Monday, June 30, 2014

4 Software Programs I Use Most Often

Firefox - I use this at home for everything.  I use the browsers for black board, blogger, finding/reading webpages.  I am new to Firefox, and am more accustomed to internet explorer.

IAFF Pro-Calendar  - I use a lot to view the "known" days of my husband's crazy firefighter schedule, I use this on my Iphone and link it to my google calendar so we can communicate schedules (my work, his work, the kids, my classes).  Going back to school with a busy life is challenging logistically.  As a student, I'm motivated and eager to learn - I feel as if my brain has atrophied, the schedule may kill me!

Microsoft Office - I mainly use word and excel.  Primarily these are for personal use however now that I'm in school, I use them for my classes as well.  I am horrible at excel and need to take a class on just it's uses!

Skype - I have a sister in Alabama, a sister in Texas, and family all over the PNW that I communicate with via Skype.  We've been using that for years as a way to communicate, especially with my children.  However, now that some of us have Iphone's we also use facetime.


Thursday, June 26, 2014

3 types of computers I use Most Often:

3 Types of Computers I use Most Often:

Laptop Computer - I use my laptop computer at home a few hours a week.  I will be using it more now that I am a student.  My desktop is my main tool at work, and I currently work full time.  I use a Windows Desk top with most of the normal apps.  Most of the apps that I use are job specific related to the finance industry and highly regulated.
Tablet Computer - I have a Kindle Fire that I just recently purchased, mostly for reading, social media, and games for my children.
Handheld - my Iphone 4S is my go-to that I use everyday to check my email, facebook, browse the web.

There are limitations on my work computer to what I can access due to the strict federal regulations on privacy.  I can not check personal email, use any social media sights, and may sights are restricted (e.g. youtube, facebook)