F-11 presents tech-centric workshops this month
F-11 Photo’s information and experience-rich classes are ripe with opportunities to get a handle on your devices and interact with knowledgeable instructors. Here’s a look at a few of the upcoming courses.
FREE course Security for Mac returns Saturday, February 17th from 9–10am. Take a moment. Imagine the unimaginable. Someone has accessed your Mac and all of its information. How do you recover from that invasive access? How can you prevent it? You’ll learn how to keep out intruders, hackers, thieves, and malicious software, as well as ways to protect your information from loss or theft.
Better Mac security can improve your privacy, prevent your Mac from being turned into a spam-sending robot, and help you use the internet more securely. Assess your risk level, then get acquainted with appropriate security measures. Learn how to set strong passwords and where to safely record them. Data loss & theft? Backups are key. Are you ready for essential information delivered by an expert? Here you go!
Get a better hold on Dropbox, Wednesday, February 21st from 6–7pm. Dropbox is a place where you can store photos, videos, documents and other files quickly and easily. When files are added to this service, they will show up automatically on your computer, phone and the dropbox website so you can always access your files from anywhere. F-11’s Seth Ward will give class attendees insight into the ins and outs of Dropbox. Registration is $24.99, and $14.99 for F-11 VIP members.
An intro course to iOS 11 follows on Friday, February 23rd from 6–7pm. The computing power of an iPad and iPhone is roughly equivalent to that of a mainframe computer. Having all that power in your hand is great, but knowing how to use it is even better. Learn how to edit the Home screen and the Control Center, set the wallpaper, limit data use, when and how to update the operating system, Camera and Photos basics, improve battery life, find hidden settings and master many other important settings. Registration is $24.99, and $14.99 for F-11 VIP members.
Mac Basics is back on Saturday, February 24th from 9–10am. Are you ready for practical help in getting the most from your Mac? Sometimes we get in a rush to use cool programs and the basics get overlooked, but the knowledge of Mac Basics is essential for your best possible computer experience.
Learn about your desktop, how to find your files and folders, and explore other features that you might not know about or have not understood how to use. Then, get acquainted with handy extras like easily identifying the active app you’re working in, how to use Spotlight, and customizing your Mac for your optimal experience. Registration is $24.99, and $14.99 for F-11 VIP members.
Closing out the month, check out iMovie For Business on Tuesday, February 27th from 6–8pm. You already know that social media is the number one source of free and low-cost marketing and advertisement for small businesses. Make your posts stand out. Find out how iMovie can become a powerful tool for your growing business. Spice up your feed with unique and creative short film ads and gifs.
Instructor Becca Tatarka has divided this course in two sections: Marketing & Movie Making. The marketing portion touches on effective marketing strategies and branding. The movie making section consists of a crash course on iMovie where the group implements a marketing strategy, with each student making the same “dummy” film with stock images and videos. Registration is $49.99, and $39.99 for F-11 VIP members.
Preregistration is required for ALL classes. Visit www.f11photo.com, call (406) 586-3281, or stop by the store at 2612 W Main St., Suite A, to register. Additional technical requirements may apply. See website for further details and complete course schedule. •
