Friday, September 30, 2011

Having Problems In Windows 7? Record It!

You're using Windows 7 and are having difficulties with something not working properly whenever you use it. Or a window popping up that you;re not sure about.

Wouldn't it be great if, rather than try to describe it to someone who is trying to help over the phone, or by email, you could show them what happens?

That's what the Problem Steps Recorder does.

Click 'Start', then in the little box at the bottom type 'PSR' and press 'Enter'.

A small window will open, which is the recorder. Click 'Start Record', and Windows will keep a record of everything you open, close, click or type until you tell it to stop. When you click 'Stop Record' it will prompt you to save a file; do this, and then you can email it to someone who may be able to  help you.

Give it a try.

Friday, September 23, 2011

This Weekend


Computer Fair Sunday, 25 September, at the Illawarra Credit Union Hockey Stadium, Unanderra.

www.illawarrapcug.org.au
About Us The Illawarra PC Users’ Group Incorporated, commonly known as Illawarra Computer Enthusiasts, or ICE, is a growing non-profit organisation of novices, experts, computer professionals and casual users that began in the 80's. We are based in Wollong...

Thursday, September 22, 2011

September Offer

Need help using your computer?
A reminder about our September offer.
2 for 1 remote assistance.
02 4261 7737/info@abcomputertraining.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Limerick Competition

Up for grabs - $195 training package for the limerick with the most likes posted on our Facebook wall. It's not hard - have a go:)

http://www.facebook.com/ABComputerTraining

There was a young man from Mangerton
Who had never visited "Stumbleupon"
While surfing one day
He clicked and said Hey!
Here's something that I can waste time upon

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Tip Of The Week

I came across this useful nugget:
Type =rand(8,10) and press enter in Microsoft Word to automatically generate a bunch of text that can be used to test page formatting, fonts, etc. It also provides extensive information on how to format using Styles in Word.

Courtesy of 
Computer Hope's free computer help
www.computerhope.com
Free computer help and support. Answering all your computer related questions with complete information on all hardware and software.

Friday, September 16, 2011

What's on this Weekend

We will be dropping in to Art & Design Market which is on Sunday at Pioneer Hall, Wollongong. We saw a fantastic array of crafted goods the last time we went and are really looking forward to checking out what's on offer.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing - Legal Issues For Service Contracts
An interesting piece if you are using "the cloud". 

September Offer

DON'T MISS OUT

A reminder about our September offer.
2 for 1 remote assistance.
02 4261 7737/info@abcomputertraining.com

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Limerick Competition

SIXTEEN DAYS TO GO!
A reminder about our limerick competition this month. Write a limerick on our wall and get your friends to like it. The person with the most likes will win a 3hr training package.

Enter on our Facebook Page

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Tip Of The Week

Using Windows 7 and need to clear a clutter of windows from your desktop? Click and hold the top bar of the window you want to keep, and shake your mouse; all other windows will be automatically minimised. Shake it again, and they will all be restored.

Click and drag any window off the top of the screen, and it will be automatically maximised
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Last Weekend - A Party With The Mafia

Aside from a packed weekend of training and networking, AB Computer Training were, of course, involved with the Wollongong Pictorial Mafia's exibition at Project Contemporary Artspace this weekend. Here are a few pictures from the opening night party.


Mafia Opening Night
The opening night of the Wollongong Pictorial Mafia's exhibition at Project Contemporary Artspace in Keira Street - 9th September 2011 Evidence that just because you can take a nice picture for an exhibition it doesn't mean that you can't take rubbish blurry ones at any events you go to.

Friday, September 9, 2011

What's on this Weekend

This Weekend

Come and see one of AB Computer Training's other talents. Alan is exhibiting photos as part of an exhibition by a group of local photographers at Project Contemporary Artspace in Keira Street, Wollongong.

Come and see us tonight (Friday 9th September) atthe opening night party from 6pm, or pop into the Gallery on Sunday from 11am until 1:30pm when Alan will be in charge and looking for diversion and coffee :)

http://projectgallery.org/art/?q=content%2Fshooting-gallery

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

A reminder about our September offer.
2 for 1 remote assistance.
02 4261 7737/info@abcomputertraining.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

LIMERICK COMPETITION

A reminder about our limerick competition this month. Write a limerick on our wall and get your friends to like it. The person with the most likes will win a 3hr training package.

A maid of Shellharbour it's said
Once thought that her laptop was dead
She gave it a poke
Said this is a joke
I'll just get a Mac book instead

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Right Clicking – Have you ever investigated the right mouse button? It’s rather a well-kept secret but it can open up a new world for you. All those tasks you found difficult and even those perhaps you couldn’t do, can be achieved with the right click.

Basically it gives you a context menu. This means the menu is different depending on what you have clicked on.
You can, in fact, right click on most things on your screen – task bar, tool bar, highlighted text, pictures, desktop etc.
Give it a try. You will get a list of options for the item you have clicked on. Copy and paste, Send to, Open with etc., etc.

You may try it out and decide you have far better ways of doing things but I think you may find that it gives you some options that you may find hard to find elsewhere.

Monday, September 5, 2011

AB Computer Training has set up an account with Ping.

LAST WEEKEND

by AB Computer Training on Monday, September 5, 2011 at 10:16am

We didn't make it to the computer fair at Berkeley but strolled down to Dapto markets on Sunday, which is just down the road from us.

It is a well known local weekly market but probably not a port of call for those of you looking for techno-bargains. There were a couple of stalls selling laptops and such like but the majority of the market is more like an enormous car boot sale. Some fresh produce and pet stuff - including two stalls selling birds and plenty of clothes - new and second-hand.

Worth a look if you're out for a Sunday morning stroll in the Dapto area.

Friday, September 2, 2011

This Weekend

COMPUTER FAIR
Berkeley Sports Stadium ( Wollongong)
on Sunday,4th Sep 2011 at 10.00am
For those who have not been to a computer market before, a computer market is no different from any other market in that it is composed of stalls selling mainly computer gear. On sale are complete systems, hardware, software, accessories and peripherals, both second hand and new equipment.

Plenty of free off street parking is available directly outside and around the venue, and refreshments are available.

On Line Training - 2 for 1

ON LINE TRAINING AND SUPPORT – Two for the price of one.
Two 1 hour support sessions for only $80 ($75 concessions) payable in advance by PayPal or direct deposit.
These sessions require you to have a reliable internet connection and either Skype or a telephone you can use while working on your computer.
Offer available till 30th September 2011.
Contact us on 02 4261 7737/0458983792 or email info@abcomputertraining.com to discuss your training needs.

Father's Day


AB Computer Training to the rescue!
Stuck for an idea for Father's Day? We do gift vouchers! Give him a boost with his computer.
Just call 02 4261 7737 or email info@abcomputertraining.com

LIMERICK COMPETITION

A young man from Woollomooloo
On Facebook for an hour or two
Wrote a limerick that scanned
And got so many fans
That he won a free lesson - it's true!


Yes, write a limerick (something involving computers or IT is what we are hoping for) on our Facebook wall, and get your friends to like it, and you can win a free 3 hour training package!