Workshops
These are all short one or two session workshops geared to help with specific problems or questions.
You Have a
Laptop
For those of you who enjoy using your
computer while traveling or just prefer mobile experience, a laptop
is just the thing. This is a one session workshop on using the
laptop. Fee: $10.00
Buying a New
Computer
This workshop goes through step by step of
the various items to look for prior to purchasing a new computer.
It explains in detail the things to compare, such as manufacturer,
cost, accessories, etc. One session, Fee: $10.00
Help - I'm
Afraid
This is an essential "How To" workshop
designed for new computer users to help students understand how to
set the essential components of the Windows XP operating system so
that they can use electronic mail and search the internet for
information, while still taking care of necessary maintenance items.
2 lessons, fee: $20.00
Computer
Maintenance
This is a one lesson
workshop on how to keep your computer working the way you would
like. How to set up the essential maintenance routines and
evaluate the performance of the machine. Fee: $10.00
Burning CDs / DVDs
This two lesson workshop
will take you through the steps on how to back-up files. How
to burn data and music CDs and DVDs. We use Nero Express in
class, but any software that comes with a burner will do. Fee:
$20.00
Buying a Digital
Camera
Anyone who travels, or
attends family gatherings, is seeing more and more snapshots being
taken with digital cameras. This workshop will bring you up to
speed on what a digital camera has to offer, how to decide
which type works for you, and what accessories and support programs
you may want when you're ready to "go digital". Fee: $10.00
Computer Safe
Practices
Just like a home, it's so
easy for computer to become cluttered with unnecessary files, old
programs and other dust collectors. As a result, important
files can be lost and things move slowly. This workshop takes
you through the step-by-step on routine "clean-up" and "maintenance"
that you should do on tour own. Plus computer security issues,
to keep out unwanted visitors. One lesson, fee: $10.00
Computer Housekeeping
Computer owners are often unaware of some
useful ways to keep their machines in top working order. You
will learn how to use the housekeeping utilities in your
Windows XP computer that will both keep your computer running
efficiently and protect it against viral attacks. 1 lesson.
Fee $10.00
Organizing
& Moving Files
Routine maintenance of
your files & Folders is important in keeping your system running
smoothly and efficiently. You saved something but can't
remember the name or where you stashed it. Hopefully this
workshop will help you overcome these problems. 1 lesson.
Fee: $10.00