What is Tech it Easy?
Tech it Easy makes techie stuff easy. If you feel technology has left you behind, Tech it Easy is perfect for you!
- Digital
- Internet
- Social Media
- Computers
- Smartphones & Tablets
- Being Online
- Avoiding scams
Tech it Easy aims to make it possible for anyone of any skill set or age to:
- Get to grips with modern technology, social media & the Internet
- Use it effectively
- Benefit from it for a happy life
The Tech it Easy Format
Tech it Easy’s format is dependent on where you are and what you’re doing.
You see…
On cruise ships, the presentations are usually in a relaxed theatre setting as enrichment lectures.
Or as smaller workshops with Q&A and interaction. That’s how we do the monthly workshops in Wigan.
During the Covid lockdown, online webinars saved the day.
And of course, there’s this website with its many articles and videos which simplify techie stuff.
Tech it Easy’s History
Tech it Easy began as a workshop-style community group.
You can read about its humble beginnings here.
So who’s it for? What’s its aim? What’s its purpose?
Who is Tech it Easy For?
Tech it Easy helps people get to grips with technology, the Internet and media.
But what if I know nothing about tech?
Tech Made Easy
There are lots of topics that are perfect for you. Such as…
- The brilliant free Google tools
- How to start online shopping and get the best prices.
- How to spot and avoid online scams.
- Getting confident with email
- Using practical apps on your mobile phone.
- How to take amazing photos on your smartphone.
- Start a blog
- Technology and your money
- How to copy and paste
- Using WhatsApp and Messenger
- And lots more
A Bit Deeper
If you want to go a little deeper, you’ll probably enjoy topics such as…
- Demystifying digital – how the Internet works
- Search Engine Optimisation – get found on Google
In the monthly workshops, you can choose which to attend. On a cruise, join us at one enrichment lecture or go to them all. The good thing is it isn’t a series; they’re individual topics.
Tech it Easy equips you to survive and thrive in the digital age.
It’s techie stuff made easy.
The Tech it Easy Topics
Where can I find out more about the Tech it Easy topics?
You can see the current Tech it Easy presentations on this link.
And the list is increasing.
Will we ever run out of topics? Maybe. But, hey – you could always suggest something you’d like to learn about.
What Else Does Tech it Easy Do?
As well as the scheduled monthly workshops at The Edge in Wigan, and the cruise ship lectures, there’s lots more content on this website that makes techie stuff easy…
David the Tech it Easy Guy
So who’s the guy who does all this Tech it Easy stuff?
It’s David Withington.
After 40 years of working with technology, I took early retirement at age 57 to do what I love: things like making websites, blogging, creating videos, and other cool stuff… but most importantly, making techie stuff easy.
A bit more?
My friends know I love puns. Humour benefits us all very much in life. So expect a few puns and a bit of laughter in the presentations.
Making Life Better With Technology
Modern technology looks like it’s here to stay.
If we ignore it, it won’t go away.
But Tech it Easy is here to make technology, media and the Internet easy to understand and use…
To make life even better and smoother.