Digital Technologies are to be found in nearly every aspect of modern life and the aim of the Group is to help members understand and use their digital devices (including computers), and particularly those connected to the Internet, more confidently.
The group looks at all matters that affect us in our digitally connected lives both sociologically and technologically.
Over the past few years discussion and presentations have been related to what everyone can do with any digital device, and to be computer/platform independent. So the recurrent themes are ones such as security, privacy, regulation, legislation, internet connectivity, home networking, mobile phones, digital photography, dash-cams, smart homes, home cctv, “artificial intelligence”, social impact, apps … and anything else that members want to raise and discuss.
We try to encourage a friendly, relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Whilst each meeting has a structure, the intention is to foster a sharing of knowledge and experience. On the second Thursday of the month we have a discussion session which starts with matters arising from the previous meeting being discussed. We then “go round the table” and members have the chance to raise good news and success stories together with problems and queries they have experienced. They might also describe technology they’ve just acquired. The use of social media, especially Facebook, regularly crops up, as do new applications for smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
The fourth Thursday of the month sees us having a presentation on a topic – often suggested by a member, which in the past has included Broadband speed checks for the home; security issues including scams; the use of Ad Blockers and password management software; which browser and search engine to use; how the Internet works; or the use of digital photography, or family history software.
We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30pm in Sight Life, Womanby Street, . The room has a display screen for presentations. Group size is limited to 30, with up to 20 attending each meeting. Members have a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge. You must have an email account and be confident in using it to take part in the group.
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