Monday, September 28, 2009

 

Class Schedule for October - December, 2009

SeniorNet has 11 great classes lined up for its pre-holiday October through December session. Check them all out by clicking HERE to view the schedule and a description of the courses offered. SIGN UP TODAY!

Call: 214-841-2818 (weekdays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm)


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Monday, September 14, 2009

 

SeniorNet Mouse Exercises and Games

Over the years we have accumulated quite a few exercises and games to help you with mouse and keyboard dexterity. Here they all are in one place. Just click on the pictures below to enjoy. Use your browser's Back arrow to get back to our blog.

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Thursday, August 06, 2009

 

Strong passwords: How to create and use them

Your passwords are the keys you use to access personal information that you've stored on your computer and in your online accounts.
If criminals or other malicious users steal this information, they can use your name to open new credit card accounts, apply for a mortgage, or pose as you in online transactions. In many cases you would not notice these attacks until it was too late.

Fortunately, it is not hard to create strong passwords and keep them well protected.

CLICK HERE to read this excellent tutorial on creating strong passwords on Microsoft.com.
Use your browser's Back Arrow to return here.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

 

A Safety Net for You - OnGuardOnline.gov

We all need up to date information on how to secure our computers, protect against Internet fraud and protect our personal information. The federal government in collaberation with the technology industry has developed a great web site which provides practical tips to help you safeguard your computer and your personal information...... onguardonline.gov.

The site has a number of fun game-like quizes to test your knowledge of safe shopping, ID theft, safe investing, Phishing scams, laptop security and many others. Click on the link below or the games image above to launch the OnGuardOnline page containing the quizes. Enjoy, and we hope you pass with flying colors. If not check out the rest of the site where you'll find the answers to all of your safety questions.


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Monday, May 04, 2009

 

SeniorNet Survey

As volunteer educators we are always interested in how you, as Seniors, view today's world of technology and computers and how you would like to use them. If you are 50 years old or older, we'd like you to give us your input in a short survey (just 8 questions) which is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. The results will be used for no other purpose than help us improve our ever-changing curriculum. If you haven't taken this survey before, just click on the "Talk to Us" link below and use your Browser's back arrow to return here when your finished. A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Talk to Us!

Click here to see survey results to date.



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From Our May 2009 Newsletter - TIP!!



TIP!!

Need to make email easier to read?

If you have a scroll wheel on your mouse (between left and right mouse button), there is a very easy way to increase the text size in your email.

Just hold down the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard while you push the scroll wheel forward on the mouse.

Try it! It works!

Note: This method works only for web-based email. It does not work if you are using Outlook Express for email or other email systems which run from your local computer.


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What Is Spyware?

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first.

Read Microsoft's excellent article which explains Spyware and how to prevent it. Click HERE.

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Friday, January 30, 2009

 

Volunteer Appreciation Coffee - December 2008


SeniorNet of Dallas volunteer teachers, coaches and office personnel gathered together at the second annual Volunteer Appreciaton Coffee at The Point at C. C. Young on December 5. The turnout was outstanding. Click on the picture above to view a full slide show of the event. Those young faces you see in the pictures belong to our much appreciated volunteers from Brinker International Corporation. How did we ever do without them?

THANK YOU ALL for your help and support this past year.

SeniorNet of Dallas

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

 

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure


Our Dora (Dora Owens, SeniorNet coach and office assistant) has been training all year for this as we know from her Walking Log. CONGRATULATIONS DORA on your active support of this great cause and for being one of the millions of happy survivors!

Dora's Race for the Cure Slide Show


Valle

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Monday, September 01, 2008

 

Dora's Walking Log

2008's totals are in. Dora logged a total of 584.43 miles for the year!

Some of our volunteers don't let the grass grow under their feet. One such volunteer is Dora Owens who has been active at SeniorNet for 4 years. She maintains her good health with a routine walking program that she really sticks to and logs her progress on a spreadsheet. Of course she learned how to create that spreadsheet in a class at SeniorNet of Dallas. Here's what Dora says:

"I decided to walk on Jan 26, 2004 when I was eighty years old. I do let miscellaneous reasons distract me from my routine. But the days I walk are always BETTER than the days I don't. I recommend this to anyone who can and will find time for walking. It is safe and easy to walk in my neighborhood...and besides JoLene [dog] loves it.

In 2004 and most of 2005 I was using the treadmill at Garland Senior Center. I had to sign up and wait my turn to do that. Then I got a pedometer and started walking in my neighborhood. On my route I put nine neighbors papers by their front door. They complain when I don't deliver!"

Click here to see Dora's Walking Log


Go Dora!

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