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Join Craig Pike as he navigates crucial tech tips aimed at enhancing your computing experience. Learn how to increase text size across devices, and the importance of restarting computers, tablets, phones, and even routers. Discover key differences between browsers like Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox, based on security and compatibility. Explore what to consider when purchasing a new computer, including processor, RAM, screen size, and support options. Stay informed about Microsoft Windows XP and 8, plus the benefits of using OneDrive for all your file storage needs.
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TECHTIPS Presented by Craig Pike
Agenda • Increasing text size • Restart everything • Microsoft • Windows XP • Windows 8 • OneDrive • Browsers – What’s the difference? • What computer should I buy?
Step 1: Restart Computers Tablets Phones Internet routers / modems Even cars
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 8 & OneDrive
Windows XP • Released on October 25, 2001 (12 years ago) • Service Pack 3 released on April 21, 2008 • Microsoft ending support on April 8, 2014 • No more automatic updates
Windows 8 Negative publicity The best release of Windows to date But change is scary
Microsoft OneDrive The one place for everything in your life. Get OneDrive on all of your devices and access your photos, videos, documents and more from almost anywhere. Built-in to Windows 8
Internet Explorer vs Chrome vs Firefox Browsers: What’s the difference?
What’s the difference? Security Compatibility Personal preference So how do I browse?
What Computer Should I Buy? Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Too many choices! • Processors • RAM • Resolution • Screen Size • Form Factor • Brand • Support • Warranty • Crapware • Computers suck!