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Advanced Excel Tuesday 4-7-20 Class Announcement

06 Monday Apr 2020

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Welcome!! We will be finishing with Module 5 in the Cengage book which you have access to online. This is a repeat for some of you in the last class, but the info is important and I want to make sure everyone has a good understanding of it before we move to the next module. I use Zoom for the class. Below is an invitation and instructions of how to connect. Please read through them and try to get in a few minutes early. If you have problems please contact me by either calling or texting to 818-813-1720. You should have a Canvas and Cengage account. If you do not, I can help you get signed up for those, just let me know. I’m looking forward to our time together and can’t wait to get started!

Just click on the link below where it says “JOIN ZOOM MEETING” and then you’ll see the screen below. Click Cancel at top, then click join from your browser and you’ll go into the zoom room and should be connected to me. Note: For security reasons, I am requiring a password and you’ll see that below. Also the meeting will be recorded so you can get access to it later. I’ll take it from there!

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Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 985 201 225
Password: 031346

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Meeting ID: 985 201 225
Password: 031346
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

Windows 10 Class Announcement

03 Friday Apr 2020

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The next Windows Class Starts tomorrow 4/4/20 at 8:00 AM. This one is very important. We will be discussing file management, how to create, save, and manage files. You don’t want to miss it!

 Since it is remote, let all your friends and family know! It is a great opportunity for them to take a Windows class from their own home! If you have any question text me or call me at 8188131720. Thanks!! Just click on the link below where it says “JOIN ZOOM MEETING” and then you’ll see the screen below. Click Cancel at top, then click join from your browser and you’ll go into the zoom room and should be connected to me. I’ll take it from there!

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You can use a computer, tablet or mobile phone!

Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/355925667

Meeting ID: 355 925 667

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+16699009128,,355925667# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,355925667# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 301 715 8592 US
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
        +1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 355 925 667
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

ATTENTION ADVANCED EXCEL STUDENTS!

30 Monday Mar 2020

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Welcome!! Thursday the 2nd is our first Class! We will be starting with Module 5 in the Cengage book which you have access to online. This is a repeat for some of you in the last class, but the info is important and I want to make sure everyone has a good understanding of it before we move to the next module. I use Zoom for the class. Below is an invitation and instructions of how to connect. Please read through them and try to get in a few minutes early. If you have problems please contact me by either calling or texting to 818-813-1720. You should have a Canvas and Cengage account. If you do not, I can help you get signed up for those, just let me know. I’m looking forward to our time together and can’t wait to get started!

Just click on the link below where it says “JOIN ZOOM MEETING” and then you’ll see the screen below. Click Cancel at top, then click join from your browser and you’ll go into the zoom room and should be connected to me. Note: For security reasons, I am requiring a password and you’ll see that below. Also the meeting will be recorded so you can get access to it later. I’ll take it from there!

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Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Steve Simpson Advanced Excel Class
Time: Apr 2, 2020 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/762527725?pwd=cStKdS9FdUlGM1hBT2RkZE5mNDJGZz09

Meeting ID: 762 527 725
Password: 013499

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+13462487799,,762527725# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 762 527 725
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

Windows 10 Starts this Saturday

26 Thursday Mar 2020

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Welcome! Coming to class is very easy. I will be using Zoom! Make sure and register for the class as you normally would. Since it is remote, let all your friends and family know! It is a great opportunity for them to take a Windows class from their own home! If you have any question text me or call me at 8188131720. Thanks!! Just click on the link below where it says “Join Zoom Meeting” and then you’ll see the screen below. Click Cancel at top, then click join from your browser and you’ll go into the zoom room and should be connected to me. I’ll take it from there!

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You can use a computer, tablet or mobile phone!

Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Steve Simpson’s Windows Class
Time: Mar 28, 2020 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/178850890

Meeting ID: 178 850 890

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+13462487799,,178850890# US (Houston)

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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
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Meeting ID: 178 850 890
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

Thursday Excel Class

26 Thursday Mar 2020

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We will be doing this class same as Tuesday. Since this is the last class I do have certificates I can email out. Unfortunately I can’t feed you Pizza tonight but I do have a raffle at end! The invite is below. Here is the link to the recorded meeting on Tuesday. I will also post this in Canvas.

Topic: Steve Simpson’s Excel Class
Date: Mar 24, 2020 05:13 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/y-Evf5ig0G9OQJXUuVGPQLAkIcPeT6a82iZKrKBYyErnt1wACESN3kjU9cwzylkR

Here is a link to the file we did on Tuesday and will use tonight. Open it now:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6GONtQFUcNo5vaBRhQ-Xk94bPrC_yZ0/view?usp=sharing

Invitation:

Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Steve Simpson’s GCC Excel Class
Time: Mar 26, 2020 05:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/787768934

Meeting ID: 787 768 934

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+16699009128,,787768934# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,787768934# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
Meeting ID: 787 768 934
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

Tuesday the 24th Excel Class

24 Tuesday Mar 2020

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First, I hope you are all doing well during this challenging time. Thank you for staying with us. I am confident we can make this work.

We are going to go with Zoom as the primary mode of presentation. I think this will most closely replicate my mode of teaching. The class invitation is below. We will use Canvas as a means to communicate and get to Cengage so you can access the book and further training. I will walk you through this at the start of this class. When going into Zoom, please allow audio, no video. There will be chat available too if you want to use that. But I want you to ask questions and everyone else to hear them. Be courteous! Don’t talk over one another. If sound is breaking up, or video please message me and let me know. Be patient, this is the first class I will be doing this. So I will ask you at the end how it went. We will modify as necessary. For those that know how, go into Canvas and Cengage and open the book. That will be helpful as we navigate through the example. If you have excel on your computer and want to follow along, please do. See you soon!

Steve Simpson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Steve Simpson’s Excel Class
Time: Mar 24, 2020 05:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/757592036

Meeting ID: 757 592 036

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+16699009128,,757592036# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,757592036# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 757 592 036
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHJOG3Wl

Thursday Test

19 Thursday Mar 2020

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We are going to have a quick test to make sure all is good for Excel Tuesday next week! Open Canvas and look for a conference. Click start next to announcement and once in click on public chat in the upper left and say hello!!

We will also do a zoom meeting. Once in canvas click on this link to go into zoom.

https://zoom.us/j/128878501?pwd=aDliZDc3ZzU5RHBta25OUTJUWG00dz09

Saturday Classes

16 Monday Mar 2020

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For the Saturday classes I will be using Zoom (https://zoom.us/). It is exceptionally easy to use. I will post a link that you click for each class. All you have to do is click on it and follow on screen prompts to attend meeting. It is not quite as good as being in class but pretty close. Questions you have will be handled via the on screen chat in Zoom. Watch this space for additional info!!! All detailed info is on the link above at the top of page that is highlighted in yellow below.

Best home security systems of 2020 (plus DIY kits, video doorbells and more)

29 Saturday Feb 2020

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Best home security systems of 2020 (plus DIY kits, video doorbells and more)

The 10 best pillows in 2020

29 Saturday Feb 2020

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The 10 best pillows in 2020

iPhone 9 rumors: Launch date, specs and Touch ID predictions

29 Saturday Feb 2020

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iPhone 9 rumors: Launch date, specs and Touch ID predictions

A brief history of artificial intelligence

18 Tuesday Feb 2020

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A brief history of artificial intelligence

8 tips and tricks to speed up Gmail

18 Tuesday Feb 2020

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8 tips and tricks to speed up Gmail

How strong is your password, really? 9 rules to make, remember and manage your logins

01 Saturday Feb 2020

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How strong is your password, really? 9 rules to make, remember and manage your logins

Emergency contacts on your phone: Set it up right now

01 Saturday Feb 2020

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Emergency contacts on your phone: Set it up right now

Our favorite home security cameras of 2020

01 Saturday Feb 2020

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Our favorite home security cameras of 2020

You can still download Windows 10 for free — and you should because Windows 7 is dead

01 Saturday Feb 2020

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You can still download Windows 10 for free — and you should because Windows 7 is dead

CES 2020

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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The 5 biggest tech trends from CES 2020

CES 2020

What’s cool at CES 2020

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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What’s cool at CES 2020

The best products of CES 2020

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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The best products of CES 2020

5 Sites to Learn Personal Finance Basics and Manage Your Money

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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5 Sites to Learn Personal Finance Basics and Manage Your Money

5 Sites to Search and Find the Best Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for You

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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5 Sites to Search and Find the Best Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for You

13 Bargain Websites That Are Cheaper Than eBay

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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13 Bargain Websites That Are Cheaper Than eBay

The 10 Best Workout Apps to Get in Shape

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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The 10 Best Workout Apps to Get in Shape

Gifts!!!

19 Thursday Dec 2019

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Great last-minute Christmas gifts you can print or email

The best gifts for readers in 2019: iPad, Kindle vs. Fire and more

Last-chance holiday deals: Echo Show 5, Nintendo Switch, iPad, Bose headphones and more

Best last-minute gifts for 2019: Gift cards, Netflix, Disney Plus and more

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Commercial

  • Amazon – Great place to buy used textbooks. Just get the ISBN number for the textbook you need and do a search at this site. Great deals on used textbooks.
  • Dell Refurbished Computers Short on Cash? Here is the Dell site for refurbished computers. It changes frequently and you can often find good deals on computers!
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking – Control your computer with your voice. Control your computer with your voice and dictate into Word!
  • Music – Pandora Create your own radio station.
  • Music – Spotify Listen to anything you want as long as you want!
  • Slack Please join our team and get your questions answered and share info. Our team is GCCteach.slack.com.
  • SnagShout This is a discount shopping site that connects to Amazon. Some really good deals can be found here!
  • Speccy – Detailed computer information Tells you everything you would ever what to know about your computer.
  • Twitter Don’t have twitter yet? Now might be a good time! You can follow me at @slsimpson.
  • VoIP Ooma This is one of the major Voice over IP providers.
  • VoIP Vonage This is one of the major voice over IP providers

Educational

  • Engadget's Tomorrow This is Engadget’s page that publishes articles based on tomorrow’s technology.
  • Khan Academy – Video tutorials Video tutorials on all kinds of stuff!
  • Kurzweil's Timeline to the Singularity This is Ray Kurzsweil’s timeline on technologies progress toward the singularity.
  • MIT Media Lab Check out what future technology they are working on!
  • MIT Media Lab — Research MIT Media Lab Research Projects
  • Personal Computer Information This is the Wiki site that has all kinds of information about the personal computer.
  • Ray Kurzweil's site about all things coming in the future Ray Kurzweil has been described as “the restless genius” by The Wall Street Journal, and “the ultimate thinking machine” by Forbes. Inc. magazine ranked him #8 among entrepreneurs in the United States, calling him the “rightful heir to Thomas Ed
  • Sideways Dictionary A Dictionary that uses analogies and metaphors to help regular, non-techy people understand IT terms.
  • TED: Ideas Worth Spreading Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world
  • Texting Lingo and Abbreviations This site will help you decipher all those texting abbreviations your kids are using!
  • Wikipedia. The encyclopedia of the Internet! Here you can find info on just about anything and it is pretty accurate!

GCC

  • Class Folder – Project Class notes for Microsoft Project
  • Class Folder – Access Files for the Access class
  • Class Folder – Excel Class info for Excel
  • Class Folder – Integrated Technology Here you will find files for my Integrated Technology class.
  • Class Folder – Internet This folder contains information for my Internet Class
  • Class folder – Intro to Computers This is my class folder where I store information about the Intro to Computers Class.
  • Class Folder – Outlook GCC class folder for Outlook class materials
  • Class Folder – Power Point This is my public folder containing information for my Power Point students.
  • Class Folder – Windows Files for Windows class
  • Class Folder – Word This folder conatins all the info for my GCC Word class.
  • Creating your own website A good site that describes the different processes for building your own site.
  • Creating your website using Google This is googles answer to creating your own site
  • Dropbox Cloud storage Here is a free site that you can store data in the cloud. Useful for back ups as well.
  • FILExt – File Extension
  • For GCC Students – Cheap Microsoft Office Software You can get a great price on Microsoft Office at this site. You just need to be a student at GCC.
  • Get a Windows Live ID A necessary item to get free use of Windows Live Essential software and a number of other Microsoft services.
  • History of Computers This is the Wiki for all things related to the history of computers. Great info!
  • History of Computers — A Timeline Here is a nice timeline describing the history of computers.
  • Mac commands compared to Windows commands This will compare the Windows commands versus the Mac commands allowing you to more easily use both types of computers.
  • Measurements List of how we measure things in the computer world.
  • PCMags Top 100 Websites
  • Photo Sharing – Smugmug A photo sharing site dedicated more toward the professionals.
  • Picture Sharing – Flikr Share your pictures here
  • Picture Sharing – Photobucket Picture sharing site.
  • Podcasting This site helps you understand podcasting and how to do it.
  • Search the web – a tutorial This is an in-depth look at searching the web to find the information you are looking for.
  • Setting up a wireless network This should help you set up a wireless network.
  • Wordpress – Learn WordPress.com

Security

  • Comodo IceDragon IceDragon features privacy and performance enhancements over the Firefox core browser as well as many additional security features such as SiteInspector malware scanning, Comodo Secure DNS and improved social media functionality.
  • Distant Desktop Free software that allows remote viewing and control of your desktop.
  • Epic Privacy Browser First web browser engineered to protect your privacy. Epic is in always-on “private browsing mode”, so on close of Epic all browsing data is deleted (while you’re browsing as little as possible is stored). Plus many other safety features!
  • Password Manager and Password Protection This program will manage, store and help you create passwords.
  • PC Matic – Excellent Anti-Virus Software My recommendation if you need new anti-virus software. 100 percent US!
  • Securing your wireless router This should help you make sure your wireless network is secure.
  • Security – Carbonite – Automated Backup for your computer at a good price This is a completely automated solution for backing up your files on your computer.
  • Security – Check to see if a virus threat is real or a hoax.
  • Security – Check to see if that virus is real or a hoax.
  • Security – Darik's Boot And Nuke – Erase Hard Drive! CAUTION! This software completely erases your hard drive. To be used ONLY if you want to get rid of your computer and make sure the hard drive is empty.
  • Security – Eraser – Permanently erase files on your Hard Drive CAUTION! This is a free file shredder software program. It is used to get rid of file(s) you no longer want or need. Use with caution.
  • Security – Malware Software This software finds and rids you computer of Malware.
  • Security – Online Virus Checker called VirusTotal This free service will analyze suspicious files and URLs.
  • Surfshark The number one rated VPN service.

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