Whatever you want, or need, to know about, the internet is probably your best place to start hunting for information. But while many people will try to advise you on what are the best search terms to type into Google or Bing, there's actually more to effective online searching than merely coming up with a good set of keywords. For example, it's often useful to consider what type of information you want returned. If you want to know about, say, household security or the Battle of Hastings, don't just search for those terms. Add qualifiers in order to try to find authoritative, reliable information. My favourite such qualifier at the moment is "conference presentation" or "conference proceedings". Chances are, you'll find the information you're looking for in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, prepared by someone who knows what they're talking about and made available free of charge. A couple of months ago, a major SharePoint conference took place in Barcelona, Spain. Registering to attend the conference would have cost around $1000. But all of the presentations can now be downloaded free of charge from http://www.sharepointeurope.com/community/member/presentation-archive by anyone who's interested.
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All the common browsers have a number of shortcuts but some are not as well-known as others. Here are nine helpful browser hot keys and shortcuts that you may not be aware of. 1. Do a reverse search on an image 2. Quickly restore a closed tab 3. Quick way to see the source code of a web page 4. Quick ways to open an incognito window 5. Easy way to open the home page 6. Quick way to open History 7. Quickly delete the browser cache 8. Override cache and reload fresh page 9. View the browser cache And there you have it - nine ways to speed up your Internet browsing. Thanks to Gizmo...
Congratulations on your new windows phone. This is a basic manual to get you up and running. Some photo samples can be seen at the end of the blog. Navigating the Windows Phone is dead simple. Anyone can do it: you have the home screen (the equivalent of the Start screen in Windows 8) and another screen with all the apps and settings. That’s it! The main screen has a list of default tiles(icons of the applications). The rest of your applications are accessed by swiping to the left using the touch screen. To return to the main screen use the back button at left end of the screen. Or use the windows button in the bottom middle of the screen. Better to use the back button as it closes all applications on the way back. TILES 1.The colour of the tiles can be changed by: tap the “settings” tile, (looks like a small clog or spike wheel) if this tile is not in the main screen, swipe the screen to the left to access list of applications, then swipe up the list to “settings”. In “setting” you will find two heading lists: SYSTEMS and APPLICATIONS by swiping left and right. Under SYSTEMS go to “theme”, choose your new colour. Use the back arrow at bottom left of screen to return to main screen. Or use the “window” button at bottom of the screen. 2.To put a shortcut on the main-screen of the phone of an application from the app list, press on the application until 3 options pop up: a. pin to start, b. Rate and review c. uninstall. To change and move the TILES on the HOMESCREEN, press and hold long on the TILE, options will appear to either DELETE the shortcut or expand it to a big TILE or small TILE, or move to another location on the mainscreen, useful to arrange your layout. WIFI and SETTINGS To switch on the phones wifi, again go to “settings”(worth while to have this pinned to the start screen). In setting you will find two lists: SYSTEMS and APPLICATIONS by swiping left and right. In SYSTEMS: Tap on WiFi from the list and tap ON. This will drain the battery faster, so be sure to turn it off when not in use. The phone has a battery saver which can be accessed in Settings. Internet Data can also be turned on from “settings” if you are allowed from your network. If you have free internet data allowance you can “share” it using the “internet Sharing”. Eg..for the ipad etc. LOCATION is also here, this has to be ON to use the SAT NAV (NOKIA DRIVE), Turn OFF when not in use as very heavy on the battery. " The included Nokia Drive is an excellent satnav application, part of the reason I went for this phone was after my standalone Garmin satnav failed I wanted a phone with a decent satnav built in and Nokia Drive is reported to be about the best available. The maps are stored on the device so doesn't require a data connection when in use (just download the counties you want in advance over WiFi) so you won't eat up all your data allowance or run into trouble if driving in areas with poor mobile coverage. It's almost as good as my previous standalone Garmin but more convenient not to carry a separate device, has free worldwide lifetime map updates and the whole phone cost less that the standalone Garmin did but does a heck of a lot more! Recommend to keep the phone plugged into the charger in the car while you use it." MARKETPLACE This is where you can get free or paid applications. You will need an LIVE.IE email account or a HOTMAIL one to use the MARKETPLACE.. Free to get a “live.ie ” email address. Just register. Of course you can still access your gmail emails, as well as othersl, just download the gmail app. Turn on WiFi before accessing the MARKETPLACE. If it’s not on a shortcut on the main screen, swipe left to goto the application list and swipe down to MARKETPLACE. Tap on MARKETPLACE, either Tap on “NOKIA COLLECTION” to see a list Nokia recommends or tap on the magnifying icon at the end of the screen to bring up the search bar if you know what you want, type in what your looking for, I recommend the following to install:
CAMERA If your phone is keypad locked( recommend for security) you can access the camera quickly by pressing the far right camera button (on the same side as the volume and start switch) with the screen facing you. Release the button once the camera loads. The Nokia Lumia 800 or 820 have a 8 mp camera. TO TAKE A PHOTO. PRESS THE CAMERA BUTTON HALFWAY DOWN and hold till you see the the flashing frame steadying (it will beep), then press the button the rest of the way to take a good photo. This allows the lens to adjust to the subject. The application STEADYCAM is good cause it won’t allow a photo taken till the phone is steady. HOW TO SHARE OR UPLOAD A PHOTO Pin “PICTURES” from application list to main screen. Tap to open it, Tap on “ CAMERA ROLL” to access latest images. Tap on the image you want to share or upload. Tap on the three little dots on bottom right of the image. A list of options will appear. To save to “ONEDRIVE” ( previously called skydrive until SKY TV objected) . Tap on “SHARE” choose either your email or “JDB FOR FACEBOOK” having previously installed it. The first time it will ask for your FACEBOOK password, after that it’s saved. Type in an explanation for the image or add another image using the + icon. When finished, tap the icon on the bottom left of the screen,if you tap on the three dots it will tell you what the two icons are for. That’s it, it’s uploaded to FACEBOOK. Sample of the photos taken by the Nokia Lumia 800 can be seen by clicking on the link below. To view my file, click this link: If you're interested in language, or you know someone who is, here's a web site that will be of real interest. Reverso, while not being an inspiring name, is an amazing web site that describes itself as a linguistic portal. It combines a spell checker, verb conjugator, dictionary, grammar checker and translation system, all in a web-based system that doesn't require any software installation and is completely free to use. So whether you need to check the spelling or grammar of an email you're writing, or your children need a fun way to look up the facts of language, Reverso is a superb online resource. It works in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Japanese. So if you've always wondered how to spell accommodation, or what the past continuous tense of "to work" is (answer: see below for the conjugation), Reverso will have the answer. You'll find the site at www.reverso.net and, as mentioned, it's free to use. My thanks to Gizmo for bring it to my attention.
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) has been funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a two-year project to research and develop social media marketing materials and resources for Ontario’s community-based literacy agencies. CLO is proud to present their social media marketing modules. Please just click here to access these resources. You will need to download on to your mobile phone, follow this link.
All of us would like our PCs to run a little faster and to work a little better. We’d also like them to be safer to use.
The good news is that you can achieve these goals by using the nine utility programs in this guide. And you can do it without spending a cent, because every one of these programs is free. The programs in this guide were chosen by Ian Richards from the hundreds of outstanding freeware programs listed at Gizmo’s Freeware. Most will work on all versions of Windows from XP through Vista including 64-bit systems. Exceptions are noted. One of these programs is related to your PC security, two are to help with maintenance and the remaining six are productivity tools. In this guide Ian Richards will show you where to get these programs, how to install them and how to use them. Once you have them installed and set up, you’re going to be very pleasantly surprised at the improvement in your PC performance and the effectiveness in the way you work. But you can achieve much more. These nine programs are but a few of the thousands of outstanding freeware programs available from the Gizmo’s Freeware website (www.techsupportalert.com). So do drop in and check out what are available. Gizmo Ian "Gizmo" Richards 1. Evernote: Worried about your illegible handwriting when taking notes in lessons? With the Evernote app and a wireless keyboard cover you can turn your tablet into a lecture-hall laptop. What's more, everything you do on the tablet app syncs to your laptop and other devices running Evernote. Also great for shopping and to-do lists - when you amend on one device it shows up across them all. 2. Moneybook: Money - or the lack of it - can be as big a stress as exams for the average student. With the Moneybook app you can keep on top of your finances from your phone. Work out whether you're spending more than you have coming in at a glance. Look at your transactions one by one. Export your accounts to a spreadsheet to examine in closer detail. It's nice and simple too thanks to its user interface. 3. Meter Reading: A hefty bill landing on the doormat can create serious conflict in a shared student house. Best friends will scream at each other about the number of baths they have had, the guy downstairs will be accused of having a secret fan heater in his room. Questions will be raised about the cost impact of cooking a roast chicken. Avoid such un-pleasantries with the Meter Reading app. This handy tool for monitoring energy consumption lets you see how much you're spending each week. Available for Apple and Android. 4. Vouchercloud: Ever out-and-about with friends when you decide on the spur of the moment to have food? With the Vouchercloud app you can enjoy such spontaneity while also bagging a bargain. The app uses your phone's GPS to work out the best nearby offers. Vouchers are then downloaded to your phone. As well as food also expect deals on beauty treatments and hotel stays. 5. Dictionary: Ever encounter a word you don't understand when trying to revise? Digging out a dictionary or booting up your laptop can be a pain. With the Dictionary app you can look it up in a few seconds from your smartphone. 6. Jamie’s Recipies: Jamie Oliver has built a food empire on his fuss-free but stupendously tasty grub. Learn from him and become your student flat's celeb-chef-in-residence with the Jamie's Recipes app. Run the app on your iPad while cooking in the kitchen for walk-throughs of tried-and-tested Jamie recipes - with everything from a list of required ingredients and kit to a step-by-step prep guide. Also check out general cooking tips and advice on money-saving meals. 7. MyFitnessPall: Student life isn't always conducive to healthy living - late nights, alcohol and fast food can soon take their toll. However, with this app you can at least keep track of what you're eating. You give the app your vital statistics and let it know whether you want to lose, maintain or gain weight - it'll then give you a daily calorie target. It'll tell you how many calories you've consumed over a day, and break it down into carbs, fat and protein. Just type in what you eat as you eat it. 8. Revision App: Revising for exams can be a drag. Scrawled handwritten notes and hundreds of revision cards littered across your room. Streamline the process with Revision App. It gives you access to more than 1 million revision notes and flash cards, enabling you to revise at home without any mess, or even on the train or bus.Also expect learning quizzes and animated teacher videos. The founder of Revision App, Jermaine Hagan, was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the app. 9. Twitter: With Twitter on your smartphone you'll be the one in the know. Keep tabs on your favourite A-listers for celeb gossip, follow the trending topics to stay across the news and LOL at the latest memes. Of course, you can also build up your own following by becoming a regular tweeter yourself - following in the footsteps of UK Twitter stars Caitlin Moran and Stephen Fry. 10. Dragon Dictation: Want to quickly take down a note for something but don't have a pen and can't be bothered fumbling your way through a text? With the Dragon Dictation app you can speak into your phone and it will transform your words into typed text. The apps transforms your phone into a writing tool that allows you to give your much-used thumbs a rest. Thanks to Askten for this information.. Caltech and The Feynman Lectures Website are pleased to present this online edition of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Now, anyone with internet access and a web browser can enjoy reading a high quality up-to-date copy of Feynman's legendary lectures. However, we want to be clear that this edition is only free to read online, and this posting does not transfer any right to download all or any portion of The Feynman Lectures on Physics for any purpose. This edition has been designed for ease of reading on devices of any size or shape; text, figures and equations can all be zoomed without degradation. |
Literacy in IrelandIn the past literacy was considered to be the ability to read and write. Today the meaning of literacy has changed to reflect changes in society and the skills needed by individuals to participate fully in society. It involves listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and using everyday technology to communicate and handle information. Categories
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AuthorHi, my name is Loreto and I'm an adult literacy tutor. I created this website to keep track of all things useful I have come across. Sometimes I am given a link by someone and if its not put on here it can be forgotten about. If you come across something you think is useful or even just fun, drop me a note to let me know and I will put it on here. Thank you for your time and I hope you find this website useful. |