1. Demonstrations on how to
use your home computer to support your hobbies and other interests.
Our members have
varying degrees of computer expertise and between meetings
we keep in touch to help
solve each other’s technical problems via our website

2. Welcome
I’m David Pearce and I have very recently taken over as leader of the Group.
I am a computer user, not a technical geek, so our meetings will focus largely on how we use our computers and tablets, not how they work
If you think you might be interested in what we do, please take a minute to look at this very brief presentation

3. Programme 2017/8 Here are some of the things we will look at this year
How we use our digital devices
Useful programs and apps
Keeping in touch: messaging and communicating
Data Storage and Files
Data and Internet Security
Helpful Websites
The Internet of Things

4. Digital Devices We shall consider how we use our
Desktop PC
Laptop
Tablet
Smart Phone
What are they best used for?
Do we need more than one device?
What other devices should we consider
Smart TV
Music around the house
Heating and Lighting
Home Security Cameras

5. Useful programs and Apps and how to use them
Are Apps and tablets better than traditional software and PCs?
Are free apps as good as premium versions?
Best/alternative software for word processing, , photo editing and organising
Is there a good personal finance app to control your spending?
Creating a family blog or website
Do you know how to make your documents look neat and tidy?
Does your personal budget spreadsheet automatically display a red number when you overspend?
Can you creating differing transitions in your presentations?

6. Keeping in Touch Do you send emails from your smart phone or PC?
Is it helpful to receive s wherever you are?
What is the best package for talking to family and friends around the world?
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and other social media

7. Data Storage In Device Storage External Drives and Mobile Storage
Cloud Storage
Can you find your photos when you want them?
Tagging Documents in Word and File Explorer

8. Data and Internet Security
Is the cloud safe
Encrypting Files
Secure Messaging
Internet Phishing and Scams

9. Helpful Websites Which websites are best for Holidays
Weather forecasts
Financial Information
Crosswords and Puzzles
Film Reviews
Could you spend an hour reviewing some sites and tell the group what you think?

10. The Internet of Things What is it? Do we want it? Can we avoid it?
 “If you think that the internet has changed your life, think again. The IoT is about to change it all over again!”
Brendan O’Brien, Chief Architect & Co-Founder, Aria Systems
What is it?
Do we want it?
Can we avoid it?
How do we make use of the good bits?

11. In the last two minutes you have seen just some of the topics we want to cover this year Why not join us and help others to improve their digital skills and internet experience while learning something new yourself?
Unless, of course, you know it all already ………
Unless, of course, you know it all already ………

12. Meetings
Come and join us at but you can also help us understand how members use their computers and digital devices by completing our questionnaire.
Day and Time: Monday Quarterly to 12.30
Dates: Sep 11 : Dec 4 : Apr 9 : Jun 4
Venue: St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Merrow Hall)
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