Category: OSX Tutorials

  • Transforming Senior Perspectives on Technology

    Transforming Senior Perspectives on Technology

    The journey of learning never truly ends a statement that rings true even more so in our digital age. Yet, for many seniors, the leap into the world of computers appears daunting, if not insurmountable. It’s not a lack of intelligence or capability that holds them back but rather a mental hurdle known as “screen…

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Using Krita with XPen Tablets

    Welcome to the world of digital art, where creativity meets technology! In today’s post, we’re diving into an exciting journey – learning how to use Krita, a powerful and versatile open-source painting program, with XPen drawing tablets. This guide is especially crafted for those who are new to the digital art scene or Mac users…

  • The hardest hour in teaching a senior how to use computers

    The hardest hour in teaching a senior how to use computers

    As a computer trainer, I have become adept in teaching a senior how to use computers. While some people think that seniors are really hard to train to use computers. It’s the first hour that is the worst. This is where my students try to convince me that they are a special case and can…

  • Teaching “Why” not “How”for seniors who want to learn tech

    I have been teaching Seniors how to use computers in one way or another of over 20 years. I am always trying to find new ways to get the most difficult concepts across. I also spend a lot of time listening to them about why they hate computers and why they think that computers are…

  • New training room for Adult and senior computer classes

    New training room for Adult and senior computer classes! While some people would think this is mostly just setting up a new computers and tables and call it done. This computer training room has been deigned from the ground up to help get some of the most difficult concepts for seniors who are trying to…

  • Senior Classes!

    Learning technology might seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to it or haven’t had much exposure. But here in Lithgow, NSW, our approach to tech education is all about making it accessible, friendly, and tailored to your pace. Our tech courses are designed specifically for individuals who might feel a bit hesitant or unsure about…

  • When MacOS does something odd it is not a hacker

    As a Apple Software expert and an experienced tech support agent I encounter a client who often thinks they have been hacked because MacOS does something odd ,We are not talking about something where they are not able to be log into an account because the software has changed but because the Software is really…

  • Mac software repair When its odd pull the plist

    I worked a long time at Apple in California as a Software specialist. My job was to investigate the odd cases. When I mean odd I mean the case that make the first two people at AppleCare scratch their heads. So I have some advice for those people who wan to do their own Mac…

  • Blogging, Podcasting and Comics for a business

    One of the problems with running a business is sometimes you need to think about instant return on investment. So the concept of podcasting, or blogging that does add to the bottom line right away seems to be a waste of time. We started the Star-Fall Actual Play podcast a while ago having nothing to…

  • Senior Tech Classes: Empowering Seniors to Embrace the Digital World

    Senior Tech Classes: Empowering Seniors to Embrace the Digital World

    For years, I have been dedicated to teaching seniors how to navigate the world of technology. Throughout my experience, I’ve noticed common mistakes that seniors tend to make when learning tech skills, which often hinder their progress. However, once these pitfalls are recognized and addressed, the process of understanding and embracing the ever-changing world of…