Workshops

Core Class
3 hours, $100 per person, registration required
1st half of the course we'll delve into the basics of the Macintosh and Lion OS. We'll go over the some very basic concepts, common applications and some very useful navigation tips. In one hour, your Macintosh will become much more familiar to you and you'll really get to know your way around the Mac OS.

The 2nd half of the course is all about the iOS, which is the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Again, we'll go over the basics and show you how to sync, download applications and media and show you the integration between the mobile device and your computer. We'll go over iCloud and how it relates to you, your Apple ID and all of your devices.

Intro to Mac
90 minutes, $50 per person, registration required
Join us in this interactive workshop as we dive into the Mac and explore many of the applications you’ll be using. We will cover old favorites, like Finder and Safari, as well as newly-released applications in Lion. We’ll take a look at not just how a Mac works, but rather how we can make your Mac work for you. Also, with our free quick-reference guide, this course is essential to ensure you get the most out of your Mac!

iOS 5 Tour
90 minutes, $50 per person, registration required
Take a tour of Apple’s latest and greatest mobile devices, including the iPad and iPhone. Bring your own and learn how to surf the Internet, take and edit photos, and have fun! Includes a FREE digital book!

iPad/iPhone Workshop
90 minutes, $50 per person, registration required
Take a tour of Apple’s latest and greatest mobile device. Bring your iPad and learn how to surf the Internet, print document s , take breath- tak ing photographs, and, most importantly, have fun! We’ll also be going over some basic troubleshooting steps, including how to conserve the iPad’s 11-hour battery life. Discover for yourselves how this revolutionary device can work for you, your family, and your business!

Mac Tips & Tricks
90 minutes, $50 per person, registration required
Learn third-party solutions that the Apple Store can’t tell you about! A Macintosh professional will demonstrate the tips and tricks that experienced Mac users take for granted. Become a seasoned Mac user in just an hour and a half.

iLife Walkthrough
90 minutes, $50 per person, registration required
iLife is what makes a Mac a Mac! This suite of applications is preinstalled for your creative whims. After a brief introduction to the applications - from tools for creating a DVD to music-editing software - we will take a much closer look at iPhoto. Together, we will cover everything from putting a photo on your computer (“importing”), to editing it, from sharing it with friends, to even showcasing it as a creative project!

WP Essentials for Small Businesses
3 hours, $150 per person, registration required
The goal of this workshop is to ensure attendees are confident in using WordPress (WP) Content Management System (CMS) to setup and maintain a basic "static" website.

• Introduction to the WordPress CMS
• Domains & Hosting
• Installing WordPress
• Overview of the WordPress user-interface and basic settings
• About Themes
• Basic Theme customizing
• Plugins & Sidebars/widgets: -installing, setting up and activating vital plugins
• Creating your content - navigation and pages
• Understanding categories and tags
• Adding images & videos to pages
• Creating a Contact form
• Basic WordPress SEO
• Integrating email marketing
• Integrating social media
• WordPress security basics
• Website maintenance & backup

Please note that this workshop will not cover every aspect of WordPress, however, you will learn fundamentals that can be used to create and maintain a simple and professional website.