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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Computers & Technology

in Personal Enrichment

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Safari – Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your Mac In Just 5 Lessons

with BoomerTECH Adventures

$39 More Info

Doing basic internet searches on Safari is fairly straightforward. However, within Safari there are many options most of us never explore. Join us for five lessons that will unlock the secrets of Safari: options contained in the top menu, choices provided on the opening screen, tips for more efficient searching, possibilities hidden within the share feature, and a demo of why you want to click on the AA button. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and out of Safari.

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More Hidden Gems on Your iPhone & iPad

with BoomerTECH Adventures

$39 More Info

In our basic course on Hidden gems, we explored: tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner among other cool features. In this level 2 course, we delve into the additional secrets of our iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You'll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and/or iPad at the conclusion of this course.

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Safari – Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPad In Just 5 Lessons

with BoomerTECH Adventures

$39 More Info

Your iPad is the gateway to the world when you open the Safari app. Safari, Apple's browser, is superb because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPad app has some differences from the iPhone version. Learn what the icons on the top menu do, explore all of the choices on Safari's opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, learn the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will be a confident user of Safari on your iPad.

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AI (Ai) for Older Adults: So Easy and Practical! 02.15.25

with Michael Wilson

Feb
15

February 15th, 2025

$20 More Info

Are you curious about AI (Ai)? Then this class is for you! (Older adults will find this class very rewarding!) We will explore the practical benefits of using a basic form of AI called ChatGPT. Find quick written solutions to problems based on your exact needs. Generate personalized text in seconds for invitations, letters, and any other materials you are looking to create. AI will quickly generate any text for you based on your interest. Take your search, research, inquiries, and answers to questions to a whole new level! Also, never worry about grammar and spelling errors again! You will be amazed at how user-friendly this session will be. Take this class; you won’t be disappointed!

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Computer Class for Older Adults 02.18.25

with Michael Wilson

Feb
18

February 18th, 2025

$20 More Info

Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4- and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free, informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!