All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please email Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
Instructor Beryn Hammil will email you a welcome packet that includes detailed instructions on how to participate in the live Zoom meeting, stream from YouTube, or receive recap videos. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for joining the meeting 15 minutes before class.
ALL THINGS APPLE – ZOOM CLASSES
Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and the Apple Watch (as appropriate).
The time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.
These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.
Doors for class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached in the live Zoom room, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony, you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can learn something new nonetheless.
At the end of each class participants can stay for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered. Simply go back to the original link you received to the join the Zoom class and use that to get in.
A recap video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of them, but you must participate in that class to receive access to it. Instructions for how to do this are given in the orientation email you received with your welcome packet as well as in the email for the live stream YouTube link sent out before each class starts.
Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class, and you must register for each class.
The time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.
Now that we’re fully back from summer vacation and starting the glide into the holidays, let’s review some of the topics that will be useful as we start to hibernate and stay home more with our Apple devices.
Because switching back and forth between the iPhone and iPad is not do-able during our Zoom cIass, whatever the discussion and demonstration is for the iPhone it’s usually applicable to the iPad too.
TUESDAY, OCT. 3rd – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
APPLE’S UPDATED OPERATING SYSTEMS; iOS 17 & SONOMA for MAC
Learn what’s new on our mobile devices with this latest update, iOS 17 as well as the update for our Mac computers, “Sonoma.”
TUESDAY, OCT. 10th – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
REMINDERS APP & THE FILES APP
Learn how to use this tool that’s a handy way to keep lists and to poke you when you need to be reminded to do something. This is to make up for the technical problems I had when this class was scheduled last month. We’ll review how the Files app can give you access to things in your computer from wherever you are in the world from your mobile device(s) and how to add things to those files from those device(s).
TUESDAY, OCT 17th – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
SAFARI
Learn:
- the difference between the various browsers available on our devices as well as the various search engines,
- how to save a web page with a bookmark and how to organize your bookmarks for easy retrieval later,
- how to see the history of your searches,
- what Tabs are and how to use them in Safari,
- how to share a webpage with someone else and how to save it into a Note for quick access to it from a different location.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24th – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
CREATING AND SHARING HOLIDAY CARDS, PHOTO ALBUMS and more…
Let’s plan ahead this year so we’re ready before the holidays are upon on us.
Learn:
- how to create a holiday card using the various Apple apps provided in our devices,
- how to create a holiday signature in our Apple Mail app,
- which 3rd party apps and websites are the best for creating and sharing online photo albums and printed books.
TUESDAY, OCT. 31st – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
TIPS & TRICKS, OPEN DISCUSSION
We’ll review a few of many little things that can enhance your experience on each device. I’ll run through a short list so you’ll learn how to be even more efficient and feel more accomplished with your Apple devices.
Your burning questions will be addressed too, and there’s always time for a discussion about this or that.
Since this date is Halloween, if you feel the urge to look weird, ridiculous, or just plain not like your usual wonderful self, feel free to use this opportunity the share your alternate appearance with us!
PLANNING AHEAD; NOW THAT TRAVELING FREELY IS PART OF OUR LIVES AGAIN AND FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WILL BE GATHERING FOR THE VARIOUS HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVITIES, THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.