Laptop Coaching: Word Processing (Part 1)

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: Today we began the first of three lessons covering the essentials of word-processing. Guess what? Part two next week! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in …
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Laptop Coaching: Keyboard and Tiles

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: Following-on from last week’s initial Lesson, today, we discussed more about a typical Laptop keyboard. We also looked at the Windows 10 ‘Tiles’ layout and how to customise the look. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well …
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Technology Coaching: We’re Full!

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: Lucky me! My Technology Classes are now full. We have a full complement of willing Learners for my Monday Laptop Class, Tuesday Laptop Class and Tuesday Tablet Class. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please drop-in to the Salvation Army in Rothwell and speak …
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Tablet Coaching: Class of 2018

Today, we welcomed another new Class* – Tom, Sue, Chris, Janet & Ann. Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: For the next 20 or so weeks, I will be helping them to get the most out of their Android Tablet. *Not to be confused with the other new Class that started last week  Steve PalmerI got …
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Laptop Coaching: Google Maps

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: Today, we looked at the power and flexibility of ‘Google Maps’, including newer features such as ‘Bus Timetables’ and ‘Location Sharing’. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and …
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Laptop Coaching: Lesson Plans

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: After last week’s introductory lesson, today, we presented the group with their proposed Lesson Plans. We also took a detailed look at a typical Windows Laptop Keyboard – including the functions of the lesser-known (but very useful) keys. ‘Alt Gr’ key anyone??? Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite …
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Laptop Coaching: 1-to-1s

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: With some of the Class on holiday this week, we used today’s double-Lesson to offer 1-to-1 guidance for ‘all things laptop’ to the rest of the group – Wendy, Bill, Charles and Dave. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Laptop Coaching: Class of 2018

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Tech Blog: Today we welcomed the new Monday Class. We’ll be working with Stuart, Ronald, Elaine, Sue and Sally for the next 35 weeks to help them get the most out of their Laptop! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail (Parts 2 & 3)

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s imaginatively titled Lesson: ‘eMail (Part 1)’, it was inevitable that this week, we’d continue to take a look at this important and regular activity. We agreed with the Group to run a double lesson – one in the morning, and one in the afternoon, in order …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 1)

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began looking at eMail ‘best practice’ in the first of two lessons covering this essential computer-related activity. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all …
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Laptop Coaching: Secrets of Google Search

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we took the group through the essentials of using Google as a Search Engine. In part two, we revealed a number of ‘lesser-known’ Google-search-methods designed to help them find their answers more quickly. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Laptop Coaching: New Year Recap

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After the Christmas and new year break, we used the first half of the lesson to ‘blow away the cobwebs’ by way of a Quiz recapping on the main features of Windows 10. In the second part of the lesson, we helped Pat, Dave and Charles convert their Windows …
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Technology Classes: Restarting in 2018

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Well, that’s it for 2017! I’ve finished my final Class for this year. Classes resume on 2nd January with the ‘Tuesday Laptop’ group. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all my pupils past and present! Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my …
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Tablet Coaching: Certification

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, the Tuesday Tablet Class completed their Programme. After 45 hours of Coaching with me, Pat, Yvonne, Don and Helen received their Certificates. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology …
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Laptop Coaching: 1-to-1s/Q and As

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our last lesson before Christmas, today, we carried out some 1-to-1 sessions and also held a ‘Q and A’ for general laptop queries. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of …
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Laptop Coaching: Certification

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, the Monday Class completed their Programme with me. After 50+ hours of coaching, today was the day Pam, Hazel, Brenda, Norman and Walter received their Certificates. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My …
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Tablet Coaching: Essential Routines

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, in our penultimate lesson for this Group, we spent time determining the essential routines needed to keep your Tablet in tip-top condition.  Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology …
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Laptop Coaching: “Into the Clouds”

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we spent time discussing the concept of ‘cloud-based’ file storage using Windows 10. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a …
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Tablet Coaching: Play Store – Music, Movies & TV

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the Play Store specifically the Music, Movies & TV sections. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a …
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Laptop Coaching: Browser Essentials (Part 2)

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our hands-on practice using the Chrome Browser and Google Search.  Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness …
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Laptop Coaching: Managing your Files

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we spent time looking at how to manage files on a Laptop including how to use a ‘memory stick’. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in …
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Tablet Coaching: 1-to-1s

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the majority of the Class either on holiday or off sick, I decided to carry-out some 1-to-1s with the two pupils who attended today.   Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong …
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Laptop Coaching: What’s New in Windows 10?

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the recent ‘Fall Creators Update’ in Windows 10 and discussed the changes. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together …
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Laptop Coaching: Browser Basics

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, whilst waiting for some PCs to update to the latest version of Windows 10, we looked at the essentials of browsing the Internet. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of …
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Tablet Coaching: More Core Apps

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at two popular Apps on Phones and Tablets – ‘Calculator’ and ‘People’. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with …
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Laptop Coaching: The ‘Photo’ App

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the powerful Windows 10 App – ‘Photos’ and improved a series of images.  Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), …
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Laptop Coaching: Browser Basics

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at how to browse the internet, together with a brief history of the browsers available for Windows 10 users. We took a detailed look at the Chrome Browser, specifically discussing how to create bookmarks and how to manage browser history.  Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite …
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Tablet Coaching: Play Store (Contd.)

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we took a closer look at the Google ‘Play Store’ – specifically, the ‘Books/Newsstand’ section. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together …
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Laptop Coaching: The ‘Calendar’ & ‘People’ App in Windows 10

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed two important built-in Windows 10 ‘Apps’ – ‘Calendar’ & ‘People’. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness …
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Laptop Coaching: Using Google Search

Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we discussed how to use Google Search, including a few “party tricks” that demonstrated the flexibility & capability of this search engine. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s!  My lifelong love of technology …
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