Tech Coach Linda believes that technology should enhance your life, not complicate it! Your computer, smartphone, tablet, and other gadgets are simply tools - meant to make things easier, not harder! Come to one or all sessions, and learn how to make your technology work for you. Bring your lunch, and then stay at Winthrop Workspace as long as you like, use what you’ve learned, with Tech Coach Linda available for questions.

 Topic List:

Using those Tech Gifts - Did someone give you a gift that’s a little out of your league – maybe a digital photo frame, a tablet, or an e-reader? Bring it into class to learn how to use it.

Better Crafting using Technology - Do you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt, sew? There are many resources online that can help you with your crafting! Apps for your phone, programs for your computer, and websites to support your hobby!

Curious about 3D Printing? What is 3D printing all about? How expensive is a 3D printer, and how do you choose one? What does it print with? Where can you find printable designs, for free or for sale? How do you design your own things to print? This is a very beginner's discussion!

Internet Safety -  Is this link safe to click? Should I respond to this email? Is this a scam? How to evaluate the constant barrage of information in email, Facebook, and websites. Password security - how to create good passwords, and how to manage them!

Is this thing on? How does your computer connect to the internet? Can other people see what is on your computer? Is your phone using Data or Wi-Fi? What is the difference between Data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth? We'll talk about when to "turn it off and back on", and why that fixes things!

Online Search (Demystifying the GOOGLE) Looking for something on the Internet? Let's discuss how to use Google effectively, or where else you can look. Avoiding advertisements and fake reviews and learning to validate the sources.

Tech Tips Q & A -  Do you have a tech question that's too embarrassing to ask your grandkids? Email it before the session, and it will become one of the topics of our class, without identifying the source!

Using CANVA to make your graphics -  Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. You can use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more.

What is AI, and how can I use it? Demonstration of using ChatGPT - it can answer your questions, write copy, draft emails, and hold a conversation, based on prompts that you give it. If you like, sign up for an account and try it out!

Social Media Marketing Creating an online presence for your small business, a brief overview of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Creating images and videos, and posting to social media.

Your Digital Legacy - What happens to your online accounts when you pass away? How to set legacy contacts for your accounts, or have them automatically removed.

Disaster Planning – Backups and more What happens if you lose your phone or laptop? How can you be sure you can recover your information? We will look at cloud backup solutions for your phone and laptop.

Apps for Fun and Brain Power - We will look at some apps that are fun and challenging. Word puzzles, brain teasers, and more!