Tech Class with Rock Island Communications Returns on February 8th, 2019

2019 Schedule

Friday, July 12th 10:30am – 12:30pm – Make the Most of your Ooma VoIP Service 

Friday, June 14th 10:30am – 12:30pm – New iPhone How Tos

Friday, May 10th 10:30am – 12:30pm – Digital Photography

Friday, April 12th 10:30am – 12:30pm – Email Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

Friday, May 10th 10:30am – 12:30pm – “Cut the Cord” Digital Streaming Services Explained

Previous Classes

Friday, March 8th, Digital Photography and Editing

Friday, February 8th 10:30am – 12:30pm – iPhone tips & tricks

Friday, December 7th 10:30am – 12:30pm – Ask Your Questions!

Since this will be the last class of the year, bring your mysteries, bring your queries, and Gene will answer them.
Friday, Oct 12 – Application Programs (Apps)
This class covers;
  • How to Download and Install Apps
  • What you need in order to download Apps from an App Store
  • How to Uninstall/Remove Apps
  • What to do when Apps misbehave
  • What’s catch with free Apps? Sometimes free is not your friend.

Friday – September 14

Cloud Computing and Backups

This class covers Cloud computing. The concept, ins and outs, advantages and disadvantages as well as other computer backup options.

 

FridayFeb 16

iPhone Tips and Tricks

With the release of the first iPhone just under ten years ago, a revolution took place in how we communicate with each other, how we receive and process information and how we entertain ourselves. In this seminar we will take a look at some of the various devices on the market, the pros and cons to the different operating systems and a quick look at the ways, benefits in syncing our photos and content.

  • Swiping, Multitouch, Tapping.
  • Basic concepts in syncing photos, videos and music
  • Managing limited space

 

FridayMarch 16

iPhone Photography

Today’s iPhones have very capable cameras. However, most of its features are not necessarily obvious or easily found

Let’s explore what can be done on just the iPhone’s camera and the apps that can take better advantage of it.

 

FridayApril 13

Photo Editing and Organizing in Apple’s Photos App

Get your photos organized into albums and events.
Learn about the different file formats – their advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to crop, brighten, enhance and share your photos.

 

Friday – May 11

Smart TVs, Streaming with Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick and More

  • Get a better handle on how to forego cable and satellite.What’s possible? What isn’t?
  • Get to know your remote control and why are they so hard to use?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages?
  • What about my favorite channels?

 

Friday – June 15

Email Tips and Tricks

  • Good email habits keep you and your contacts safe.
    • Learn about attachments, CC, BCC and correct email forwarding etiquette.
  • Learn how to share websites, Facebook posts and pages and more.
  • What’s the difference between Webmail and an Email Client?

 

Wednesday, July 11th (Note! This is a Wednesday)

Web Browsers and Internet Security

  • Get the most out of your Web Browser.
  • Learn how to use Tabs, allow or block Pop-Ups and improve your web surfing experience.
  • forming good online habits, learning what to avoid, malware prevention
  • secure password creation and how to organize those passwords.

Friday – August 10

Facebook Tips and Tricks

In this class we will talk about various aspects Facebook.

Its uses, etiquette, what to do and not do.

How it can be used for staying in contact with old friends and family as well as an online presence for businesses.

November 9th: The topic for this monthly class is Apple Photos!
This class covers;
  • How to organize your photos
  • How to edit enhance and share your photos
  • How to create photo books, calendars and how to have them printed professionally
  • Options on what companies provide printing services