EMAILS
After purchases you should receive and email
verification. If you do not, CHECK YOUR
SPAM/TRASH BOX. According to which
program you use, some of them will drop this kind of email in the spam/trash
and you will have to retrieve it. If it
is not in your spam/trash and you HAVE an order number, you can always contact
the company.
At the bottom of the company page (USUALLY) there is an area
that says “CONTACT US”, “CUSTOMER SERVICE”, or look in “FAQ”. If you need to contact a company about ANYTHING it is best to do it
via email/computer, this gives you documentation of what transpired.
I make a folder in the
program that I receive my emails called “ORDERS”. All emails that I receive; verification,
update status etc. goes into that email folder in the event there is any issues
with receipt of the order. This for me
has been a life saver more than once. If
you have any issues and you need to contact “HIGHER UP THE FOOD CHAIN” having
emails documenting issues can make the difference!
HOW TO STOP GETTING
EMAILS
If you are getting way to many emails or you are getting
from sites you do not want (some sites SHARE your email with other sites). You can go to the bottom of the email and
there is usually an option to unsubscribe.
This is kind of like getting on the DO NOT CALL LIST and sometimes it
takes a while to get off. Be
PERSISTENT!!!
DOWNLOADING UPDATES
TO SOFTWARE
You do need to keep your software updated but be
CAUTIOUS, as some of the software will try and “piggy back”
other software with it.
Take the time to
look at the screens, if there is a piggy back software there is USUALLY a box
that you can check/uncheck that you are declining that part of the
download.
Many times it is another
protection program or malware (this is advertising/junk that will cause your
computer to slow down)
PASSWORD REMINDER
Since more than likely you will have bunches of passwords to
remember, you will need to keep a notebook (I know they tell you not to…but
really who can remember them all).
There
does not seem to be a constant in Passwords, some want a number some want a
special character some needs a capital letter…too many different rules.
Besides, if you make your password the same
for all your accounts, if someone gets it, they have access to everything.
I keep mine on a spreadsheet that I save in
DROPBOX (a
FREE program)
so it is available on my IPad as well as my computer, if you would like more
information on DROPBOX, just let me know and I will get it together for you.
Link for the site is https://www.dropbox.com/
I have started making my passwords out of letters from a
phrase that is easy to remember but would mean NOTHING to anyone else (i.e. MdniB187
your reminder phrase would be My daughter’s name is Becky the numbers are
your address) Using your address or
phone number is NOT a good idea unless you are using with a phrase like the
above example.
You can also log on with your Facebook account if that makes
it easier for you!! This is an option
that is available on SOME accounts.
Similar to the Password reminder, it helps to have your
credit card information at hand either in you PROTECTED notebook or
electronically. Most sites will need the
number as well as CV code and expiration date
HOW TOS
Many times, when looking for general “How to” info with step
by step instructions, you can look on
https://www.youtube.com/
just type in what you are trying to find info on…
remember these are individuals posting and most are accurate
but different computers and different software (even different versions) can
make a difference.
If you just need a
written version of something I have found that a good resource is
http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page Just type in the search box and it will bring
it up for you!
CUT AND PASTE
This is a feature that can be a life saver! On your computer, place you blinking cursor
at the BEGINNING of the information that you want to cut OR COPY, then HOLDING
down the SHIFT key, HIGHLIGHT the area that you want to work with. This can be done by DRAGGING the mouse over
the information OR just using the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the
cursor while holding
down the SHIFT key.
Once it is HIGHLIGHTED, you can let up on the SHIFT KEY ,
press on the RIGHT BUTTON on the MOUSE and a drop down menu will give you the
option to copy or cut. Choose COPY, then
place your cursor where you want the information pasted to (this can be another
place in the document, another document or EVEN another program)!
Once you have chosen where you want it by
placing the cursor in that position, you will need to hit the RIGHT BUTTON on
the mouse and using the drop down menu PASTE!!!
It is just that simple. Try it a
few times until you are comfortable with it.
This is something that can save you lots of time and aggravation.
CHECKING OUT SITES
When you get on a new site, ALWAYS look around and try to
get to the contact, FAQ, and sitemap (found at the bottom of the page). If
everything seems to work fine….THEN go to your Web Browser and type in “has
anyone had issues with THE SITE NAME”.
Review the responses if any…Sometimes it is just one disgruntled person,
use your own judgment.
DROPBOX
This is a program that is a FREE Application that you
download to your computer and your IPad.
You place/save items into the Dropbox folder then you have access no
matter which system you are on. Additionally,
you can set up specific files and INVITE others to have access! I currently
have a share file with Mark concerning Auction info and Anita to share
recipes.
The more people that you sign up, the more FREE space you
have…LOVE IT. Will be happy to supply
you more information if you are interested.
IPAD OR Android APPS
Just get on the APP Store on your IPad and type in Daily
Deals (or specific sites) and look for FREE downloads. Just a reminder that some of the new IPADs
(IPAD Air) do have problems with certain apps.
You can always check if there are known issues by typing in your Web
Browser “IPad issues with woot.com”
If you have an Android device, go to Google Play. You will find more ways to shop than you every dreamed of!
