Computer (laptop, tablet & phone) Group
PAGE UPDATED 4th October, 2023
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month between 10.00am and 12.00pm in the Community Care Centre (above Stokesley Library) with free Internet access. Members normally bring their own machines, but some extra laptops are available if needed. Currently we have four experienced helpers: Barry Moody, Martin Sutton,David Sills and David Alford.
We provide free technical support and advice to U3A members who own or are thinking of buying laptops, Android tablets or smart-phones, in aspects such as:
The basics of the range of laptops, tablets and smart-phones available.
Employing them in finding information and communicating with families and friends.
Understanding some basic definitions of terms used in computing.
Accessing media, maps, books etc.
Using office applications such as word-processing, spread-sheets etc.
Organisation of data-files into folders, for saving and easy retrieval of same
Creating digital pictures such as diagrams, scans and photographs
Facing problems: threats from viruses, maintenance and back-up of data
Further information on the above topics in bold can be accessed by clicking on one of the links on the right or (depending on your device) at the bottom of this page.
We:
Encourage beginners to develop and others to extend their computer skills
Facilitate the exchange of computer-related knowledge.
Provide Group Leaders with advice and assistance as required
Typically, our meetings:
start with members outlining their current problems and then getting one-to-one assistance from one of our helpers or another member
end with a short talk or discussion on a topic of general interest, planned by our members.
Click the Sessions link for a list of recent topics used, together with future topics planned. Anyone seeking help and advice, or wishing to share their own computer skills with others, is welcome to come along. For further information, contact one of our helpers or the group leader David Alford.