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Are Robots the next big thing?

25 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Future Technology, GCC, Integrated Technology, New Technology

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Here is an interesting article on the coming robot invasion…

Robots!

 

Use your phone to make that payment

25 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Family info, GCC, Integrated Technology, New Technology, Security Issues

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Your phone is a more secure form of payment than your credit card. Here is a quick video.

Pay with your phone

IT resume makeover: Avoid a list of job descriptions

25 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Job Hunting?

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Here is a good article to read before updating your resume. I think it applies to all job areas not just IT.

 

Resume Makeover

Virtual and Augmented Reality

19 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Family info, For Fun, Future Technology, GCC, Integrated Technology, Internet, Intro to Computers, New Technology

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New Tech


You are going hear and see a lot about these this year. Here are the headsets to look at…

Oculus Rift

Samsung Gear VR

Google Cardboard

Microsoft HoloLens

HTC Vive

Sony PlayStation VR

New Interesting Home Robot

19 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Family info, For Fun, Future Technology, GCC, Integrated Technology, Intro to Computers, New Technology, Security Issues

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Here is the website for a new, very interesting home robot. A definite step forward!

Aido Robot

Best Antivirus Utilities for 2016

14 Thursday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Family info, GCC, Security Issues

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Here is the PC Mag review for best Antivirus programs

PC Mag Review

Welcome Excel Level 1 Students

12 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by simpsongcc in Excel, GCC

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Happy 2016! Thank you for your attendance. I am looking forward to the next 6 weeks together. I promise to make the class as enjoyable as possible, while teaching you all about Excel! The book ISBN for this class is Benchmark Excel 2013 L1&L2, 9780763853891. The Excel 2013 Level 1 only is 9780763853907. I would suggest looking for a used book at Amazon.com or half.com. It should save you some money. Make SURE and have it shipped expedited!

I suggest that you take a look at some of these books at Amazon as well. They will help you with the business math part of Excel.

  1. Business Math Excel Applications for Business Mathematics (2nd Edition) Paperback – August 29, 2008 by Edward D. Laughbaum (Author), Ken Seidel (Author), ISBN: 9780136071846
  2. Excel For Business Math (Quick Study: Computer) Hardcover – December 31, 2013
    by Inc. BarCharts (Author)
  3. Microsoft Excel 2010 Formulas and Functions Inside Out Paperback – January 1, 2012 by Egbert Jeschke (Author), Helmut Reinke (Author), Sara Unverhau (Author), Eckehard Pfeifer (Author), ISBN: 978-0735658028
  4.  Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies, by Ken Bluttman
  5. Business Math Using Excel, by Sharon Burton and Nelda Shelton
  6. Mastering Financial Mathematics in Microsoft Excel: A Practical Guide for Business Calculations, by Alastair Day
  7. Working with Excel: Refreshing Math Skills for Management (Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making), by Priscilla Chaffe-Stengel

Here is an article with some Excel tips!

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2907515/your-excel-formulas-cheat-sheet-15-tips-for-calculations-and-common-tasks.html?phint=newt%3Dcomputerworld_thisweek&phint=idg_eid%3De6a70c0a773b5dd93399e3283c15a855#tk.CTWNLE_nlt_thisweek_2015-04-13

Keeping Your Child Safe On The Internet

14 Monday Dec 2015

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GCC, Security


Another article to take a look at if you have kids….

10 Ways to keep your child safe

Tech Toys can be dangerous to your kids

14 Monday Dec 2015

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GCC, Security


Here is an important article to read this holiday season. It has some important things to consider if you have kids.

Tech Toys

New Online Virus Checker

09 Wednesday Dec 2015

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GCC, Security


Here is a great security tool!

Virustotal

PowerPoint 2016 Features

09 Wednesday Dec 2015

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GCC, New Tech, Power Point


Here are some new PowerPoint 2016 features to look forward to!!

PowerPoint 2016

A LastPass tutorial

09 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Integrated Technology, Internet, Intro to Computers, Security Issues

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GCC, Security


One of the password protection and personal info protection programs I recommend is LastPass. Here is two tutorials I found on youtube that is pretty good. Take a look.

 

Microsoft Windows Virus and Security Center

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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If you have a virus or security problem in Windows, here is the site you should check out.

Windows Security Center

New Instant Messaging Service

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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GCC, New Tech


Interesting instant messaging service from Yahoo.

Yahoo Messenger

A wealth of security information!

02 Wednesday Dec 2015

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Here is a website that has security related informational newsletters. There is some good stuff that you should know. Take a look!!

OUCH Security Awareness Newsletter

 

Welcome Integrated Technology Students!

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

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GCC


Sorry I couldn’t make the first night.  I had to have some minor surgery done on one of my feet but all is fine. I am sitting with my foot up as I write this….

You are in good hands tonight with Jeanette!!

I intend to make this class something special. As I mentioned in my post below, we will be focusing on working with pictures and video. Also working with the cloud and sharing files. We are also going to spend some time with communication tools which are very important in today’s work environment, including designing your own website!!!

If you do not have a live account….please get one! The link is on the left. Also, please sign up for slack, link also on the left. The team name is GCCteach.slack.com . We will also be discussing Skype. If you have a live account, you can get Skype as well. We may use Twitter as well. My twitter is on the left. If you ask extra nice, maybe Jeanette can help you out.

This is normally a 4 week class but we will be missing two Thursdays, this Thursday and the last. So we only have three weeks to get all this done! Next week we will be discussing pictures and video and start our discussion on designing your own website. So have a great Thanksgiving and I will see you all Tuesday next week.

BTW….i will be giving away some great stuff at the end of this class! I’ll be shopping for a few things this black Friday. I will post the great deals I come across on my twitter account and maybe a few big ones on this website! If you need to call me to ask about anything, feel free.

Integrated Technology Class starts next week!

19 Thursday Nov 2015

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The last class for this semester that I am teaching is Integrated Technology. The syllabus is in the folder on the left side. But there will be some new subjects this time around. We will be spending some time talking about how to use pictures and video, communication methods like email, instant messaging, and slack, and the most requested item….designing your own website! The class is 4 weeks on Tue and Thur evening at 5:30. However, due to the holidays and the last week, we will be cut short two classes. So this time it will be a three week class, or 6 nights. Easy right? It will be an exciting class and I hope to see you next Tuesday night at 5:30. If I don’t, have a great Thanksgiving!!!

What to do with your hands when speaking in public

18 Wednesday Nov 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, PowerPoint

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GCC, Power Point


Good article on public speaking and body language.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2015/11/17/what-to-do-with-your-hands-when-speaking-in-public/

Email Tutorials

14 Saturday Nov 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Internet, Outlook

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Internet, Office 2013, Office 365, Outlook


Here are some online tutorials if you need some more help….. there are many training videos at youtube.com!

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Outlook-2013-videos-and-tutorials-f83e8e60-0bab-47eb-8f6e-c2ecb73124d8

http://www.ehow.com/way_5251927_outlook-tutorial.html

http://www.officetutorials.com/outlooktutorials.htm

http://email.about.com/od/outlooktips/tp/popular_tips.-06V.htm

https://youtu.be/2VQODi-nOJg

https://youtu.be/Zsgfb6DEjrs

Welcome Internet Students

31 Saturday Oct 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Internet

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GCC, Internet


Welcome to the Internet Class! I am so happy you are attending this class. I know you will find it interesting, educational, and hopefully very enjoyable. Check back often at this website for any information or links that I may refer to in class. If I have any handouts, you will find them mentioned here or may be in the list in the Internet folder on the right. There is no book for this class. But I encourage you to check out some computer books at local book stores to supplement what we will be discussing in this class. This class is 4 Saturdays from 8-12. Remember, your attendance is critical, so please attend if you can. I look forward to our time together. Thank you for coming!

Contract Information: (818) 813-1720 https://simpsongcc.wordpress.com simpsongcc@live.com

  • How Computers Work
  • History of Computers
  • How software works
  • History of Windows
  • History of Apple OS
  • Comparison of OSs
  • Future of Technology
  • Honda Robotics
  • A Day with glass – Corning – Part 1
  • A Day with Glass – Corning – Part 2
  • Ray Kurzweil
  • TED

7 super-quick Windows 10 tricks you probably didn’t know about

14 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Windows 10

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GCC, Windows 10


Good tips!

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-super-quick-windows-10-tricks-you-probably-didnt-know-about/

Amazon Fire review: $50 of incredible value

14 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Integrated Technology, New Technology

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GCC, New Tech, News


Here is a review of the new Amazon tablet. A really good value.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/14/amazon-fire-review/

Welcome Windows Students

03 Saturday Oct 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Windows 10

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Windows 10, Windows 8


Welcome to Windows! I am so happy you are attending this class. I know you will find it interesting, educational, and hopefully very enjoyable. Check back often at this website for any information or links that I may refer to in class. If I have any handouts, you will find them mentioned here or may be in the list in the Intro folder on the right. There is no book for this class. But I encourage you to check out some computer books at local book stores to supplement what we will be discussing in this class. This class is 4 Saturdays from 8-12. Remember, your attendance is critical, so please attend if you can. I look forward to our time together. Thank you for coming!

Contract Information: (626) 256-0302 https://simpsongcc.wordpress.com simpsongcc@live.com

  • How Computers Work
  • History of Computers
  • How software works
  • History of Windows
  • History of Apple OS
  • Comparison of OSs
  • Future of Technology
  • Honda Robotics
  • A Day with glass – Corning – Part 1
  • A Day with Glass – Corning – Part 2
  • Ray Kurzweil
  • TED

When artificial intelligence is everywhere, all the time

21 Monday Sep 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in For Fun, GCC, Integrated Technology, New Technology

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GCC, New Tech


Here is an interesting article!

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2984683/emerging-technology/when-artificial-intelligence-is-everywhere-all-the-time.html

10 Must-Read Fall Books for Career Development

21 Monday Sep 2015

Posted by simpsongcc in GCC, Job Hunting?

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GCC


Click on the link below:

10 must read books

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