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Computer Seminars for Computer Savvy Campers
Jim and Chris are computer support professionals. Chris owned the first
computer training center in South Florida, Computer Savvy, Inc., from
1983 - 1996. Jim was a network administrator and Microsoft Certified
Instructor. In 2004 and 2005, through their travels and their work with Coach
Connect, Jim and Chris
presented seminars at dozens of RV parks around the country. They
also presented
to audiences of 2-300 at FMCA conventions. Now, in 2006, they are available
to present to your rally, RV park or other group. The list of topics is shown
below. The seminars are about 2 hours long. The normal fee is $15 per
person, with a minimum of 10. Email
Chris if
you're interested
in booking any of these seminars, and she'll let you know when it can
be scheduled based on their itinerary.
Click here to see our current schedule of seminars.
| Seminar Title |
Description |
| Traveling and Computers |
An overview of things you need to know about using
your computer as you travel. The physical care and handling of computers
on
the
road. We
also
teach
how to
stay in touch using a variety of methods to connect to the Internet
as well as how to set up web-based photo journals or Weblogs. Travelers
need an email address that stays with them wherever they go. And,
last
but not least, every traveler needs a GPS and mapping software and
Google Earth. |
| All about WiFi |
Jim Guld will demonstrate the process of connecting
to the Internet at a WiFi hotspot. He will explain what a 'wireless
adapter' is and how to install it.
He will cover frequently asked questions about connecting to the
Internet at WiFi hotspots. He will specifically
cover what to do when it doesn't work.
WiFi Frequently Asked Questions |
Managing Digital Photos with Picasa2 from Google
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Picasa2 is a free program from Google and it is simply
THE best way to manage the hundreds of digital photos that travelers
accumulate! Learn how to organize and find those photos you forgot
you had. Learn how to crop, color-correct and resize photos for emailing
or posting to the web. |
Know your Computer
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Chris Guld will present a basic seminar on using
your computer under Windows XP. How to use 'My Computer' to organize
the files
on your computer and
find
them. How to Login/Logoff and Restart. How to Copy and Paste. How
to back up files.
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Practice Safe Computing!
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The
basic maintenance techniques that will keep your computer running
smooth and virus-free. Regular system maintenence will save you
money. A few simple tasks performed
every week
in the
proper
order will
keep your computer in top shape. It
is also important to not invite malicious code into your system.
We call it
BUCS: B=Backup, U=Update, C=Cleanup and S=Scan. Jim Guld will
be demonstrating how to do all of the above and why.
Safe
Computing Frequently Asked Questions |
| Build your own Website or Weblog |
What does it take to have your own website? A domain
name, a webhost, an FTP program, a photo editing program and an html
editing program. What do those things mean, and how do you get them?
That's
what you
learn
in this seminar. You'll also learn what 'blogging' is all about and
how that may be the easiest way to get a website. |
| All about email on the road |
How exactly does email work, and why do we have trouble
sending email when we travel? It all has to do with your 'incoming
server' and 'outgoing server', aka SMTP server. Learn about the special
issues involved when you're traveling and using multiple methods
to connect to the Internet. Learn the difference between using an
email 'client' like Outlook, or using Webmail. And, last but not
least, learn how to get your own email address rather than using
the address from your provider. |
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