Troy
SeniorNet Offers Free Computer Services
(TROY,
MI) – Seniors that
want to learn and use the computers can turn to the SeniorNet
services that are offered at the Troy Community Center:
Free Private Consultations
Meet
one-on-one with a SeniorNet instructor at the
computer lab at the Community Center and get answers to yours questions about
PC operation, Word, Internet, e-mail and more. 45 minute appointments are
available on the first Wednesday at 9:30, 10:15 or 11 am. If you use a laptop,
bring it. Call 248.524.3484 to schedule your appointment.
Computer Hard Drive
Erasure
This is a
free service to help prevent identity theft for people throwing out of giving
their computer away. Remove the hard disk drive from
the processing unit and bring it in, or bring the whole processing unit in
(just the unit, not the monitor, keyboard and mouse) and the volunteers will
remove it for you. Since the erase
process typically takes 6-8 hours, plan to leave the hard drive and pick it up
a few days later. Volunteers are
available on the third Wednesday from 10 am to noon.
Drop-In
Computer Lab
An open
computer lab is provided for seniors to type and print letters, use the
Internet, play games, or practice learned skills. There are eight computers,
with use on a first come basis limited to one hour if anyone is waiting. Lab
hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am-5 pm, Monday and Wednesday from 9:30
to noon and Friday from 9:30 am-4 pm.
Computer House Calls
Available
Computer
specialists will come to your home for a nominal fee and help set up a
computer, install software, set up an Internet account, etc.
Call the
specialists directly:
Lee
Watkins 248.229.0589
Rita Knorr 248.689.8454
Tom Sawyer 248.647.9099
For more
information, call the Community Center at 248.524.3484. The Community Center is
located at 3179 Livernois.
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