Welcome

Learn to build a resume from Google Docs, Learn to download it and upload it to job sites.  Intro to searching for jobs on Indeed and craigslist.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learning the Google Docs interface and text basics, select, delete, drag, drop, cut, copy, and paste text.  Learn formatting text and adding hyperlinks, indents and tabs and paragraphs.  Learn to use headers and footers and page breaks.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn how to play games online with your loved ones across the country.  We will feature Scrabble and Words with Friends 2 (many games require a facebook account and we recommend you have one for attending this workshop).  Learn how to play some popular games on your devices.  Learn about the Microsoft Solitaire Collection with solitaire, free cell and more.  Learn about apps to play poker for fun.  Other games to be featured include Wordscapes, Mahjong, 8 Ball Pool, and 2048.   Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Get an Introduction to email.  Learn common features and functions such as sending and receiving emails.  Learn what a cc and bcc is and how to add one. Learn how to save contacts, learn about watching for red flags in emails regarding scams, as well as valuable time saving tips.   Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn to back up and save all of your photos to the cloud.  Learn how to grab a photo and download it and make it your screen saver or wallpaper.  Learn to share photos.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn about popular food delivery apps.  Get your favorite restaurant meals delivered to you using Grubhub, Postmates, HungryBuffs, Uber Eats.  Get groceries delivered to you using Shipt. Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 Set up a Facebook account in this workshop.  Learn how to make a post, upload a photo, write on someone’s wall, how to like, comment on, and share posts, chat and messaging, and facebook groups.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 Google Duo, Zoom, and Meet Basics.  Learn about the different types of video chat apps.  Set up a google account for using Google Duo.  Learn how to use Google Duo, a simple video chat app that lets you communicate across all devices with no sign up required.  Video chat from Chromebook/android to iPhone.   Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite

 Learn about all the choices beyond cable TV.  Learn what to expect from a free membership vs a paid membership.  Learn where to find sports, news, movies, and TV shows.  Learn about the most popular video streaming services, Hulu, NetFlix, YouTube, and Disney +.  Learn where to find old time TV shows using Crackle.   Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite

 Learn how to stream music online and to your devices.  Become familiar with the most popular music services, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube (light) and Old Time Radio.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 Learn where to find books online for free using your library card.  Learn how to download books for free and for purchase using Amazon and Libby.  Learn where to find free audiobooks online to play on your devices .  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn how to get the most from your internet search.  Search strategies, understanding your search results.  Learn to use location services on a search.  Learn how to find different types of content.  Basic and advanced searches.  Using fast facts with google search and learn about Google search hidden features.  Bonus activity, Google Lens - learn about anything by taking a picture of it.   Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 We will be walking everyone through the Walgreens App and showing everyone step by step how to sign up.  We will also explore additional pharmacy apps in the event that Walgreens had no appointments in the area.  Helpful tip for finding appointments, travel outside of Boulder County.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 Understand the risks and learn how to avoid them online.  Tips and tricks to create strong passwords.  Learn about your browser security features and how they work.  Learn when it’s safe for online banking.  Tips to avoid email-based spam and phishing scams followed by answering your questions regarding personal experiences of  scammed. Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

 Learn where to find books online for free using your library card; how to download free books and how to purchase using Amazon and Libby; and how to find free audiobooks.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn to track and monitor your health using Samsung Health and Google Fit.  Learn where to find Zumba for seniors videos on YouTube with Daisy Saunders.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn to track and monitor your health using Apples's built in health App.  Learn where to find Zumba for seniors videos on YouTube with Daisy Saunders.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn the basic of the social media app for photo sharing, Instagram.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom invite.

Learn how to get the most out of your search.  Learn to spot and avoid ads to help you get to the right place.  Learn to refine your search or search by category.  Email info@thetechpals.org for the Zoom link.

Learn where to find books online for free using your library card; how to download free books and how to purchase using Amazon and Libby; and how to find free audiobooks.  Introduction to LibriVox, Open Culture, and Project Gutenberg. 

10 AM Mountain Time

Thursday July 16th

Zoom Link Below

Stay home and stay safe during the pandemic.  Learn how to order your groceries online using Walmart.com and avoid the trip to the store.

Virtual Game Time!  Featuring JackBox.TV, Balderdash, Pictionary, and more.  Play games.  Learn about games.  Wednesdays at 6pm.  Emaiil us at info@thetechpals.org for the link

In conjunction with the Longmont Senior Center and SCTC, Tech Pals co hosts a drop in tech help virtual lap on Fridays between 2pm and 4pm eastern.  We also host a virtual game time on Thursdays at 1pm.  See the SCTC website HERE for more info.

The proper way to start a meeting ( going through the start a meeting options) dealing and reoccurring meetings.  Picking a co chair. Leaving a meeting without ending it.  Screen share.  Checking audio,  Breaking into groups (general and specific i.e. peaks and prairies.  What is Zoom Bombing and how to deal with it. How to deal with a waiting room.  How to mute everyone.  How to kick someone off the meeting.  Is security something to worry about and if it is what do we do about it.

1 PM Mountain Time

Friday May 22nd

Zoom Link Below

The proper way to start a meeting ( going through the start a meeting options) dealing and reoccurring meetings.  Picking a co chair. Leaving a meeting without ending it.  Screen share.  Checking audio,  Breaking into groups (general and specific i.e. peaks and prairies.  What is Zoom Bombing and how to deal with it. How to deal with a waiting room.  How to mute everyone.  How to kick someone off the meeting.  Is security something to worry about and if it is what do we do about it.

1 PM Mountain Time

Wednesday May 20th

Recorded Zoom Presentation Link Below

Remote presentation, streaming over Zoom, Podcasts.  What they are and how to access them.  Featuring Google Play Music, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.

10 AM Mountain Time, 

Thursday May 14th

Recording is below.

Most requested material to review as indicated by comment cards

Knowledge, WebMD, health  monitoring devices and apps, heart rate, steps, pulse, oxygen levels, Med   Minder, Fit Bit, smart watches, weight and calorie trackers

Google Docs word documents, dictation to text, Google drive, Google sheets budgeting

Calls, texts, voicemails,   photos, videos, accessibility, web browser, managing built in applications,   voice assistant, photos and videos cloud storage, speakerphone, dictation to text

Music, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, video streaming, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube. Books, Amazon Books, Kindle, Libby, Audible, OverDrive, Apps, Games, Solitaire collection. 

How to organize and find  your files, internal and external storage, finding things on your computer

Social media, Facebook, Video chat, Google Duo, games with friends, sharing photos  and videos.

Passwords, 2 step verifications, anti-virus, scams, privacy, phishing, hacking, backing up files 

Navigating the internet, Google, YouTube, TedTalks

Overview of upcoming workshops, emails, Gmail, Google account.