Friendly Computers
Convenors: Philip Cheung and Sheila Jemmett
Meetings: One-to-One, by appointment (see below)
About our Group
Computers, smart phones and tablets are the modern means to: keep in touch, get information, be entertained, bank, pay bills, shop, make appointments etc. The list is endless.
Mastery of these devices will bring enormous convenience. The aim of this group is to help members to get started and/or to increase their proficiency in using these devices.
We offer help, free of charge, in the the following areas:
- getting started (what device to buy, how to get wi-fi installed etc),
- using email, messaging, video conferencing, the internet etc, and,
- learning more advanced uses such as word processing, spreadsheets, designing a birthday card etc.
Having held meetings with a roomful of people, then in smaller, and smaller groups over the past year, I have come to the conclusion that it is best to go right down to one-to-one meetings, so as to be sure that we can give whoever comes to us our full attention, without making others kick their heels with impatience or resignation.
In July and August I worked with a few members on a one-to-one basis and it has worked well. Sheila Jemmett and I have therefore decided that for the next few months we shall take bookings for individual meetings, from anyone who needs help.
I shall be responsible for Apple devices (iMacs, MacBooks, iPads and iPhones) while Sheila will take on PC’s, tablets and smart phones of other makes.
We can be contacted by phone on 01580 200647 (Sheila) and 01892 784279 (Philip).
If you want a meeting, give one of us a ring so we can decide if you have contacted the right person for your problem and whether we can help. We can come to you, or you can come to either of us, bearing in mind that we need to come to your house to sort out problems connected with say your wi-fi or desktop computer. We fit in meetings whenever we have a free morning or afternoon. There is no fixed time.
We are there to help. No problem is too small. Do call us, if only for a chat to explore options.