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2 2 Se pte m ber- Dece m ber 2017 Cary Se ni or Ce nter C o m p uter Lear ni n g Safe Co mputing We will discuss protecting your co mputer and your data fro m: 1) hard ware threats, like electrical proble ms, 2) soft ware threats, such as viruses and malicious progra ms, as well as 3) user threats, that is, bad choices to avoid. We will discuss data backup methods, ire walls and antiviruses. L ocati o n: Classroo m 302 Fees: $10( R) $15( N) (2 classes) 105969 Mon/ Tue Nov 20–21 1:30– 4 p. m. Buying a Co mputer F REE With so many co mputers to choose fro m, co me learn so me valuable infor mation before you spend your money! L ocati o n: Classroo m 302 105965 Tue Nov 28 1:30– 4 p. m. Pinterest The 3rd most popular social net working web site is Pinterest. If you like to save recipes, crafts ideas, ho me décor or travel location web sites, Pinterest is for you! Explore the fun of pinning by signing up for this de monstration se minar today. L ocati o n: Classroo m 302 Fees: $5( R) $6( N) (1 class) 105971 Thu Dec 7 1:30– 4 p. m. Controlling Your Online Identity Learn ho w to protect your co mputer fro m viruses and other malicious progra ms. You will also learn about Fire Walls and other protective measures you can take to keep your co mputer syste m safe! L ocati o n: Classroo m 302 Fees: $5( R) $6( N) (1 class) 105966 Tue Dec 12 1:30– 4 p. m. Co mputer Maintenance for Hard ware and Soft ware In this workshop you will learn so me consu mer level techniques that can easily be applied by you the o wner, to keep your co mputer running well, achieve its life expectancy, i mprove syste m perfor mance and maintain its operating reliability. This hands-on class is all about prevention and the avoidance of frequent or major repairs. L ocati o n: Media Roo m Fees: $10( R) $15( N) (2 classes) 105984 Mon/ Tue Oct 23–24 9:30–noon T wit ter T witter is a social media app that lets you quickly send short messages to other people in your net work! Learn about T weets, hashtags and inding follo wers! L ocati o n: Classroo m 302 Fees: $5( R) $6( N) (1 class) 105972 Wed Oct 25 1:30– 4 p. m. Working with Internet Resources F REE I B M has provided us with an excellent presentation on ho w to Use the resources of the Internet. Students who wish to make good use of the Internet to obtain infor mation should ind this class very useful. 105964 Tue/ Thu Oct 31– Nov 2 9:30–noon c P u bli c C o m p ut er C S C offers a public co mputer in the library for seniors (age 50 +) to use. Practice what you learned in Senior Tech Ed classes or just to surf the internet! Sign-in is required. All infor mation must be stored on your o wn lash drive as the co mputer will not save your infor mation (no printer available). Wireless access is also a service of the Senior Tech Ed Learning Center.