Free Event Offering Computer Tune Ups, Technology Workshops

The Michael LoVerme Memorial Foundation is hosting its first free Computer Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

This is an opportunity for people to bring their computers – laptop or desktop – to the St. John O'Leary Adult Community Center, 4 Church St., for free routine maintenance and tune ups. 

The technicians are engineers and IT professionals from businesses throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts who were personal friends, family, and associates of LoVerme.

LoVerme was killed on June TK, 2012, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with multiple vehicles on the F.E. Everett Turnpike near Exit 8 in Nashua.

LoVerme, 24, was a graduate of Merrimack High School in 2006. He was married and had a young daughter who was just a year old when he died. 

LoVerme was a member of Merrimack High School's FIRST Robotics team and went on to work professionally in the tech field.
 
At Saturday's event, in addition to the tune up work, technicians will also host a variety of workshops and have an “Ask a Geek” Q&A Booth and entertainment to keep busy while you’re there.

The workshop schedule for the day, according to the event's Facebook page, is as follows:

Spreadsheet Basics: Excel & Google Docs
10-10:30 a.m., 30 mins
This workshop will include basic spreadsheet concepts including finding and using templates, simple formulas and formats, and conversion between excel and google docs. Time will be available after for more advanced questions.
Presented by David LoVerme (Business Analyst, BC MBA Candidate)

DSLR Cameras / Taking good pictures
10:30-11:15 a.m., 45 mins
This workshop will include DSLR camera operation, f-stops, shutter speed, lenses, megapixels, storing your pictures.
Presented by Cliff Lo Verme (Software Engineer) /Erin Genett (Digital Media and Design Specialist)

Wikipedia Use & Editing
11:15-11:45 a.m., 30 mins
This workshop will include the use and editing of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia.
Presented by Kiley Naro (Software Developer)

Educational Programs: Interactive Session
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 30 mins
This workshop will include a brief overview of some basic educational computer websites/games to use to reinforce skills- geared toward grade school K-4 level. 
Presented by Eileen LoVerme (Experienced Special Ed Teacher)

Dropbox Storage
12:15-12:45 p.m., 30 mins
This workshop will include a high level overview of Dropbox, a free online service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. 
Presented by Chris Wilkins (Software Developer)

Jumpstarting Your Career with LinkedIN
12:45-1:15 p.m., 30 mins
This workshop will include a lesson on how to optimize your LinkedIN profile, grow your network, and jumpstart your career! 
Presented by David LoVerme (Business Analyst, BC MBA Candidate)

The Internet, safe surfing, and home networking security
1:15-2:15 p.m., 60 mins
This workshop will include an overview of the internet as a whole, how to use it safely, phishing awareness and identity theft, and password safety.
Presented by Kiley Naro (Software Developer)

Building your own PC
Starting at 2:15 p.m.
This workshop will include a basic overview of computer hardware and how to build your own PC.
Presented by Justin Ruddock (Mechanical Engineer)