Tech it Easy

MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR NON-TECHIES

Tech it Easy makes modern technology

PRACTICAL, USEFUL, EASY, INTERESTING, FUN, SIMPLE

What's Tech it Easy?

It's LECTURES,TALKS,PRESENTATIONS,WORKSHOPS,ARTICLES,VIDEOS to enjoy

CRUISE SHIP ENRICHMENT LECTURES

The Tech it Easy enrichment lectures in a cruise ship theatre are always popular. Cruisers even give up their sunbeds to come and listen to the talks.

PRESENTATIONS IN SMALLER VENUES

The smaller venues are great for a more interactive experience. Perfect for questions and answers. But arrive early to guarantee a seat.

LOCAL WORKSHOPS

The small workshop-style format is ideal for community groups and charities, such as the regular free events at The Edge in Wigan.

SHOWREEL

Making everyday technology easy and enjoyable.

A few clips from some of the Tech it Easy presentations on cruise ships.

The Presentations

The Brilliant Free Google Tools

Did you know your phone can identify objects, buildings, flowers... lots of things around you?

And that it can instantly translate any restaurant menu in any language anywhere in the world?

Join us as we discover a treasure trove of astounding user-friendly Google tools that promise to sprinkle a dash of magic into our daily lives.

Beat the Scammers: How to Identify and Avoid Scams

Do those out-of-the-blue calls frighten you? Unsure if that bank or tax email is genuine?

In this enlightening presentation, we uncover the latest online, telephone, and email scams, and equip you with practical strategies to identify and steer clear of them. You might even learn how to turn the tables on a scammer!

Have Phone, Will Travel – But at What Cost?

What on earth is roaming?

And what about that maritime service?

Discover how to use your smartphone while globe-trotting or cruising the seas, without succumbing to outrageous charges.

We’ll pinpoint the pitfalls to avoid while unveiling clever ways to stay connected no matter where your escapades lead you on this grand planet!

WhatsApp Doc?

Want to get the most from WhatsApp?

Wondering how to use it when you have no internet connection?

Is it secure?

What else can you do with it?

We’ll explore both well-known and surprising features of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, revealing how these platforms can enhance our communication experience for travel and at home.

Artificial Intelligence Simplified

What exactly is AI?

How can it benefit us in everyday life?

Join us as we demystify and simplify artificial intelligence, exploring some of its brilliant practical applications that can enrich our daily lives, while also addressing the potential dangers we need to be wary of.

What on Earth Does That Mean?

Cookies, Gigabytes, streaming, the cloud, USB, WiFi, PDF…

Oh my!

What do all these techie terms actually mean?

We’ll break down these jargon-laden words into everyday language and find out how to benefit from them.

Techie Heroes of History

Think the origins of today’s smartphones are recent? Think again!

We’ll whisk back to the 19th century and meet some brilliant minds behind the “ancient cutting-edge” technologies that paved the way for our modern marvels.

Prepare to be astonished by the history of innovation!

Appiness

Need a lifeline to locate your car after a long day?

Fancy bypassing the rain?

Let's dive into the treasure trove of Android and Apple apps!

We’ll uncover unusual yet invaluable free apps for travel, shopping, safety, organisation, budgeting, mental wellbeing, cruising, and even avoiding rain!

Social Media: Staying Safe and Sane

Scam posts...

Dubious friend requests...

Hacked accounts...

How can we evade these threats while making the most of social media?

This presentation unveils strategies to protect your online presence whilst ensuring your social media experience is rewarding and enriching.

Cybercrime Exposed

What lurks behind the term ‘cybercrime’?

How does it touch our lives?

How can we avoid it?

We’ll investigate events such as the NHS cyberattack, ponder the complexities of catching cybercriminals, and discover how to safeguard ourselves against becoming victims in this digital age.

Financial Fraud: Staying Safe in a World of Scams

How can we outfox the cunning criminals of the digital realm?

We dive into riveting tales of contemporary money scams, hear jaw-dropping true stories, and arm ourselves with powerful techniques to stay one step ahead of fraudsters!

Charlie Chaplin Meets the Smart HD TV Revolution

How did bulky televisions evolve into sleek flat screens?

What transformative journey did the iconic black-and-white Charlie Chaplin films take to become today’s Ultra High Definition masterpieces?

What does 1080p mean and do?

We’ll also explore how free "metadata" can reveal exactly when and where our cherished digital photos were taken all those years ago.

Technology and Your Money

Could technology be our ally in saving money?

Join us for an enlightening session on utilising modern tech to trim energy costs, safeguard credit cards, get free financial information, and avoid foreign currency fees.

We’ll even dip our toes into demystifying cryptocurrency and contactless payments!

Online Shopping & Passwords

Is online shopping truly safe?

How do we embark on this digital retail journey?

We walk through creating popular shopping accounts, see how to exploit price variations, and then we craft simple yet effective methods for creating strong memorable passwords to protect our online accounts.

Mastering Email with Confidence

How do you set up your first email account?

What if your preferred email address is already taken?

We create a free email account and explore savvy features like reply-all, CC, and BCC.

Then, we delve into some brilliant tips and tricks to enhance your email game!

Photo Magic

Ever wanted to insert yourself into a stunning scene?

We dive into the art of capturing dazzling photos using just your smartphone.

Then we reveal the tricks to seamlessly place yourself into any image using easy-to-use, free tools.

Copy, Paste, Cheat

What’s this “copy and paste” malarkey all about?

How can we jazz up text by making it bold, italic, or underlined?

We’ll make these mega-easy - and then reveal a treasure trove of clever shortcuts to make life smoother and easier on our computers and mobile devices.

Digital Demystified

What on earth is digital technology?

How does the internet work?

How can a tiny memory card hold thousands of photos?

Join us as we clarify how this digital realm operates, we demystify those ones, zeros, bits and bytes, and we see how digital enriches our everyday lives!

Blogging: A World Changer

Curious about the blogging phenomenon?

Wondering how to start your own blog?

We walk through the process of launching a successful blog for free, crafting captivating posts that engage readers, and establishing yourself as a respected authority in your niche!

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) [advanced topic]

How can you ensure your content is visible on Google?

Discover the principles that will help elevate your website, blog, article, or video to the esteemed first page of search results.

This session is specifically designed for those with an existing online presence who want to amplify their visibility.

Why?

Has technology left you behind? Too much gobbledegook? Tech it Easy makes everyday techie stuff easy and uncomplicated. From life-enriching apps - to spotting and avoiding scams - to starting online shopping. Technology like you've never experienced it before: simplified, useful, and 100% gobbledegook-free. Time to "tech it easy".

Who?

I'm David Withington. That's me in the picture. After 40 years working with technology, I took early retirement. Now I enjoy spending much of my time making techie stuff easy, fun and applicable to everyday-life, helping us to become confident in today's connected world.

The Style

Each talk is a 45-minute entertaining blend of interesting and amusing stories, engaging multimedia, and straightforward no-nonsense jargon-free information.

That format is ideal for cruise ship enrichment programmes and large groups.

With the addition of interaction and Q&A, the presentations work well for smaller groups and workshops – such as the regular events at The Edge in Wigan.

It’s modern technology for non-techies.

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