Silver Surfers Club » computer http://www.silversurfersclub.org Helping you make the most of the internet Wed, 25 May 2011 11:47:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Introduction to Computers and the Internet (Starting 10th May) http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-10th-may/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-10th-may/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:08:43 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=398 For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets. ]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-10th-may/feed/ 0 Introduction to Computers and the Internet (Starting 7th May) http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-7th-may/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-7th-may/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:02:33 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=397 For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-7th-may/feed/ 0 Introduction to Computers and the Internet (Starting 8th March) http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-8th-march/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-8th-march/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:56:50 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=396 For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-8th-march/feed/ 0 Introduction to Computers and the Internet (starting 5th March) http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-5th-march/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-5th-march/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:52:16 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=393 For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computers-and-the-internet-starting-5th-march/feed/ 0 Password Strength http://www.silversurfersclub.org/password-strength/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/password-strength/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:04:44 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=345 One of the main tools used in computer protection is the use of passwords and it is very important that you have strong password that no one will be able to crack. Passwords are really important when your online because they protect your personal details. So here are a few tips to help make your password stronger

1. Use combinations of letters, numbers and symbols to create a strong passoword

2. Don’t use personal information for your password e.g. your birthday or your name

3. Use something that is easy to remember but won’t be guessed by anyone else

4. Don’t have “password” as your password

5. Don’t repeat passwords always create a new one when you are making an account

6. Don’t consult any dictionary for passwords, Never use words that can be found in a dictionary published in any language.

7. Keep a record of important passwords to guard your financial data but do not keep a written record of your passwords anywhere near your computer.

]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/password-strength/feed/ 0 Spreadsheets & Graphs using Excel http://www.silversurfersclub.org/spreadsheets-graphs-using-excel/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/spreadsheets-graphs-using-excel/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:59:11 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=324 Starts: 10-Jan-11.

Runs for 10 weeks

Cost: £84

This basic, short introductory course on Excel 2007 aims to provide you with the confidence and knowledge to start using spreadsheets for home and work purposes. The course covers: how to create spreadsheets; formatting spreadsheets and individual cells; creating and showing formulas; maintaining spreadsheets; creating, editing and printing charts and tables; printing spreadsheets and formulas.

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Runs for 10 weeks

Cost: £84

For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

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Runs for 10 weeks

cost: £84

For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

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Runs for 10 weeks

cost: £84

For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

]]> http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computing-6/feed/ 0 Introduction to Computing (Starting 3rd May) http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computing-5/ http://www.silversurfersclub.org/introduction-to-computing-5/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:50:53 +0000 bill_gilmour http://www.silversurfersclub.org/?p=320 Starts: 3-May-11.

Runs for 10 weeks

Cost: £84

For complete beginners to learn basic skills, access the My Computer area and apply settings; how to use Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents; use Windows Explorer or My Computer; use the Internet effectively and Email; and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel to create and use spreadsheets.

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