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1. and switching between open programs the taskbar may be the most clicked location on your desktop But you can use a few keyboard tricks to make things even more efficient Pick by number If you have a bunch of apps pinned to the taskbar the keyboard offers a quick way to fire up or switch to one of those programs without reaching for your mouse Press the lt Windows gt key plus the app s position number on Windows 8 1 the numbering starts from the left after the Windows icon File Explorer is in the example shown here Let s say you want to open Atom GitHub s new text editor in the taskbar and it s in the fifth position from the left Press lt Windows gt 4 A few keyboard tricks can make your taskbar even more efficient If a program is open it immediately becomes the active window If it s closed the app starts up This shortcut works with any app that currently appears on the taskbar including those that aren t pinned The downside is that it works only with the first ten apps and it doesn t work with double digits the tenth app is 0 am 3 Spotlight If you need access to more than ten apps try lt Windows gt T which lets you quickly cycle Each app has a through every app on your taskbar whether it s open or closed A small spotlight appears position number below the currently selected app s icon that you can use in a shortcut When you ve landed on the program you want just2. nid MEET KCS BOARD MEMBER RUTH STEPHENS Pve been a member of KCS for 4 years Prior to that I worked for the Postal Service as a Clerk beginning in Fairbanks AK and ending in Bremerton WA When I retired I joined KCS and took a few beginners classes I needed lots of help as I barely knew how to use email When I m not on the computer I enjoy Scrabble bowling shopping traveling just to name a few things Here in Kitsap County we are fortunate to have an organization for seniors where we can learn computers and update our skills on an on going basis It s never too late to learn As we age we need to keep our minds active along with our bodies Learning can be fun I joined the Board to learn more about the organization and to encourage friends to learn to use computers so they can stay in touch with their families and friends through Facebook etc or even to write a book Our continuing education classes at Goodwill will teach you the basics and then some Currently classes are held twice a month at Goodwill and taught by Abel Alvarez ve been helping people sign up for these classes as there are only 12 computers in the classroom The schedule of classes should be out soon so please call me at 360 627 7315 or go to kcsclasses outlook com to sign up for a class If you end up on a waiting list you will be notified of an Opening as people cancel Be sure to check out the computer labs on Tuesdays and Fridays
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4. 1 30 3 00 pm 14 Windows 7 8 12 30 3 30 pm IN We Feb 16 KCS General Meeting 10 00 am 17 No Bremerton Lab Today 18 Tablet SIG 2 00 4 00 pm 20 Sylvan Way Library Lab 1 30 3 00 pm 21 Beginners Class at Silverdale Goodwill 12 00 2 00 pm Feb 24 Bremerton Lab 2 45 4 05 pm 25 MAC Group 2 30 5 00 pm 27 Sylvan Way Library Lab 1 30 3 00 pm See the KCS Resource page at www KitsapComputingSeniors org for locations and descriptions of activities NL MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING January 19 2015 Vice President Betty Sarachene called the meeting to order at 10 03 AM at the Silverdale Community Center There were 46 members and guests present Those present joined Kim Leach in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States Betty read the names of new members There were no changes to the minutes of the December meeting Betty read the treasurer s report stating the checking account balance is 3 965 81 Mary Krotzer introduced our speaker Don Lawrence and gave a brief summary of his back ground Don is an AARP Tax Aide and Technology Specialist with several years experience He discussed the changes and income tax updates for the tax year 2014 including the Affordable Care Act AARP Tax Aide offers free income tax preparation and e filing of returns from February 1 through April 15 2015 There are locations in Silverdale Bremerton Port Orchard Poulsbo Kingston and Bainbridg
5. 26 64 and checking account balance is 3 965 81 Correspondence Mary sent a thank you note to our December speakers Committee Reports Operations amp Scheduling Warren reported that construction for the storage area is still in process and should be completed with the next few weeks Kim and Warren with check on upgrading the locks to be installed in the storage areas The wiring is completed for internet connection and also the meeting room has been set up for wireless connections As soon as all the work is completed classes will meet in the large meeting room Membership Carol reported the total membership is 246 Hardware Kim suggested that we use the current speaker system rather than spending more money to upgrade Our current system is working We may want to buy a cordless microphone to be used during the question and answer portion of the speaker s presentation Education Jack stated the Labs at the library are going well with a large attendance Abel reported that the classes at Goodwill have been going well also SIGS Warren reported that the MAC SIG continues with about 5 to 7 people Don reported that the Stocks SIG continues as usual Kathy s Tablet SIG had a low attendance in January It was suggested that the Tablet SIG specify that this SIG 1s for Apple users Programs Mary announced our speaker for February will be David Nelson Editor of the Kitsap Sun New Horizons Chri
6. The monthly newsletter is a valuable resource of information If you have been hesitant to step forward and get involved talk to me or another board member There is a lot going on outside the monthly meetings and lots of opportunities to get involved You ll meet interesting people and make new friends while you are promoting this great organization Submitted by Ruth Stephens 5 THE KCS NEWS 5 I I Pop Up Comments for Editing or Offering Reader Tips Adapted from http www makeuseof com tag 4 useful microsoft word tips tricks to format like a pro laser beam through the clear plastic layer you ll see ____ Comment M1 A laserbeam is a ective layer This layer bounces the light directly loti pins the time it takes for the light to reflect and return there s a pit or land the structure within the CD Another really cool feature that you can use in your Word documentation are pop up tips or comments You can define specific text to pop up whenever the reader places the mouse cursor over specific text in the document You can do this by highlighting the text and then selecting Insert gt Comment from the menu Or Insert tab gt Comment in the Comments Group in 2007 2010 2013 The manner in which Word has you edit the comment is different depending on your version and what page layout you re in After you create the comment whenever the reader reads your document in normal view the text you ve commented
7. definitely don t have to have been a member for a long time because new members come with fresh ideas and are always welcome Our twelve person Board of Trustees meets monthly right after the potluck that follows the General Meeting A term of office is 2 years and a trustee is allowed to serve 3 consecutive terms The terms for several current members are about to expire and two trustees have had to quit for health reasons so we may have several openings If you are interested or want to suggest another person just let me or any board member know Call me at 360 697 6681 or email me at karbeaux aol com Our meetings are interesting and you can help make KCS even better than it already is Meanwhile I m going to blow my nose drink orange juice suck on a cough drop and dream of the outside world Karen VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED Election of Board Members is coming in March and KCS needs YOU to volunteer If the club is to survive there must be 12 dedicated people who are willing to guide it The same people cannot keep giving forever Please search your conscience and see if you can help by giving 1 hour a month to attending the board meeting held after the general meeting The club needs both followers and leaders Your payment will be the comaradery of the members and the wonderful feeling of knowing that you have helped your fellow seniors Priceless Submitted by Carol McLaren 4 THE KCS NEW 4 H
8. e Island You can contact AARP for additional information The Tax Aide Locator can be accessed at the follow address http www aarp org applications V MISLocator search Tax AideLocations action Betty thanked Don for his presentation The meeting was adjourned at 11 18 AM for the potluck lunch and 50 50 raffle drawing Mary Lou Sponsler Secretary KCS SATURDAY CLASSES AT GOODWILL FEBRUARY 7 and 21 Classes are open to members who want to learn how to do more with their computers To sign up call Ruth Stephens 627 7315 or you can go to kcsclasses outlook com There are only twelve computers so it is necessary to register ahead of time P See the class schedule to your right 2 THE KCS NEWS 2 IL KCS s own member Don Lawrence discussed the income tax changes and updates for 2014 2015 SATURDAY CLASSES AT GOODWILL By Abel Alvarez On February 7 a class session entitled Getting through the Digital Maze will help you organize files so you can find them fast and easy every time without losing a thing This is a beginner s class that leads into a more advanced session of Building Your Hi Tech Command Center BYHTCC focuses on adding devices to your PC like a printer scanner camera or a thumb drive Afterward if we have time we ll get into exploring Mozilla Firefox as a web browser search engine Firefox hosts some of the most useful apps Class starts at 12 00 pm and lasts until 2 00 pm with a 10 minut
9. e break period in between On February 21 get ready for Internet Yes yes s and No no s From Instant Chat etiquette to places where the bad guys lurk we ll figure out which side of the track you ll want to play safely on From there we ll segue into Safe Downloads and Easy Installs Now that you ve found a website you trust let s double check it and make sure nothing is going to jamb up your hard drive AND your day Then if time permits we ll get into the best top 3 ways of keeping track of your passwords Class starts at 12 00 PM and lasts until 2 00 PM with a 10 minute break period in between Looking forward to seeing you there Quote A Computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila By Mitch Ratcliffe 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING January 19 2015 Vice President Betty Sarachene called the meeting to order at 12 07 PM Trustees present were Betty Sarachene Chris Snow Myra Clodius Mary Lou Sponsler Ruth Stephens Carol McLaren Pat Reese and Warren Beauchene Guests present were Jack Roudebush Doug Stauner Don Brown Kim Leach Clint Geiger and Abel Alvarez Secretary s Report No corrections were made to the minutes as published in the January newsletter Treasurer s Report Myra presented the treasurer s report and it will be placed on file for audit Savings account balance as of January 19 2015 is 12 5
10. her or not we should continue to pay for the storage unit since we will have room in the new storage area for all the equipment and what is currently in the storage unit We will continue this discussion next month It was also discussed as to whether we want to plan a bus trip this year Lenore reported that there was little interest in last year s trip It was discussed that we could use our own vehicles This discussion will also be continued next month Carol will email trustees a list of current members for each trustee to look over and make some recommendations for new board members Karen Beauchene was ill and unable to attend the meeting this month Get well soon Karen You were missed Betty adjourned the meeting at 1 35 PM Mary Lou Sponstler Secretary WL FROM THE PRESIDENT S WINDOW The view from my window today is kind of dark and damp but it s still calling to me I ve been down with a nasty cold for almost two weeks and I m going fairly stir crazy I missed the January General Meeting and I want to thank Vice President Betty Sarachene for filling in for me Even a journey out to the mailbox is starting to sound like a great adventure and I really missed seeing everyone at the meeting Before our elections in March I need each of you to seriously think about joining the Kitsap Computing Seniors Board of Trustees The only qualification is to be a club member in good standing with your annual dues You
11. release the keys and press lt Enter gt to either open the app or make it the active window How to Right Click on Touch Screen laptop tablets Window 8 Adapted from http techbymak com how to right click on touch screen laptop tablets windows8 html Step 1 Put your finger on the specific file or folder on which you would like to right click and slightly slide the finger downwards and after few around 2 seconds you will see a rotating circle on the specific file or folder Step 2 Lift the finger from the screen and you will see the right click menu on the specific file or folder Step 3 Now you can do any of the actions that can be done with it It is worked very well for me Hope it will work for you Submitted by Jack Roudebush
12. s announced that Clint has two computers ready for recipients and Larry also has two THE KCS NEWS 3 computers ready to go There are 3 applicants waiting for computers It was suggested by Chris that we consider loaning the computers out rather than giving them to recipients When students have completed school and are working they would be ready to buy their own computers A motion was made and seconded that this would be the new procedure Chris and Clint will read over the New Horizon Bylaws and make the necessary changes Chris recommended that KCS participate in the Kitsap Great Give again this year All agreed that we would participate Newsletter All articles minutes and any other information for the newsletter need to be turned in to Carol by January 24 2015 All corrections and changes need to be finalized by this date Carol also requested articles for the February newsletter Public Relations Betty will talk to someone at the Kitsap Sun to make sure our meetings are being listed Sunshine Pat sent out cards to Larry and Janthina DuSavage Joanne Morris Larry and Lenore Stanfel and to the family of Shirley Mahoney Old Business We need to submit names for new board members We have 2 openings and no one stepping up to fill these positions The audit committee will include Chris Larry and Clint They will also be part of the budget committee New Business Warren brought up a discussion regarding whet
13. tching pool will be composed of sponsorship dollars donated by the event s Presenting Partner the United Way of Kitsap County corporate sponsors and individual sponsors During the Kitsap Great Give in order to make the event fun and encourage donations real time donation totals will be shown on the event website for each nonprofit Prizes will be awarded to nonprofits throughout the day During last year s event KCS won a 250 Door Prize All donations made on May 5 are tax deductible in their full amount prior to any fees TOTAL Received 104 124 of onpro SN Match _ Sf eee T a lt donations 6 service fee Amount of the matching pool match depends upon ar unts raised an Submitted by Chris Snow is not guaranteed Feb THE KCS NEWS Official Newsletter of Kitsap Computing Seniors P O Box 3166 Silverdale WA 98383 3166 www KitsapComputingSeniors org FEBRUARY 2015 MEETING Monday February 16 2015 Silverdale Community Center 9729 Silverdale Way Silverdale WA 10 00 A M to 12 00 Noon Invited Speaker David Nelson Editor of the KITSAP SUN will speak on the e edition of the paper February 2015 Activities Bremerton Lab 2 45 4 05 pm No Sylvan Way Library Lab 1 30 3 00 pm Beginners Class at Goodwill Silverdale 12 00 2 00 pm Feb 9 Stock Investors SIG 12 30 3 30 pm 10 Bremerton Lab 2 45 4 05 pm 11 MAC Group 2 30 5 00 pm 13 Sylvan Way Library Lab
14. v THE KCS NEWS Volume 24 Issue 2 Newsletter of KITSAP COMPUTING SENIORS February 2015 Founded March 1992 by Rampton Harvey WELCOME NEW KCS MEMBERS Richard Breen Karla Flanagan Alice D Gray 2015 Kitsap Great Give is on May 5 Kitsap Great Give is a community wide event that helps our entire community by helping all of our community s cherished nonprofits The inaugural Kitsap Great Give held in 2014 was a smashing success It was the highest profile and most widely marketed philanthropic event in Kitsap County in 2014 Two hundred local nonprofits took part All of them worked to create huge buzz for the event and raise 540 000 from nearly 2 000 donors in 24 hours KCS received a total of 1 507 by participating in the 2014 Great Give This allowed us to purchase 15 more Windows 7 Operating Systems than we would have been able to afford With your help by donating during the Great Give the New Horizons Team can purchase more operating systems in 2015 than our current KCS budget permits On May 5 plan to go to the Kitsap Great Give website hosted by Kitsap Community Foundation and donate to as many participating nonprofits as you want including KCS as many times as you want All donations made during the Kitsap Great Give will be proportionally matched by a local matching pool organized by Kitsap Community Foundation and if all goes well a national matching pool organized by Give Local America The local ma
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