Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began to show the group how to send and receive emails. We also explained the benefits of using the Windows 10 ‘Mail App’ if you have more than one email account. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Author:Steve Palmer
I 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 for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I'm no Samuel Pepys! If you're looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you've arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it's all done with love!
I hope you find it enjoyable, interesting and occasionally, even helpful!
Happy 12th Birthday Moggies!
The Moggies turned 12 today – that makes them around 64 in ‘human years’. Habits-wise, they’re very much the same – they still wake us up at whatever time suits them (2.45am seems favourite at the mo’) to let them out; they still prefer dry cat food to wet; they’ll do anything for Dreamies and …
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Tablet Coaching: Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we showed the group how to make and receive calls using Skype. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Laptop Coaching: Photos as Wallpaper
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 for the art of writing …
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John C’s Birthday
It’s been a while, but we caught up with the neighbours tonight in celebration of John C’s birthday on Monday. It’s probably the first time we’ve all got together since Christmas – and there was plenty of news to catch-up with. In fact, there wasn’t enough time for us to be properly sociable, and chat …
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Lent Boy 2017
Here we go again! It’s another year and therefore another of my ‘Lent Challenges’. For 2017, it’s 46 items that I’m trying to avoid (from March 1st until Thursday, April 13th). I’m told that I can take the Sundays in between off – but where’s the fun in that!? 🙂 I try and grow my …
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Lounge Makeover (Part 1 of 9637)
And so it begins… The Lounge was the first room we decorated when we moved-in nearly 21 years ago, and although it’s worn well, it’s looking a bit drab, when compared to the other, more recently decorated parts of the house. Being us, simplicity and speediness didn’t come into it, and every square inch …
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We ARE Amused
Ann and I met up joined Geoff, Rhonda, Paul and Sue at The Olde Victoria tonight for a spot of nosebag and our three-monthly catch-up. Gosh, we haven’t been here for about a gazillion years and it’s now under new management. What a very pleasant surprise – in every sense. Very welcoming and friendly staff, …
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Tablet Coaching: The Web Browser
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed more about the ‘core apps’ that are installed on every Tablet. Today’s topic was the Web Browser and how to make the most of it when surfing the ‘net. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, …
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Laptop Coaching: More About Malware!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued discussing how to stay safe online. Having discussed the evolution of viruses last week, this time around, we concentrated on how to spot malware, why you should (almost) never click on an ‘unsubscribe’ button and the power of the ‘Malwarebytes App’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail – the Final Lesson
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, in our (slightly extended) final lesson for the family I’m working with, we practised, practised and practised sending and receiving eMails. Filed under: Delivery, Feedback, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
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Russians in Northamptonshire!
We picked up David and Valerie and headed off to The Derngate to see Russian Masters performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The journey there was straightforward, but parking near the Theatre was a nightmare – even the multi-storey was full! Eventually, we found a space in a nearby street, but I think if we …
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Valentine Meal 2017
David and I got together to cook up a special Valentine Meal for our other halves – albeit, not on Valentine’s Day itself. We’d done the planning and the shopping on Wednesday, so all that was left to do, was the cooking itself. No ready-meals here – and we actually visited a REAL Butcher too! …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – Photos
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at the many features of the ‘Photo App’ and why it is better than the older ‘Gallery App’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my …
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Laptop Coaching: Staying Safe online (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began discussing the principles of staying safe online. This included understanding the differences between ‘a virus’ and ‘malware’. This topic will continue in a future lesson. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In their penultimate lesson, the family practised their skills of sending emails under silent observation. Filed under: 1-to-1 coaching, Delivery, Evaluation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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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Retail Therapy in Leeds
A relatively early start for us today as we were bound for Leeds. That meant we were in the car and heading for Peterborough Station just after 7.30 this morning aiming for an 8.50 Virgin East Coast train direct to Leeds. Even though the weather looked challenging (overnight frost accompanied by a wafer-thin layer of …
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Tablet Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Continuing our theme of ‘core-apps’ on an Android Tablet, today, we looked at the all-powerful ‘Google Maps’ program. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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: 1-to-1s
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we took a break from the Programme and concentrated on individual PC-related issues. Filed under: 1-to-1 coaching, Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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: eMail – Consolidation
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With just a few weeks left on the Programme for the family, today we consolidated what has been covered so far. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Weekend Ware
We drove down to Roger, Jane and Oliver’s on Friday night for a weekend of all sorts of things! These days, I’m never far away form a technology projects – and happily, this weekend was no different! First job was to reset Oliver’s Tablet and re-install everything because it had become slower and slower over …
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Meal with Ian and Mags
I drove over to Stratford tonight to catch-up with Ian and Mags for our three-monthly catch-up. Generally speaking, we’ve always been very successful in choosing the eatery – and tonight was no exception! Mags had booked the recently(ish) opened Sabai Sabai in town and it didn’t disappoint! What was disappointing was the journey over towards …
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Tablet Coaching: More about eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued to look at gMail – and its more advanced features. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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Laptop Coaching: Core Windows Apps – ‘Photos’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our discovery of Windows 10 ‘Core Apps’ – today, we looked at ‘Photos’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued with building the family’s confidence with sending and receiving emails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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 …
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It’s Saturday, it’s Stamford!
(Oliver turned 13 today!!!) We set off for Stamford early to do some shopping for the various ornaments and other bits & pieces in readiness for the Lounge makeover in March. Someone was smiling on us, as we had a very productive time and picked up something in virtually every shop we visited! Then it …
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Tablet Coaching: eMail (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued to explorer eMail and how to use it more effectively. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer 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: Core Windows 10 Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we began to look at the ‘core’ Windows 10 Apps. Starting with ‘Calendar’ and ‘People’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail Coaching
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: This is our third session with my small group of three. All family too! Today, we looked at sending emails to more than one person and the importance of the address book/contacts app. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Boxing Day in January
Boxing Day in January? Well Boxing evening actually! We did Trish a favour tonight and helped her with the Refreshments at one of Kettering School of Boxing’s big events. Well, they say there’s a first time for everything – and it certainly was for us, as neither of us had ever been to a Boxing …
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