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Episode 3 is all about downloading Linux ISOs, burning them to media and subsequently booting the live linux.  The following notes expand upon the commentary.

The latest version of RUFUS ISO burning software can be found here https://rufus.ie/

At the time of broadcast the latest version of Linux Mint is 20 codename Ulyana.  Linux Mint give their versions a codename – the next version will be with a codename beginning with the letter V.

To download the Linux Mint ISO go to www.linuxmint.com/download.php

Once you have burnt your ISO to a USB stick or DVD, we need to try and boot from it.

The best article to read on boot up sequences is

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/bios-uefi-setup-guide-boot-from-cd-dvd-usb-drive-sd-card/

Remember,if you are either disabled or elderly you can ring AbiltyNet, a UKcharity, who can make visits to your home, if necessary, or ring you to help you.  Their free-phone telephone number is 0800 048 7642.  Their email address is [email protected]and their web address is www.abilitynet.org.uk.  And it is all free-of-charge!

You may also find in the area where you live a friendly computer club with people who are willing to help – talk to your local council.

Season  2 is all about Linux from a Windows user perspective and  covering accessibility features.  This episode expands on the first episode, introducing GUI (pronounced GOOEY), WIMPS, and Desktop Environments.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

Season 2 is going to be all about Linux from a Windows user perspective and covering accessibility features.  This episode is just a general introduction,

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

Episode 12 this week is the final one in the "Disaster Recovery" series.  There is a brief summary of what we mean by "Disaster Recovery"  and a quick run through of what each prior episode covers.  After a short break, the next series will begin covering Linux.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This  week, I provide a summary of Episodes 9 and 10.  The whole subject of creating Windows 10 images and using Repair Discs or Recovery Drives can be confusing - so hopefully this episode removes some of the confusion.

And finally I have mastered just having the music at the beginning and end, so hopefully you can hear better!

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This  week, in effect is Part 2 of Episode 9 but I have called it Episode 10!

This episode explains how to recover your Windows 10 System from an image you created in Episode 9.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This   week we are continuing the theme of  disaster  recovery  with an explanation of how to create an image of your Windows 10 system and creating Repair Discs and Recovery Drives.  An image of your system can be used to recover your system to the point when the image was created.  If you have the very latest copy of Windows 10 - the 2004 May 2020 published edition, you can now create your image in the cloud!

Next week, the recovery process itself will be covered.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This  week we are continuing to talk about backups from a disaster  recovery point of view and we go into detail regarding Windows 10  File History Backups.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This week we are talking about backups, a bit of theory from a disaster recovery point of view and some detail on using OneDrive on a Windows 10 environment.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]

This episode is all about emails again from a diaster recovery point of view.  The things you can do to mitigate against disasters; what email systems need to be backed and those that don't.

Details of AbilityNet, a UK wide charity assisting such people are now included in every episode.

Call them on 0800 048 7642 during UK office hours if you need help.

Email them at [email protected]