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A-6 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Tech Solutions: Student Spotlight Tanna is the daughter of Trent and Kelly Mabrey of Winslow. Victoria Nicholson Nicholson on OCU dean's list Victoria Nicholson was named to the Oakland City University dean's list for the 2012 fall semester. Nicholson, a freshman majoring in Elementary Education, is maintaining a 4.0 GPA while she is the cheer coach for the Petersburg Elementary fifth grade cheerleaders. Victoria is the daughter of Steve and Brenda Nicholson and the granddaughter of Lee and Anna Nicholson and Bill and Barbara Guy, also of Petersburg. The Press-Dispatch Justin Eaton Eaton earns honors at USI Justin Eaton has earned a position on the University of Southern Indiana honor's list for academic achievement for the 2012 fall semester. Justin, a freshman, is studying Occupation Therapy. Students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average to be named to this list. Justin is the son of DJ Eaton and Christina Scales of Petersburg. Five helpful navigation tips for Windows 8 By Scott A. Hartley Technology Columnist Windows 8. No matter how glamorous, appealing and trendy Microsoft and some of its PC manufacturing partners try to make it look, IT SUCKS! It's NOT user-friendly, it's NOT easy to use, it does NOT work well on a regular desktop or laptop computer, it requires a HUGE learning curve, and it's VERY FRUSTR ATING for normal computer users. (You can still read my complete review of Windows 8 by downloading it at http://www.calibreforhome. com/Windows8Report.) I 've s p o ke n w ith computer professionals nationwide, as well as some of my more "techie" friends. Every single one of them who has tried Windows 8 say the same thing—"it's HORRIBLE! " Then they proceed to permanently erase it from their computer and reinstall Windows 7. Thus far, I've been fortunate to only have had to work on one computer with the Windows 8 operating system installed. I think this is because most of my clients (and hopefully readers of this column) heeded my warning late last year to stay away from – no, avoid like the plague—buying any computer with Windows 8 on it. However, I'm sure some of my readers didn't hear (or heed) my Paul Revere-esque alarms. Now they're struggling trying to make sense of this strange, new operating system. (By the way, just because all the computers at the big box stores come with Windows 8, does NOT mean you're stuck with it. We can still order new computers with Windows 7 preinstalled – saving you the headaches and frustrations of Windows 8.) So for those of you who maybe got a new computer with Windows 8 for Christmas and haven't yet returned it or thrown it out the window, here are a few tips and tricks to help you: • Use Search to open programs. When your computer powers on, you'll see what is now called the Start screen. Unfortunately, it's flat and doesn't show all the software installed on your PC. However, you can launch programs using Search from the Start screen (located on the right side of the screen). Simply type in the name of the program you want, then click on the program's name in the list of search results. • Forget the tiles, go to the desktop. Well, almost. The start button in the bottom left corner of the screen no longer exists. But you can go back to the familiar desktop by pressing Windows+D on your keyboard. (The Windows key on your keyboard has the Windows logo and is usually to the left of the spacebar.) • Q u ick l y n av i g at e to everything else. The Windows+X key combination gives you access to the control panel, power options, programs and features (where you add or remove programs) and much more. • How to close apps. Windows 8 apps do not have close or minimize buttons in the top right corner like a Windows desktop program. To close an app, move your mouse pointer to the top of the screen until it becomes a hand icon, then left click, hold and drag down. The app will minimize, allowing you to drag it to the bottom of the screen. Or, just press Alt-F4 to save a few steps. • Customize the Start screen. When yo u i n s t a l l sof t wa re on your PC, their tiles are automatically added to the Start screen. But you can add your own. Simply press W i ndows + Z , select All Apps, then rightclick the program you want to add. Windows 8 is V ERY CONFUSING. If you don't already have it, avoid it. If you do have it, I would strongly suggest purchasing the book "Teach Yourself Visually Windows 8." It provides step-by-step explanations with pictures. You'll need to keep this book next to your computer at all times! You can purchase the book here: http:// amzn.to/132jmoS Scott Hartley is the President/CEO of Calibre Computer Solutions in Princeton. For more computer tips, information, and free software tools, check out our website at http://www.calibreforhome. com. Homecoming activities planned, queen to be crowned Friday Tanna Mabrey Kinsey Willis Mabrey on UE dean's list Tanna Mabrey has earned a position on the University of Evansville dean's list for academic achievements during the 2012 fall semester. Tanna is a sophomore and majoring in Accounting. While at the University of Evansville, she is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Vice-President of Scholarship and Awards. Students make the dean's list by achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Willis named to USI honors list Kinsey Willis of Petersburg was named to the University of Southern Indiana's honors list for the 2012 fall semester and is scheduled to graduate in May with a degree in dietetics and nutrition. Kinsey is applying to graduate schools to study to become a registered dietician. She is the daughter of Greg and Carla Willis of Petersburg. Spirit week, Beachless Volleyball and the crowning of the 2013 Winter Homecoming Queen are all part of Homecoming Week at Pike Central High School lasting through Friday night. This week is Spirit Week for Basketball Homecoming and they are having spirit days with special dressup categories for each day. Wednesday is Class Color Day with 9th grade wearing Orange, 10th grade Pink, 11th grade Red, staff Green and seniors Blue. Thursday is Twin Day and Friday is Burgundy and Gold Day. Wednesday there will be a Beachless Volleyball Tournament for the boys at the high school with various teams being entered. It be- gins at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be available. Friday night culminates with the crowning of the Princess and the Winter Homecoming Queen. The Chargers host Tell City. Games are at 6:30 p.m. for the JV and the varsity at 8 p.m. The homecoming ceremonies take place between the varsity and JV games. The candidates for Princess are: Freshman: Nicah McFa rla nd a nd Er ica Gaines; Sophomores: Bailey Davis and Emma Crow; Juniors: Stephanie Richardson and Marisa Aders. The candidates for Homecoming Queen are Seniors: Alyssa Jones, Lexie Shoultz, Kari Lemond, Kyndall Coleman and Kendall Clerk. Vocational open house set for Feb. 5 The Pike Central High School Career and Technical Education Open House will be at PCHS on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone interested can visit the automotive, welding, and precision machining areas to meet the instructors, see student projects, learn about careers, ask questions, talk to students, see son after seeing him turn demonstrations, and tour onto White River Ave. and the facilities. These vocational areas nearly go into the ditch. He said when he ap - result in jobs that are in proached Johnson, he could demand, have high pay, immediately smell the odor personal satisfaction, and launch careers. of alcohol. 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