An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until April 5, 2023
This courses designed to help you learn how to use your own laptop or computer better, to be able to update it, manage it, install software and troubleshoot problems for yourself.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.00am – 12.00pm from 1st March – 5th April
Through-out the course you will complete an audit of your own computer and make sure it is safe.
You will feel more confident in using your computer and learning so useful tips and tricks.
This course is open to anyone eager to learn how to use and maintain their own computer better. But you are not expected to be an advanced learner. The aim of the course is to fill in some gaps, be a useful refresher and build confidence.
There will be activities to complete in between classes which will develop your knowledge and confidence.
Induction & Assessment:
There will be a full induction before the course starts to ensure you have all that you need, you know the support that is available at that the course is suitable for you.
This will happen on the 7th September at 14.00 pm.
Getting to know your computer.
We start by getting to know the control panel, system information and getting settings just right for you
Downloading and installing applications
Building confidence to download useful (and free) software, completing an audit and clearing up disk space.
Safety and Security
Learning how to secure your laptop, check for viruses and ensuring you are safe
Maintaining your computer
Learn how to check for and run critical updates to your computer and keeping things up to date.
Troubleshooting
How to research and solve problems for yourself