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This resource page is a one-stop location for information related to the weekly Foundational Tech Lessons offered by CCTV Cambridge Community TV. Each session alternates in format: hands-on, drop-in tech, presentation/discusson, and social hour. Open and free to all who find technology challenging.
NOTE ABOUT SUMMER SCHEDULE. Weekly sessions will be limited to the following.
coming sessions
coming sessions
August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026
AI and Google: Docs, Sheets, and Gemini
Instructor: Mariana Carvalho
Date: 8/10/2026
Time: 1 to 2pm
Location: Zoom
Using Docs, Sheets and Gemini. What is the latest with docs and sheets. How to use Gemini to streamline your work or tasks. This session will apply these tools to your every day activities (like emailing, letters, shopping lists, etc)
Drop in tech sessions
Drop in tech sessions
recent sessions
recent sessions
LATEST VIDEO - 7/13/2026 - ONLINE PAYMENT TOOLS
LATEST VIDEO - 7/13/2026 - ONLINE PAYMENT TOOLS
6/15 - Photos & Digital Decluttering
6/15 - Photos & Digital Decluttering
Mariana conducted a technical training session on managing phone photos and storage space, covering iPhone photo organization, iCloud vs Google Photos functionality, and decluttering techniques. She demonstrated how to use the Photos app's search and filtering features, create folders and albums, manage duplicates, and transfer photos using AirDrop between Apple devices. The session included step-by-step instructions for setting up iCloud photo backup and downloading Google Photos for Android users, along with methods for clearing storage space by deleting unnecessary photos, videos, and apps. Participants asked questions about navigation differences between iPhone versions and received guidance on locating specific app features. Slides
6/8 - Social Gathering
6/8 - Social Gathering
Meet and greet to discuss future needs, classes.
6/1 - Digital Agency
6/1 - Digital Agency
5/18 - Every Day Excel and Spreadsheets
5/18 - Every Day Excel and Spreadsheets
4/27/26
4/27/26
Learn how to organize files, folders, and declutter your digital documents. April 27, 2026. See Video library for details.
4/13/26
4/13/26
We had a drop-in tech help session. Individuals signed up for 10 minute slots. Next time, we will increase the time to 15 minutes. In that we covered, how to take a screenshot, consolidate mail in one box (forwarding all emails to one), fix windows update messages. Next time we will cover google docs and how to navigate maintenance/tech support contracts. Where/with whom is the best option.
4/6/26
4/6/26
We held a hands-on session walking participants through the process of:
Creating an event entry in google calendar; adding guests; setting up reminders; editing.
Opening and working on a google sheet
Review of google drive and how documents are stored
Using functions in google sheets
3/30/26
3/30/26
A few of us met last Monday for an interactive discussion.. We talked about topics, format, and the need for drop in tech help. A social gathering is of interest every so often. READ MORE
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