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I would check in your town for computer support. Some people are doing this as sort of "handyman support" in some areas. Set up is the main hurdle. The rest is easily learn as you go. Use your search engine to see who might do this. If you have any neighborhood Forums like Nextdoor you might ask neighbors. You would need to wait perhaps for Covid to calm a bit, but neighbors with your teens may give you a tip for paying a young person to help you out by the hour in order to earn some cash. Not positive this was your question. Let us know.
Like said we now have COVID but sometimes libraries give courses. Jr Colleges may hold classes. Where u buy it may have courses.
My question would be how are you going to use it? What is your experience with computers? My laptop is 10 yrs old and I rarely use it. I store pictures on it and then transfer them to flash drives. I can do pretty much everything on my tablet. I have a basic word program. My printer is wireless so I can print from my tablet using the HP app. I am sure laptops have improved lots in 10 yrs, but I find my tablet easier to use. I love just being able to click on an app to get where I want to.
I agree that unless you're running complex apps (like Photoshop or business-related ones) I think you'd be fine with a tablet. If you like a bigger screen you can get an inexpensive monitor and a used wireless keyboard and mouse and then what you see on your tablet will appear large on the monitor and you can type away on the keyboard at top speed. If you get a larger tablet, you can purchase a keyboard/cover (no mouse). That's what I have for mine and it's pretty slick. The cover contains the keyboard and works as it's own stand, as well.
In terms of training and learning curve, a tablet will be easier and more portable. You can click on the YouTube app and search for tutorials to help you acclimate faster. Use Nextdoor.com to get suggestions from your neighbors on any questions you may have. If you purchase from a place like Verizon or AT&T, they can give you a tutorial right then and there.
I was also going to suggest getting on Nextdoor.com. The site recently rolled out a service where community members can offer help to others with a variety of tasks. You could post in Help Wanted asking for basic computer assistance, you just may have a local neighbor who is willing to help you.
Most new devices also have built-in tutorials that will usually start as soon as you turn on the computer for the first time. Windows 10, IOS (i.e. iPad), and the Android devices I own all have some kind of ready-to-use guides to make getting started easier.
YouTube is also good for tutorials. I've been in the tech field for almost 25 years and I tell people that nearly everything I've learned has been from searching the Internet and YouTube because someone out there at some point in time has had the same question/problem as me.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Not positive this was your question. Let us know.
My question would be how are you going to use it? What is your experience with computers? My laptop is 10 yrs old and I rarely use it. I store pictures on it and then transfer them to flash drives. I can do pretty much everything on my tablet. I have a basic word program. My printer is wireless so I can print from my tablet using the HP app. I am sure laptops have improved lots in 10 yrs, but I find my tablet easier to use. I love just being able to click on an app to get where I want to.
In terms of training and learning curve, a tablet will be easier and more portable. You can click on the YouTube app and search for tutorials to help you acclimate faster. Use Nextdoor.com to get suggestions from your neighbors on any questions you may have. If you purchase from a place like Verizon or AT&T, they can give you a tutorial right then and there.
Most new devices also have built-in tutorials that will usually start as soon as you turn on the computer for the first time. Windows 10, IOS (i.e. iPad), and the Android devices I own all have some kind of ready-to-use guides to make getting started easier.
YouTube is also good for tutorials. I've been in the tech field for almost 25 years and I tell people that nearly everything I've learned has been from searching the Internet and YouTube because someone out there at some point in time has had the same question/problem as me.
Good luck and have fun :)