David Kingston, Bristol
Posted in All Tutors, Bristol, Somerset
A friendly, patient person with many years experience of using computers, both professionally and personally; someone who finds huge satisfaction in seeing people benefit from learning how to use computers, whether it is for the first time or on a more experienced basis.
One of my goals is to teach and demonstrate how using computers can be an enjoyable experience, as well as a very effective way of saving both time and money. It is very rewarding to see people become an active part of the Digital Age, with all the advantages it offers.
Where I cover: From the south east, east and centre of Bristol to west and north west outskirts of the Bath area, including, Saltford, Keynsham, Kingswood Longwell Green, Oldland and all districts within the Postcodes of BS1 -BS5; BS14; BS15; BS30; BS31
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Availability: Flexible – I am able to make most days and evenings
What I teach:
- Computer (laptop), printer & scanner essentials for beginners
- Introduction to Windows (Various versions latest Windows 7)
- Email, Microsoft Outlook and Webmail
- Web browsing & social networking (Facebook, Twitter)
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
- Top tips on saving time & money online – cashback, auction (eBay)
- ‘Video-phone’ friends & family all over the world for ‘free’ (Skype)
- Enjoy music, video, digital photography, TV & radio on computers
- Computer security and safety – antivirus, antispyware
- ‘Housekeeping computers’ including backups and data storage
- Advice on purchasing a computer, assistance with setting it up
- Optimising, upgrading existing equipment for minimal cost
About me:
Family man, with a wife and five sons who has recent experience of helping the older members of my family in their late 70′s down to the youngest age 3 become confident in using a computer.
Significant computer tutoring experience of providing one to one training to numerous people from the early 1990′s implementing voice recognition software for personal clients. Built own computers for professional and personal use.
Co-founding Director of a software company, which included managing the Technical Infrastructure (servers, networks, desktop & laptop computers). Qualified Microsoft Certified Professional with over 20 years experience with computers and IT.
When time permits, outside normal work and family commitments, enjoy watching rugby and cricket fixtures (especially when sons are playing); walking, playing some golf, and the occasional days sailing, when the opportunity arises.
November 10th, 2009 bobholmes | Comments Off