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 teaches a wide range of topics, including:
- General computer knowledge (Windows, OS X, Android, printers, scanners...)
- What can I do with the Internet? How can it benefit me?
- Setting up and using email
- What is a computer? How does it work? What makes one better than another?
- Computer safety (how to avoid viruses and other MALicious softWARE)
- Internet safety (safely surfing the web & avoiding scams, incl. phone scams)
- Privacy and security settings in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc.
- Networking (Internet, LAN, Wireless Broadband, Wi-Fi)
- Buying computers and accessories, Internet service, service contracts, etc.
- Microsoft Office Suite (from beginner "how-to" to complex document creation)
- QuickBooks
- Adobe Photoshop and other Creative Cloud / Creative Suite applications
- Internet banking
- Internet shopping
- Accessing government services on the Internet (IRS, SSA, OPA, etc.)
- Social Networking (facebook, myspace, twitter, etc.)
- Photograph restoration and image editing
- Cellphones, Smartphones, Tablet Computers, Personal Digital Assistants
- Digital and film photography (from A to Z)
- Developing marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, newsletters, mailings, etc.)
- Conducting effective, efficient Internet research
- Persuasive writing
- Computer forensics
- and much more
Instruction is tailored to the client. You will learn what YOU want to learn at YOUR pace. Sessions are typically one hour and given weekly. Course duration is agreed before the first session. Courses of more than five sessions require a commitment of at least three sessions. |
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