General Topics

Managing your E-Mail Well

Date: [Not Offered this Qtr.]

Location: NA

Prerequisite:

Experience working in the Windows operating system (which includes familiarity with such terms as memory, files, icons, input, output and storage devices; and such skills as using a mouse to point, click and drag, launching an application, saving and opening a file).

Description:

We will cover the following topics using Outlook 2010.

  1. Strategies for Reviewing Email
    • Viewing messages by conversation
    • Using the Reading Pane
    • Marking messages
    • Using Ignore and Mailbox Cleanup
  2. Changing Views
    • Arranging mail by date or sender
    • Adding a column to a view
    • Sorting and filtering in a view
    • Saving the current view
    • Resetting a view
    • Changing view settings
  3. Getting More Efficient
    • Creating inbox folders
    • Adding a folder to the Favorites list
    • Customizing categories
    • Understanding flags and the To Do list
    • Using search folders
    • Creating a search folder
  4. Using Rules and Quick Steps to Process Mail
    • Using built-in Quick Steps
    • Creating and using custom Quick Steps
    • Creating a rule from a message
    • Creating a rule from scratch
    • Managing email rules
    • Using automatic replies (formerly Out of Office Assistant)

Computer Basics

The class will cover basic computer functions that we think will be valuable to staff and faculty.

  • What are the parts of the computer and how do we use them
  • Applications and Programs: What they are, and how to access them
  • Organizing Files and Folders
  • Translating "Techspeak"
  • Tips and tricks for getting around your machine
  • Web browsers, Viruses & Spyware

Backups & Viruses

The class will cover how to backup your data and what to do if you get a virus.
  • What to do when something goes wrong
  • Types of Viruses & Spyware
  • Backup Strategies

Ask a Geek: Special Topics

Date: [03/08/2013  & 03/15/2013]

Location: SSMS 1005

Prerequisite:

Experience working in the Windows operating system (which includes familiarity with such terms as memory, files, icons, input, output and storage devices; and such skills as using a mouse to point, click and drag, launching an application, saving and opening a file).

Description:

Do you want answers about what is going on at UCSB having to do with computing? Software questions?  Come and ask me! If I do not know the answer I probably know the main kahuna[s] involved. Think of this time as an opportunity to ask questions without tech-speak and a can do, friendly attitude. Bring your laptop if you want, and I will do my best to assist you.

Best,

Alx Sanchez