Finding your way around your PC / Laptop

This is the initial training session which allows me to know understand your needs.

Allowing you to take ownership of the equipment you have purchased

Very basic information like...

  • Switching on the power
  • Getting used to using a mouse / touch pad to move the cursor
  • Becoming familiar with a keyboard
  • Desktop - layout and customisation
  • What are Icons
  • Toolbars, icons and dropdown menus may be introduced

We can also

  • Assist with purchase and setup of PC and/or laptop
  • Plug it in and setting up your PC with all the equipment you need**
  • Plug in and starting up your laptop.
  • Helping you install internet connections **
  • Setting up user accounts
  • Passwords explained
  • Explanations of Taskbars, Quick Launch bar toolbars*
  • How do I understand the screen... cursors, highlighted bars, active screens*
  • Mouse or touchpad use with homework practise.
  • Summary how to use a CD rewriter , DVD rewriter
  • Use of memory sticks, 'dongles' 'USB pens'

** As the courses are bespoke you will find some areas over lap each other.