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General Discussion / Re: Manual Virus Scan for Outlook
« on: April 14, 2020, 10:43:36 AM »
Hi Dick,
No. I didn't have any known viruses readily available.
Ralph
No. I didn't have any known viruses readily available.
Ralph
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General Discussion / Manual Virus Scan for Outlook
« on: April 12, 2020, 09:31:18 AM »
Hello All,
Here is a way to scan suspect Outlook e-mails manually.
It only works if you copy the e-mails to a folder outside of Outlook.
If you attempt this from inside Outlook, you won't have the options listed below.
In my test, I created a folder on the Desktop.
I then copied two e-mails from Outlook and pasted them into the new folder.
Highlight both files and right click
Choose Scan with Windows Defender.
A Windows Defender screen will open up showing the scan results. This happens instantly.
If you choose Scan Now, Windows Defender will perform a much broader scan of folders. DON’T CLICK THE SCAN NOW BUTTON.
Just look at the Windows Defender screen. It will report that the two files that you pasted into the new folder were scanned for viruses.
If Windows Defender found anything amiss, it would report that on the screen.
View Screen Capture Video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/U4rtF337u1k
Ralph Sutter
Here is a way to scan suspect Outlook e-mails manually.
It only works if you copy the e-mails to a folder outside of Outlook.
If you attempt this from inside Outlook, you won't have the options listed below.
In my test, I created a folder on the Desktop.
I then copied two e-mails from Outlook and pasted them into the new folder.
Highlight both files and right click
Choose Scan with Windows Defender.
A Windows Defender screen will open up showing the scan results. This happens instantly.
If you choose Scan Now, Windows Defender will perform a much broader scan of folders. DON’T CLICK THE SCAN NOW BUTTON.
Just look at the Windows Defender screen. It will report that the two files that you pasted into the new folder were scanned for viruses.
If Windows Defender found anything amiss, it would report that on the screen.
View Screen Capture Video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/U4rtF337u1k
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Changing the Default Address Book in Microsoft Outlook
« on: April 11, 2020, 01:16:50 PM »
Changing the Default Address Book in Microsoft Outlook
My e-mail client is Microsoft Outlook, part of the Microsoft Office 365 Package.
It has always frustrated me that when I click on the Address Book icon, I see the Global Address Book. In that address book, my e-mail address is the only one listed. This is apparently normal because I run Outlook on an Exchange Server and I am the only "employee" in my "organization"
If I want to insert the e-mail address of anyone else, I have to open the drop down menu and select Contacts.
A Google search revealed that this behavior can be changed.
In Outlook, from the Home Tab, click on Address Book. When it opens, click first on Tools and then on Options
Select the radio button Start with Contact Folders rather than Start with Global Address List. If you want more choices, select the Custom radio button.
Next time that you click on Addresses, your Contacts, not the Global Address Book will appear.
Microsoft goes into more detail at the link that follows
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/change-the-default-address-book-84c7be39-282a-4096-aeb8-89a2661a5162
Ralph Sutter
My e-mail client is Microsoft Outlook, part of the Microsoft Office 365 Package.
It has always frustrated me that when I click on the Address Book icon, I see the Global Address Book. In that address book, my e-mail address is the only one listed. This is apparently normal because I run Outlook on an Exchange Server and I am the only "employee" in my "organization"
If I want to insert the e-mail address of anyone else, I have to open the drop down menu and select Contacts.
A Google search revealed that this behavior can be changed.
In Outlook, from the Home Tab, click on Address Book. When it opens, click first on Tools and then on Options
Select the radio button Start with Contact Folders rather than Start with Global Address List. If you want more choices, select the Custom radio button.
Next time that you click on Addresses, your Contacts, not the Global Address Book will appear.
Microsoft goes into more detail at the link that follows
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/change-the-default-address-book-84c7be39-282a-4096-aeb8-89a2661a5162
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Zoom Instructions for SLO Bytes Virtual Sessions
« on: April 06, 2020, 06:39:02 PM »
Hello All,
I just created a video explaining how to join a ZLO Bytes Zoom Session.
I was very impressed by the number of SLO Bytes members who joined in our first Zoom Session on 04/05/2020.
You will find it at www.slobytes.org/zoom/join-zoom.mp4
Ralph Sutter
I just created a video explaining how to join a ZLO Bytes Zoom Session.
I was very impressed by the number of SLO Bytes members who joined in our first Zoom Session on 04/05/2020.
You will find it at www.slobytes.org/zoom/join-zoom.mp4
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Re: If you downloaded ZOOM....
« on: April 05, 2020, 11:55:01 AM »
Hi Dick,
Also note that you might be required to enter a password when entering today's SLO Bytes Zoom Session.
Here is the information that members may need
https://zoom.us/j/6574194235
The Meeting ID is 657 419 4235
The password is 353817
Ralph Sutter
Also note that you might be required to enter a password when entering today's SLO Bytes Zoom Session.
Here is the information that members may need
https://zoom.us/j/6574194235
The Meeting ID is 657 419 4235
The password is 353817
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / April 5th Second Session Notes - Use Windows Media Player for Ripping CDs
« on: April 03, 2020, 04:58:57 PM »
Hello All,
I have uploaded my SLO Bytes Second Session presentation to my personal web site.
It contains a written description and a video screen capture showing how I used Windows Media Player
to extract audio from CDs and save it in .mp3 format.
View the notes at www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wmp.docx
Watch the screen capture video on Youtube at https://youtu.be/OY5KSgmXwjA
Ralph Sutter
I have uploaded my SLO Bytes Second Session presentation to my personal web site.
It contains a written description and a video screen capture showing how I used Windows Media Player
to extract audio from CDs and save it in .mp3 format.
View the notes at www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wmp.docx
Watch the screen capture video on Youtube at https://youtu.be/OY5KSgmXwjA
Ralph Sutter
337
General Discussion / Re: Installing Wordpress
« on: March 25, 2020, 08:09:14 AM »
Hi Alan,
During the install of AMPPS, I got an error that the program couldn't install Microsoft Visual C++ because a more recent version was already installed. I disregarded the message and continued the installation. It completed without further incident.
Ralph Sutter
During the install of AMPPS, I got an error that the program couldn't install Microsoft Visual C++ because a more recent version was already installed. I disregarded the message and continued the installation. It completed without further incident.
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Re: Installing Wordpress
« on: March 24, 2020, 02:07:53 PM »
Hello Russ,
I managed to install WordPress locally; on my computer but not on line.
Here's how I did it.
Download the freeware program, AMPPS; http://s4.softaculous.com/a/ampps/files/Ampps-3.9-x86_64-setup.exe
Install it on the computer where you will test WordPress
Use Softaculous inside AMPPS to install WordPress
Use Local Host in AMPPS to launch your local version of WordPress.
The process may sound complicated. It isn't I've included two video screen captures that show exactly how I completed the process.
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wordpress/WordPress.mp4 This video shows how do download and install AAMPS. You need it to set up Softaculous, the Apache Server and the data base
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wordpress/Hello%20World.mp4 This video shows how to launch WordPress from inside AAMPS.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ralph Sutter
I managed to install WordPress locally; on my computer but not on line.
Here's how I did it.
Download the freeware program, AMPPS; http://s4.softaculous.com/a/ampps/files/Ampps-3.9-x86_64-setup.exe
Install it on the computer where you will test WordPress
Use Softaculous inside AMPPS to install WordPress
Use Local Host in AMPPS to launch your local version of WordPress.
The process may sound complicated. It isn't I've included two video screen captures that show exactly how I completed the process.
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wordpress/WordPress.mp4 This video shows how do download and install AAMPS. You need it to set up Softaculous, the Apache Server and the data base
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/wordpress/Hello%20World.mp4 This video shows how to launch WordPress from inside AAMPS.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Re: Installing Wordpress
« on: March 23, 2020, 08:15:55 AM »
Hi Russ,
If you already have a web host, that company probably allows you to install WordPress from a script. In my case, my host, NameCheap, uses the Fantastico installer.
Other hosts use Softalicious or similar programs.
A good tutorial for how to install WordPress can be found at https://www.wpbeginner.com/how-to-install-wordpress/
Ralph
If you already have a web host, that company probably allows you to install WordPress from a script. In my case, my host, NameCheap, uses the Fantastico installer.
Other hosts use Softalicious or similar programs.
A good tutorial for how to install WordPress can be found at https://www.wpbeginner.com/how-to-install-wordpress/
Ralph
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General Discussion / Re: Opening mail in Edge
« on: March 01, 2020, 09:24:45 AM »
Hi Dick,
Try this
In the Windows Search Window (Next to Start Button in lower left of screen) type default apps
For e-mail, change the app that opens Outlook from IE to Edge.
In my case, I have the default app for opening e-mail set to Outlook, not a browser
Please let me know if this is the solution for your request.
Ralph
Try this
In the Windows Search Window (Next to Start Button in lower left of screen) type default apps
For e-mail, change the app that opens Outlook from IE to Edge.
In my case, I have the default app for opening e-mail set to Outlook, not a browser
Please let me know if this is the solution for your request.
Ralph
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General Discussion / Kreg Accu Cut Track Saw Modification for Skil 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw
« on: February 26, 2020, 08:02:18 PM »
Hello All,
This off topic post shows how I adapted a Kreg Accu Cut Circular Saw Track Guide so that I could use it with a Skil 77 worm drive circular saw.
The track guide comes with a base plate that attaches to the circular saw allowing the saw to run along an aluminum track for accurate cutting across 4x8 sheets of plywood.
The design is an improvement over simply clamping a straight edge to a sheet of plywood and using the straight edge to guide the cut.
The aluminum track with its moveable indexing line allows for accurate, repeatable cuts without guesswork.
However, when I tried to mount my Skill 77 circular saw on the Kreg Accu Cut Sled, I discovered that I couldn't. There was no position in which the adjustable hold-down
ears on the sled could clamp on the sole plate of the saw. The saw depth mechanism got in the way so that I couldn't secure the left hand ear to the sole plate.
I solved the problem by fashioning an extension to that ear. It was made from 1/4" thick aluminum. I drilled a 9/32" hole on one end of the adapter allowing it to attach to the original
ear with a 1/4" x20 bolt. The hole was deliberately oversized and not threaded so that it could pivot freely. On the other end of the adapter, I drilled a 3/16" hole and tapped it to 1/4"x20.
This off topic post shows how I adapted a Kreg Accu Cut Circular Saw Track Guide so that I could use it with a Skil 77 worm drive circular saw.
The track guide comes with a base plate that attaches to the circular saw allowing the saw to run along an aluminum track for accurate cutting across 4x8 sheets of plywood.
The design is an improvement over simply clamping a straight edge to a sheet of plywood and using the straight edge to guide the cut.
The aluminum track with its moveable indexing line allows for accurate, repeatable cuts without guesswork.
However, when I tried to mount my Skill 77 circular saw on the Kreg Accu Cut Sled, I discovered that I couldn't. There was no position in which the adjustable hold-down
ears on the sled could clamp on the sole plate of the saw. The saw depth mechanism got in the way so that I couldn't secure the left hand ear to the sole plate.
I solved the problem by fashioning an extension to that ear. It was made from 1/4" thick aluminum. I drilled a 9/32" hole on one end of the adapter allowing it to attach to the original
ear with a 1/4" x20 bolt. The hole was deliberately oversized and not threaded so that it could pivot freely. On the other end of the adapter, I drilled a 3/16" hole and tapped it to 1/4"x20.
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General Discussion / Display What Ubuntu Desktop Environment You Are Running
« on: February 22, 2020, 01:29:21 PM »
Hello All,
Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system and an alternative to Windows and Mac OSs.
Users of Ubuntu can choose their desktop environment and switch seamlessly from one to another at startup.
If the user only installs one desktop environment, he or she doesn't have to wonder which one is in use.
I use multiple environments and sometimes forget which one I am running.
Of course, I could restart my computer and pay attention to the one that I selected but there is a quicker, simpler solution.
Open the Terminal and type echo $XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP
Doing so will reveal the name of the environment that you are currently running
Ralph Sutter
Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system and an alternative to Windows and Mac OSs.
Users of Ubuntu can choose their desktop environment and switch seamlessly from one to another at startup.
If the user only installs one desktop environment, he or she doesn't have to wonder which one is in use.
I use multiple environments and sometimes forget which one I am running.
Of course, I could restart my computer and pay attention to the one that I selected but there is a quicker, simpler solution.
Open the Terminal and type echo $XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP
Doing so will reveal the name of the environment that you are currently running
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / Re: Title for a desktop picture wallpaper
« on: February 13, 2020, 06:31:41 PM »
Hi Dick,
Here is what I would do.
1. Select the image that will be your wallpaper. If you want to use your current desktop as wallpaper, right click on an open area on the desktop and hover the mouse cursor over View. Uncheck the box Show Desktop Icons
2. Do a screen capture of the wallpaper with no icons by pressing the Print Screen key. That copies the screen to the clipboard.
3. Open your favorite image editor. If using Paint, open that program and paste your clipboard image into a blank image using Ctrl V (Paste)
4. The third box (Tools) on the task bar of Paint contains an icon of a capital A. Click on that to write text anywhere on the image. Adjust the font size and font color and text location to suit your preferences.
5. Save the image somewhere where you can find it again (the desktop for example)
6. Right click on the image and choose Set as Desktop Background
7. Once that your chosen image becomes the wallpaper background, make sure that you repeat Step 1 above and recheck Show Desktop Icons
Ralph
Here is what I would do.
1. Select the image that will be your wallpaper. If you want to use your current desktop as wallpaper, right click on an open area on the desktop and hover the mouse cursor over View. Uncheck the box Show Desktop Icons
2. Do a screen capture of the wallpaper with no icons by pressing the Print Screen key. That copies the screen to the clipboard.
3. Open your favorite image editor. If using Paint, open that program and paste your clipboard image into a blank image using Ctrl V (Paste)
4. The third box (Tools) on the task bar of Paint contains an icon of a capital A. Click on that to write text anywhere on the image. Adjust the font size and font color and text location to suit your preferences.
5. Save the image somewhere where you can find it again (the desktop for example)
6. Right click on the image and choose Set as Desktop Background
7. Once that your chosen image becomes the wallpaper background, make sure that you repeat Step 1 above and recheck Show Desktop Icons
Ralph
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General Discussion / Re: Organizing Edge Favorites
« on: February 03, 2020, 09:33:58 AM »
Hi Dick,
I've made a video screen shot of how you can organize favorites in the latest version of Microsoft Edge.
Ralph Sutter
I've made a video screen shot of how you can organize favorites in the latest version of Microsoft Edge.
Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / APCUG Virtual Technology Conference - 2/8/20
« on: January 18, 2020, 08:36:01 AM »
Hello All,
I'm re-posting an invitation to attend a VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE organized by SLO Bytes' parent organization, APCUG
Ralph Sutter
(APCUG's Virtual Technology Conferences are FREE!)
Saturday, February 8
10:00 – 1:00 PT
Registration closes @ 8:30 PM PT on February 7
Attend using your computer, tablet or phone with the Zoom.us app.
Download the app for the device you will be using at: https://zoom.us/download
Sessions are 50 minutes with time for Q&A
Register once via Eventbrite
You do not need an Eventbrite account to attend the conference
You do not need a Zoom account to attend the VTC
Before the event, you will receive an email with directions and links for attending Tracks 1 and 2.
Day of conference, after connecting via Zoom, it is very helpful if you sign into each presentation you attend via the Chat Box; first and last name you used to register at Eventbrite.
Why? If all of the questions aren’t answered during the session, the rest of the answers will be sent to you. Or, there might be a handout.
Register at Eventbrite;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-winter-virtual-technology-conference-tickets-90438246229
More information at: https://www.apcug2.org
Here's the lineup
TRACK 1
10:00 AM PT
The Browser – Your Most Important App
Hewie Poplock, APCUG Rep, Central Florida Computer Society & Sarasota Technology User Group; Chromebook Evangelist
The computer program or app that we all use the most is the browser. A browser, which is short for web browser, is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web or Internet. Hewie will describe some of the important features of browsers and describe many important settings used in most browsers. He will also talk about little add-on programs called extensions for browsers, including where to find them, how to add them, and talk about some that he has found invaluable.
11:00 AM PT
What will 5G mean to you?
Ron Brown, Program Coordinator, Silvercom Computer & Technology Club
NOON PT
Getting started in researching your Family History (Even if you have been researching for years)
Jeri Steele, Genealogist
Whether you are just getting started or have been researching your family history for years, Jeri presents some steps to organize, plan, document, and record your work. These steps keep you moving forward with your research instead of getting buried in the details. Case studies will be presented as examples.
TRACK 2
10:00 AM PT
Future of Technology
Dave Dockery, President
Tampa Bay Technology Society
While it’s obvious that change in the world has been speeding up in the last several years, Doc will explain why the world is going to speed up even more in the future. What does that mean for those of us who want to keep abreast of all of the coming changes.
11:00 AM PT
Introduction to Home Automation
Bill James, Vice President
Computer Club of Oklahoma City
Bill’s presentation covers: What is home automation, how to get started, what is required, two approaches – device or system, commercial home automation and security systems, do it yourself devices, types of hubs or controllers, security and privacy.
NOON PT
Creating a Podcast for your group
Michael Crose, Board Member and Podcast Creator
Tampa Bay Technology Center
Is there a podcast in your group’s future? Michael’s presentation covers:
What is a podcast?
What can you podcast about?
How hard is it to start a podcast?
What kind of equipment and software do you need?
Do you need a website?
How do you get your podcast out there?
I'm re-posting an invitation to attend a VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE organized by SLO Bytes' parent organization, APCUG
Ralph Sutter
(APCUG's Virtual Technology Conferences are FREE!)
Saturday, February 8
10:00 – 1:00 PT
Registration closes @ 8:30 PM PT on February 7
Attend using your computer, tablet or phone with the Zoom.us app.
Download the app for the device you will be using at: https://zoom.us/download
Sessions are 50 minutes with time for Q&A
Register once via Eventbrite
You do not need an Eventbrite account to attend the conference
You do not need a Zoom account to attend the VTC
Before the event, you will receive an email with directions and links for attending Tracks 1 and 2.
Day of conference, after connecting via Zoom, it is very helpful if you sign into each presentation you attend via the Chat Box; first and last name you used to register at Eventbrite.
Why? If all of the questions aren’t answered during the session, the rest of the answers will be sent to you. Or, there might be a handout.
Register at Eventbrite;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-winter-virtual-technology-conference-tickets-90438246229
More information at: https://www.apcug2.org
Here's the lineup
TRACK 1
10:00 AM PT
The Browser – Your Most Important App
Hewie Poplock, APCUG Rep, Central Florida Computer Society & Sarasota Technology User Group; Chromebook Evangelist
The computer program or app that we all use the most is the browser. A browser, which is short for web browser, is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web or Internet. Hewie will describe some of the important features of browsers and describe many important settings used in most browsers. He will also talk about little add-on programs called extensions for browsers, including where to find them, how to add them, and talk about some that he has found invaluable.
11:00 AM PT
What will 5G mean to you?
Ron Brown, Program Coordinator, Silvercom Computer & Technology Club
NOON PT
Getting started in researching your Family History (Even if you have been researching for years)
Jeri Steele, Genealogist
Whether you are just getting started or have been researching your family history for years, Jeri presents some steps to organize, plan, document, and record your work. These steps keep you moving forward with your research instead of getting buried in the details. Case studies will be presented as examples.
TRACK 2
10:00 AM PT
Future of Technology
Dave Dockery, President
Tampa Bay Technology Society
While it’s obvious that change in the world has been speeding up in the last several years, Doc will explain why the world is going to speed up even more in the future. What does that mean for those of us who want to keep abreast of all of the coming changes.
11:00 AM PT
Introduction to Home Automation
Bill James, Vice President
Computer Club of Oklahoma City
Bill’s presentation covers: What is home automation, how to get started, what is required, two approaches – device or system, commercial home automation and security systems, do it yourself devices, types of hubs or controllers, security and privacy.
NOON PT
Creating a Podcast for your group
Michael Crose, Board Member and Podcast Creator
Tampa Bay Technology Center
Is there a podcast in your group’s future? Michael’s presentation covers:
What is a podcast?
What can you podcast about?
How hard is it to start a podcast?
What kind of equipment and software do you need?
Do you need a website?
How do you get your podcast out there?