Device Quickstart
Support
Need help with your new device? Our Quickstart sessions are now available!
We are also able to offer for repair for any devices provided by Community TechAid within a 6 month period. See below for more information!
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We are delighted to be able to offer one-to-one digital skills coaching. These sessions will run for 45 minutes over a period of 4-6 weeks, supporting individuals to get the most out of their device and begin learning new skills.
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Sessions are on Mondays between 10.30 and 16.30.
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See below for the topics we can cover and to book your client into a session.
If you have any questions please get in touch by emailing distributions@communitytechaid.org.uk
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We are also able to offer a drop in repair service for any devices that have been provided by us. Get in touch to learn more and to arrange a drop off. Please note that drop offs are weekly on a Wednesday.
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Please note you will need a gmail account to use the booking system
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Device Quickstart
Computer settings
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Volume controls
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Accessibility
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Setting up a new user for a child or a family member
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Changing user account passwords
Getting online -
Connecting to the internet
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Setting up a hotspot using a mobile phone
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Using a search engine
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Password management
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Creating and using cloud services (Google mail, drive, docs, etc.)
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Family safety
Programs -
Installing and uninstalling programs or apps
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Adding shortcuts or favourites to your desktop or homepage
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Libreoffice suite introduction
Backups -
Using cloud services for backup
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Saving to an external harddrive
Phone Support -
Setting up find my device (in case of loss or theft)
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Transferring information between phones
