Tech Tips and Apple Tips on
APCUG’s Website
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Jere Minich, Program Chair
Lake-Sumter Computer Society
APCUG Advisor, Region 5
What will be covered.
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•Windows Tech Tips•Resources•Newsletters•Windows Web Sites
•Apple TechTips•Resources•Newsletters•Apple Websites
•All Resources for free.•Some Resources ask forSupport.($)
•Current Software onall devices.
Caution
Before you try any suggestions which are being offered for free, by this website, it is recommended that you:• Back up all your data as well as your Registry,• Create a system restore point first.
• All use is completely at your own risk.
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What I do ‘Not’ include in Tech Tips.
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•Sales or special Deals on devices or accessories.
•Malware, security, Anti-virus, problems or features.
•Tips, Hints or Tricks that require user changes to the registry.
•Announcements about future changes to Software.
•Tips, Hints or Tricks that advertise certain products.
•Games, Xbox.
•Troubleshooting, and trying to fix problems.
Windows Tech Tips
# 1. How-to Geek –
A. Why –plain simple language. (no geek terms)
•Windows; Mac; iPhone; Android; Smarthome; More… ;Search.•More =Linux;Hardware; Gaming; Security; Office; Photography.
WINDOWS ARTICLES/ EVERYTHING ABOUT MICROSOFT WINDOWSRelated Topics - Features, The Essentials, Roundups, Privacy & Security; Hardware; Maintenance & Optimization; Cloud & Internet; Gaming; TroubleshootingiOS ARTICLES/ EVERYTHING ABOUT THE iPhone AND iPADRelated Topics – Features; The Essentials; Roundups; Explainers; Privacy & Security; Control Panel; Shortcuts; Cloud & Internet; Software
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How-toGeek daily
Newsletterin Outlook
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AboutHow-to
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Windows Tech Tips
# 2. Groovy Post –thousands of tutorials, forum posts, and tips.
Why –clutter free articles are current, Screenshots in ‘HowTo’.
All 'supporters' receive an ad-free version and other features.
Categories -Free Daily Newsletter; Featured Articles; How To;News; Reviews; Quick Tips; Support Us;About;
Home = Windows 10; Microsoft Office; ServicesWe Recommend;
Start a Blog!; Forum; Subscribe;Search.
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Groovy Post - Search screenshot.Available on every web page.
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PDFDownloads
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Windows Tech Tips
• Windows Central - https://www.windowscentral.com/
• Categories :Forums , The Best ,Help , Reviews ,Deals ,ContestsCell Phone Plans , Licensing and Reprints .
• App =Description - for Windows 10, phone & PC or wherever Windows 10:• free and ad-free Features: viewing experience all our articles, reviews,
and editorials;•Forums -user forums for help, tips, and info –•YouTube Channel;•Live Tilewith latest articles –•Push notifications for new articles –•More coming soon! – Mobile Nations
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Windows 10 Mobile,Windows Phone 8.1,Windows Phone 8
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Windows Central App
Windows Central — The app! for Android
We don't necessarily like it, but we know that many of our loyal Windows Central readers have jumped from the Windows Phone ship to another, healthier platform, such as Android. As such, we not only offer apps for Windows phones, tablets and PCs, we have an Android app that also delivers the goods.
Download from Google Play
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Windows Central 'WC Forums' for iOS
Apple's iOS platform is hugely popular. We want our iPhone- and iPad-toting readers to have access to all the Windows Central content they want (need?) from wherever they are. So we created an iOS app, too. (It's called "WC Forums" but the app serves up all of our blog content and other site goodness, too.)
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Windows Tech Tips
• The Windows Club – https://www.thewindowsclub.com/
• Covers Windows 10/8/7 tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware.• Home, News, Windows, Downloads, Security, Edge, IE, Office, Phone,
General, Reviews, Forum, About & Privacy.
• Useful Links• Contact us, Free Windows Software, Friends, Sitemap, The Geeks Club, The
Windows Club Team, TWC Freeware releases, TWC Reviews, Windows 10 Problems & Solutions, Windows 10 Tips and Tricks.
• This site is not in any way affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by, Microsoft Corporation.
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The Windows Club
Topics•Addons, Anti-malware,•Backup, Browsers,•Customize Desktop, Explorer,•Files, Firefox, Folder, Freeware,•Games, Hardware, Images,•Installation, Internet, Network, Outlook,•Passwords, Privacy, Security, Taskbar,•Tips, Troubleshoot, Tutorials, Windows 8, Windows 10,•Windows Apps, Windows Updates, Word, Xbox.
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Approx 20 headlines per page
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Windows Tech Tips
• PC World –magazine; https://www.pcworld.com/
• News , Reviews, How-To, Video, Enterprise , Laptops , Tablets , Smartphones , Hardware , Security , Software , Gadgets.
•PC Mag –magazine ;https://www.pcmag.com/
• Reviews, Best Picks, How-To, News, Smart Home,Business, Shop.
•Both have online digital editions, served by Zinio.•MINIMUM ADS INDigital Editions; access on Android and iOS.
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Apple Tech Tips
•iDevice Tips -https://tips.apple.com/en-us/ios
•iPhone Tips
•iPad Tips
•iPod touch Tips• Tips cover the latestSoftware• Featured, Everyday Essentials, Fantastic Photos, Mastering Messages, iCloud & You , Apple Music, Apple Watch, Home Pod, Genius Picks, Apple Podcast, Apple Pay.
•Search –date sensitiveinformation.
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Click on Contact Apple Support
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Sometimes the final result is Chat or
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Apple Tech Tips
• Mac Rumors = https://www.macrumors.com/•Front Page, Mac Blog, iOS Blog, Roundups, Buyer's Guide, Forums.
•iPhone X, 2018 iPhones, iOS 12, iPhone 8, HomePod, watchOS 5, macOS Mojave,AirPods.
• MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products.
• We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms.
•Mobile version available.
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Apple Tech Tips
• MacWorld = https://www.macworld.com/• Macworld - source for all things Apple. • The scoop on what's new, what's best and how to make the most out
of the products you love.•News, Reviews, How-To, Video, Macs, iPhone/iPad, macOS, iOS, Apps,
Accessories, Enterprise, Entertainment.• Resources, Macs, MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones, Blogs, iPads, Accessories, Apps,Audio,
Enterprise, Cameras, Components, Development Software, Displays, E-readers, Home Theater, iOS, iPhone Accessories, iPad Accessories, iPods, macOS, Printers, Networking, Productivity Software, Smartwatches, Storage.
• MacWorld by IDG also includes: • IDG.TV, CIO, Computerworld, CSO, Greenbot, InfoWorld,
Itworld, Macworld, Network World, PCWorld, TechHive.• Daily and Monthly Newsletters.
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Some of these magazines may be available via“Flipster” app at your local library.
Android news tips &
reviews
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Smart Homes, Home Security
News tips & Reviews on
PC & Windows.
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Other Free ResourcesWindows & Apple Web Sites
• https://pureinfotech.com/ - Windows, Surface, & Xbox One.•Windows 10, How-To, Forums, Devices, Mobile, Surface, Xbox, News,
Deals.
•daily or weekly emails.
• https://9to5mac.com/ - iDevices : iPhones, iPads, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV.•Daily/ Weekly Newsletters
• https://www.zdnet.com/ - Videos, Smart Cities, Windows 10, Cloud, Innovation, Security, Tech Pro.•Daily Newsletters plus news alerts .
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Other Free ResourcesWindows & Apple Web Sites
• https://www.techradar.com/ -TechRadar is the largest UK-based consumer technology news and reviews site. US Edition•Weekly newsletter
• https://blog.malwarebytes.com/ - the latest news in cybersecurity.•monthly newsletter
• https://macmost.com/ -video tutorials for Apple Mac, iPhone and iPad users. Mostly Mac.•weekly newsletter
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The Tips App
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https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/
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Asking for Inputs.
•Tips, Tricks, Hints, Short Cuts.
•Apple Devices or Windows 10.
•Credit Given when it is appropriate.•Example: Submitted by Joe and Alice Jones, Big Valley Computer Users
Group, Podunk, Alaska
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Tech Tips and Apple Tech Tips
on APCUG’s Website
Jere Minich
jminich (at) apcug.org
Questions?
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