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Computer Training

Learn how to use your digital devices such as smart phones, computers and tablets with the help of our volunteers.

We offer free one hour sessions for all people over 50 to help learn how to use digital devices. Here are a few things our volunteers can help with, but are not limited to:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Setup and use emails
  • Texting (phone)
  • Saving contacts (phone)
  • Games
  • Use a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer etc)
  • Use a search engine such as Google
  • Read the news
  • Instant messaging such as What's App
  • Video calling using apps such as Skype
  • Install and uninstall apps (phone/tablet)
  • Install and uninstall programs (computer/laptop)
  • Connecting to a WiFi connection
  • File structures
  • How to save files such as letters written in Microsoft Word
  • How to open previously saved files
  • Play music 
  • Watch videos on YouTube
  • Setting alarms (phone/tablet)
  • Setup and use Facebook, Twitter or other social media apps

When: Every Tuesday 
Where: The William and Patricia Venton Centre, Astor Drive, Mount Gould, PL4 9RD
Price: Free
Find out more: Call us on 01752 256 020 or email community@ageukplymouth.org.uk 
Getting Here: There is a car park for visitor parking and can be reached using the following buses services - CITYBUS: 23, 24 *correct as at September 2022 

Do you know an Appsolute Beginner? Maybe we can help.

These sessions are specifically designed to support people through the very basics. Users can learn about what it means to be 'online', how to access and browse the internet and find out which mobile, device, tablet or PC is best for them.

Find out more: community@ageukplymouth.org.uk

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