SPECIAL NOTE...

This Course has been suspended for Semester One this year owing to the illness of the presenter, Bruce Carruthers.

It is hoped it may resume later in the year.

Coming Up...

This group will meets at the new time of 9:30 am every Monday morning at the Salvation Army Hall, Kennedy Street, Castlemaine, when classes begin again on 6th February, 2012.

The venue is adjacent to the Castlemaine Railway Station
- click here for a map

Use the links in the index under Resources to help with your learning.

Contact Bruce Carruthers by email by clicking here.

A good idea : Bookmark this page to easily get here next time.

Course Content 2012...

In 2012 many new topics are expected to be covered, and new ones developed from interest shown by class members in particular topics.

What we did in 2011...

February • Computers - about the challenge IT has at any age/time
• the Apple menu
• using Software Update
•  what is
a file? a folder? an application? etc? where are they stored?
•  creating/ naming /re-naming files and folders
•  using labels
•  using different views
•  keyboard shortcuts
•  the F keys
•  what is Force Quitting?
•  Managing the Dock
•  the Trash
•  managing the Desktop space;
•  using Spaces
• the Internet - basics
• eMail - using Mail (basics)
• Safari - bookmarking; Googling
March •  Safari - using BookMarks; cookies; History
•  eMail - using Mail (basics)
• eMail - opening attachments & other downloads
•  eMail - how to send and view attachments within emails, dealing with junk mail, settings
• recap : Internet : Safari & eMail
• basics : Q & A session
 
 
 
April •  how to Download & Install Mac software and upgrades properly
•  how to keep all your AddressBook & Mail synchronised
•  Backing Up - the best way to do this
 
 
May • The mouse•  Spreadsheets : what are they? how can I use them?
•  Word Processing: all the basics you should know about creating any document•  How to find the best software for your needs
 
 
 
June •  "Searching" ...
How to properly search : for websites you want, for information you need, within a particular web page, for dictionary meanings, for answers to varied questions
  •  "Sending" ...
How to properly email : Cc, Bcc, Forwarding, Replying, Bouncing, Addressee listings, Attachments, Adding audio & video
  •  "Symbols" ...
Tech Talk : understanding common computer terms and definitions, etc.
July Recaps + History of the Internet
the real dangers using your Mac - not viruses!
  Online purchasing - iTunes, App store, etc.: safety, choosing well
  Getting things in sync: using Mail/AddressBook/iCal/FaceTime/Notes 'together'
  Using text expansion/ Text & Picture clippings : in many situations
August Keynote - how to use this often overlooked application
  Spreadsheets - how spreadsheets work
  Scanning 101 - how to use a flat-bed scanner
  Scanning 101 - how to use a slide scanner
  DVDs - how to make them
September Spring cleaning your Mac computer
  JPGs - how to manage using iPhoto +
  Pages - why use this word processor
  Internet connections - how to fix common problems
October Q&A session
  Buying tips - sorting the techno jargon
  Using 'Smart Folders'
  Creating Cards, Calendars withiPhoto
  Syncing your i-device with iTunes
November The new Apple 'iCloud' and how you can use it
  How to get your Mac ready for the holidays
  Q & A session
  Last session for the Year! ... Break-Up celebration