A place where senior residents and nonresidents —our Dear Neighbors— can find and celebrate the joy of community.

Tech Help Resources

1on1 Free Computer Tech Help

Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16 – Technology trouble or a dispute with your device (computer, phone, tablet)? Sign up for a 1on1 help with our free amazing volunteers Computer Tutors. 30 minute slots from 1-3 pm on most 1st or 3rd Mondays with Tom Kreuzer. Call the front desk at *5000 to signup. Appointments are held in the Bistro or in your apartment. Please clarify where you’d like to meet when you sign up.

Future Meetings – Learn About & Fix-It

2024/12/18 – Learn About – Backing Up Your Devices by Tom Kreuzer. What to Back Up, Where to Back Up, How to Back Up (Options for Various Devices/Data).

2024/11/25 Monday 1-3 PM – Fix-It Clinic by Tom Kreuzer – Carondelet Art Room 3rd Floor – Bring small appliances, lamps, electronics, mobile devices, jewelry, small furniture, fans, questions, and receive FREE assistance provided by Tom Kreuzer, Gary Marlow, and Mary Marlow who attempt to fix your item while you wait. Sign-up at front desk for a 15 minute time slot.

Past Meeting Information

  • 2024/11/13 – Buying Tech Equipment by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular & Holiday Ideas, Where to buy & Check prices.  Video  Handout
  • 2024/10/16 – Internet Help & Learning by Tom Kreuzer, How and Where to Search, AI, Manuals, Tutorials, & Classes, Troubleshooting Tips. Video  Handout
  • 2024/9/18 – Identity Theft & The Dark Web by Tom Kreuzer, What is Identity Theft, What is the Dark Web, Tips to Protect Yourself. Video  Handout
  • 2024/8/28 – Fake or Real News by Tom Kreuzer – Fact Checking, Internet & Artificial Intelligence Roles, Tips to Stay Safe Video  Handout
  • 2024/7/31 – Best Phone & Tablet Apps by Tom Kreuzer, 300+ New and Popular Apps, From Cooking to Weather, Most are free Video  Handout
  • 2024/6/26 – eMail Tips & Tricks II by Tom Kreuzer – Continue Tips from April Meeting, Take control of your eMail. Video  Handout
  • 2024/5/15 – Save & Spend Online Safely by Tom Kreuzer – Banking, Peer to Peer Payments, Digital Wallets, Budgets. Video  Handout
  • 2024/4/25 – eMail Tips and Tricks by Tom Kreuzer – Talk about eMail Tips & Tricks for any skill level from Basic to Advanced users. Video  Handout
  • 2024/3/27 – Facebook Social Network by Tom Kreuzer, Why do 1,000,000,000 users use it?, Control what you share and your privacy, Tips. Video  Handout
  • 2024/2/21 – Online Security & Passwords by Tom Kreuzer, Why you need a Password Manager, Passkeys, Tips to keep you safe. Video  Handout
  • 2024/1/24 – Scams & Cyber Threats II by Tom Kreuzer, How to Spot Scams and Threats, Security & Password Management, Tips to keep you safe. Video  Handout
  • 2023/12/20 – Future Tech & Trends by Tom Kreuzer, (Phone, tablet, Chromebook, laptop, desktop), Device Pros and Cons, Future trends. Video  Handout
  • 2023/11/15 – Tech Equipment Buying by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular/Holiday Ideas, Where to buy, Check prices. Video  Handout
  • 2023/10/25 – Smart Devices by Tom Kreuzer, Devices (Alexa, lights, cameras, etc.), Features & What I use. Video  Handout
  • 2023/9/27 – Smartphone Security Tips by Tom Kreuzer, Phone Setup, Backup, Passwords, Lost or Stolen Phone. Video  Handout
  • 2023/8/23 – Kodak Camera Collection by Tom Kreuzer, Kodak 1st Camera 1888 to Last Camera 2012, Show & Tell many models. Video  Handout
  • 2023/7/26 – Scams & Cyber Threats by Tom Kreuzer, How to Spot Scams and Threats, Security & Password Management, Tips to keep you safe. Video  Handout
  • 2023/6/28 – YouTube (Video & More) by Tom Kreuzer, 1 Billion Videos Library, Something for everyone. Video  Handout
  • 2023/5/24 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Tom Kreuzer, Why is it important?, Friend or Foe. Video  Handout
  • 2023/4/19 – Organize & Store Digital Documents by Tom Kreuzer, Gather Your Important Documents, Set Up a Filing System, Where to store. Video  Handout
  • 2023/3/22 – Identity Theft & The Dark Web by Tom Kreuzer, What is Identity Theft, What is the Dark Web, Tips to Protect Yourself. Video  Handout
  • 2023/2/15 – Best Phone & Tablet Apps by Tom Kreuzer, 300+ New and Popular Apps, From Cooking to Weather, Most are free. Video  Handout
  • 2023/1/11 – Smartwatches for Everyone by Tom Kreuzer, Lots of options and functions. Video  Handout
  • 2022/12/14 – Why is my device slow by Tom Kreuzer, Tips to diagnose and speedup your devices. Video  Handout
  • 2022/11/16 – Tech Equipment Buying by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular/Holiday Ideas, Where to buy, Check prices. Video  Handout
  • 2022/10/19 – TV Streaming Services by Tom Kreuzer. * What is it (Live, On-Demand, DVR). * Services – YouTube, Hulu, Sling, DirecTV, Netflix, etc. Video  Handout
  • 2022/9/21 – Digital Note-Taking with OneNote by Tom Kreuzer. Why use a note package, Show Microsoft OneNote which is free to use on any device. Video  Handout
  • 2022/8/17 – Microsoft Office & Alternatives by Tom Kreuzer. Paid and Free – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Alternatives. Apps, sites, Google Docs, etc. Video  Handout
  • 2022/7/20 – Smart TVs by Tom Kreuzer. What can they do? Apps, Streaming, Voice Assistant linking, Internet. Video  Handout
  • 2022/6/22 – Digitize Old Photos by Tom Kreuzer, Slides, & Negs. Convert and Organize your Memories. What I use: Sites, Software, & Devices. Video  Handout
  • 2022/5/18 – Voice & Video Assistants by Tom Kreuzer. Amazon Alexa, Google Now, and Seri. How they can change your life. They answer questions, play music, order anything, create shopping to-do list, set alarms/reminders, connect to other smart products, phone/video calls, send messages, and thousands of other tasks. 39 million sold this year with prices starting at $20. Video  Handout
  • 2022/4/23 – Online Security & Passwords by Tom Kreuzer. Why you need a Password Manager. Tips to keep you safe on your devices. Video  Handout
  • 2022/3/23 – Legal Software & Sites by Tom Kreuzer. Will, Living Trust, POA, Health Care Directive, etc., Cake – End of Life Planning. Video  Handout
  • 2022/2/23 – Ancestry/Family Tree resources by Tom Kreuzer. What Ancestory.com offers,  I use Free MyHeritage Family tree, Many Free sites. Video  Handout
  • 2022/1/26 – eContacts Tips and Tricks by Tom Kreuzer. Replace that paper address book, What info can you store, and Can share and update on all devices. Video  Handout
  • 2021/11/16 – Scams & Cyber Threats by Tom Kreuzer. How to Spot Scams and Threats, Security & Password Management, and Tools & Tips to keep you safe. – Video  Handout
  • 2021/10/25 – eCalendar Tips & Tricks by Tom Kreuzer. Electronic Calendar, What can it do for you, Events, reminders, tasks, Share calendars with friends, family – Video  Handout
  • 2021/9/27 – How to get Internet Help & Learning by Tom Kreuzer. How and Where to Search. Manuals, Tutorials, Classes, and Help. Troubleshooting Tips. – Video  Handout
  • 2021/8/23 – Podcasts by Tom Kreuzer – What are they, Listen on your Smartphone, Tablet, Computer, or Smart device for free. – Video  Handout
  • 2021/7/27 – eMail Tips and Tricks by Tom Kreuzer – Talk about eMail Tips & Tricks for any skill level from Basic to Advanced users. – Video  Handout
  • 2021/6/10 – Best Phone and Tablet Software by Tom Kreuzer – Talk about 300+ New and Popular Apps from Cooking to Weather – Video  List
  • 2020/1/9 – Voice & Video Assistants by Tom Kreuzer – Learn what “Smart Devices” can do and how they can change your life. They answer questions, play music, order anything, create shopping to-do list, set alarms/reminders, connect to other smart products, phone/video calls, send messages, and thousands of other tasks. 39 million sold this year with prices starting at $20. Video is from 3M PCC because Carondelet presentation was not recorded – Video  List

Other presentations Tom Kreuzer has done for the 3M Personal Computer Club: https://sites.google.com/site/theminingpcc/future-meetings/past-meeting-files


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