Barry Eliades – Brighton
Posted in All Tutors, East Sussex, West Sussex
Having used, and advised on, computers most of my adult life I am now committed to helping others who want to learn how to use a computer and other digital gadgets. Friendly and patient, I am happy to provide tutoring to absolute beginners.
The computer is just a tool and it is hugely satisfying to help others learn how to use it with growing confidence and enjoyment. The internet, with its unlimited source of information and entertainment, can be daunting and I can help you find your way around or show you how to keep in touch with friends & family.
I can help you share the excitement and save you both time and money.
Where I cover: Brighton and Hove
To contact Barry, click here.
Availability: I am available daytime or early evenings.
What I teach:
- The very basics of using a computer
- How to use the mouse and keyboard
- The internet and email
- Printing and scanning images
- Contact and diary management
- Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases
- Safety and protection of computer operation
- Backup and security of information
- Home networks
- Digital photography and image editing
- Online shopping
- Webcams and video communication
- Organising your music
- Computing and genealogy
About me:
I am 59 years of age, happily married with children. We have a second home in Cyprus (within a nature reserve) where my wife and I enjoy our hobby of photography while exploring the countryside.
Through my background in computing over many years I have often been called upon to advise and guide individuals, whether colleagues or friends, on their use of computers, software, and a diverse range of digital gadgets and services. I believe that a key quality of a tutor is empathy and an understanding of the other person’s needs, priorities and capabilities.
I have been working with computer technology and software since graduating from University where I studied Electronics. As well as using computers in my work as a business tool I have embraced the many aspects of the digital world in my life outside work. I consider myself to be an ‘advanced user’ of the Microsoft Office suite (including Access and Publisher). As well as the various Microsoft products, I use a range of Web development tools to support several personal websites which I have developed. I use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social and business networking sites.
A user of email and the internet since the very early days of the industry, I am able to advise on various communications services including Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, Messenger live, Skype, etc. I am familiar with most common internet browsers Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome. I also know my way around domain registration and management.
On the home front, I am a keen photographer and use the computer for all my photo cataloguing, processing, scanning and printing (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Elements). My digitised music CD collection is accessible over my wireless home network and I use several multimedia applications.
As the boundaries of digital technology become increasingly blurred I have followed the convergence of media broadcasting and the internet and feel fairly comfortable in being able to navigate around and find what I’m looking for. I consider myself a careful and responsible user of the internet and am aware of the many risks from viruses and spyware. I take data security very seriously and take steps to guard against the constant risk of phishing, identity theft and other internet based scams.
Having used computers for much of my adult life I am very aware of the need for regular backup and am familiar with the use of mirroring and synchronisation tools as well as the use of backup media and storage devices.
I realise that my knowledge of technology and software is way beyond what a typical person would need and my approach is to always guide them through the maze without expecting them to have my level of understanding. To that end I can offer a patient and confident hand of reassurance to help break through the technology barrier.
February 26th, 2010 bobholmes | Comments Off