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Welcome to Seymour Tech
Welcome to Seymour Tech
NEW PROCEDURES: Register for in-person classes, clinics and virtual (Zoom) classes by calling the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. You MUST provide your CURRENT email address and phone number when registering or you will NOT be registered. We require that information so our instructors can contact you before class starts.
Technology classes are taught by Seymour Tech volunteers.
For beginners, we offer Windows PC Refresher and Introduction to Mac.
For Windows classes, loaner Windows laptops are available upon request. However, we strongly encourage you to bring your own Windows laptop if you have one. When you register, please tell the Seymour Center front desk if you need a loaner laptop. Loaner laptops must remain in the Seymour Tech lab.
Students attending iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android phone, or Android tablet classes and clinics must bring their own devices.
Each class has an enrollment deadline.
Fees: In-person classes $11; in-person clinics & virtual (Zoom) classes: Free
In-person classes are limited to 8 students.
Questions? Email seymourtechcenter@gmail.com.
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Computer Clinic for PC & Mac – This is not a class with an agenda. Our instructors will answer your questions. You will want to have your passwords handy for any apps you want help with - like Skype or Facebook.
To Enroll, please call the Seymour Center Front Desk - 919-968-2070.
When you call, you MUST tell the Staff person your email address. We will send you an email the day before class so that you can confirm you are coming, and also tell us the questions you will want help with in the clinic. We will reply back with the specific time between 1-3 pm to meet with a volunteer.
1 Session Monday - September 14 - 1 to 3 pm Seymour Tech Volunteers
Introduction to iPhone – iPhone is an great tool for phone calls, email, text, photos, music & videos. It is also a camera, e-book reader, Internet browser, and gaming device. You will learn about gestures, Control Center, and Settings, how to use Contacts, email, iCloud, and the App Store. We will cover some useful third party apps and how to get help from Apple. Since we will be covering some Apple Services, please have your Apple ID and password available. NOTE: Due to the differences in the latest software, we will NOT be covering iPad in this session. See the iPad class below.
2 Sessions Tuesday & Wednesday - September 15 & 16 - 1 to 3 pm Glick Schultz
Getting Organized with Your Folders and Files - Now you really do have time to get organized! You'll learn how the pros organize their Folders and Files. We'll use a PC for our examples, and Mac users can watch and learn, too. The key tool for PCs is the Windows File Explorer, and by the end, it will be one of your favorite places to land on a computer. The concepts we teach apply to any device - and cloud apps like Drive and iCloud Drive, too.
One of the exercises in this class is to download files from the web and save them so you can find them later. Click here to link to a Google Doc called "Download This File and Save It".
The first session will end with a suggested homework assignment. We'll go through the homework in the second session.
2 Sessions Thursday & Friday - September 17 & 18 - 1 to 3 pm Steve Weiss
Google Docs and Google Drive -
Google Docs is the online app compatible with Microsoft Word, used for creating, updating, downloading and sharing documents.
Google Drive is a safe place for all your files and puts them within reach from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Files in Drive – like your Word documents, PDF files, and most other types of files – are organized in folders and backed up safely so you can’t lose them. Once there, you can easily invite others to view, edit, or leave comments on them. We will do lots of practice exercises. Note: If you want to edit and share your photos and videos, we strongly suggest using Google Photos.
Required: You need a Google account to take this class. If you have a Gmail address, you automatically have a Google account. Click here to create a Google account: either create a Gmail account or set up your non-Gmail address with a Google account. Bring the password for your Google account to class.
PLEASE NOTE: Mike will be teaching this class using a laptop and browser, and will not be covering the iPad or Android versions of Google Docs & Google Drive. So please bring your laptop to class. If you would like to use a loaner Windows PC laptop during class, please let Mike now when you receive his email prior to class.
2 Sessions Monday & Tuesday - September 21 & 22 - 1 to 3 pm Mike Gilliom
Camera & Photos on iPhone – iPhone has one of the best point-and-shoot cameras you’ll find. In this class you’ll learn how to best use the camera and then make your pictures even better with the Photos App.
Requirements: Students should bring their iPhones, charging cords, and Apple ID account ID & password.
1 Session Thursday - September 24 - 1 to 3 pm Glick Schultz
Windows PC Refresher – A 3-day PC computer class. Brush up on basic skills. We'll look at key Windows 11 fundamentals, including the Start screen and using the folder and file organization process. You'll look at Word Processing, doing exercises with the free LibreOffice package. We'll cover web browsers and choices for doing e-mail on your PC. And we'll review how to setup wireless printers.
Note: Let the front desk know if you would like to use a loaner PC laptop during this class.
3 Sessions Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - September 28, 29 & 30 - 1 to 3 pm Dave Curtin
Introduction to iPad - iPad is a great tool for email, text, photos, music & videos. They are also a camera, e-book reader, Internet browser, and gaming device. You will learn about setting up email, about Siri, iTunes, and the App Store. The advent of iPadOS makes the iPad truly unique from the iPhone. You can even totally replace other general-use computers with the iPad. You can add a real keyboard; in fact, your iPad will work with nearly any Bluetooth keyboard. Since we will also be covering some Apple Services, please have your Apple ID and password available.
NOTE: Due to the differences in the latest software, we will NOT be covering the iPhone in this class.
2 Sessions Tuesday & Wednesday - October 6 & 7 - 1 to 3 pm Glick Schultz
Google Photos - Back up your photos and videos in the Cloud. Google Photos works on both computers and mobile devices. Access them from any phone, tablet, or computer – your photos will be safe, secure, and always with you. Share your best stuff with family and friends. Google provides 15 GB of free cloud storage, which means you can store thousands of photos and videos. You can easily find photos or videos you took years ago! Learn to edit your photos and videos, create albums, and share them with friends & family. You can download items to your computer or mobile device again when you need them. You can send photos to online print services directly from Google Photos. PC and Mac users will practice backing up photos and videos to the Google Photos cloud using the Google Drive for Desktop app, and from your mobile devices.
Requirements: 1. All students need a Google account before class starts. 2. Install the Google Photos app on your smartphone or tablet and bring one of them to class. 3. If possible, bring your PC or Mac laptop to class, too. Loaner Windows PC laptops are availalbe.
You need a Google account to take this class. If you have a Gmail address, you automatically have a Google account. Click here to create a Google account: either create a Gmail account or set up your non-Gmail address with a Google account. Bring the password for your Google account to class.
Qs & As: Click here to see the list of Qs & As collected from this class.
2 Sessions Monday & Tuesday - October 12 & 13 - 1 to 3 pm Mike Gilliom
Zoom: How to Participate and Host - This is a Zoom-Only Class. Click the Red Link below to Enroll - Learn to attend Zoom meetings, and to set up and host your own Zoom meetings. This is a virtual/Zoom-only class. To ENROLL click the Enroll bar to get a Zoom link. Enroll by 3 pm on the day before this class. Your instructor will send you the Zoom link the day before class.
1 Session Wednesday - October 14 - 1 to 3 pm Dave Curtin
Windows 11 - In this 2-session class on consecutive Fridays you will become more effective with Windows 11's important features. Note: Many people who take this class also take our Getting Organized with Your Folders and Files class (September 17 & 18) to practice managing folders and files. We will cover:
Finding your way around - learn how to find your folders, your data, and your settings
Personalizing the Windows 11 Start screen, Task bar and desktop
Organizing and managing your PC data folders and files using File Explorer
Exploring Windows features including Splitting screens, Jump Lists, and the Snipping Tool to make screenshots
Using Windows 11 settings for updates, security and privacy
Backing up your PC - how to protect your data from crashes and viruses
>>> Note: Windows 10's mainstream support ended on October 14, 2025. Microsoft no longer provides security updates, free technical support, or software updates. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 for continued security and feature support, or consider other options like the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10.
Windows 10 users can go to Microsoft.com and download PC Health Check if their PC doesn't already have it installed. Run PC Health Check to see if your PC is capable of running Windows 11. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 slowly for Windows 10 users. They recommend that you wait until your Windows 10 PC has been set up for the Windows 11 installation, so check your Windows Update settings to find out: go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Look for the message that says it's time to start the upgrade to Windows 11. The upgrade to Windows 11 for Windows 10 users is still free.<<<
Note: We can provide a loaner laptop PC during in-person classes, but strongly suggest you bring your own Windows laptop if you have one. When you Enroll, please let the front desk know that you require a loaner PC. These loaner laptops must not be taken from the classroom.
2 Sessions Consecutive Fridays - October 16 & 23 - 1 to 3 pm Prasad Imandi
Clinic for iPhone & iPad - Use this clinic session to get your specific questions answered - this is not a class with an agenda. So, do you need help with certain iPhone or iPad settings, accounts, email, calendar, the app store? Need a hand synching Apple devices using the iCloud? Have some other burning question? Sign up for the iPhone/iPad clinic. Bring your iPhone or iPad with you (charged up), and ask your questions. Stay for the full 2 hours, or leave when you are satisfied.
To Enroll, please call the Seymour Center Front Desk - 919-968-2070.
When you call, please tell the Staff person your current email address. We will send you an email the day before class so that you can confirm you are coming, and also tell us the questions you will want help with in the clinic. We will reply back with the specific time between 1-3 pm to meet with a volunteer.
1 Session Thursday - October 29 - 1 to 3 pm Seymour Tech Volunteers
Introduction to Mac – In this class, we will cover the basics of Mac hardware, and macOS features such as the Desktop, the Dock, Finder, LaunchPad & System Preferences. We’ll cover iCloud & Apple ID, the App store, how to avoid malware, how to use backup solutions like Time Machine and on-line options, and how to keep your Mac software up-to-date. Since we will also be covering some Apple Services, please have your Apple ID and password available.
2 Sessions Thursday & Friday - November 5 & 6 - 1 to 3 pm Glick Schultz
Photos on the Mac – Organize your photos. Perfect your images with built-in editing tools, or use your favorite photo apps. Create albums and share your photos with others. Use iCloud Photos to store all your photos and videos in the cloud so they are available on all your Apple devices. Since we will be covering several Apple Services, please have your Apple ID and password available.
2 Sessions Tuesday & Wednesday - November 17 & 18 - 1 to 3 pm Glick Schultz
iCloud for Apple Users - iCloud allows you to share information with all you Apple devices, your friends and family, and back up your iPhone and iPad. Learn how iCloud can keep your info in sync and safe. Since we will be covering several Apple Services, please have your Apple ID and password available.
1 Session Tuesday - November 24 - 1 to 3pm Glick Schultz
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