Apple MAC

1 Session of 2 hrs Course Fee $5

Mac Computers — The Basics

The course is designed to give you an introduction to MAC computers and what’s under the hood of the case and keyboard. It will introduce the basic operation system Mac OS X which is the operating system of the Mac. It’s the basic system that enables your Mac to work. All the files, folders and programs are handled by Mac OS X as well as internet connectivity, battery consumption and more. As a Mac user, you will encounter Mac OS X in many different forms: • When viewing the desktop • When you’re browsing through files • Through the Mac’s search function (called “Spotlight”) • Through the application bar (called “The Dock”) • As the system that runs your applications …and much more. Mac OS X is always there in the background, making sure your Mac runs smoothly. By learning more about Mac computers, you will begin a journey and become a confident Mac user. Come and join us for an exciting session.

Tutor: Keith Erikson - keith@senpak.nz

 

Taking the Plunge

3 Sessions of 2 hrs Course Fee $15

This course should be taken by all beginners, even if you used a computer in a work environment. This is Step 1 in getting to know and use a computer, with confidence. Know your way around a computer; point and click with a mouse; find, open and close programs and much more. How some settings are changed to suit your requirements. Look at anti-virus and anti-malware requirements (including explanation of some of the words used in ‘Computer Speak’).

Tutor: Brian Erikson - brian@senpak.nz

 

CD/DVD Burning & Flash Drives

1 session of 2 hrs Course fee $5.00

Come along and learn how to save your videos and files to a CD or DVD using a free download of Ashampoo software. Ashampoo also enables music CD “ripping” from you CD collection and format conversion to MP3 for that type of music player. If you have downloaded MP3 type files Ashampoo enables the creation of music CD’s both from MP3 and ripped CD’s sources. This course also covers the use Flash Drives as storage devices.

Tutor: Brian Erikson - brian@senpak.nz

Google Mail

1 Session of 2hrs Course Fees $5

Here we explore Google’s Gmail, Google Contacts and Google Drive. Gmail makes email easy. With 2000 megabytes of free storage, you never need to throw messages away. Unclutter your Inbox using labels. Search for what you want. You'll not only find the message you have in mind, but all the other messages that are part of the same conversation. Save your contact profiles and download attachments or save to Google Drive.

Tutor: Brian Erikson - brian@senpak.nz

 

Google Sheets Spreadsheets) Workshop

1 Session of 2hrs Course Fees $5

This workshop is for beginners to spreadsheets who want to record data in a chart format.Google sheets is a Web-based application that allows users to create, update and modify spread sheets and share the data live online. Sheets use typical spreadsheet features such as ability to add and delete rows and columns. Your sheets are automatically saved to Google Drive and can be uploaded and downloaded in various formats with your computer.

Tutor: Brian Erikson - brian@senpak.nz

 

Windows 10

2 Sessions of 2 hrs Course Fee $10

An introduction to Windows 10. 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 to gain sufficient knowledge and begin to use the application with confidence.

Tutor: Janet Gardner - janet@senpak.nz

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