Ryan's Techno Tips

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I'm often asked if there is a free version of Microsoft Word. There is, and there is a great free alternative too.

Have you ever wondered how to shop online? I can teach you how to browse all the big sites like Amazon and eBay, and how to order a delivery from a supermarket too.

If you'd like to learn how to send emails, just give me a call on 01903 386731 and I'll be over to help you from the comfort of your home.

Would you like to make a video call to your family? This is one skill you can learn with my friendly computer lessons. And because I travel to you, it's all from the comfort of your own home.

Do you know how to reopen a closed tab? I often close a tab on my web browser by mistake, but luckily I know a simple solution.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows a computer to think and learn, a bit like a person. If you've used Siri or an Alexa, you'll have seen AI in action. While there are concerns about its growing power, AI is already being used to develop new antibiotics and help doctors to spot diseases.

I found it shocking that 5,600 UK banks have closed since 2015. While we can use the Post Office in the village for some basic banking, it's no replacement for an actual bank. Even more banks are due to close next year so lots more people are now starting to use online banking.

When you need to contact a company that doesn't advertise a phone number, what do you do? This happened to me recently, and I had to chat to them via their website. They also had ways to contact them by Facebook, Twitter and email, but what if I didn't have the internet?

⌛ Quick tip: Text too tiny on your phone? There's a way to make it bigger. Just go to your smartphone's settings. Press on the Accessibility or Display & Brightness section (name might vary by device). Then, adjust the text or font size to a larger setting for easier reading. That's it, no more squinting!