Al Lustie's Tips and Tricks

For a variety of reasons I learn new software nearly every month.  I'll bet you have new software to learn from time to time as well.  If nothing else, there is that pesky "update" that changes where things are located.  Chrome, Firefox, Google mail,  Internet Explorer and various utilities are all examples of "new", sort-of.  Here are some tips I think will help.

First, look.  Look carefully at the screen.  See what visual clues you can find.
  In the midst of looking, look for specific things.  For instance, in a mail program, look for the "SEND" icon or button.  Look for the "REPLY" icon or button.  Look for the "DELETE" icon or button.  These things may not be where they used to be, but you can find a lot of them.  LOOK>
Second, click the HELP item on the menu, or press the F1 key.  You may have to enter the Search screen to narrow down what you are searching for (like the Delete command) but the help function is one of the best places to provide clues.
Third, look online.  I use Google search, or DuckDuck (which is a search engine that does not track your searches).  I just looked up "Add one clip to another in iMovie" and found pages of tutorials, comments and even videos.

I find it very important to believe that you can learn.  I tutor and teach hundreds of people, and I have never found one who could not learn.  YOU can learn.  Give it a go.

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