What software packages are on your computer, that you actually use?
2007-10-16 13:35:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Let's see .. I teach computers to seniors, as a hobby .. software that I use daily
Microsoft Office (all of it)
Ulead 8
Cyberlink
PPS converter
legacy
Limewire
Windows Media Player
Adobe Acrobat
Nero (all of it)
Creative memories
email stripper
and sundry other little bits and bobs I need for these and keeping th computer clean and consistent with the work load I apply to it
my computer is" Pentium core two duo .. 1 Tb of storage .. 2 Gb RAM .. three graphics/video cards .. one TV card ..
two DVD/CD burners
two floppy drives ( I still need the 5 1/4 inch occasionally)
a 54 in 1 card reader
2 x scanners (for slides and negatives + one for standard work)
2 x printers - laser b+w for quick printouts
and an Epson R210 for standard work
there are also sundry articles connected via the 18 USB ports
I also use Skype
2007-10-16 13:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by The old man 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm learning as I go. Most of what I have learned is by trial and error or by asking for help on Y&A questions .Since I found out how to copy and paste I do it as often as I can. I have a computer book for seniors which I looked through . I do enjoy googling and using google earth . You should check out Las Vegas, Nevada. You can get in really close and some of the buildings are awsome and that's putting it mildly!
2007-10-16 21:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't use half the stuff loaded on here. My son loaded the software and was so excited about all the features. All I know is on/off, print and turn off. lol Seriously, I don't really need all the added features. I was interested in the firewalls and ad blockers, so I am happy. I use Microsoft word for letters and other things, the calculator, Internet, and the photo features.
2007-10-16 21:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Nero. Learning how to use Paint. Know various programs for work ACT, Goldmine and Salesforce. Those are the ones I use most. I'm 56. Should I know more than that?
2007-10-16 20:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by jersey girl in exile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very. I've been at it ten months. I can email, surf the web, play poker, and play around on Y/A. I recently learned how to write on wordpad. I recently got a printer. It worked well the first couple of times, but now won't quit printing unless I unplug it. It's driving me crazy. Still have bunches to learn. Almost forgot, my friend and I can IM each other. Typing back and forth, not voice.
2007-10-16 21:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Literate enough to find a way in & a way out. I love viruses...they force you to find a way if you truly want to use your computer over the internet connections! If I tell ya, then I'll have to kill ya! lol!
2007-10-16 21:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Me, not very. My dad is almost a pro now though! When I have problems with my computer I ask him for help!
I have Nero.... I don't even know what it is!
2007-10-16 21:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probably just a little more literate than juniors.
2007-10-16 20:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Semi...My daughter bought me a new cp in sept for my B-day.She works for gateway and it has Vista... I really like it
2007-10-16 23:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by mzell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got past solitare.....so I figure I'm a whiz. LOL
Most of my programs are photography editing etc.
2007-10-16 20:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋