Introducing: The Home Computer Tutor

Hi there. I am Dave, The Home Computer Tutor. I am the sort of person you would like to meet if there are things that you just don’t get about your computer.  From turning it on, to setting it up, to email, pop-ups, digital photos, video on your computer, surfing the web, spam, words, pictures, you name it. You might be lost in the techno-babble . You might be just looking to up your skills… [Read More...]  Read More →

Computer not Behaving?

Maybe there is nothing wrong with the computer. Maybe you just need a little help… What is more infuriating than an obstinate box full of plastic and wires. It is tempting to blame the computer for being …well a computer. And there is nothing wrong with that. Computers were supposed make our lives easier, not the other way around. Unfortunately, as true as that is, it won’t get your problem solved. [Read More...]  Read More →

Computer Buddy

There are free computer courses and books by the score, but some of us, sometimes just prefer having a ‘buddy’ we can call or get to drop in and explain it over a cup of coffee.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could call someone up who would just talk you through the problem, solve it and set you on your way? Maybe they could pop over and sort it out personally and show you on your own machine. [Read More...]  Read More →

Broken Windows?

Windows is based on a 1970’s technology called DOS. The current platform has inherited some awkward 1970’s foundations. Microsoft have done well with technical patches to keep it running, but having such an old platform has left a number of  security ‘holes’ which let in viruses. Additionally, much of this ‘legacy’ technology has also made the Windows interface a little less than intuitive for many users. [Read... [Read More...]

Mac Attack

Apple Macintosh computers (Macs) are robust and reliable. They come pre-equipped with a range of good and easy to use photo, video, audio and web tools. They are virus-free and intuitive. Other Apple products, such as the iPod and iPhone, mean Macs are more popular than ever. But Macs are still computers and can therefore thwart the best attempts to master them. [Read More...]  Read More →

Zero to Hero

Do you need to boost your skills? Perhaps you are getting back to work after some time away, or  looking to bring yourself up-to-speed. Maybe you just want a better level of computer ability. Whatever it is, I can take you from zero to hero in any number of computer programs and uses from Word to web, from PowerPoint to Photoshop (to infinity) …and beyond. [Read More...]  Read More →