Shrewsbury

Learn, Laugh, Live

u3a

Computer Club 01

Computer Club Graphic

The Computer Club exists to share knowledge and help those people who are wishing to learn more about their computer/s.

A few of our group are keen enthusiasts with a lot of knowledge, but we find that everyone has something to contribute. In general, the first half of the meeting is often a presentation covering some aspect of computer use, either from a guest speaker or from within our own members, but our most valuable feature is the open session where we ask questions and share ideas.

Please note we do not offer one to one tuition, but we will all try and help you fix a problem. It is not unknown for one of our more experienced members to take over your computer at home to help solve any issues.

Bring your laptop, notebook or tablet as generally we try to make part of the session a practical session, note though that they should be charged up in readiness, as the number of plug sockets is limited (although we do have a pile of extension leads).

Not everyone in our group has this much tech!
Dog at laptop
Dog at laptop

The Memorial Hall (where we meet) provide free internet access so you can get online if the session requires it. There is a boiler to make tea and coffee for our mid session break. We pay to use the hall, so consequently there is am annual charge to cover these fees. Currently we don't have spaces for more members, and our sister group "Computer Club 02" is currently 'Temporarily Inactive' as it needs a group Coordinator. If they get one (Might it be you?) They meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Tesco Community Room.

Status:Active, full but can join waiting list
Coordinator:
When: Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
We meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday
Venue: Bayston Hill Memorial Hall
Cost: We pay to hire the Hall. Currently £16:00 per person per year (less if join later in your first year)

Forthcoming events

20th October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
An introduction to creating a home network. We’ve done this before, about 5 years ago; this is revised for windows 11.

Documents

"View" links are pdf documents and will generally open in your browser. "Download" links are generally Microsoft PowerPoint files, although some are LibreOffice. These will offer to download to your computer for you. LibreOffice (a free download) will open Microsoft PowerPoint files.

TopicAuthorView /
Download
2018 04 Keyboard ShortcutsGeoff Laneview
2018 11 Password SecurityGeoff Lanedownload
2019 01 Then and NowSWview
2019 03 Backing up your dataGeoff Lanedownload
2019 04 OutlookSWdownload
2019 05 Outlook NotesSWview
2019 06 The "Interweb"MCview
2019 08 An introduction to DatabasesGeoff Lanedownload
2019 10 Ask the PanelGeoff Lanedownload
2019 12 CookiesGeoff Lanedownload

2020 01 Reinstalling Windows 10 (presentation)Geoff Lanedownload
2020 01 Reinstalling Windows 10 (notes)Geoff Laneview
2020 02 Password managers (notes)Geoff Laneview
2020 02 Password managers (presentation)Geoff Lanedownload
2020 03 Home networks guide for WindowsGeoff Laneview
2020 03 Home Networks Progress ChartGeoff Laneview
2020 03 Home NetworksGeoff Lanedownload
2020 03 Home Networks for Apple MacGeoff Laneview
2020 04 Personal FinanceGeoff Lanedownload
2020 04 Personal Finance Software NotesGeoff Laneview
2020 05 Accessories and Admin ToolsGeoff Lanedownload
2020 06 File ExplorerGeoff Laneview
2020 07 Online MapsGeoff Laneview
2020 07 Windows 10 Feature UpdateGeoff Laneview
2020 08 Microsoft OneDriveGeoff Laneview
2020 09 Grid ComputingGeoff Lanedownload
2020 10 Introduction to ExcelGeoff Lanedownload
2020 11 Understanding Computer MemoryGeoff Lanedownload
2020 12 Google MeetGeoff Laneview

2021 01 Google Search TipsGeoff Laneview
2021 01 Open Source SoftwareGeoff Laneview
2021 01 Keyboard Shortcuts (updated)Geoff Laneview
2021 01 Keyboard Shortcuts: Our favouritesGeoff Laneview
2021 01 Keyboard Shortcuts: JitsiGeoff Laneview
2021 02 Understanding emailGeoff Lanedownload
2021 03 File ExplorerGeoff Lanedownload
2021 03 File Explorer: QuestionsGeoff Laneview
2021 04 Using ScreenshotsGeoff Lanedownload
2021 06 Fault-finding tipsGeoff Lanedownload
2021 09 Microsoft OneNoteGeoff Lanedownload
2021 10 Computer System UnitGeoff Laneview

2022 01 Google CalendarsGeoff Lanedownload
2022 02 Keeping OrganisedGeoff Lanedownload
2022 03 Password Security (Updated)Geoff Lanedownload
2022 06 AccessibilityMTdownload
2022 08 Installing Google flex OS2Geoff Lanedownload
2022 09 Where should I save my data?Geoff Lanedownload
2022 10 Lithium BatteriesGeoff Laneview
2022 11 Editing ImagesGeoff Lanedownload

2023 01 QR CodesGeoff Lanedownload
2023 01 Send me a txt - send me an emailGeoff Lanedownload
2023 02 Windows Power ToysGeoff Lanedownload
2023 03 Using our smartphonesGeoff Lanedownload
2023 04 Excel SpreadsheetsMTdownload
2023 05 What happens to my data when I dieMike Mastersondownload
2023 06 An introduction to Mobile NetworksMCdownload
2023 07 Cyber CrimeGeoff Laneview
2023 08 Artificial IntelligenceGeoff Lanedownload
2023 09 Fault Finding and Disk CleansingGeoff Lanedownload
2023 10 ArchivalMTview
2023 11 Securing your online accountsGeoff Lanedownload

2024 01 Cheerio LandlinesGeoff Lanedownload
2024 02 Reinstalling Windows 10 (Updated)Geoff Lanedownload
2024 02 Sequence of events to reinstall Win 10Geoff Laneview
2024 04 Computing from the BeginningMike Mastersondownload
2024 05 PresentationsGeoff Lanedownload
2024 06 Crypto CurrenciesMTview
2024 07 Windows 10 End-of-lifePaul Claesdownload
2024 08 Find my DeviceGeoff Lanedownload
2024 09 Disks, sectors, tracks, cylinders & PartitionsMTdownload
2024 10 What Shall we Listen To?Geoff Lanedownload

2025 01 Viewing my PhotographsGeoff Lanedownload
2025 02 Understanding Mobile Phone ContractsGeoff Lanedownload
2025 03 PasskeysGeoff Lanedownload
2025 04 Raspberry PiPaul Claesdownload
2025 04 Raspberry Pi Practical DemoPaul Claesdownload
2025 05 Home InternetRAdownload
2025 06 The evolution of eSIMSGeoff Lanedownload
2025 07 AI in Digital PhotographyDFview
2025 08 My Transition to Windows 11Geoff Lanedownload
2025 08 Transition to Win 11. Copilot transcriptGeoff Laneview
2025 09 An Introduction to the Windows RegistryGeoff Lanedownload
2025 10 Inside a laptopGeoff Laneview
2025 11 Online FormsGeoff Laneview

2026 01 How well do you know your Browser?Geoff Lanedownload
2026 01 How well do you know your Browser? (Notes)Geoff Laneview
2026 02 Virtual Private Networks (VPN)Geoff Lanedownload
2026 02 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Handout NotesGeoff Laneview
2026 02 Windows Clean and tidy upGeoff laneview
2026 03 Bits and Bobs. Free session on the fly, no Powerpoint PresentationGeoff Laneview
2026 04 Domestic PrintersGeoff Lanedownload
2026 05 CablesGeoff Lanedownload
2026 06 Managing your Inbox (MYI). PowerPoint PresentationGeoff Lanedownload
2026 06 MYI Apple Mail FlagsGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Apple Mail RulesGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Apple Mail VIPSGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Apple Mail Mute & BlockGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Apple Mail Smart MailboxGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Gmail AndroidGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Gmail Filters Labels & SearchGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Gmail Search RestrictorsGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Gmail Smart ReplyGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Gmail Swipe GesturesGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook & the Focused InboxGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook CategoriesGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook Organising your emailGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook Pin, Flag & SnoozeGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook Search FoldersGeoff Laneview
2026 06 MYI Outlook SweepGeoff Laneview
2026 07 What AI really is. PowerPoint presentationMike MastersonDownload
2026 08 Keep your devices running sweetlyGeoff LaneDownload
2026 08 Checklist for presentation aboveGeoff Laneview
2026 08 Atomic TimeGeoff LaneDownload
2026 09 Interesting and Useful WebsitesRussell GameDownload

Useful Links

Bracken the Irish Setter
Bracken - Honorary member of the Computer Club

← Previous: Clock Repairing for Beginners Random Group Next: Contract Whist →