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The Computer Group

Leader:  John Howlett - computer@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 01530 461774

Helpline: help.computer@ashbyu3a.co.uk


The Computer Group meets twice a month on the first Wednesday and third Monday of the month at 2pm.

We are not all computer geeks, but between us we know something about most types of computer whether it is Windows, Apple Mac, iPad or Android.

We also discuss how to look after the files, music or photos on your computer, how to make backups or how to copy them to DVD or all sorts of "interesting" problems. One thing we can't do is undertake hardware repairs, but we might know someone who can!

So if there is something you don't understand about your computer, from the simplest to the more esoteric, come along and we'll see if we can help.

OR

Email our Computer Helpline with any problems or questions. We can email you back, or better still, you can come along to the next meeting and someone may have worked out your problem and be able to talk you through it.

Send us details of your problem to help.computer@ashbyu3a.co.uk


Future programme
DateTimeVenue

Wed 6th Nov2:00 pm16 Winchester Way
Mon 18th Nov2:00 pm16 Winchester Way
Wed 4th Dec2:00 pm16 Winchester Way
Mon 16th Dec2:00 pm16 Winchester Way


21st October

There were nine today, but not a lot of problems to sort out. We welcomed one new member: Trevor.
We did discuss various back-up systems as this is a perennial problem with evolving solutions.
Peter was assisted by Richard to try and open Peter’s deceased father-in-law’s laptop.
Without the password this was fruitless, so they decided to reset it. This involves pressing F12 during boot up. This wipes the machine and reinstalls Windows. But the process was taking so long that they decided to close it down. JD and Richard discussed calling a registered charity to dispose safely of the machine. These will clean the machine and give you a certificate to say so. They have experts on hand to recycle machines like this which are then used to help those in need.
We next meet on Wednesday 6th November at Winchester Way