What you will find here: Computer ABCs From Home, Computer Skill Introductions, Microsoft Unlimited Potential, Job Search - Resume and Cover Letter, Operating Systems, Laptops - Newer Versions, Fun, Going Green at Home

Computer ABCs From Home

Need a way to upgrade your computer skills without leaving home? Become a part of Basic CONNECT, a new webconference that allows you to meet with an instructor and up to 14 participants. Share your webcam, chat, view desktops to learn hands-on. Watch a demo from Adobe Acrobat Connect.

INVITATION to a new Basic Connect - Webcomference to Learn at Home

Check the Calendar here for June dates with topics that could be of interest to you. Webconferences in June will be on Wednesdays. To get involved:

• - Check the schedule for topics that interest you
• - Select a June date and time
• - Subscribe to the webconference sessions here:
• - Make email contact to reserve your place in the webconference of your choice - reservations are first-come, first-served. Include your name, active email address, and selected dates in your message here.
• - You will receive confirmation of your reservation in a message that includes the URL or webaddress link to Basic CONNEÇT
• - Prepare to join the webconference ten minutes before the scheduled start time so that you can be admitted to the meeting room.

WEDNESDAY is the day for June 2009 Basic CONNECT web conferences. Times - 10AM and 4PM are Eastern Daylight. Click the calendar below for the printer friendly version.

Computer Skill - Introduction to basics

Two options for upgrading your computer skills are available that can be used from your desktop or laptop without the investment in travel.

• Introducing Computer Basics
• Introducing Internet and eMail Basics

The titles are presented in both a PDF and Quicktime Movie format. PDF allows for page-by-page navigation with Acrobat Reader and includes internet access. The Quicktime movie sound and projection are controlled by you, the reader.

Order both titles in PDF and Quicktime from here - $25.00 each

Introducing Computer Basics takes you through the necessary connections, the elements of the desktop and laptop and then travels through basics of the PC Windows XP and Mac OSX Leopard operating systems.

Travel through Introducing Internet and eMail dicusses connections, the variety of internet browsers, security and privacy for your sessions followed by eMail - some how-to tricks and discussion of care to be taken so that the virus, worm, and Trojan horse do not cause damage to your system.

In Genesee County, Michigan participants in the Work First program are eligigle to enroll in Microsoft UNLIMITED POTENTIAL on Monday, June 22 2009. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL is the introduction to computer skills that provides fundamentals including programs of Microsoft Office:

• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Access
• Word

Introductions to:

• computer
• digital image and audio
• worldwide web
• webdesign.

Each of the eight courses awards certificates basic knowledge and project completion.

Microsoft moving forward with Elevate America concentrates on the technology skills and IT skills necessary in todays job market, providing certification in the skills that add to job readiness for the participant. The reach is world wide - here from Hanoi, Vietnam:

your input to introductions needed

Your input to this new venture is essential. INTRODUCTIONS and Basic CONNECT* are meant to be user-friendly. Once you've had a chance to experience either you are asked to provide your reaction here:

• Sign-up here to Participate in a special webconferences on Wednesday June 24 where you'll be able to offer your comments and suggestions. You will receive an Invitation - the URL of the special meeting. When you arrive - link to the URL - you will be admitted to the webconference by Coach. Here you'll be able to hear and react to others in the group attending the scheduled webconference.
• Contact Coach via email to provide your comments and suggestions for Introductions or Basic CONNECT.

REWARDS for your participation can incllude:

• Coupons for discounted purchases of
  • INTRODUCTIONS, the PDF and Quicktime movie for your desktop or
  • Basic CONNECT the online classes conducted by Coach
• Coupons to share with friends and family you refer to scheduled Basic CONNECT webconferences
• Opportunity to form your own group and agenda for your Basic CONNECT webconference on the date and time you choose

Thank You in advance for your participation. It will add to the presentation of user-friendly services.

Coach

*Basic CONNECT webconferences are a service of Adobe Acrobat Connect

Job Search? - the Resume and Cover Letter

Resume - the tool you use to sell yourself to prospective employers has gone techno. The accuracy of the resume content is, of course, your responsibility. The layout of this essential document can be chosen with consideration given to how it will be read - paper and/or online.

Link here to a Microsoft Word tutorial that can provide a valuable assist whether you do-it-yourself or have it prepared. Presentation is from Microsoft Office-Word 2007 a YouTUBE example

Cover letters are important for introducing yourself. Here is a YouTUBE link to guide you. Careful choices should be made to

• address your letter to an individual not "to whom it may concern"
• identify the specific position you are applying for
• draw attention to qualilfications and experience you have that make you well-suited to the position.
• offer contact information in case more information is needed

The Microsoft Word tool called Mail Merge can be valuable if you anticipate making contact and submitting resumes to lists of potential employers. This YouTUBE example includes creating both the form letter and a list of recipients you can adapt for your own use.

OS - Operating Systems for Mac and PC

Your GUI - graphical user interface - is likely what motivates the choice you'll make between a Mac and a PC. Of course there are other considerations, including budget and the work you may be required to produce. The links that follow provide information on present and future operating systems. Features of the OSs presented may help as you learn to operate your present computer or help you to select your next computer. This is information not endorsement.

COMING in September 2009 - Snow Leopard the update to Mac OSX Leopard is designed to add operating speed along with other features. Experience Mac OSX - Leopard a guided tour from Apple Computer stores.

Windows 7 the operating system scheduled for release in October 2009 is now in beta testing. Where you may be right now a tour: Windows XP.

Laptops - Newer Versions

the Green One (Mac)

OR the Thin One (PC)??

Coach can help you with either of these. Leopard and Windows XP are a part of INTRODUCTIONS

So now what to do?  Have some FUN - Jamie Foxx 
with Timbaland from the CD Intuition on YouTUBE 
says I don't need it - 

The possibility of a $1500.00 tax credit for  energy conservation efforts
 in your home;Go Green with Metropolitan Homeand check out the 
Green Building Elements.