2022 Class Agenda

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San Francisco Towers Technology Classes

Facilitated by Jason Dare / (415) 240-4843 / sftowershelp@gmail.com


Thursdays (Main Lounge)

11AM-12PM


1st Thursday - Windows Computers

2nd Thursday - Macintosh Computers

3rd Thursday - iOS/iPad & Android

4th Thursday - Any Technology Class


Topics for the Year


January / February

Back to the Basics / Understanding Emails / Basic Internet Searching and Browser Management / Scanning / Troubleshooting Basic Problems / Helpful Tips & Tricks


March

Personalize and Customize Your Computer or Device / Important Settings to Change / Managing Notifications


April

Discover the Internet / Searching for Information Online / Handy Online Tools / Surfing the Web Safely


May

What is Software or Apps? / How to Add Software or Apps / Cleanup Software or Apps / Customize Software or Apps


June

Protect Your Computer or Device / Safety & Privacy Settings / Dealing with SPAM / Protect Yourself from Scams, Malware, Viruses


July

Back to the Basics / Understanding Emails / Basic Internet Searching and Browser Management / Troubleshooting Basic Problems / Helpful Tips & Tricks


August

Editing, Finding, Saving, Moving Files, Documents, Photos, Etc., Sharing, Printing


September

Syncing Multiple Devices / Utilizing the Cloud


October

Say a Command / Voice to Speech / Automation using Gadgets & Smart Devices


November

Discover the Internet / Searching for Information Online / Handy Online Tools / Surfing the Web Safely


December


End of the Year Review / Q & A


As always, I am open to suggestions so please get in touch with me anytime or put your suggestion in the comments.

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