You will note that the list has two sections, A and B.

Section A is aimed at providing Basic Skills for Novices and Improvers if we decide to do it again.

Section B is a list of other possible Computer Group meeting topics that might interest our more experienced members.

Options for Computer Group meetings through Spring 2026

A. Basic skills for Novices and Improvers- Possible topics for next sessions

1. Setting up a device (Android/ iPad phone or tablet)
2. Housekeeping good practice
3. Operating System updates and upgrades
4. Searching with browsers (e.g. Chrome/ Edge/ Safari etc.)
5. Backups, including using One Drive

TUTORIALS or WORKSHOP FORMAT? - LOGISTICS (Location, facilities) - TIMING (date, duration)

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B. List of other possible Computer Group meeting topics for 2026

1. Video Conferencing
2. Latest developments in AI and their impact
3. Google Security checks
4. Safe disposal of redundant devices
5. Online Security (Authentication & 2FA, PINS, passwords, firewalls etc.)
6. Integration, synchronization and sharing between devices (e.g. MS Phone Link, Casting)
7. Sustainable living (monitoring domestic energy usage- John Perkin)
8. Voice Recognition software and devices
9. Smartphones Rule OK- the Magic Box in your hand
   1. Your most useful / favourite Apps
   1. Where’s my Wallet?
   1. Is your tablet computer/ iPad unnecessary or redundant?
10. How to prepare a (basic) PowerPoint presentation (video and practical)
11. Home automation
    1. Hive- British Gas
    1. Nest- Google Home
    • Smart Devices (e.g. TPC)
12. Using YouTube and other video resources
13. Visiting Speakers- identify topics (e.g. 3D printing) and resources/presenters
14. Digital changeovers (Switching internet Provider, 2G/3G shutdown, switch to digital phonelines
15. How to use Microsoft Word features, e.g. Creating  and working with Tables
16. Using alternative software to MS Office, e.g. Thunderbird, Libre Office etc
17. Further applications and techniques using Excel

Please reply with your selection to: cgsurchinnoru3a@gmail.com