Launch Pad – Mac Mavericks
Like the iPad and iPhone, Mac Desktops and Laptops have a view similar to the Home Screen. The Mac’s version of the Home Screen is through an app called, Launch Pad. You may use the icon on your Dock (displayed at left), Finder, or a multi gestured 5 Finger Pinch on your touch pad or touchscreen.
Launch Pad Screen
Mac Mavericks has Mission Control, an app that displays all of your open applications and associated files in an organized screen pane. Most Mac keyboards activate Mission Control through the F 3 key (or other assigned keyboard shortcut or Hot Corner). The Dock has a Mission Control button, too. Mission Control allows you to quickly select the app and the files associated with an app which are grouped together in a view entitled Application view. You may view an app and all open files using the Application view (usually the F 10 key on the keyboard). For example, if you have multiple files open and you are working on a file and want to view or edit another open file in the same app, pressing FN 10 key(s) displays the files that are open in the app for you to select.
Of course, there is always good, old Command key + Tab to toggle through all of your open apps, but it doesn’t display the open files.Mission Control allows you to create multiple desktops, too. More about that later. My Mission Control view displays below.
Mission Control – “Houston, we have success!”
Windows 8.1 has some great new features and to help you in your conversion I have a Windows 8.1 PDF 55+ page manual for you to order. The price is only $7.50 and includes a free Windows 8 keyboard/touchscreen short cut sheet for you. Learn how to make computing great with Windows 8! Click here to order your PDF manual and Windows 8 cheat sheet. Look for upcoming videos, too.
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Windows 8.1 Start button Shortcut menu
Windows 8.1 – Tech Tip – The Mini Start Menu – On your Desktop you may right click (or for touchscreen press and hold for a moment) the Start button in the lower left corner to see a shortcut menu. The shortcut menu allows you to perform popular tasks, such as restarting and shutting down, and to navigate to the Control Panel, Task Manager, and File Explorer. This is a simplified version of our former Start menu and displays at left.
So, get off to a great Start early and often using this great menu!
Fall into Success with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint learning plus iPad learning to start the new year. Classes are 8:30AM – 1:00 PM at First Metropolitan Community Church, 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta, 30329 (I-85 and North Druid Hills across from Executive Park. The fee is $75 which includes practice files, extensive handout/manual, light breakfast, juice/water, and unforgettable learning. Click here to register and for more information about the classes. Here is a schedule of classes:
Learn to create and then maintain a dynamic website using WordPress with me at Emory University’s Continuing Education Center on October 10 and 17. This two day class will teach you how to create a WordPress from establishing a Domain Name and Web Hosting account to customizing posts, pages, media, and themes. Here’s a link for the full syllabus: WordPress and Greg Creech and here’s a link to the Emory University Continuing Education Center: www.ece.emory.edu. Come and learn with enjoyment and WordPress.
I am developing the schedule for technology training and education for the autumn beginning in September through November. So, stay tuned and enjoy your summer.
For the love of learning! Click here to register for a class! Let’s Excel to the next level of Microsoft’s Excel with this important areas of Excel for better business management and productivity. Coming in June – iPad for the iGeneation – make the most of your iPad with this class. Here is a schedule of upcoming classes for May and June:
Classes held at First Metropolitan Community Church, 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta, GA 30309. These classes are BYOC – Bring Your Own Computer and are from 9:00 AM – 1:00PM, please arrive at 8:30 to set-up your computer and download files. Contact Greg at 404-299-1706 or greg@gregcreech.com. Thanks and look forward to our time together. Click here to register for a class!
Look for new classes and returning favorites such as Excelling @ Excel and PowerPoint Power Presentations. The new schedule will be available in early February. THANKS!
As the Holidays approach, let me educate and entertain you with my holiday performance entitled: “Gifts that Don’t Require a Battery.” This a humorous and musical presentation with a business message for all holiday events. Also, give the gift of learning with an Outlook class on December 8 and PowerPoint class in January. Look for new offerings in 2012 including:
Happy Holidays!
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