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 | ||
Date | Time | Venue |
Wed 3rd Apr | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
Mon 15th Apr | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
Wed 1st May | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
Mon 20th May | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
Wed 5th Jun | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
Mon 17th Jun | 2:00 pm | 16 Winchester Way |
18th March
A good turnout of 5 today yielded some useful conversations.
We talked about the different types of word processing programmes and their differences.
It has been suggested we might offer courses on aspects of computing. There is a problem here that once started, if the course covers more than one session, a newcomer might not be able to join in. More thought needed for what could be a good idea.
Steve was concerned that a Windows Update had concealed/deleted his battery power indicator. He managed to reinstate it.
JD reported a curious failure of a friend’s mouse. It stopped working, but the ‘finger’ mouse also stopped. Moving the mouse cable to a different USB socket solved that one, but the reason for the fault remains obscure.
Richard worked with Peter on setting up multiple tabs for word documents.
We meet again on Wednesday 3rd April.