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Welcome to a web site for computer training prepared by a retiree who worked with computers since 1964 in corporate IT and the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. The site contains introductory lessons to learn how to do popular applications and survive the explosion of desktops, laptops, tablets and smart cell phones used everywhere. Also learn where to go for important technical support to maintain or repair your computer's system software.
If someone helps you with your computing, send this web site to them for their review and also save it as a favorite place to see future updates. Having a personal computer and knowing how to use one is the wave of the future. Learn fast here!
Computer Training:
LEARN, LEARN, LEARN! Learning how to use a computer is time consuming and hard work. The fast start lessons below will save you time searching the web, reading help screens, watching videos or attending classes. As you learn, you will be helping your country become a more educated nation. Click on the lesson title to see what you will learn and then order a set of satisfaction guaranteed lessons by clicking Contact and they will be sent to you.
1) INTRO TO INTERNET, E-mail, WINDOWS and OS X (20 pages)
2) DIGITAL PHOTOS w/ WINDOWS or Mac (11 pages)
3) MICROSOFT WORD and WORKS (18 pages)
4) Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad (7 pages)
5) SKYPE w/WEB CAMERA (6 pages)
6) CRAIGS LIST or eBAY (10 pages)
7) ONLINE BANKING (8 pages)
8) FACEBOOK, TWITTER and LINKEDIN (5 pages)
9) SMART CELL PHONE (11 pages)
Computer System Software Maintenance:
KEEP IT RUNNING! When needed, use a System Software Specialist to perform important maintenance on your computer and possibly eliminate serious problems before an emergency repair will be required. The choices for a suggested on-line repair service include: 1) Fix it - One Time, 2) Ongoing tech Support and 3) Mobile Setup & Protect. For in-home service on Windows or Apple Computers and smart cell phones, contact www.support.com or call 800-PC-SUPPORT (800-727-8776). If your computer will not connect on-line, take it to a Best Buy store or other.
An alternative for Apple is: www.apple.com/support/products/ or call 800-275-2273.
BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP! If only once, you loose a file or photos which cannot be replaced, you will wish you had a back-up service. The backup service by Carbonite is economical, automatic, off-site, always up-to-date, and always secure in a safe place. Carbonite is the leading online backup service. SEE: www.carbonite.com. Their easy to use service is superior to using only a portable hard drive. Carbonite backs up Windows or Apple files. Order your Carbonite backup from this site and receive a discount. To order, email: easyroad99@msn.com.
Click News to see: 1) Tips For Having a UID and PW, 2) Tips For Doing Email 3) Computer Skills Checklist 4) Computer Coach Newsletter for 2011.
Custom Training:
Use a personal trainer for one-to-one training, including help with making technical decisions and help with performing critical backups. (the most efficient way to learn) Click Services to see a client TESTIMONIAL and the Types of Computer Training where lessons are taught at $50 @ hour.
Thanks for sending suggestions to: easyroad99@msn.com
John W. Kolstad, The Computer Coach