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Do you have a family member or friend who is 50+ and would like to learn how to use computers? Most Pasco County Libraries offer free beginning computer classes in the fall and winter. However, if they would like to start right away, the New River Library Branch has a program which can help them. We have trained teen volunteers to teach beginning computer skills - like mousercise, email, and Facebook. This one-on-one tutoring provides a fun, stress-free learning experience. These tutoring sessions are free and you can call to schedule an appointment at (813)788-6375.
New River Library
34043 State Road 54
Zephyrhills, Fl
813-788-6375.
Would you like to learn more about computers for free? The Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. provides free self-paced computer classes on their website gcflearnfree.org. This website was designed to "create and provide quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and math skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life". They have step by step instructions and videos on many topics, including:
- computer basics
- internet basics
- email basics
- Microsoft Word (tutorials for version 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Google
- Open Office
- Facebook
For more information, please click here.
Are you considering buying a new computer? Most new computers come with the Windows Vista operating system. There are some changes from the older Windows XP operating system. Here are some new titles about the Windows Vista operating system for Seniors:
