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This month I get to do what we intended when we started this column and that is answer user questions.
A: A laptop computer (also called a notebook computer, or notebook) is a small mobile computer, typically weighing 1 to 12 pounds. Laptops usually run on a battery (for 2 to 4 hours) or from an external AC/DC adapter that charges the battery while it also supplies power to the computer itself. Laptops contain components that are similar to their desktop counterparts and perform the same functions, but are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption. Laptops are typically less powerful for the same price. Why would you want one? They can be taken to McDonalds, Starbucks, and dozens of other places that have wireless Internet and used just as if you were at home. They take up a lot less space than desktop and can be easily taken on vacation.
A: It is unfortunate that CD’s and DVD’s look alike. A CD hold approximately 700 Megabytes of data while a DVD can hold 4,300 to 8,000 Megabytes of data. DVDs are used mostly for movies but can certainly used for data. You would expect any DVD player to play CD’s but CD players cannot play DVDs. There are three things you can do to run DVD’s. 1: buy an internal DVD player and replace your existing CD player with it. It will cost about $40 but it will have to be installed. 2: buy an external DVD Player that plugs into a USB port. It will cost about $80 but it is very easy to install and can be easily moved from computer to computer. 3: buy a new computer with a 24” screen and a Blu-Ray DVD player. It will cost buckets of money but you can watch movies with higher resolution than real life.
A: Yes, 10 years ago my wife would watch movies on my laptop in the car while I would drive.
A: Good laptops are cheaper today than they ever have been so I think buying a laptop rather than upgrading existing equipment is well worth considering, especially if your existing computer is more that six years old.
A: Any thing you can do on a desktop you can do on a laptop. The reverse is not true. So yes, it is possible to hook your laptop to a printer. There could be one major problem, if your printer is more that five years old and you computer is running Vista, it may not be possible. Vista does not “play well” with older equipment. |
COMPUTER I 9/9 – 9/10 – 9/11 9:00 – 11:00 am
INTERNET 9/16 – 9/17 – 9/18 9:00 – 11:00 am
COMPUTER II 9/23 – 9/24 – 9/25 9:00 – 11:00 am
WORD II 9/30 – 10/1 – 10/2 9:00 – 11:00 am
Call Katy at 727-847-1290 to inquire or register, or just come to the front desk at Elfers Senior Center. The 6-hour course is $33.00.
Did you know CARES Elfers Center has its own ‘bargain basement?’ Actually, it is a separate building full of clothing, household items, jewelry, and much more, even mental stimulation in the form of games, jigsaw puzzles and books. Our Thrift Shop is open from 9:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday. The staff of friendly and helpful volunteers invites you to come in and browse, and come often since the merchandise is constantly changing. They also welcome your donations of clean gently-worn clothing and other items in good condition. Please bring donations ONLY when the shop is open. Quilting News
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Condolences Our sympathy goes out to Helen Owens who lost her son Gary. We are thinking of her in her time of sorrow and hope she will be able to return to volunteering in the Thrift Shop soon. |
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