Hi all, uncle (78) just got 1st laptop, broadband etc

[kaw69]

Hi
Unbeknown to anyone our silver surfer uncle has bought a 2nd hand laptop and signed up to broadband.
It isn`t too slow and the h/d is probably sufficient for his needs for now, but we don`t want to leave the country, disconnect the phone, assume false identities etc to avoid the constant phone calls "How do you" you know the rest.
Is there a website for beginners that takes them through the basics so they don`t have to contact us all the time.
TIA

[bibblebub]

maybe you're underestimating him

[kaw69]

No,
He knows nothing
look at my next answer

[karenmac60]

http://www.silversurfersday.org.uk/

Also check your library - we do free courses for beginners, who are quite often older

[kaw69]

He has gone to 2 free 1 hour sessions at the local library and comes away with the attitude that it should be a 1 on 1 session not a class of about 30, he thinks his questions are more important than the others and the tutors don`t spend enough time with him.
That is why we are getting the "How do you" calls
Is there a basics website out there?

[karenmac60]

That link should give him some of the basics

[kaw69]

Sorry Karen
Must have been writing post when you answered
he has been there done that and felt that the classes were too large for individual attention.

[jaydah]

Ask here

http://lmgtfy.com/

[karenmac60]

Yes, but try the silversurfers link. Also see if you can get hold of windows for dummies or similar (internet for dummies etc)

[ClaireBare]

He sounds fab.

[overthetop]

Another link. This has been advertised on TV this week and runs until 24 October.

http://www.getonlineweek.com/

[kaw69]

Many thanks Karen
Just looked at your link it seems the best intro to the internet and will forward it to my uncle
Many thanks

[kaw69]

Hi ClaireBare
He is a widower, his wife for 38 years passed away last February it is now he is feeling lonely and wants contact with the outside world.
Don`t worry we are keeping an eye on him so he doesn`t get drawn in to scams etc but we can only do what we can.

[wildwood]

Get him a 'Windows ... for Dummies' book. That's presuming it has a Windows O/S.

[Count-A-Strong]

The BBC are currently running a 'First Click' campaign for people like him.

[kendra20]

there is a good book called ( computing for idiots) simple to understand from Smiths
or why not get him to sign up for a computer course there is one being advertised on tv at the moment or there is usually a night school that does them for free if your a pensioner. hope this helps.