Computers

I have had computers for many years but the truth is I only know the basics. I have always wanted to learn more. In the past night schools used to run courses about using basic computing. Do any of these classes still exist? I would like to sign up for a course which runs for 1or 2 hrs but no longer due to home commitments.

Look if WEA are still offering such.

But clarify exactly what you want from the course.

I have known many who have been disappointed, finding themselves on courses not suited to their needs.

You will find lots of courses online also.

But assessing their quality is quite challenging.

Cheers Ena WEA not running any courses at the moment

You may find the library a useful source of information concerning what courses are to be had. But, I guess that for a little while, they are all crushed by Covid restrictions.

Do check them out though.

Twenty years back, I spent £90 on a Web authoring course recommended by the library, and it was utter crap!
(Totally dependent on MS 'Frontpage', which Microsoft soon pulled)

Any local computer clubs? They might know of classes.

PS Have you done a Google search?

Adult Classes+computer+localities you wish to consider?

And maybe repeat search when classes pick up again after hiatus of Covid restrictions.

I received an E-mail yesterday asking me to send a form via jpeg or pdf Did not have the foggiest how to do this and had to go and ask my daughter in law to do it for me It is simple things like this plus how to send photos etc. Tried following instructions on WW but it went over my head with brackets and Url's. Need a basic course for idiots

Computers for Beginners at Wigan Library.
01942 489714 or
email Jill Roberts at
JillRoberts@wigan.gov.uk
Loads of help at the Library.
Good luck and have fun.
Jim Latham

Cheers Jim will give them a bell. Has you know I soon got my head round the WMS (Warehouse Management System) at GP I have E-mailed them and they have put me on their waiting list

Peter P, I am as bad as you say but with me it is my memory, I can read some thing & 2 mins later i have forgotten, It must be my age coming up to 86, But i find that i can remember from being a Child i can remember almost anything.

Annoying, ain't it.

Forever meeting people, and struggling to remember their names. Sometimes even people that I know well.

Be on the tip of my tongue, but no. it evades me.

9month since I applied at the library sod laws will get word to go but cannot take time away from the wife due to her failing health

I am a member of a number of techie forums.

I will ask if anyone there can recommend an online course suited to your needs.

Wil inform you of any useful replies

Madeleine, who is a very knowledgeable and helpful contributor got back to me with some suggestions.

Two are on Youtube:

Basic Computer Skills - Orientation

and

Windows 10 Beginners Guide

and she went on to add:

"It might be better to just get a book. Here are some the web recommends.

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition £4.66

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Absolute-Beginners-Windows-Content/dp/0789754517

Computers For Seniors For Dummies Paperback £4.72

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Computers-Seniors-Dummies-Nancy-Muir/dp/1119049555

Alternatively if you have a good printer I have listed the link to download “Computers For Seniors”

Below.

(The PDF is 21MB and 435 pages.

https://ulozto.net/file/56WvZFsuP/c...2AwZ2BTD1LGHjAmHkZwuvMyO1p0MyJzgTnGyvJQMxAt==

Use the slow download, it should take less than a minute."

She further suggested: "If he doesn't mind paying, Lynda.com have courses like how to use Microsoft Office. They even give you a certificate when you finish. For a small price he can take as many courses as he wants with just one payment."

Madeleine's suggestions have usually been sound and reliable in the past. Hope they are of some help.

Charity shops are good for books of the type she has mentioned.

HI PETERP / 'A number of years ago i enrolled on the basic computer course at my daughter's senior school which was a Mornington Road High School , I really enjoyed it. I got used to Word/Excel / Powerpoint /etc but have to admit if you don't use it regular it fades away a bit ,but it may be worth your while to check out some schools depending were you live .
All the best bud ! G.B.