NewTech -Sturminster Newton Community Learning Centre

Computers:

The centre currently has 8 Desktop PCs with additional laptops available also three Tablets  (Android and Apple) and a demonstration smartphone.

The operating system is at present Windows10 with two examples of Windows 11. ( PCs with older versions can be made available for problem solving)  

We have our own wi-fi connected to superfast broadband  so you can bring your own laptop/tablet etc and connect to our network.

There are projectors and a wall monitor for presentations and teaching

Software:

• Microsoft Office Professional (All versions from 2013 to 2019 and Office 365) including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Publisher. (all PCs)
• Virtual Reality Experiences
• Sage & Quickbooks Accounting
• Adobe Photoshop Elements (one copy)
• A representative selection of Windows, Android and Apple Apps
• Paint.Net Image editor (all PCs)
• Windows DVD Maker and Roxio Creator (for CDs / DVDs)
• Internet Browsers
• Email (personal accounts on-line, local Email for training)
• Family Tree Maker (one copy)
• "Learn My Way" on-line courses.
• The Learning Centre's own course material
• Web site building (Serif Software - one copy)

Printers: Scanners: Smart Devices: Media Conversion:

• Epson Colour / B&W Laser wireless/cloud printer  (all PCs & visitors).
• HP     Colour / B&W Inkjet wireless/cloud printer (all PCs & visitors).

To cover the cost of paper and ink/toner there is a charge of 10p per A4 sheet B&W, 20p colour.

• Scanner A4: – please ask to use.

• Smart Screen (Google) & Smart Socket

• Negative and Slide Scanner: 35mm only, please ask to use.
• Cassette to digital music file converter (one only please ask to use).
• Vinyl records to digital music file converter (one only please ask to use).
• Photo scanner (volunteers personal kit please pre book)

Converted music files / scanned pictures can be taken away on memory sticks or CDs. There is a charge of £1 per film/cassette/LP to cover the cost of this specialist equipment.

Video Calls :

You can help you make video calls on our kit or on your own computer / smartphone.

Other facilities:

• Google assistant; Smart Display; Smart Switch
• Translators, conversations in multiple languages.
• Our PCs have slots for common camera memory cards, we have one additional reader for other formats.
• Laminator: (A4 pouches 20p)
• Memory Sticks - for use in centre and to buy(£7 32Gb). You can also buy Tablet pens & Stands, a mouse (wired, wireless/ergonomic), cables, printer paper, faraday pouches for your car keys &more.
• Blank CDs and DVDs
• Some specialist papers.
• It may be possible to borrow a laptop from us - full ID and deposit required.
• A large mobile monitor and projectors are available within the centre and can be used for learning how to set up a presentation. The monitor is free to use for all community groups.
• We can bring Assistive and Therapeutic (VR) equipment to local events.

VIRTUAL REALITY:

The centre now has two fully immersive Virtual Reality Systems (Oculus Rift & Oculus Go). We can offer experiences for you to try out such as a walk round the pyramids, undersea and space journeys, and (if your stomach can take it) roller coaster rides plus much more.  More details click here.