Private Tutoring & Classes

We offer in-home or office personalized tutoring in many programs. If you just bought a computer and you need basic instruction we can provide you with the ability to start using your new tool more effectively. If you need help with using Internet browsers (Firefox, Safari or AOL) and e-mail programs we can help. Want to learn how to scan pictures for email or print? We have much experience with many types of scanners, printers and photo editing programs like Photoshop and iPhoto. Our clients range in age from 11 to 86, so we can customize a learning program to fit anyone's needs.

Private Tutoring

If you don't see what you need in our course listing or if you prefer one-on-one tutoring, please call us at 631-723-3660.

Classes at GeekHampton

If you would like a particular topic covered, please let us know by sending us an e-mail.

Small Group Classes in February 2012

Small group classes assume only the most basic Mac knowledge and run 45 minutes, at a cost of $50 per student. Please bring your Mac (or iPad) with you, if you can. Max four people per class. Reservations for small group classes are required.

This month we are listening to what everyone has been asking for and added some class series- ie: iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad 3. If you sign up and purchase all three classes in a series you'll save 10% off the cost ($135 instead of $150). If you've already taken a Part 1 class and you'd like to complete the series please let us know. We will give you the same discount when you sign up for the remainder of the series. You can, of course, just sign up for any one of the series at the $50 per class rate. Remember there are only 4 people per class so reservations are necessary.

ADDRESS BOOK AND iCAL

Address Book and iCal are the Mac's heart and soul. They integrate into almost every application on the Mac! You will learn to take full advantage of these priceless apps. Add, edit and organize the people and businesses in your life with Address Book. Learn to schedule all those people and places efficiently and easily with iCal.

Thursday, February 2 - 12pm

Tuesday, February 21 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

iPHOTO

iPhoto 11, the newest version of Apple's photo management application, has a whole lot to offer. In this segment we will cover some of the program's major features--Events, Photos, Faces, and Places--and delve into importing and organizing photos. Although a basic Mac knowledge is required, previous experience with iPhoto is unnecessary.

Thursday, February 2 - 4pm

Thursday, February 16 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

ITUNES

Apple's flagship app has a lot to offer. Learn why it's the standard for listening, organizing and purchasing music, apps, tv shows, books and movies. How to buy, how to import music from CDs you already own, how to make playlists and navigate around the iTunes store are just a few of the things this core class will explore.

Tuesday, February 7 - 4pm

Saturday, February 25 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

iCLOUD

Everybody's talking about "the cloud." Want a clear-cut explanation? iCloud automatically stores your music, photos, documents and more, allowing you to experience them on all your devices! Find out how to maximize your cloud with Lion and all your iOS devices.

Tuesday, February 14 - 4pm

Tuesday, February 28 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

SAFARI

The Mac's built in web browser Safari connects you to the "World Wide Web". This class will teach you how to search the Internet, make and organize bookmarks, locate downloaded files and more. Learn to use Safari's "Reader" function to format your news for maximum readability. And just as important as anything, learn how to be safe!

Saturday, February 4 - 4pm

Tuesday February 21 - 12pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

iMOVIE

We'll teach you how easy it is to to make your home movies into your all-time favorite films. This primer course will show you how to do basic importing and editing in iMovie. You'll leave class with the knowledge necessary to start creating your own masterpiece! No camera necessary.

Saturday, February 18 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

SAY HELLO TO iPHONE

Progression through this series of classes will teach you how to master your iPhone. You will learn how to do everything from turning it on to listening to music, making phone calls, using Mail, Messaging, Safari and so much more. It's a computer in the palm of your hand-get a handle on it.

Prerequisite for this class: Having an Apple ID and knowing your password. This is necessary for students to access the App Store.

Part 1: The Basics

We start with the simple things like turning on the iPhone to downloading apps and making phone calls. You will be on your way to mastering your iPhone with this class.

Part 2: Communication & Internet

The world's best Internet communicator is in your pocket. Let's learn all of the ways to keep in touch with everyone! Find out how to surf the web with Safari, text using iMessage, video chat with FaceTime and of course email.

Part 3: Doing More & Being Productive

Organize your life with calendar, use Siri to create reminders to "Pick up milk", make voice memos, set up favorites to speed dial contacts and multitask on your iPhone like a pro. Learn just how easy it is to be productive with less effort on your new iPhone.

iPhone 1: Saturday, February 4 - 12pm

iPhone 2: Saturday, February 18 - 12pm

iPhone 3: Saturday, February 25 - 12pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

MEET YOUR NEW iPAD

Progression through this series of classes will teach you everything you need to get the most out of your new iPad. Learn the basics of how to turn it on through creating documents, making presentations and getting Apps you need to maximize your iPad experience.

Prerequisite for this class: Having an Apple ID and knowing your password. This is necessary for students to access the App Store.

Part 1: The Basics

We start with the physical buttons and move on to connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi or 3G. We'll learn to navigate the App Store and to download and organize your home screen.

Part 2: Communication & Internet

The iPad is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. Emailing just scratches the surface. We will learn about Apple's FaceTime video chatting solution, iMessage and even twitter!

Part 3: Doing More & Being Productive

Our lives are busy and chaotic and using our iPad to stay organized and be productive cannot only be easy but fun! Using the built-in Calendar and Reminders applications is just the start.

iPad 1: Tuesday, February 7 - 12pm • Thursday, February 9 - 4pm

iPad 2: Tuesday, February 14 - 12pm • Thursday, February 23 - 4pm

iPad 3: Tuesday, February 28 - 12pm • Thursday, March 1 - 4pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

MEET YOUR MAC • Part 1

We start with an introduction to the Mac & Mac OS X Lion and some of its new features. We'll start off with the basics of OS X - using the Dock, Spotlight, Mission Control and Launchpad. Learn how to find apps and purchase them from the App Store, set up separate user accounts on your Mac for all the different people in your home and more.

MEET YOUR MAC • Part 2

Start communicating with friends and family on your new Mac. We will learn how to use Apple Mail, organize your contacts and create calendar appointments. Learn how to video chat using FaceTime and communicate using iChat.

MEET YOUR MAC • Part 3

Start getting your files organized using the Finder & Smart Folders. Learn to use Stacks, Spotlight and the Desktop. Saving files is easy, where you put them and the time you spend locating them is the problem. Get familiar with the Finder Window and how to customize it to make it work more efficiently for you.

Mac 1: Thursday, February 9 - 12pm

Mac 2: Thursday, February 16 - 12pm

Mac 3: Thursday, February 23 - 12pm

Please e-mail us to sign up for a class.

Free Community Classes

Community Classes at GeekHampton are free and do not require reservations.

WEB BROWSING: Focus on saving and organizing bookmarks

Wednesday, February 8 - 6 to 7 pm

This class will show you the ins and outs of saving and organizing bookmarks. Usually bookmarks fall into 2 categories: frequently visited (banking, shopping) and occasionally visited (medical, travel). Learn how to create bookmark folders, make use of the bookmark's toolbar (where your frequently visited sites should be kept) and keep the bookmark's menu (occasionally visited sites) under control in order to easily find your saved sites.

iCLOUD

Wednesday, February 22 - 6 to 7 pm

Cancellation Policy

Twin Peaks Geeks, Inc. and GeekHampton have a 24-hour cancellation policy for technical appointments, tutoring, and in-store classes. Please contact as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. A fee will be assessed for last minute cancellations and no-shows.