Peace77
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Post by Peace77 on Dec 4, 2013 13:01:01 GMT -5
I know you said she didn't want to take a class but many senior centers offer classes. Perhaps she would be more comfortable if she knew the other students would be at the same level and age.
There are lots of videos on YouTube. Have you looked there?
Another option might be a book with a DVD.
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Rocky Mtn Saver
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Dec 4, 2013 13:04:54 GMT -5
Our community college has community classes and seminars, as well as the library offers a whole free series of one-day classes aimed at seniors learning basic technology.
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Lizard Queen
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Post by Lizard Queen on Dec 4, 2013 13:08:44 GMT -5
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Lizard Queen
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Post by Lizard Queen on Dec 4, 2013 13:18:59 GMT -5
This looks really good. Thank you. I think she wants privacy while she tries to figure it out. No problem. No reason to take a whole class when there is so much information already for free. |
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alabamagal
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Post by alabamagal on Dec 4, 2013 13:33:04 GMT -5
I used the online Microsoft tutorials for Access and for some Advanced Excel topics. I thought they were very good. I know they have Word and probably Outlook.
They start with very basics and you can go through at your own pace, then have example problems.
They are on Microsoft website.
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Post by Works4me on Dec 4, 2013 17:43:49 GMT -5
Some one in their 50's is not old - I will be 52 this month!
Tell her my number one rule for computers: It's not brain surgery and you cannot kill it, although you certainly will want to! |
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alabamagal
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Post by alabamagal on Dec 4, 2013 17:45:47 GMT -5
Some one in their 50's is not old - I will be 52 this month!
Tell her my number one rule for computers: It's not brain surgery and you cannot kill it, although you certainly will want to! And if all else fails, turn it off and start over! |
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Phoenix84
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 4, 2013 17:47:41 GMT -5
google up online word or excel tutorial - there is a lot out by microsoft.  Microsoft puts out a lot of "how to" videos. And there's always plenty of videos on youtube. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 17:57:10 GMT -5
Have her check with the local library. I know the ones around here do computer basics that are free. She could look in the local paper or check the library website. They usually have a calendar that will have that information. COAs (Council of Aging) will also have them as well. Usually those are free as well due to grants.
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