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[Shanus]

DH gifted me with an early holiday gift...a Microsoft laptop. Nice gift, yes, but I haven't had a "computer" in 10 years. I've made do with my beloved Apple IPAD...Yep. Not the same!!  I have a mouse to use or not. The icons are all different and he has not completely set it up, so my most crucial spell check is not here! 

Bear with me. I'm learning. I keep hitting the square in the middle below the keyboard which either moves everything or deletes it. I'm not used to using it as a touch screen yet, so the mouse is it for now. Right click left click.

If you see weird spellings, lack  of punctuation, triple spacing, etc., I'm still learning. As most of you know, technology is not one of stong suits. 

[depglass]

What I can't understand is how you managed those long correctly spelled posts with a laptop.  I can't even get through a Garmin screen without making a mistake.  You will love your new computer!

[alicedee]

I use my Macbook and iPad daily....but I have a Dell laptop I use occasionally for certain projects.  There is always a learning curve for me going back to the Dell!

Have fun with your new laptop!

[Shanus]

@depglass  I had an English minor and maybe just lucky. 

[millieshops]

@Shanus I can't remember when I last used a mouse in my own home -  maybe 7+ years ago, maybe even more.  I know this is the second laptop I've had for which I never bought a mouse.

I am using my iPad for more and more tasks, but I prefer the vision ease of the bigger screen here on this Dell, not so much for the forum but for lots of small print and numbers. 

[Shanus]

@millieshops   I know my IPAD didn't have "Word", so composing letters was an issue. For business, it was difficult keeping "folders" and client info. I know the mouse is an antique because it seems mouse pads are obsolete. Can't find one, so mine does a lot of slipping and sliding. As soon as possible, I'll get the hang of that "felt square" below the keyboard and use that. 

Somewhere on here, there's a way I can bill clients and keep records of that. I've been doing that by hand. Really bad bookkeeping.

[millieshops]

@Shanus  it's a process, but the good thing is that we can still learn.  I know you will

[Shanus]

@millieshops  Thanks for the boost of confidence. Sometimes I envy the kids who grew up with computers and know no other way BUT their handwriting stinks!!! There's a downside to everything. If my granddaughters send me a letter (on real paper), I can barely read it. 

Stay safe and have a good holiday.

[Desertdi]

@Shanus      Have you considered getting a MINI-MOUSE  ?????   They are only about 2x3 inches, and slide right along the space below your keyboard.    I am OLD and just can't use that finger-pad thingie.....and the mini was the answer to my dreams.   Around $10.   di

[mspatmac]

@Shanus  What a wonderful gift, enjoy! I have a bluetooth small mouse that I use made by microsoft so nothing to stick into laptop. I can use the pad on my mac but am much faster with my little mouse.