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Community IT Innovators - Windows 8.1
The Community IT Innovators webinar, led by David Dawson, focuses on Windows 8.1, sharing tips on effective participation and the features of the operating system. The organization assists nonprofits with IT challenges and has experience with over 900 nonprofits since 1993. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and will receive follow-up resources, including slides and a recording of the session.
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Community IT Innovators - Windows 8.1
- 1. Community IT InnovatorsWebinar Series David Dawson Senior Engineer Community IT Innovators September 26, 2013 Dive into Windows 8.1
- 2. Webinar Tips • Askquestions Post questions via chat • Interact Respond to polls during webinar • Focus Avoid multitasking. You may just miss the best part of the presentation • Webinar Powerpoint & Recording Powerpoint and recording links will be shared after the webinar
- 3. About Community IT CommunityIT Innovators partners with nonprofits to help them solve their strategic & day-to-day IT challenges. Strategic Proactive approach so you can make IT decisions that support your mission and grow with you Collaborative Team of over 40 staff who empower you to make informed IT choices Invested We are committed to supporting your mission, and take care of your IT network as if it were our own Nonprofit focus Worked with over 900 nonprofits since 1993
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- 5. Poll How many staffare in your organization? - 1-20 - 20-50 - 50-100 - More than 100
- 6. Big changes inWindows or not? Demo Is Windows 8.1 right for my organization? or not?
- 7. Poll Which version ofWindows is most widely used in your organization? - Windows XP - Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Don’t Know - Other including Mac, Linux
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- 17. Beyond the userinterface • Apps, cloud, touch • Boot times • New uses – Miracast, 3D printing, cameras • Connecting to Twitter, Facebook
- 18. Beyond the userinterface • Drivers & applications – low concern • Interface • More customizable than before • Storing items in SkyDrive
- 19. SkyDrive • Integration inWindows • Collaborative editing • Sharing options • Edit and preview many formats • Photo slideshow
- 20. SkyDrive SkyDrive SkyDrive Pro Usewith Outlook.com Office 365 Storage 7 GB 25 GB Increase to 207 GB Unlimited*
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- 22. The good • Startbutton • Start page • Windows Store • Cloud: documents, social, services • Security, boot time, wider number of devices: touch screens, longer battery life
- 23. Questionable • Hidden elements(how to log off?) • Control Panel and PC Settings • Support considerations • New form factors
- 24. Is Windows 8.1right for my org? • Evaluating new operating system – Drivers & applications – low concern – Effort for deployment, on-going support – User experience – Training for helpdesk and for staff • Effectiveness
- 25. Resource Links • Lynda.comtraining on Windows 8.1 http://www.lynda.com/Windows-tutorials/Windows-81-Preview-First-Look/140199- 2.htm • Windows 8.1 Preview at Microsoft http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview • TechSoup Windows donations http://www.techsoup.org/get-product-donations/product- catalog/products/partner-Microsoft/platform-Windows/solution- Manage%20Workstations/sort-name-desc/ • Windows 8.1 Preview FAQ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-faq
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- 27. Upcoming Webinar October 24 ITPlanning & Budgeting Presenters Johan Hammerstrom, COO Norwin Herrera, La Clinica del Pueblo
- 28. Next Steps • Connectwith us • Provide feedback Short survey after you exit the webinar. Be sure to include any questions that were not answered. • Missed anything? Link to slides & recording will be emailed to you.
- 29. Schedule Free Consultation Wecan help your organization decide if your organization is ready to move to Windows 8.1. Email rkothari@communityit.com to schedule a free 30 minute phone consultation.