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FaceTime (Simple Video Calls for iPhone)

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 FaceTime s a free program that allows you to video call your friends and family. It is very simple to use as it is just like making a regular phone call.      Step 1 : Make sure your iPhone is unlocked and at the home screen and is connected to Wi-Fi. If                               you are unsure how to do this check out our article [hyperlink the Wi-Fi article on the word                                "article" after its published ] or our YouTube video about turning on   Wi-Fi on your                               devices.     Step 2: After getting to the home screen you will see your list of apps and amongst them will be                              Settings . Tap on Settings.      Note: If you don't see Settings swipe down to and type in "Settings" and just tap on the settings app from there.      Step 3 : Now you will see a list of menus. Swipe down until you see FaceTime (little green square                          and a little white square insid

How to Connect to WiFi on iPhone

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 Wi-Fi is an important tool that can help you stay connected to your friends, families where ever they are in the world. Read on to learn how to connect your mobile phone to a Wi-Fi connection.           Step 1 : Turn on your iPhone and bring it to the home screen. The setting icon is a gray one with a           little dark gray circle inside it.              Step 2 : Tap on Settings this will take you to a long list of menus           Step 3 : Tap on Wi-Fi  (the little blue pizza slice looking thing with waves) this will show you a                               list of  available networks that you can connect.                 Note: If you are not connected to a network it will just show the list of available                                                     networks beneath the name Networks. Also if there is a lock on the right side of                                    the name that means that it requires a password.           Step 4 : You will have to know the name of the networ

How to Add a Website to Your Desktop on a Windows Computer

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Did you know you can add a shortcut to any website straight to your desktop? Adding a desktop shortcut is a great way to easily access your favorite websites. Step 1:  Open Google Chrome  and navigate to a website you want to create a shortcut for.  In this guide, we are going to use our website, sftfs.org. Step 2:   On the top right of your screen, press the 3 vertical dots.   Step 3: Move your mouse down to the More Tools  button. Step 4:  Press Create Shortcut Step 5:  You can optionally change the name of the Shortcut here.  Then Press Create . Now you will find that website on your Desktop.

Meet Our Volunteers - Vincent Nguyen

Hello everyone! My name is Vincent, and I am currently a junior at Suncoast High School. I am interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I have always loved to give back to my community, so I was really excited when I heard about SFTFS. I have always been interested in technology, and I hope that this will allow me to gain experience while also helping others gain knowledge. I'm excited to work with you all!

Meet Our Volunteers - Trevor Hibbert

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Hello everyone! My name is Trevor, and I am currently a Senior at Suncoast Community High School. I am interested in pursuing a degree in Computer engineering, with a focus in  Robotics . SFTFS will help me give back to the community by using technology. My hobbies are skateboarding, playing music, and robotics.   I'm excited to work with you all!

Meet Our Volunteers - Nicholas Stewart

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Hello! My name is Nicholas Stewart and I am a sophomore at Suncoast high school. I am currently in the Computer Science program. When I heard about SFTFS, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to help and give back to my community. My favorite hobbies are surfing, hanging out with my friends, and going to the beach.

Meet Our Volunteers - Jillian

Hello! My name is Jillian, and I am a Senior in the Computer Science program at Suncoast Community High School. I participate in community theatre and stream video games online. I’m pretty good with computers and technology, and love helping people learn the ropes of their own devices. I’m always happy to help with your technology needs!