Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, in the second of our ‘Tuesday Classes’, we looked at the essentials of using an Internet Browser. 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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Computer Coaching: A Tour Round your Laptop!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today was the second in my series of ‘Tuesday Classes’. I gave the group a tour around the outside of their laptop, explaining the various sockets, lights and buttons. We also discussed how to keep the exterior in good condition. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve …
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Tablets: App Stores
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today was the second, in my occasional Monday afternoon classes for Tablet users. We looked at the App Stores and how to download and use apps. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Computer Coaching: Music on your PC (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we concentrated on the theory of sampling music to your PC. 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Tuesdays are Go!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Yay! The Monday class in Rothwell became so popular that now, here we are on Tuesdays too …and that was just through word of mouth! I have a fresh set of Learners all wanting to improve their PC skills. Today is the initial TNA and in the weeks that …
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Computer Coaching: Music on your PC (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began looking at how to listen to music on your PC. This introductory lesson looked at the difference between ‘streaming’ and ‘storing’ and we also discussed various music sources such ‘sampling’, ‘using iTunes’, ‘Amazon Music’ and ‘Google Music’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve …
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Computer Coaching: Maintaining a Healthy PC (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the vast choice of AV programs for the PC. We also discussed the pros and cons of ‘free’ vs ‘paid for’ AV programs. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: Maintaining a Healthy PC (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at virus and malware attacks in more detail – and how to avoid them. We also discussed the pros and cons of free AV products as well as the best the worst AV/Malware programs available for a PCs. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer …
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Computer Coaching: 1-to-1
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Another ‘1-to-1′ today working with a new Pupil who has recently left the Army and treated himself to a shiny new laptop. 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 – …
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Computer Coaching: Keep Taking the Tablets
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: This afternoon, I ran a pilot session covering ‘getting the most from your Tablet’. If we can get enough pupils, I’ll consider making this a semi-regular class. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: Maintaining a Healthy PC
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, I began a comprehensive session covering ‘PC Health’. There is so much to cover, I plan to spread the topic over a number of weeks. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Computer Coaching: Getting the Most from Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the myriad of features within Google Maps. 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 technology and communication …
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Computer Coaching: Customising your PC (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at the Status Bar/Task Bar and System Tray – and how to customise the icons that appear there. 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 …
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Computer Coaching: The Next Generation
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the current Monday Class now full, I’m considering adding Tuesdays to accommodate new learners. Looks like there might be some demand for understanding Tablets as well. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: 1 to 1
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Due to holidays, it was a small class today. I covered setting up email and using iPlayer. 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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Computer Coaching: Customising your PC (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at the System Tray and the Status Bar. 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 technology and communication …
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