Published: March 20, 2009
Monday, March 23
10 a.m.: Introduction to Computers with Windows Vista (3 of 4)
This third session we investigate the control panel fully, learn all about managing windows, and the copy, cut and paste functions. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser
1 p.m.: Buying and
Selling on eBay
In this lecture you will go through the process of buying and selling on eBay. Many mistakes can be avoided and this lecture will help you to get the most out of eBay. Millions of people are successfully using this site to save or make money. Instructor Tim Neddy
7 p.m.: MS Excel/
Open Office Calc
This spreadsheet software is widely used in business. Anyone wanting to succeed at work can become a polished Excel user by taking this lecture and Hands-on class. See also many of the other uses that are helpful for business or home. Instructors: Mike & Nancy Sexton
Wednesday, March 25
10 a.m.: Movie Maker for Slide Shows and Video (XP and/or Vista)
Learn how to make a professional looking slide show of your photos, or a movie of digital clips from a camcorder, and burn it to a DVD that can be played in a standard CD/DVD player. Easily add a beginning title page and a scrolling credits page at the end of your show. Use audio clips to add background music to your show. Instructor: Gray Alexander
1 p.m.: Introduction to Computers with Windows XP (4 of 4)
Our last session is about file and folder management in Windows. We offer a plan for organizing your files so you can easily keep track of them and find them when needed.
The last hour we discuss the maintenance necessary to keep your computer running like new. Each session has time for you to ask your questions so you can go home confident in using XP. Instructor Gray Alexander
7 p.m.: Website Creation
In the lecture you see how to research the availability of a domain name, how to shop for hosting and how a complete Web site can be constructed using SiteSpinner, an inexpensive, fun software package for making simple or fancy Web sites. Instructor: Brigitte Haag
Monday, March 30
10 a.m.: Introduction to Computers with Windows Vista (4 of 4)
Our last session is about file and folder management in Windows. We offer a plan for organizing your files so you can easily keep track of them and find them when needed.
The last hour we discuss the maintenance necessary to keep your computer running like new. Each session has time for you to ask your questions so you can go home confident in using Vista. Instructor Ron Purkhiser
1 p.m.: Picasa 3
This lecture shows how to download and install Picasa, a free program that brings your pictures into your PC, lets you browse them, organized them, and make amazing photo improvements quickly and easily. Instructor: Fred Wise
7 p.m.: Featured Event of the Month
Questions and Answers: Windows 7, Vista and XP (no PC problems please)
The Hernando Computer Club, Inc. is located at 13400 Montour St., Brooksville (off Sunshine Grove Road) For more information, call the club at 352-592-0070 or e-mail them at contact@hernandocomputerclub.org.
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