Tech Tip

Every Fall we see new smartphones, Apple iPhones and the various Android Smartphones, arrive and we ponder - do I or don't I?

If you are trading in your smartphone, here's some tips to protect your privacy.

Gather your email and app passwords as they will not be transferred to your new smartphone.

Apple iPhone:

1. Back up your iPhone directly on your phone through iCloud backup, via your PC (iTunes), or Mac (Finder).
2. Unpair your Apple Watch if you have one.
3. Cancel "Find my iPhone" > iCloud - Find my Phone - disable
4. Sign out of iCloud: Settings > iCloud - disable
5. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset Phone > Erase all Content and Settings. This restores your device to factory settings.

NOTE: If you are moving from iPhone to Android, before you erase your device, you'll need to deregister Message (texting) to avoid interruptions with text messaging. Settings > Messages - disable

Android Phone: This may vary slightly depending on the type of phone you have. Here's examples:

1. General: Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory data reset > Reset Phone > Reboot
2. Back up your Samsung Galaxy devices either through Samsung's cloud services or through Google. Go to Settings > Factory data Reset > Delete All
3. Back up your Google Pixel through Google. Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data.

NOTE: If you are moving from Android to iPhone, Apple has a "Move to iOS" app available to transfer your data before resetting your phone. 

Courtesy of USA Today

Registration is Open

for our Fall In-Person Classes.

Registration is open until classes are filled or

10 AM sharp one-day before the start of a class.

Seating is limited due to social distancing, so register early!

Register and pay online to participate in our classes.

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

• Master the Google Cloud - starts Oct 4
• Windows 11: An Introduction - starts Oct 6
• Microsoft Word: For Beginners and Beyond - starts Oct 11
• PC Computing Basics 1 - starts Oct 12
• Photoshop Elements: Photo Editing & Project Creating -

       starts Oct 17

• Smartphone Photography - starts Oct 26
• iPhone: An Introduction - starts Oct 27
• Google Docs & Sheets for Word & Excel Users - starts Nov 3
• Mail Merge using Word & Excel - starts Nov 8
• Android Phone & Tablet - starts Nov 16
• PC Computing Basics 2 - starts Nov 22

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

BAY SHORE - FREE WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, OCT 11TH

10 AM TO 11:30 AM

iPAD: DAZZLING APPS

FREE WORKSHOP

The iPad is one of the most successful computer products in history. Much of its popularity is due to the more than 2 million apps that users can download, many of which are free. Join SeniorNet’s FREE workshop to learn about apps that take advantage of the iPad’s unique multimedia and display attributes. This will include educational, reading (e-books and e-magazines), and entertainment apps. Students are encouraged to bring their iPad to this workshop.

• iPad: Dazzling Apps - Oct 11 - FREE WORKSHOP
• iPad: An Introduction - starts Oct 18
• PC Computing Basics 1 - starts Oct 19
• Apple's iCloud - starts Nov 22

Town of Brookhaven at Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center

39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715 1-631-470-6922

BLUE POINT - FREE WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, SEPT 29TH

1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM

PERSONALIZE YOUR DESKTOP

FREE WORKSHOP

You have a Windows or Mac Computer, and you want to make the desktop your own. Add some photos of your family or pets or your favorite vacation place. Make the icons larger or rearrange them. Add some shortcuts of apps or websites that you use often. Join us for a free workshop. Bring your laptop or practice on our Windows computers. Space is limited.

• Personalize Your Desktop for Windows & Mac Computers - Sept 29 -  FREE WORKSHOP
• Exploring Files & folders with Windows 10 - starts Oct 6
• Exploring Files & folders with Windows 11 - starts Oct 6
• Mac Computer Basics 1 - starts Nov 10

These Webinars are held over Zoom,

the free video chat program.

• Traveling with Your Smartphone on Tu, Oct 11 at 2 PM
• Apple’s Safari Browser: Tips & Tricks on Th, Oct 13 at 2 PM
• Smartphone Photography on Wed, Oct 19 at 2 PM
• iPhone & Pad: Basic Settings – Th, October 20 at 2 PM
• Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop on Tu, Oct 25-2 PM

✨COVID PRECAUTIONS✨

All students, as well as FSL SeniorNet volunteers,

attending in-person classes,

must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19.

Please bring documentation of such to the first class.

Until further notice, masking and social distancing will also be enforced. The COVID situation is very fluid, and restrictions are subject to change.  

ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person on Registration Days at Huntington, Bay Shore & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar or class) is offered again.

Be sure to include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

*Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets.

It is NOT recommended to Zoom using your smartphone

due to the smaller screen size.

ZOOM HELP IS AVAILABLE:

 If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom, click here:

HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.