I.T. for Everyone

N.B. This group is now closed.

Note, however, that the Fix I.T. Clinics and Master I.T. Workshops (see below) are still being provided as events open to all members of Charnwood U3A. For further information, please contact the I.T. Helpdesk on 07855 702302 or email us at helpdesk@charnwoodu3a.org.uk.

Our Mission

These days, knowing how to use Information Technology is an essential life skill. Too often, though, it seems unnecessarily complex and can be immensely frustrating. But it doesn't have to be like that. This group aims to show that, behind the wicked stepmother mask, your I.T. equipment is really a loyal Man Friday.

We aim to help you to Fix I.T. and Master I.T.

If something on your computer or mobile device isn't working, we will try to fix it for you. If you want to know more about what your devices can do, we will show you the next steps on the road to mastery of those semi-intelligent machines. And we hope our help and advice will enable you to get much more enjoyment from the equipment you have.

Our Meetings

We have two types of meeting: fix-it clinics and master-it workshops.

Fix-It Clinics are run as open events. One or two of the more knowledgeable members of the group will be available to hear about any little problems you may be having and suggest simple fixes. If you bring a recalcitrant mobile device along, we will fix it on the spot if we can; if not, we will offer advice or make a follow-up appointment. Any member of Charnwood u3a can attend these events; you don't have to be a member of the I.T. for Everyone group.

Master-It Workshops, too, are run as open events that any member of Charnwood u3a can attend. If you have little interest in the technology itself, but need to use a computer in your everyday life and want to feel more comfortable in front of the screen, these hands-on sessions will provide an opportunity to get a better understanding of the apps you use and put that new knowledge into practice. You bring a laptop (or borrow one of ours) and we provide mentors to guide you through the learning process.

We also used to run Enjoy I.T. Talks for those with an interest in I.T. for its own sake, but these have been discontinued. Slides from those meetings are available in the table below.