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Genealogy
Smartphones
Brian Erikson – our Chairman
Smartphones. An explanation as to what they are and can do.
Microsoft
Windows
2 Sessions of 2 hrs
Course Fee $10
An introduction to Windows. Learn about the new features in this new operating system. You will learn to arrange your new desktop, moving the Icons and adding / removing Icons on the desktop. Arrange / rearrange the new Start menu, look at privacy settings to limit your exposure to reporting and advertising. Also included is Windows file Management System and how to navigate, create folders and move these folders.
Tutor: Dick Harris – dick@senpak.nz
Essentials – MS Word
2 Sessions of 2 hrs
Course Fee $10
A two session course entitled “Some Essential Word” and “More Essential Word” which will allow the demonstration of simple, basic features of Microsoft Word as well as allowing practice so participants will gain sufficient knowledge and begin to use the application with confidence.
Tutor: Janet Gardner – janet@senpak.nz
Smartphones & Tablets
Smartphones/Tablets (Beginners)
1 Session of 2 hrs
Course Fee $5
Bring your Android Smartphone and tablets to this workshop. The course covers a vast range of devices from many manufacturers that use versions of the Android operating system. We have prepared notes for you and these are more extensive than can be covered in the 2 hours.
Tutor: Brian Erikson – brian@senpak.nz
Smartphones/Tablets (Advanced)
1 Session of 2 hrs
Course Fee $5
Bring your Android Smartphone and tablets to this workshop. The course covers more Advanced features for a range of devices from many manufacturers that use versions of the Android operating system. We have prepared notes for you and these are more extensive than can be covered in the 2 hours.
Tutor: Brian Erikson – brian@senpak.nz
Apple iPads
1 Session of 2 hrs
Course Fee $5
Bring your own iPad or iPhone and learn what it can do. Find out how to do what you want at your speed. The iPad and iPhone is a capable tool for those who are in a hurry or looking for some downtime. Use the amazing camera, play your music, read books, use the diary, email – the list goes on and on. Be sure to bring your iPad or iPhone along to this class.
Tutor: Dick Harris – dick@senpak.nz
Social
Hilary Arrowsmith, Auckland Libraries, Senior Librarian, Programmes and Events,
A guide to Auckland Libraries e-resources offerings in February 2020
Jody – Auckland Libraries
Digital offerings An informative presentation about the Auckland Library services.Sep, 2016
Bonnie Robinson – CEO, HBH senior living
A discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of retirement villages.
A slide presentation along with notes taken by our Newsletter Editor. June 2017 Meeting
Tips and Tricks
Install and Use Zoom – A How to on installing and using Zoom
Join a Zoom Meeting – A YouTube video on Joining a Zoom Meeting.
File History – An Automatic Backup
Restore Files & Folders – from File History
USB Flash Drive – Using a Flash Drive
Windows 10 Photos – A Video from YouTube.com outlining Windows 10 Photos capabilities
Notebook LM – An Introduction
Seniornet Hangouts and Calendar
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