Spring Clean Your Mac

When:
December 16, 2017 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2017-12-16T13:00:00-08:00
2017-12-16T14:00:00-08:00
Where:
Portland English Language Academy
2007 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
USA
Cost:
19
Contact:
Royalwise Solutions
1-503-406-6550

Spring Clean Your Mac Class Description:

In this hands-on training session, we’ll show you how to spring clean your Mac to improve overall performance. You’ll learn how to tell what condition your machine is in and how to optimize your Mac. We’ll talk about the things that slow down your iMac or laptop, and use several tools including Disk Utility to fix any problems, and Disk Inventory X to clean up large files.

The class will be recorded and saved in “My Class Recordings” for you to review at your convenience!

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Requirements:

No prerequisite knowledge needed.
If you have a laptop, bring it to class.
Who should take this class?

Take this class if your Mac is old and running slow, but you’re not quite ready for a new one, and if you often see the “spinning beach ball of doom.” It’s also a great class for people who just got a new Mac and want to be proactive about keeping their machine in good shape.

What You’ll Learn:

What slows down your Mac
How to tell the condition of your Mac
How to optimize your Mac
How to use Disk Utility to fix problems
How to use Disk Inventory X to clean up large files
About Your Instructor:

Jamie Pollock is a member of the Apple Consultants Network and an Apple Certified Support Professional. With an ability to explain complex topics in simple terms, combined with a healthy sense of humor, he has taught hundreds of people how to use Apple products to improve their quality of life.

Attend in Person, via Virtual Class, or Watch Later

If you are planning to attend our class in person, choose “Live” from the dropdown menu. This class will be taught at the Portland English Language Academy. Scroll down for directions!

If you live outside the Portland/Vancouver area, or if you don’t want to make the drive, you can attend and participate in our classes via Virtual Class. When you register, choose “Virtual Class” as your ticket type. We’ll email you an access code and instructions for how to connect. Please log in 10 minutes before the start time to connect your audio and video.

Our Virtual Classes are just as if you are physically in the classroom with us. This is not just a watch-and-listen webinar: it’s an interactive classroom experience! You can talk and be seen. You can virtually raise your hand when you have questions. It’s truly just like a real class. A recording of the Virtual Class will be available to you in two weeks at http://royalwise.com/my-classes/.

Please note that by participating in our Virtual Classes you are granting your consent to be seen and heard by the public, since anyone can purchase these class recordings from our website. If you do not consent, we can make you a listen-only attendee – just let us know!

If you are unable to attend on this time & date, select the “Watch Later” option. After class is done, we’ll send you access information so that you can watch the content at your convenience. You are welcome to call us with your individual questions for a free 10-minute Q&A session.

Directions to PELA (Portland English Language Academy):

The Portland English Language Academy (PELA) is located on the 3rd floor in the northwest corner of the Lloyd Center across from Carrington College. Guests can look for Portland English Language Academy on any of the Lloyd Center directories.

To reach our space from the Lloyd Center MAX Station, enter the Lloyd Center through the large glass doors off of NE Multnomah St. next to Macy’s. Take the circular staircase to the 3rd (top) floor. Turn left and proceed down the corridor. The entrance to our space will be all the way down the corridor on the right (north) side.

Guests who prefer to use an escalator or elevator will find them on the far side of the ice rink that they will see to their right as they enter the large glass doors.

Guests can call 503-226-1656 to reach the PELA office, or call Jamie at 503-504-6392.

For guests who are driving to the Lloyd Center, enter the parking garage at NE Halsey St. & NE 10th Ave. Take the circular ramp in the northwest corner of the parking garage to Floor 3 (the top floor). Enter the Lloyd Center at the entrance that can be seen from the top of the ramp. PELA is located just inside this entrance. Parking is free.

Look for signs to Royalwise’s Classroom!