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Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:57am.
One-on-One Community Tech Appointment at Free Geek
Access Notes
Please register for class via Eventbrite: https://freegeek.eventbrite.com Please check in at the front desk when you arrive to let them know you are here for the class. Bags must be checked at the front entrance.
Check-in Policy We do not allow bags or purses at our facility. Please leave them at home or be prepared to check them at the front desk.
If you’d like to bring your laptop or tablet to class, please notify the front desk team as you check in. They will provide you with an Equipment Pass. Please keep this pass with your device while at Free Geek.
Please note, if you are more than 15 minutes late, your seat may be given to a walk-in.
Closed Toe Shoe Policy Free Geek is a warehouse environment. For your safety, please wear closed toed shoes whenever you come to Free Geek -- even if just taking a class.
Accessibility To request an accomodation, please email us at [email protected] or call (503) 232-9350 at least two days in advance of the class. We are happy to work together!
Free Geek is partially accessible. Free Geek's classroom is on the first floor. Doors meet ADA width standards but are not automatic. There are four all-gender single-stall bathrooms at Free Geek.
Age Policy Please note that people under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times they are in Free Geek. Youth and their adult must both register for class.
Food and Drink Policy Food and open beverage containers are not allowed in the classroom. Beverages with fully closable lids are allowed.
Transportation and Parking Free Geek is accessible via the #4, #6, #10, #14, and #70 TriMet bus lines. Bike parking is available in front of our building.
Free street parking is available throughout our neighborhood. We do have a limited number of parking passes on loan if you need to park in a 2-hour Zone G parking spot. You can ask for these when you arrive. If none are available, most classes are 2 hours. Longer classes have a break in the middle.
Safer Space Policy We strive to make Free Geek a welcoming, safe and comfortable space for everyone (volunteers, staff, donors, visitors) and appreciate your best efforts to treat all others with respect and understanding. Thank you for doing your part to make this a safer learning space for everyone regardless of their background, experience, and abilities. If you see anyone engaging in any of the below activities, please let a staff member know so we can follow up appropriately. The following are not acceptable behaviors at Free Geek: Attitudes, jokes, and language that are discriminatory or demeaning on the basis of race, class, gender identity, sex, age, spoken language, nationality, culture, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or ability/disability. Acts or threats of violence, including intimidation, harassment, and/or coercion. Sexual harassment. Theft.
Closures and Inclement Weather Policy Free Geek follows Portland State University’s inclement weather policy. Additionally, any Free Geek closures are posted on our website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Learn with Free Geek! Find all of Free Geek's classes at freegeek.org/education.
For More Information Please contact the Free Geek Front Desk at [email protected] or (503) 232-9350. We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Description
Have a Computer Question? Book today for one-on-one tech help! Learn valuable computer skills, find answers to your questions, and get technical advice through an appointment with a Free Geek volunteer mentor.
This is a free, volunteer-powered service. When registering, you must sign a release to participate.
Class Category: CTAS
Details and What to Bring:
Please bring your device (laptop and power cord, or desktop tower only) and request an Equipment Pass when you arrive.
Volunteers may be able to help with smartphones and tablets based on capacity.
Please read Free Geek's policies (below) closely before visiting.
What Can I Get Help With?
Using your Linux computer
Running updates
Installing software
LibreOffice help
Accessing and using the internet
Troubleshoot a computer problem
Start using privacy and safety tools like a password manager or VPN
And more!