Tech Tips and News for May 9, 2019

With Windows 7 reaching end of life next January, you should think about upgrading your Windows 7 PC. What does end of life mean? It means after January 2020 Windows 7 computers will no longer receive security updates. This makes them very vulnerable to malware attacks. After that date, Windows 7 PCs should not be connected to the internet. If you fall into this category of users, or if you are interested in upgrading any device, the first article may interest you so you can sell your old tech. There are also several other PC related tips in this week's post  (sorry Mac users, that's just the way the news stream ran this week). Among the Google tips are a couple useful hints about Gmail that will save you some time:  how to schedule an email and how to use canned responses for those questions you are repeatedly asked. I use canned responses all the time for grading instructions, field trip forms, and Infinite Campus requests. There are also more Chromebook tips for you and your students in a quick 90 minute video. There are always a few gems in those videos to make using Chromebooks a little easier. Finally, what to do with all the photos you've taken of  your class all year? How about a slide show? There are several options for that.

• How to Sell Your Laptop, Phone, or Tablet for Top Dollar
• How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC
• How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10
• Is it Bad to Have Your Desktop PC on the Floor?
• G Suite Updates:  Three New Features for Sheets
• How to Schedule Sending an Email in Gmail
• How to Create & Use Canned Responses in Gmail
• EDU in 90:  More Chromebook Tricks
• What is RSS? How Can You Use It?
• 5 Ways to Quickly Create Audio Slideshows for End-of-Year Events

How to Sell Your Laptop, Phone, or Tablet for Top Dollar

How to Sell Your Laptop, Phone, or Tablet for Top Dollar, from How-To Geek by Andrew Heinzman
A step by step guide to preparing your device, and where to sell it.

How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC

How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC, from PC World by Eric Geier and Josh Norem
These step by step instructions will help you get rid of those nasty pop ups.

How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10, from How-To Geek by Walter Glenn
The taskbar is the band that runs along the bottom of your screen (unless you've dragged it over to the side. It has the Windows (start) button, search bar, and icons of whatever programs you have open. By customizing this bar with the icons if programs and accessories you use often, they become easily accessible, even from within other program.

Is it Bad to Have Your Desktop PC on the Floor?

Is it Bad to Have Your Desktop PC on the Floor?, from How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman
Find out what you need to look for if keeping your PC on the floor.

G Suite Updates:  Three New Features for Sheets

There are three new features that will make things a little easier in Google Sheets. These include the ability to quickly remove duplicate values, removing anhy leading, trailing or excessive white space from cells with a quick click, and also you can now use keyboard shortcuts from other spreadsheet programs. See all the details and animations here.

How to Schedule Sending an Email in Gmail

How to Schedule Sending an Email in Gmail, from How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman
This is a recently added G Suite update. Find out how to use it, both on desktop or mobile interfaces.

How to Create & Use Canned Responses in Gmail

How to Create & Use Canned Responses in Gmail, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
Do you ever find yourself being asked the same question many times and responding with the same answer to different people? Canned responses will save you a lot of time! Compose one canned message, and use it over and over again whenever anyone asks that question. You can create as many as you need.

EDU in 90:  More Chromebook Tricks

What is RSS? How Can You Use It?

What is RSS? How Can You Use It?, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
What to do when you find a blog you really like that doesn't have the option to subscribe via email? You can subscribe via RSS feed. Learn how in this article.

5 Ways to Quickly Create Audio Slideshows for End-of-Year Events

5 Ways to Quickly Create Audio Slideshows for End-of-Year Events, From Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
Here are several options for creating slideshows of photos, including Google Slides. I haven't seen the Insert>Audio option appear yet in our ASA accounts, but I do see it in my