Windows

Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store

We have provided a tip to system updates here Tip – Windows 10: A guide to the updates.  But system updates do not include all additional applications installed on your computer.  Some may need to update when they are run such as Firefox or Chrome.  Others may need to be updated manually. On a Windows computer,

Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security

You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files.  Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security .  WINDOWS SECURITY  You can launch the Windows Security app by Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Security and select

Tip – Windows Backup and Restore

You can perform a manual backup of your Windows user files with an external drive by using Backup and Restore in Windows Settings. Backup and Restore makes copies of the user files only (Documents, Desktop, Pictures, Downloads etc.) it does not back up system files or programs. This will require a reasonably large external hard

Password best practice and Password Managers

Best practice for any important online account is to use a unique, complex random password and to update it periodically.  This can be an inconvenient demand if you have many passwords memorised but becomes easy with a Password Manager.   What is a Password Manager? An App or feature that records, stores then auto-fills usernames

Switching between Windows & Mac

Switching between Windows & Mac Keyboard differences Win10:Use the  Start button (Win Key) to the left of the spacebar to launch the main menu. Hold the Start key down in combination with other keys for shortcuts. OSX: Use the  Option button for similar functions as the Win button. ProTip: The Alt key on a Windows

How to install the KITP’s version of TeamViewer on a Mac

To run TeamViewer for remote assistance from the Kindergarten IT Program, first browse to the website www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au. On our website you will see the TeamViewer button on the menu. If you are on a Mac, you will need to click on the grey TeamViewer button to download the app. Your browser page will redirect to

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

How to update Your Windows 10 with latest release: In the Windows search type” Windows Update Setting” which will pop up the window as below Click on “check for updates”, it will check for new updates (if there is any) Once updates are available, click on “download” to start downloading After clicking on “download”, the

How do I reduce/change video quality in YouTube?

At the bottom right hand corner of your Youtube video, you will be able to find out the current video quality by clicking the Settings icon as shown below. The current video quality will show up. Click Quality to reduce/change the quality of the video.

Create Vic modern cursive script with dotted lines

Kindergarten staff often ask us where they can download a dotted version of Vic modern cursive script so they can produce printing exercises for their children. Unfortunately we have not found such a font. So we have come up with an easy solution in Microsoft Word that uses a custom WordArt style! First: If you don’t have

Using Internet Search Engines effectively

Anyone can type words into Google and get a list of results, but are they the best results? When you want to find information on the Internet, here are a few tips for searching more effectively, for better results. Choose the right search engine There are different types of search engines including Web search engines

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