With so many apps out there for iOS, how do you know which ones are best? You can go by reviews, but they don’t necessarily reflect how you would use them. This workshop will cover a list of time-tested apps, including those that I use on a regular basis.

From accounting software to office apps, to signing documents electronically, you’ll learn about a wide variety of apps designed to help you run your business more effectively. You’ll also be invited to share with the group your 3 most beloved business apps.

Bring your iPhone, iPad, or iPad mini and we’ll have time for some hands-on practice.

This hands-on workshop will show you how to get the most out of your iPad or iPhone as well as suggest apps to help you be more productive. We’ll cover all the numerous iOS settings, the built-in apps and apps you might use for your business activities; presentation, word processing, cloud storage, signing documents and more. We’ll also use Siri to assist us in our daily routine. You will learn many tips and tricks for making the most of your iDevice. You will also learn about utility apps you should have installed as well as some basic troubleshooting advice.

You’ll have a chance to put together questions you have and apps you are interested in and submit those before the class so the course can be tailored to meet your needs. Bring your iPhone or iPad (preferably upgraded to the latest iOS version) with you as we’ll have hands on guided sessions.

This workshop will show you how to set up and use the four major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+) as well a few others. You will learn how to use social media to build your business, as a means of lead generation and as a way to identify and communicate with potential clients. I’ll share tips and tools for producing content while saving you time. We’ll cover which social networks make the most sense for your business as well as discuss integrating your social networks with email.

Bring your computer and/or iPad or iPhone and we’ll have time for hands on practice of what you will learn.

While editing video has become much easier with the advent of software such as iMovie, it still takes some knowledge to make everything look right. I can either perform a project for you or can teach you how to do basic video editing.

Here are a few things I can help you with.

• Transferring video from you camera or phone into your Mac
• Converting video from one format to another
• Basic editing to remove unwanted clips
• Add transitions for more professional looking video
• Getting audio and video in sync
• Posting videos to social networks

Technology is another area that can benefit small and medium-sized businesses. With the explosion of the use of smartphones and tablets  it has become imperative that businesses take advantage of what these have to offer as well as ways they can facilitate their costumers use of these technologies to better their purchasing experience.

As a long time Mac and iOS user I can help answer the following questions for your business.

• How can get the most out of my Mac for business use?
• What benefits are there to having my employees use iPhones and/or iPads?
• How can I take advantage of customers with these devices visiting my business?
• What Mac and/or iOS software would benewfit my business?

The Intro to OS X course will teach you the basics of using your Mac from pointing and clicking to the desktop, from the applications that come with your Mac to the essential ones you need to get your work done. By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Use the Mac and mouse to effectively navigate OS X
• Organize files into folders and organize them within your Home folder
• Use Spotlight to find documents based on title, date created or modified, or content
• Organize your dock to access your most often used applications easily
• Change the appearance of OS X and change your desktop and screensaver
• Go through the various system preferences and set them according to how you want your computer to look and respond
• Update your software

This half day course will cover some of the important points of using your Mac including the major software included with your Mac, how to connect your Mac to a network,

In addition to those listed above for the Intro to OS X course by the end of this course you will be able to…

• Set up and manage individual user accounts
• Back up your computer using Time Machine
• Exchange documents with other computers both Macs and Windows
• Set up and organize the Finder toolbar at the top of each open window
• Identify and use the various settings in the System Preferences
• Introduction to Pages, Numbers and Keynote as well as Microsoft Office

This full day course covers many of the topics that are just touched upon in the Intro and Basic Courses. This course covers those in even greater details as well as introduce new concepts such as editing audio and video, cloud computing and basic troubleshooting.

By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Perform all the objectives of the Intro and Basic courses listed above
• Use Garageband (audio editing), iPhoto (images), and iMovie (video editing)
• Use some of the more advanced features of Pages, Numbers and Keynote as well as Microsoft Office
• Use some of the basic features of Automator and an introduction to Applescript
• Perform basic troubleshooting to determine a solution when problems arise

The 4 day OS X Mastery course covers almost everything you would need to know about using a Mac computer. This course covers everything the previous listed courses cover plus a more in depth look at AppleScript, advanced troubleshooting, utilities for fixing problems, unix commend and the terminal, and more.

By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Use advanced features of the included applications such as Preview, TextEdit, Contacts, iCal, etc.
• Use advanced features of Pages, Numbers and Keynote
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• Use advanced troubleshooting techniques to solve problems

This short intro to iOS course offers a brief introduction to the basics of using your iPad or iPhone. This includes setting up your device, adjusting the settings to your own personal preferences and using some of the included applications such as

By the end of the course you will be able to…

• Use the various buttons and settings on your iDevice
• Understand the basic interface elements and what they mean and what actions they perform
• Identify and adjust the various settings on your iDevice
• Make use of the included apps
• Know general tips and hint to be more productive including keyboard shortcuts and
• Make use of multi-finger gestures

In this half day course you will learn about iOS in more depth and develop a better understanding of what it can do for you. You will be introduced to some of the more advanced features as well as learn to find and use some of the more popular apps available for iOS.

By the end of the course you will be able to…

• Perform all the objectives from the Intro course listed above
• Understand more of the various iOS features
• Find, download, and use 3rd party apps
• Organize your home screens with folders

In this full day course you will learn everything in the iOS Basics course and more. This courses covers the advanced use of standard apps and essential third party apps as well as cloud services.

By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Use iCloud, Dropbox and other cloud services
• Third party apps for keeping up to date including Zite and Flipboard
• Use Pages, Numbers and Keynote
• Use iMovie and Garageband on your iDevice
• Use and understand some of the essential apps for personal and/or business use
• Troubleshoot and solve basic problems

iOS Mastery is an intense four day course covering everything you need to know about being productive and having with your iOS device. This includes recommend apps and how to use them as well as

By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Understand and use web services such as Evernote, Remember Milk, and Pocket
• Read books from Apple, Barnes and Noble, Google or Amazon on your iDevice
• Use augmented reality apps on your iOS device
• Understand in depth and use social media apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, FourSquare and Twitter
• Use entertainment on your iDevice such as Netflix, TV shows, and cable shows as well as view shows from your DVR on your iOS device at home as well as when traveling

It’s hard to cover more than the very basics in a 1 hour course. However, you will learn about the four major social networks and what they each have to offer.

By the end of this course you will be able too….

• Name the four major social networks and how they each differ
• Identify the strengths and primary uses are for each of the four major social networks
• Set up a profile on each social network
• Use the basic features of each social network

In this half day course on social media you will learn everything from the basic course and more. You’ll be introduced to some of the more advanced features of each network and

By the end of this course you will be able too…

• Perform all the objectives from the Intro course listed above
• Understand more details on the features of each social network
• Use some of the advanced features of each
• Take advantage of the privacy features of each network
• Access the four major social networks from a mobile device

In this course you will learn about the major social networks in more detail as well as learn of some other social media platforms.

By the end of this course you will be able too…

• Perform all the objectives from the Basic course listed above
• Use some 3rd party apps to access and post information to the major social networks
• Identify and use some of the social networks beyond the major four
• Understand the importance of blogging and how to set one up
• Use tools for reputation monitoring and social media influence scores
• Identify and use some other tools for social media

In this intense four day course you will learn about the four major social networks in detail as well as learn about other social networks and how to use them.

By the end of this course you will be able too…

• Perform all of the objectives from Social Media Essentials listed above
• Develop a more in depth understanding of social networks
• Grow your followers or fans
• Use social media to get the most out of events, conferences and trade shows
• Determine the best time and way to post to social networks
• Use various tools to provide analysis of your social media efforts
• Use tools to save time and be more productive in your social media efforts.

The courses in social media range from a brief introduction course which just touches on what social media is and an introduction to the major platforms; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google +. In the more advanced courses you’ll learn about each of these in more details as well as learn about some other networks and tools to help you with your social media presence. The social media courses page has a detailed description of each course.

While Macs are easy to use, there’s a lot to learn especially if you are new to the platform. The courses I offer will help you understand the fundamentals of OS X, learn how to install and use applications, and troubleshoot for those rare occasions when you do have problems.  If you want to get the most out of your Mac, then these courses are for you.

A complete description of each OS X course can be found on this page.

Slideshows can be an excellent media for telling a story at important events in your life such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other events where you want to evoke emotion with images. Having produced tons of these slideshows for many varied events in the past, I know how to take static images or video and turn them into a

Visit the information on slideshows or contact me directly about your needs.