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Due to a shortage of volunteers, your phone call to Computer Friendly may not be answered during our normal office hours. If this happens, PLEASE<\/em> leave a message or send an email to courses@cfsta.org and we <\/b>will<\/em><\/strong> get back to you as soon as we can.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

Need Some Help?<\/h1>\n
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Contact Us<\/a><\/h4>\n
Call 01727 617359 Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 1pm if you need some information or help. Christmas\/New Year ...
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Visit Us at a DropIn<\/a><\/h4>\n
Just come along to one of our free DropIns (no appointment needed) and our volunteers will do their best to ...
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Do a Course in 2026<\/a><\/h4>\n
Want to learn more? New Courses in 2026 We run courses throughout the year for Apple iPads & iPhones, Android ...
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Computer Friendly<\/strong> is dedicated to helping you get to grips with computers, tablets and smartphones. We provide a range of low-cost Courses<\/strong> and free Drop-In<\/strong> centres where you can get hands-on help and advice.<\/p>\n

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Computer Friendly News<\/h1>\n
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Note of Appreciation<\/a><\/h4>\n
A grateful phone recipient: Hi [Computer Friendly] My apologies for only sending this note of appreciation today. Thank you so ...
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Donated Laptop Helps Person Move Forward<\/a><\/h4>\n
Another grateful laptop recipient: Dear [Computer Friendly] I wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of ...
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Thank you for Laptop Support<\/a><\/h4>\n
Over recent years Computer Friendly has invested a considerable amount of time and effort to distributing donated laptops to those ...
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Computer Friendly Working with a Partner in the Community<\/a><\/h4>\n
Volunteers from Computer Friendly working with one of our partners in the community to improve digital skills of their members ...
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Huge thanks from a Happy Customer<\/a><\/h4>\n
To Computer Friendly Once again you have lived up to your name \u201cfriendly\u201d. Yesterday I went to the London Colney ...
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Volunteering at Computer Friendly opens door for student<\/a><\/h4>\n
Jamie Lucking-Firth, seen on the left in the above photo - taken on the day we started drop-ins in Redbourn, ...
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Courses<\/h2>\n

Starting Off With……<\/span><\/h3>\n

Got a new PC, laptop, Apple iPad, Android tablet or smartphone and want to get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Computer Friendly’s low cost starter courses- Starting off with Android Tablets<\/a>,\u00a0Starting off w<\/a>ith Windows<\/a> and Starting off with Apple iPad & iPhone<\/a> will show you how to get started with your device and build your confidence so you can start using more of its features. Get on-line, browse the web, send and receive emails and understand the importance of online security. Contact our bookers<\/a> for details about our range of “Starting Off with…” 4 week courses that also include a workbook to take home.<\/p>\n

Getting More from…….<\/span><\/h3>\n

Feeling more confident and want to learn more? <\/b>Ready to move on, build on the Getting Started courses or to start exploring the fascinating on-line world?<\/b><\/p>\n

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Our low cost courses-\u00a0Getting More from Apple iPads<\/a> <\/strong>, Getting More from Apple iPhones, Getting more from Android Tablets<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>or Getting<\/strong> More<\/strong> <\/span>from Windows<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>will show you how to get more out of your tablet or smartphone and build up your confidence so you can start exploring the on-line world and all it has to offer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hobbies & Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

Want to extend your hobbies and skills?<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘There are known unknowns and unknown unknowns’<\/h4>\n

If you are interested in cats, the internet has it all (apart from the actual cats!) But what about budgies? Knitting? Cars? Skydiving? It’s all there if you just know where to look!<\/p>\n

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The World Wide Web (WWW), or more commonly known as simply “The Web” or “The Internet” offers a multitude of opportunities to research long standing interests, take up new hobbies and develop new skills. Two of the most popular interests on the Web (and topics which we cover in our range of courses) are Family History<\/a> <\/strong>and Photography on iPhones\/iPads<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microsoft Office<\/h2>\n

\"\"Microsoft Office, or “Office” as it is more commonly known, is a suite of software programs developed by Microsoft that utilise common themes,\u00a0 layouts and shared resources to allow users to undertake many of the more common tasks, not only of office work, but which nowadays form part of everyday life. Computer Friendly run a series of courses centred around Microsoft Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drop-In Centres<\/h2>\n

Want some help and advice?<\/strong>
\nMake a booking to visit one of our popular Drop-In Centres<\/a> and get some free advice.<\/p>\n