Barb and Butch's Big Adventure: 1/5/14

Wednesday, January 8

Return of Good Weather and other stuff

The weather was near perfect today with sunshine and a high of 72. There is nothing like a string of crappy weather to put a smile of appreciation on your face when we get one like today. I understand that those we left behind in the frigid north land are feeling fortunate to be on the plus side of zero. At least those who made it were grateful. It is all relative.

I have been having so much fun helping my new computer/kindle people. I do not consider it work. Someone smarter than I once said it isn't work if you can hardly wait to do it and that is how I feel about it. I get to go play again tomorrow when one of my new students will be getting a new Internet connection. Then the real fun begins for her.
Butch is busy playing pool in several leagues and tournaments. He and his partner are doing well most of the time. Let's say they are mostly on the plus side when it comes to wins.

How to type fractions

For those of us who type recipes this information is something I knew once but forgot and now I am glad to see it once again!
Hold
Alt key +0188 to type 1/4
Alt key + 0189 to get 1/2 and
Alt key + 0190 to get 3/4

¼
½
¾
Try it!

Tuesday, January 7

Toshiba Mini Mouse

Butch has had this Toshiba mini mouse for many years and when people see it they often comment on it. The last time I purchased one I bought two. I got it out the other day because I loaned out my other mouse. It is a handy little thing for those of us who prefer a mouse. It is small and easily fits in a pocket or purse. I looked it up on Amazon this morning and snipped the picture. You can find the link below. It is reasonably priced too at $9.39 with $3.32 shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=toshiba%20mini%20mouse&sprefix=Toshiba+mini+mouse%2Caps%2C178&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atoshiba%20mini%20mouse

Monday, January 6

Techno Fun

I have been having a real hoot helping two different people get acquainted with computing and the Internet. I have said many times that when I teach I learn as much or more than the student and that has been genuinely brought to light with helping these two. I have had a Kindle Fire for over a year. I use it to read books. I prefer to do all other things on my computer. But in having to teach someone else it has forced me to know more about my Kindle Fire than I ever intended to know.
The other student will be getting a new lifestyle with a Chromebook. Part of what excites me about both of these people is that at this time they have no idea the wonders that are about to be opened to them.

The other day Butch was grumbling about his computer so the following morning I set him up with my Chromebook. It is so simple, fast and easy and even more so if you are currently a Chrome and google user.
Butch had not been on it long when he says, " How much are these?- $249 He says I think this is what I want for my next computer. He was as impressed with its speed and simplicity as I am. The more I know about it the better I like it.