Tuesday, 25 February 2014

How to take a Screen Shot

How do I take a screenshot?

press PrtScn = Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the (invisible) clipboard.

Where can I find that key?

PrtScn | ScrLk | Pause Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard.

How do I take a screenshot of a single window?

hold down Alt and press PrtScr = Windows captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard.

I guess it’s in the clipboard now. How can I paste it into a document or something?

hold down Ctrl and press V = Windows pastes the screenshot (that is in the clipboard) into a document or image you are currently editing.
  1. Where should I paste it? I just need a (graphics) file. Start “Paint”

  2. Paste
  3. Save

Be Safe on the Internet

                                  How to Stay Safe on the Internet

The internet has become a very popular place these days. But don't forget, just because it is popular doesn't mean it is safe. Even with all the regulations around the internet people can still lie. Below are some ways to keep yourself safe.

Never give out personal information, such as your name, home address, phone number, the name of your school, pictures, credit card numbers, or the names of your parents without permission from your parents.
Never meet in person with someone you met online.
Never give out your password to anyone.
Use a gender neutral username in chat rooms so you are less likely to receive pornographic material or other forms of harassment. If you do receive pornographic material, report it to your local police department. The Internet is not very private anymore. The world gets smaller as Facebook and Google continue to grow. To see for yourself, try "Googling" yourself . What you find is what everyone else finds. If you find your unwanted information online, double check all of your privacy settings for online profiles. Never open, forward, or respond to e-mails with pornographic or other inappropriate material.

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Challenges of using Microsoft Word

Microsoft word is going to be very difficult to learn how to use. There are lots of different buttons and settings one can use and it is very difficult to try and memorize what button does what. It is also difficult to try and find out what you are looking for. There are some settings on Microsoft Word that I didn't even know existed. It will also be hard to learn to use Microsoft Word because I get headaches when I look at a computer screen for too long especially if I am trying to figure something out. As uncomfortable as it may be to learn this, it will be wonderful knowing how to use it. It will be useful when trying to do school or other projects to know how to use Microsoft Word.

What is a Blog?

A blog is a way for people to express their thoughts and ideas about something. It also helps people to advertise things or to share experiences and expertise, to speak up about an issue they care about, to become more involved with hobbies and passions, to be part of a community,advance my career or start a career in writing.
A blog is a type of website that is updated regularly with new content. Most blogs contain short, informal articles called blog posts. These posts usually contain some combination of text, photos, videos, and other media. At its core, a blog is just a space on the web that you can create to record and express your opinions. From what you hear on the news, you might think that bloggers are all a certain type of people— all very young, politically-inclined, and tech-savvy. Or maybe you've heard about bloggers who've written about amazing experiences or ambitious projects, then turned their blogs into best-selling books. While some bloggers do fit these descriptions, the majority of bloggers don't. In fact, there's no "average" blogger— blogs are written by people of all ages and backgrounds, from styles of life. Experiences and interests. No matter what their main reason for blogging is, most bloggers have at least one thing in common: they're passionate enough about a topic to write about it over and over again, usually for free. If there's a subject you care deeply about, you might enjoy blogging about it. When you have your own blog, you have unlimited space and freedom to express your opinions and discuss the things that you care about with others. A blog can be about literally anything. There are people blogging about every topic imaginable, from their political views to their pets. Think of any interest or hobby, no matter how unusual or specialized— there's bound to be a whole community of blogs devoted to discussing it. Although it's impossible to list all of the subjects people blog about, there are certain topics that are commonly covered.