1st. Tuesday
Computer and Windows Made Easy
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Theme: Understanding the
Basics – It’s Not Magic, It’s Logic
Introduction
Icebreaker – No Pressure, No judgement,
Lots of patience
There are NO STUPID QUESTIONS
Class
Expectations
Have Fun, Learn lots, become confident
Listen, Learn, and ask lots of questions
Desktop vs. Laptop
Use what you feel comfortable with, what is the easiest.
How
a Computer Works
CPU/Ram/Storage/monitor/printer
Operating
Systems and how they work
Windows/Apple IOS/Android
Using
Mouse and Keyboard
Left and Right Click, Scroll Wheel
Typing
and Keyboard Layout Basics
Important keys to know
Turning
it on and navigation
Start Menu, taskbar, icons,
opening/closing programs
Break (15-20 minutes) Eat, drink, and be happy
Hands-on Activities (Remainder of time)
Practice some of what interests you
Hand Outs and Summary’s
Diagram of Computer with labels
Practice Exercises for home
2nd Tuesday
Computer and Windows Made Easy
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00pm –
8:00pm
Theme: Everything’s Available in the World
Welcome
to the Internet
A Brief and friendly history
Common Uses: Email, Search, News,
Video’s, Shopping,
Social Media, Education,
Family Communications
Web Browsers
Chrome, Edge, Safari – Launching, Address Bar, Tabs
Difference between search bar and URL (Universal Resource Locator)
Searching Online
How to Google: Keywords, Clicking Results, Back Button,
BE CAREFULL and Read Everything , Investigate Everything
Identify an Ad vs. Real Content
Bookmark a Page or Site
Break (15-20 minutes)
Eat, drink, and be happy
Hands-on Activities (Remainder of time)
Open a Browser
Type in a Website: www.weather.com or www.aarp.com
Do a Google
Search: ‘How to boil an egg’
Practice Exercises
Hand Out’s and Summary’s
Internet Safety Tips
Guide: Using Google Like a Pro
List of Safe Websites to Practice With
3rd Tuesday
Computer and Windows Made Easy
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Theme:
Keeping it Safe: Avoiding Scams and Staying Private
Devices Galore
Smartphones vs. Tablets vs. Computers
Smart TVs,
Smart Speakers (Alexa, Google, Seri)
Smart Appliances – Whole House
WIFI (Reduce Monthly Bill)
(Spectrum Cable vs
T-Mobil/Lumos/AT&T Fiber)
Passwords and Accounts
What is an Account (Email, Facebook, Amazon, Banking)
Strong Passwords and why you shouldn’t use “1234”
Internet Safety 101 Hackers Cannot Access unless you Invite Them in !!!
Spotting Scams, Phishing Emails, Fake Phone Calls
Pop-Ups, “Too Good to be True Messages”
Scary Email
Messages, Account Expiration Emails
What do you do when you
receive a message from your bank?
Antivirus and Software Updates (AVG, McAfee, Norton)
Break (15-20 minutes) Eat, drink, and be happy
Hands-on Activities (Remainder of time)
Creating a Fake Account
Practice Entering Passwords (Weak/Strong/Ridiculous
Examples of Real vs. Scam Emails
Practice recognizing safe padlock icon in browser
Hand Out’s and Summary’s
Internet Scam Red Flags
Password Tracker Sheet (For personal use, paper copy)
List of Common Scam Messages and how to avoid them
4th Tuesday
Computer and Windows Made Easy
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pmTheme:
Technology as a Lifeline, Not a Landmine
What is an APP
Apps on Phones and Computers
Popular
Apps: Email, You Tube, Zoom, Facebook,
News,
Netflix,
Paramount +
Setting up and using Email
What Email Does
Composing,
Sending, Reading, Replying
Including
Attachments and Pictures into Email
Communicating and Entertaining
Video Calls (Facetime(Apple), Zoom,
Teams, Android Facetime
Streaming Video and Movies (YouTube,
Netflix, ACC channel)
Photos – Transferring from Phone to
Computer
AI (ChatGPT, Co-Pilot)
Break (15-20 minutes) Eat, drink, and be happy
Hands-on Activities (Remainder of time)
Log into Gmail, Outlook, Firefox, any
browser
Send an email
to a classmate
Watch a you
Tube Video, Try Zoom
Hand Out’s and Summary’s
Step by Step Guide to Email
Best Apps and/or Programs for Seniors
(Meds, Groceries, Entertainment)
Conclusion
Future Help
Certificates
Help with your provider
(Getting rid of that ugly Spectrum bill)