail which is Gmail it keeps sending everything into Archive. After I answer one it use to still show in Send. Now can't find them.  No idea were the Archive file shows up.
Speed is still good on it but just to many places come up saying will not use FireFox browser. Do you remember where Archive was or maybe someone else still uses W7 and GMail on S and F.
JeanneP

RAMMEL

Firefox and Gmail have nothing to do with each other.  I would guess that a setting or two in Gmail have been/gotten changed.
See if you can find someone a bit more familiar with Gmail to take a look. 
I have a Gmail account that I rarely use and have only used it's basic settings (what it came with).  If time permits tonight I will go there and see what I can find that might be of help.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

RAMMEL

In my Gmail , don't know if there are other versions,  over to the left there is a scroll bar that allows me to see several categories of mail. A couple of them have "drop-downs".  If you have this setup, check all of the categories and drop-downs.
I clicked on "More" then "All Mail"and it showed everything.
As of now I can't find "Archive", though I did send something there.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

jane

Try this

https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/22060/how-do-i-retrieve-a-message-i-accidentally-archived-in-gmail

Archive is apparently connected to “all mail”

Just do a google search for “archive in gmail”



JeanneP

Rammel.  Now yes, I have all that over on the left but see none that says  Archive.  Will keep looking. Not that I really need them after they have been sent.  Never use to do that so curious.
JeanneP

JeanneP

Jane.
Looks like that Archive is a mystery to lots of People. Lots asking where it is.
JeanneP

Mary Ann

JeanneP, I used to have a folder marked Archive but never used it.  I looked after you brought up the subject and I don't have it now.  Windows 10 and Firefox both have  updated very recently and I think the folder disappeared.

Mary Ann

JeanneP

MaryAnn. I was checking a little more to see if can find Archives. Next time it comes up saying moved to archives I will look into the ALL MAIL over under the SPAM file. See if it goes there.
JeanneP

RAMMEL

Jeanne,
I just sent you an email with AAAAAA in the subject line and in the message area.  That may make it easier to spot if you go looking for it.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

JeanneP

#1317
Rammel

Now EMail showing. Not even in Spam. EM showing is right...
JeanneP

Cottoncandy

[/Good morning..well my computer crashed this morning...Happy Thanksgiving CCb]

angelface555

The latest security and hacking news from PC Matic; the USPS left a security vulnerability unfixed for a year leaving 60 million customers' data open. The Marriot Hotel chain suffered a ransom attack, Google play store, and Amazon inundated with malware, attempting removal after 500,000 downloads. And unforgivingly going after the Make A Wish foundation with a data breach and ransom demands. And now hackers are bypassing phishing attacks and going after full email controls. It is vital to have a good working antivirus and malware system and to stay educated on different types of spam and malware strategies.