Basic Computer Skills

If you are brand new to the computing world then this course is for you!

Here you will learn how to:

~Turn On/Off Your Computer Safely
~Navigate Around Your Computer & Desktop
~Learn A Simple Filing System
~Changing Your Screen Resolution
~Changing Your Display & Screen Savers
~Back-Up Your Files
~Basic Trouble Shooting
~Simple Regular Maintenance

You will learn how to: copy, move, delete, and rename files & folders;
display the contents of a folder or drive; determine how much space is left
on a diskette or hard drive; and, create short cuts on your desk top.

And More!

This course is offered in 3 sessions that range from 2 to 3 hours each.
Cost: $175.00

How To Use E-Mail

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

~Set up and manage several email accounts
~Send emails with attachments
~Save attachments

I'll tell you why everyone should have a Yahoo Email account!

This course is offered over 2 sessions of 2 to 3 hours.
Cost: $ 135.00

The Internet
(World Wide Web)

Are you curious about just what is available on the infamous Internet? There is a world of information, including music, art, 'how-to' guides, news, magazines and reference material...
and so much more!

If you are interested in learning to
surf and search the Internet,

I can teach you how to:

~Find specific information on the Internet
~Surf for sites of interest to you
~Bookmark your favourite sites
~Explore 'shareware'
~Download files and programs safely
~Protect your computer
~Understand the differences between dial-up and high speed and choose the right one for you
 

I'll set you up with a 'starter set' of great links from which to start your explorations!

This course is offered over 2 sessions and will take 2 to 3 hours each. 
Cost: 125.00

Install Your Own Software

Ready to go beyond the basics? Let me teach you how to install software from:

~CD
~Floppy disc
~Internet (downloads)

In this session, you will also learn how to safely uninstall software from your computer and make sure that your computer runs efficiently afterwards.

This session will take 2 to 3 hours.
Cost: $48.00

How Your Computer Really Works - The Technical Information

"Mobo??" What's That?

This session is for the people that need to know the Why's and How Comes.

After this session, you will have a better understanding of what people (like tech support) are talking about when you hear them say things like "What speed is your CPU?" (or DDR, RAM, SDRAM.)

This class will give you a solid understanding of what a computer is - and more importantly, what your computer has under the hood. Please bring your questions - and lots of them!

After taking this session, you'll be able to handle lines like: "Hey there....My FSB is 200. What's yours?"

This session will take 2 to 3 hours.
Cost: $48.00

Learn to Install Most Hardware Yourself

If opening your computer and upgrading a component or two sounds intimidating yet interesting, then you are ready for this session! Good for you! Learning this material will help you to be well on your way to
computer independence.

You can save hundreds of dollars in service fees and benefit from much better performance from your computer. In this course, you will learn how to install the hardware your computer requires, such as:

~Upgrade RAM
~Video Cards
~Second Hard Drive
~DVD Burner

Why pay the Pros to do the job for you?

Hours: Depends on the hardware requirements.
Cost: $24.00 per hour.

Personalized Services

If you have identified very specific learning goals and prefer to design your own program, I will work with you to meet your specific needs at a rate of $24.00/hour.