Tech for the Terrified (currently awaiting further funding)
Designed to improve confidence with technology, this programme is free to adults in Sheffield and been extended for additional sessions thanks to support from The JG Graves Charitable Trust! Workshops run Mondays 10am-12pm, tackling all the basics from fully understanding Zoom to using different devices, from privacy and security to online shopping and avoiding scams, searching the web and saving files — these topics and more will be covered in a way that’s friendly, fun, and leave participants more fearless and ready to use technology with confidence!
Eligibility: Adults in Sheffield and Friends of FreeTech Project
Time: Mondays 10am-12pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
How to register: Email info@libredigital.org
Taking on Tech
Whether beginner or advanced, wanting to learn in the daytime or evenings, participants from across all of South Yorkshire will enjoy these in-depth workshops running all the way into the spring of 2022, and covering everything from mastering devices, using cloud backup, finding free and ethical alternatives to common apps, or just having somewhere to solve any pressing tech issues! Workshops run every Thursday and are free thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Eligibility: Adults in South Yorkshire and Friends of FreeTech Project
Time: Thursdays 10am-12pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
How to register: Email info@libredigital.org
Free Your Tech!
Made possible by The Scurrah Wainwright Charity, this brand-new, innovative programme of workshops have a focus on ethical, free and open source software and even take place using Jitsi Meet which runs in your web browser with no account needed, or even via the free mobile app. With a running theme of privacy and security, workshops will look in-depth at expanding the lifespan of your computer, using one of the many Linux operating systems as an alternative to Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac, issues with Facebook and what we can do about them, “de-Googling” your device, and even using mobiles without being part of the Google/Apple duopoly entirely, and much more.
Eligibility: Adults in South Yorkshire and Friends of FreeTech Project
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Online via Jitsi Meet
How to register: Email info@libredigital.org
Doncaster IT Support Group
These sessions are a fun and informal way of learning about technology on Zoom with our friendly facilitators, where participants can ask questions and share solutions, taking tech knowledge back into their household, group, or community! The workshops are free to join thanks to support from Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust, South Yorkshire Housing Association, and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
Eligibility: Adults in Doncaster and Friends of FreeTech Project
Time: Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
How to register: Email info@libredigital.org
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