Please forward this blog to someone who can use some computer tips, whether they are using a desktop, laptop or cellphone.
Usernames and passwords are the lock and key to your email, online accounts, jobsites and many other online services.
A username is your personal ID. You can create a username using your First&LastName like PrincessLeia. You can share your username with others but NOT your password.
A password is the key that unlocks your accounts. Watch this VIDEO for more on creating a secure password. The most important step is to WRITE DOWN your username and password and keep it someplace safe.
Mouse-skills are needed if you are using a desktop or laptop. Here is a tutorial.
Icons are images that represent a computer application or ‘app.’ Here are the icons for the most commonly used email accounts: Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook. Icon designs vary with time.
EMAIL: here is a video on email basics.
- Cellphone users: Here is a video with tips on setting up your email account on your Android phone. IPhone users video with tips.
- Computers: If the email icon is not already installed, you can access the email through a web-browser.
A Web browser is the application used to navigate the web, much like a car takes you down the highway.
Commonly used web-browsers are Firefox , Chrome or Internet Explorer or Edge.
Web-browsers have address bars at the very top which is where you type your desired destination.
For example, if you want to go to the library you type 'Alachua Library' and the results below will list those destinations that match your query.
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