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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Tablet Coaching: Google Search
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at the features and benefits of using the Google Search Bar on an Android Phone/Tablet. 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 …
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Laptop Coaching: Windows Update
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed the features of the still-rolling-out ‘Fall Creators Update’ to 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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Laptop Coaching: The Perfect Password
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, a repeat performance of our very popular session covering the creation of virtually uncrackable (but easy remembered) passwords! 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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Tablet Coaching: Tweaking your Photos (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we returned to the Google Photos App and looked deeper into how to adjust & improve the look of existing photographs. 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: The Perfect Password
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, the ‘Holy Grail’: Creating long, virtually uncrackable, secure passwords! 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 …
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Laptop Coaching: Word Processing (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In the final part of our series of lessons covering the use of Windows 10’s free word-processor, we get totally ‘hands-on’ with a two-hour practical exercise. 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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Tablet Coaching: Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed how to use Skype on a Tablet . 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 …
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Laptop Coaching: More about the Desktop
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our discussion about the desktop layout of a modern Windows 10 PC. Specifically, we looked at the contents and functionality of the ‘System Tray’ area. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! …
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Laptop Coaching: Word Processing (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our Lesson, exploring the features of Windows 10’s free word-processor – Windows Write. 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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Tablet Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we showed the Class how to use Google Maps, including planning journeys using public transport. 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: Getting around Windows 10
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we explained how to navigate around the desktop of a Windows 10 Device and also how to access and run their installed Apps. We also showed the Class to how to customise the look of their Device’s Desktop. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not …
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Laptop Coaching: Word Processing (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we ran an introduction to Word Processing and explained the main differences between ‘Word’ and other FREE alternatives. 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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Tablet Coaching: eMail (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we concluded our Lesson on getting the best from eMail using your Tablet. 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: Lesson Plans
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, after last week’s introductory ‘getting to know you’ Lesson, we presented the Class with their proposed Lesson Plans for the next 35 Tuesdays. 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: Managing your Photos (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we concluded our lesson on Photos. Specifically, we looked at how Phones, Cameras, and Memory Sticks can be used to transfer photos to a Windows 10 Laptop. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! …
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Tablet Coaching: eMail (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began to look at how to set-up an eMail account on a Tablet and then covered some of the ‘essential functions’. Part 2 next week. 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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Laptop Coaching: New Class of 2017
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, the new Tuesday Class started their lessons. Over the next 30-or-so Tuesdays, we’ll be providing guidance and hands-on practice on the core functionality of a modern Windows 10 Laptop. Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Laptop Coaching: All about ‘Photos’ (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, in a two-part lesson, we looked at the Windows 10 ‘Photos’ App. 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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£1-a-Day (2017)
Here we are again! More-or-less a year after last year’s event, I’m doing it all again! This time, although David (supporting the Salvation Army) and I are eating together, I’m raising money for Barnardo’s with my old ‘mucker’, Roy Clark (who just happens to work for them and who is also surviving on a £1 …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – Google Chrome
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed the various Browsers that are available for your Tablet whilst concentrating on the features of ‘Google Chrome’. 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: Core Apps – ‘Camera’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at another Core App installed on all Tablets – The Camera. 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: eMail (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we concluded our look at using the eMail App on a Windows 10 Laptop. 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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