U3A Computing CMP Class Week 7
Windows 8 Demo
Windows 8 starts in a completely different view called Metro which is intended to allow use on Tablets. Icons have been replaced by chunky rectangular “Tiles” and NO Start menu.
•These “Apps” are different from normal programs. They are minimalistic and run full screen only.
•W8 uses mouse movements to the edge of the screen and the Windows button for control.
These actions have to be remembered.
•There is still a simplified Desktop for programs.
I have a program to give me back the Start Menu. classicshell
•Use of corner positions.
•After switch on get a picture with date/time defined by the last user logged in.
•Top LHS & click gives a login list. Try U3A / u3a.
•At Metro screen try Photos App, Top LHS RH click gives Close & Snap- makes it like a Window. But next time shows a command bar at the bottom.
•The normal way to close an App is to drag from the top all the way down.
•RH click on a App gives commands, Unpin removes from Metro, use All apps to get back.
•Top RHS or Windows& C. Brings up the Charms bar, a list Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings- includes shut down.
•Many standard Apps use the internet, slowing it down for your own use of the Internet Explorer App. Because IE is so minimal, its hard to see why its frozen.
•New App’s can only be installed from Apps Store.
•Bottom LH & click brings up a reduced desktop and taskbar which shows all Programs and no App’s but no Startup. So Internet Explorer is the full version with all controls.
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Email Safety
•If you have used Email for a while you will no doubt encounter malicious emails in your inbox.
•It is important to be able to recognise them.
•They are steadily getting more and more convincing all the time.
•The main problems are Links to dubious web sites and dubious Attachments.
•Banks keep reminding users that they will never send an Email asking for personal details or to log on to verify something.
An Example of a Malicious Email. I have sent to a safe version copy. It's ok to click on Proceed To Refund
How to check a dubious email
First, if it's like the previous slide, delete it.
If you are not sure, I often Google a part of it which is unlikely to be customised for you.
Be sure to put “ “ around the phrase so Google searches for the exact whole phrase.
IE=“Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 5-7 days in order to process it”
If it's malicious, somebody else in the world will have seen it and will warn about it.
Try it. Look at the results. Only open the first one from
Web sites can spread Viruses
Web sites can be taken over by Malware hackers so that if you enter them your computer will be infected, unless-
All Anti Virus programs now check for this. AVG has link scanner and for Google searches will show a green tick if OK.
Even so they may be behind in finding a problem so it's best to avoid obvious dubious sites e.g. sites offering free music/software.
Internet Safety. E-mail Tips
There are plenty of sites with safety tips.
States= Get two email accounts, one for business and one for personal use. Only give out your personal address to family and friends to help reduce unwanted emails
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I have made a Glossary of computer terms. It is available for download on the CMPB, Course material page of and in s:\u3a\u3a – Monday group\Glossary.doc
Practical on Hotmail
Browse to It will redirect to the Windows Live sign in screen. Login to with password= u3a1234.
Go to SkyDrive, Documents, My Documents
You should have the safe version of the malicious email mentioned earlier in your inbox. Double click on it will open a on line version of word.
Its OK to click on “Proceed to refund” Then Sign Out. Create your
own account by click on Sign up. The minimum required is Name Username & Password.
Edit your Profile as much as you like. Add a photo to the profile eg s:\u3a\u3a – Monday Group\wk7\OpenDay at STM.jpg.
Add to People. Add an email address eg who you are by. Create a new email, click on the TO: to get your contacts list. Put something in and send it.
Click on SkyDrive to Store documents & Photos. You Can directly create Office documents here without the Office program installed. SkyDrive makes the viewing better.
Profile, Add a friend, again who you are by. The request email will get diverted to your junk email! Drag back to your inbox to allow its link to work.
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