Class Location: Computer classes and tutorials will be taught by the instructor live online or at the Continuing Education Center, located in the Town Hall Annex or at one of the schools.


Windows


Windows Basics and Your Laptop or PC
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Have your laptop or desktop PC handy and ease your transition to Windows 10 or 11. Learn how to customize your Start menu and desktop, how to use the Windows Edge browser, how to personalize Windows though its array of settings, how to speak to Windows using the Cortana voice assistant, and how to shop for apps at the Windows Store. Instructor Lance Whitney is a technology journalist and the author of the book Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn. He's also written a book on Windows 8. He currently writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously, he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety of continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several years.

2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 34)
Thur., 4/20 from 1 to 3 p.m.; Zoom

2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 34)
Fri., 5/12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Zoom

2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 34)
Wed., 8/2 from 1 to 3 p.m.; Zoom


Cyber Security


CyberSecurity: How to Protect Yourself on the Internet
Yes, the Internet can be a perilous place. As we shop, bank, search, and share online, our personal and financial information are at greater risk of being exposed. But you can take specific precautions to protect yourself. Learn how to better safeguard your identity, your personal information, your computer, and your mobile devices when going online. Instructor Lance Whitney is a technology journalist and the author of the book Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn. He's also written a book on Windows 8. He currently writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously, he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety of continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several years.

For CyberSecurity dates - click Security.


Tutorials

Want to know how to get an attachment on your specific email? Still not sure how to organize your files at home? Not sure exactly how to get that picture from the Internet into your own files or document? If these are some of your questions, you can sit down one on one with a Continuing Education instructor and get your questions answered. Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for more information and or to schedule your tutorial through Ridgefield Continuing Education.