by Teresa Bryant | Mar 13, 2019 | Software & Internet
Facebook has become immensely popular for every age group. It is a great way to connect with old friends and family, even family that are miles away and haven’t been seen in years. Yet you feel that you are right there sharing the highlights of their life as they post and comment on their daily activities and special events. Facebook is a social network platform that can be used safely but users must learn how to use Facebook in a safe manner. There are advertisements and links that are designed to advertise, mislead, and even potentially infect your computer. It’s imperative for users to learn how to tell the difference and how to avoid these pitfalls. I care about each and every person that comes to me for help and I can not stand to see them get scammed, tricked, or taken advantage of. I’m not a call-center from halfway across the globe, and because I’m your neighbor, you can trust me to have your best interest at heart. I will teach you how to enjoy Facebook while staying safe and if you are ever in doubt, call me, and I will attempt to answer you questions by phone in a warm and friendly...
by Teresa Bryant | Mar 13, 2019 | Software & Internet
There are many ways to stay in touch with family, friends, and loved ones so Skype is just one application that seniors love to use once they find out how easy it is. Skype is fairly straight forward and I can help install, set up, and add contacts to your Skype program. Once everything ready, it is surprising how easy it is to see and speak with people face to face making interactions much more valuable and enjoyable. Watch your Grandchildren as they show you their favorite gift that you sent in the mail. Know they will recognize your face as their Grandparent when you do get the opportunity to visit. If you have a family member in the military and stationed far from home, Skype helps bridge that gap while they are away from home. Skype can be a great program for a more enriching life with your family and friends. It’s the next best thing to being...
by Teresa Bryant | Mar 13, 2019 | Software & Internet
Let me help you with your Email. No matter your email address, I can show you how to send, receive, delete, and save email, as well as download attachments from friends and businesses. Email is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family as well as receive important updates regarding banking and bills. As more and more businesses turn to online billing and correspondence, it forces people to use email that normally would not be interested in doing so. Also, email can be dangerous to those that fall for scams, phishing, etc. By learning what to watch for and when NOT to click on something inside of an email, you can keep your personal information safe as well as your computer safe from online hackers and cyber...
by Teresa Bryant | Mar 13, 2019 | Software & Internet
The Internet can be fun and informative as well as dangerous to both your personal information, finances, and computer. The power to stay safe is in the users hands. Anti-virus, Anti-malware, and Anti-adware Software is not enough to protect users. I enjoy teaching my clients how to use the internet safely. I answer questions and warn them of dangerous items that they need to avoid. I also remind them that if it looks to good to be true, that it probably is. Also, on the internet, if the story line looks too sensational, then it’s most likely lies to get users to click on a bogus site with false news or even malware designed to infect their computer or steal their information. I hate seeing people being scammed out of their hard earned money so teaching them how to stay safe from scammers and criminals is very important to me as well as...
by Teresa Bryant | Mar 13, 2019 | Software & Internet
Technology is always changing, which makes it pretty difficult to keep up with sometimes. Microsoft Word, and Excel are amazing programs that can make your life easier. Yet, I understand that sometimes it can be embarrassing for seniors to ask for help or that family isn’t able to help. I want to assist older adults in using the Microsoft Office Suite to its fullest potential. What makes my approach to instruction unique is that I completely customize how I teach each individual student. Also the fact that I offer private lessons in their home, on their very own computer, takes away the confusion that can often come from learning on a classroom computer that is set up entirely different from their computer at home. Each of the different software in the Microsoft Office Suite offers something specific to meet your needs. Your computer is a versatile tool that can truly work for you if you let it. But sometimes, people need help to maximize the potential of these great programs. That’s why I’m here to help you learn how to use these useful...
