Classes and Workshops

Update September 2022. 

 

Apple workshops fall v2 2022Here’s a quick look at our workshop schedule for the coming fall season All classes will take place at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, with the option to Zoom in. These classes are designed with the raw beginner and intermediate in mind. Digital literacy, and being able to roll with the constant changes coming down the technology pike, is crucial for all of us. 


October 6, 3:30-5pm - iCloud for iPads and iPhones
October 20, 3:30-5pm - Intro To Mac Level I
Novermber 3, 3:30-5pm - Deeper into iPads and iPhones
November 17, 3:30-5pm - Intro To Mac Level II
Dec 1, 3:30-5pm - Using the Apple Watch, with Robert Van De Weghe
Dec 15, 3:30-5pm - Using the Photos App

 

 

Classroom Learning & Mobile Workshops

Below is a description of the Vancouver Island University course that Dan leads, upcoming dates TBD:

learning"User-friendly, swift, powerful and almost bulletproof, the Apple Macintosh computer is increasingly becoming the choice of the discerning new user. Learn to navigate the Macintosh operating system, organize your files and maximize all your computer's features, including iPhoto, iTunes, Safari, Mail, wireless home networks and the many various possibilities that come with this modern tool of communication. Participants must bring their Mac laptops. Note: open to participants with previous computer experience/knowledge; not ideal for beginners."

Be sure to check the universities website for class availability or contact Dan for the next upcoming classes.

 

Testimonials

  • Your expeditious replacement of my hard drive is very much appreciated. I had a little trouble restoring the system, but it's now working perfectly (and it seems to be a little faster).In my excitement I forgot to ask about warranty. What do I do?Thank You again

     Trevor W Jackson

  • Hi Dan, thanks for the January newsletter. I added my vote to you for "outstanding customer service".

    Ambrose

  • Hi Dan:

    Thank you so much for helping out with my urgent problem the other day, so promptly – and from the arena! I really did appreciate it (and was so impressed!).

    Ann

  • Hi Dan,

    I picked up quite a few useful things in class even without a laptop, and enjoyed the course. Do please let me know if you decide to offer an intermediate level follow up. Thanks,

    Paula

  • Just got home. plugged the router and computer in and its working!!!  Go figuure. You must have done something right.

    Thanks,

    Al Z

  • Whoa .....fabulous ...wonderful ...fantastic ...beautiful......OMG ...thank you so much. I will look into the photos and see what I can do  ....touble is I don't actually know much about Marilyns life! I will make something up .....!!  wow Wonderful to what you have created...

    AJ

  • Hi Dan,What a difference!  My MacBook is working much faster now, and not getting hung up.  The newer OS and more memory really helped.Thank you.

    Yvonne

  • Dan retrieved the iPhoto library I had deleted from my boyfriend's computer from a Time Machine backup I didn't even know we had. Thank you Dan, you saved my bacon!

    Kerry

  • Hi Dan,

    It was great to meet you and thanks for your help, I love the dual screen and upgrades. I seem to have forgotten how to access the iphoto shots from the original iphoto and can only find the few new ones, can you re direct me.

    Melanie

  • Just a quick note to thank you again for coming by……this is working ever so much better. See you next month.
    Maggie