HUNKY Posted July 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Microsoft Digital Workshop? The other half wants a new desktop. Are any discounts or coupons distributed at the Digital Workshop classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted July 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Microsoft Digital Workshop? The other half wants a new desktop. Are any discounts or coupons distributed at the Digital Workshop classes? Sorry not those that I attended! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Microsoft Digital Workshop? The other half wants a new desktop. Are any discounts or coupons distributed at the Digital Workshop classes? No coupons but lots of free advice. Each cruise also provides designated time to just to ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted July 20, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Since the workshops are sponsored by Microsoft and HP I would've thought with the captive audience they would be eager to sell some product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Since the workshops are sponsored by Microsoft and HP I would've thought with the captive audience they would be eager to sell some product. For the past three years, all of the computers I have seen have been SONY standalones but with SONY getting out of the PC business, not sure if the PCs will be changed to HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Personally I don't like my laptop. I have two laptops that I can take anywhere as well as one iPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted July 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I was thrilled to see this thread - It had been so long since I'd heard Digital Workshops mentioned I was afraid they'd been done away with. I have really enjoyed them in the past.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I was thrilled to see this thread - It had been so long since I'd heard Digital Workshops mentioned I was afraid they'd been done away with. I have really enjoyed them in the past.:) They always have very informative handouts that are useful for tweaking your PCs when you get back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted July 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 21, 2016 On a couple of our recent cruises one could also download the info from the handouts on a flash drive. But be sure to take notes too because the instructors often share more info and hints than just what is on the sheets. Great classes - trained me on Windows 10 after I upgraded my Surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveDiving Posted July 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Microsoft Digital Workshop? The other half wants a new desktop. Are any discounts or coupons distributed at the Digital Workshop classes? I don't know about others, but I, for one, would like to see some classes for iPads and Macs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted July 21, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Celebrity cruises have the Apple classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted July 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I don't know about others, but I, for one, would like to see some classes for iPads and Macs. Even Android tablets ... mine does a lot of things I couldn't even imagine:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted July 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 21, 2016 One of my favorite sessions was on using your digital camera. I finally learned how to use all those many functions my camera had. It took good pics before - afterwards I got some great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted July 21, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Don't think that's going to happen folks. These classes are sponsored by Microsoft. I think the computers are supplied by Microsoft. I believe the instructors are even trained by Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denverbri69 Posted July 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Can you go into the workshop to edit your pics without attending a class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Can you go into the workshop to edit your pics without attending a class? I don't think so. Ships are very leery of removable media for fear of transferring viruses. I don't know if the computers are even left on when the teacher isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted July 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Don't think that's going to happen folks.These classes are sponsored by Microsoft. I think the computers are supplied by Microsoft. I believe the instructors are even trained by Microsoft. Yes, it's a partnership with Microsoft and all about MS products. http://www.hollandamerica.com/pageByName/Resp.action?requestPage=Activities_DigitalWorkshop&showHeader=true&showFooter=true&WT.ac=brandLP_OurStory-Activities_DigitalWorkshop_img . Edited July 21, 2016 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCRUISER Posted July 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 22, 2016 On a couple of our recent cruises one could also download the info from the handouts on a flash drive. But be sure to take notes too because the instructors often share more info and hints than just what is on the sheets. Great classes - trained me on Windows 10 after I upgraded my Surface. I would LOVE training on Windows 10. Last summer they were using Windows 8. 10 hadn't been out very long at the time we cruised on the Eurodam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn2002 Posted July 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Can you go into the workshop to edit your pics without attending a class? I forgot my camera charger at home and they wouldn't let me use theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted July 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 22, 2016 You are not able to edit your own pictures on the ship computers. That is why I bring my own Surface to the classes with pics downloaded. Then I can do my own editing during the trainings. Bringing one's own device also helps when room is crowded and all computers taken. Have often sat by windows or stood in back during classes and used my computer. Trainers have always been helpful if I have needed extra help with my devise during their Q&A time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted July 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I don't think so. Ships are very leery of removable media for fear of transferring viruses. I don't know if the computers are even left on when the teacher isn't there. Due to thefts of things like mouse pads, they now also lock the room when the instructor leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted July 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Lots of good advise about sorting & editing your photos. The hand outs after each class are great for after you get home. And if you're thinking about up grading to Windows 10 the classes are a great place to start. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted July 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Lots of good advise about sorting & editing your photos. The hand outs after each class are great for after you get home. And if you're thinking about up grading to Windows 10 the classes are a great place to start.Allan We're getting a new laptop with Windows 10 by September (we have Win 7 now - skipped 8 completely). I figure by the time we cruise I can learn all the "cool stuff" I missed when trying to just learn to use the new Windows 10.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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