Windows 8 training at Cedar County Memorial Hospital May 29th; preregistration needed by May 28th

(Stockton, Mo. April 23, 2014) A Windows 8 training workshop will be taught by Leslie Carroll-Bartlett, retired Extension Technology Specialist, on Thursday, May 29th at 7 p.m. at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, 1401 S Park St, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Windows 8 has a new look with the Start Screen replacing the Start Menu, and new navigating tools called Apps and Charms. Attendees will learn to navigate the Start Screen by finger or using the mouse. Participants will learn how to customize the start screen and use the existing desktop. This workshop educates participants on the new terms “Charms”, “Apps,” and “Hot Corners” and how they are used in Windows 8. The workshop will include moving Apps on the Start Screen, adding Apps and finding new Apps in the App Store. It will also cover “Why do we need a Microsoft Account?” and Using Microsoft Live.

If you have questions about the workshop or would like to register call the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417 – 276 – 3313 or by email at davismp@missouri.edu. Registration for the workshop and the fee of $20/per participant needs to be paid prior to May 28th. Registration payment needs to be mailed to Cedar County MU Extension Center, 113 South St. Stockton, MO 65785. Let us know at that time if you need any special accommodations.