Extract a Picture from Microsoft WORD document

Someone sends you a picture that is inserted into Microsoft WORD and you want to get it out?

This is what you do:
open up that document
left click once on the picture to select it (size handles appear around it)
then do copy by using keyboard shortcut  CTRL + C
then open up PAINT program(its available in all Windows pcs)
once opened press CTRL + V
the picture will show up
FILE > SAVE AS and make sure the type is jpg

Excel Tips - Tech Lunch N Learn

These students had a great time learning about Microsoft Excel Tips.  How to be more productive and use keyboard shortcuts and other tips to maneuver around the workbook.

We had a great class at Cool Beans in Medina

learning how to edit photos using Picasa free editing software.

Join us next month for Microsoft Excel Tips / Shortcuts

RSVP to: Pieri Levandofsky at 330 461-1945

or email: pccomputing1@gmail.com

Scam emails

Watch out for emails "phishing" for your sensitive information. I've received several in my inbox in the past month.  Do not click on any links if you don't know who it is from!   Remember if it looks too good to be true..it probably is!

Also watch for emails asking for sensitive information, it may look very official. Contact the company using a phone number you have on file...NOT the one on the email itself. 

Use your "report spam" button, don't reply back asking to be taken off the list. This will let the people know that the email account is "active".

Ohio Program offering free computer training.

Check out www.connectohio.org   it is a statewide program offering training on basic computing skills through local educational facilities and libraries.

The Medina County Career Center and the Medina District Library are currently offering a 6 hour free computer training class.   Learn basic computing skills and find out what the Internet has to offer!

Changing Passwords! Do It Now.

If it has been a long while since you changed your password, now is a good time. There are many computer users discovering their accounts being compromised and emails being sent to contacts on their email lists. Many times, unsuspecting users click on a link in the email and end up with a virus themselves. 

Another thing to keep in mind is to change your security question and make it something most people would not know.  Check the alternate email account that you gave and ensure it is a valid one. Sometimes the virus attack will make changes and redirect it to their own email account!

Phishing Email..Received in Gmail Acct

Please be very careful clicking on links received in emails!  I just received one supposedly from Google mail stating that I need to click on a link to "update" my dormant account.   Do not click on links or respond to these emails. Mark them as SPAM or DELETE them.  

Someone is trying to gain access to your personal information...do not give them the satisfaction.

Go Green with Sticky Notes in Windows 7

You can write up little notes and place them on your desktop or laptop screen without cutting down a tree!

These Sticky Notes don't have to be yellow...other colors available are : blue, green, purple, pink, white.

To access Sticky Notes in Windows 7 from the Start button type "Sticky Notes" in the Search Bar
Click on the phrase. Start typing a note and drag it wherever you want to place them on your desktop.

Pin it to  your Task Bar by right clicking on the Task Bar and selecting "Pin this Program to TaskBar"

If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 and now upgrading to version 2010 you will notice BIG changes.

This Microsoft tool is a great way to learn where commands are now located in 2010.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/learn-where-menu-and-toolbar-commands-are-in-office-2010-and-related-products-HA101794130.aspx

Snopes.com

Have you ever visited this website? http://www.snopes.com/
they research and /or validate urban myths and legends.

Before you forward chain emails and such please check this site first to see if it is valid.
Even if you do receive emails stating that it has been verified at Snopes.com I would
still go and verify it for yourself.

They have posted the Virus Alert email regarding the Postal Express attachment I posted on earlier....here's the link:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

Medina County Womens Journal

Check out the Medina County Womens Journal
I'm a regular contributor with articles on technology issues
helping to educate readers!
Pieri Levandofsky

VIRUS ALERT

If you receive an email with the following subject line do NOT download the attached file because it contains a VIRUS.  I have already had a customer whose computer became infected with a virus.

Subject line is: Post Express: Package Available for Pick Up
This is a post notification

Your package has been returned to the Post Express office.
The reason of the return is "Incorrect delivery address of the package"

Attached to the letter mailing label contains the details of the package delivery.
You have to print mailing label, and come in the Post Express office in order to receive the packages.

Thank you.
Post Express Service.

Welcome!

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to my blog!  Feel free to comment or post a question.

Which is your favorite computer program?   Mine is Excel. I am very numbers oriented and this particular program has so many great features.  I like to look online for new tips to help me be productive. When I find something that really saves time....I like to share these with my customers.