The next Senior Planet tech skills class will be held June 20 at the RSVP of Dane County Office. Since you’ve registered or taken classes previously, I’m notifying you a little earlier than the general public. I’ll announce the registration info to the general public tomorrow toward noon. The first topic will be «How to Choose a New Computer» and the hands-on workshop will be «Finding Information Online.» You must register to attend, and the online registration link is here. The classes will be at the RSVP office, 6501 Watts Rd, Madison.
Are you getting a new computer? Rich Bartlett, who has worked with computers for decades, will lead the class. This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, e.g. tablets and Chromebooks.
Mike Thomsen will lead the second half of the class and will help us improve our internet search techniques with some hands-on practice and discussion. The internet is an incredible resource, but finding what you’re looking for can be daunting or time consuming. Moreover, how can you maintain your search privacy in a world where search companies profit by selling information about your searches? That’s why finding what you’re looking for online is such an important skill. This hands-on workshop will review helpful tips for using effective search terms, evaluating your search results, and searching within a reliable site for accurate information.
We will begin with coffee/tea and donuts at 9:45. Class will begin at 10:00 sharp with a short break at 11:00 followed by the internet search workshop. We’ll have a light lunch available at 12:15.