Conquer your fear of technology

(WTNH) - Author Abigail Stokes shares tips to help your parents’ fear of technology.

Abby Stokes, author of "Is This Thing On?" A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming" , has demystified computers for over 180,000 people, mostly seniors, in the course of the past 18 years.

Abby has taught courses in basic computing at both Cooper Union and NYU’s School of Lifelong Learning, as well as computer skills to private and corporate clients. She has lectured on the topic across the country.

A firm believer that “if my mother can learn the computer anyone can,” Abby is confident that everyone can master the computer and navigate the Internet.

See Abby in person:
4/21 – 1:00 pm, "How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology for Job Seekers and Late Bloomers" at the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield
4/20 – 2:00 pm, "What Is Social Networking?" at the Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford
4/18 – 1:00 pm, "Demystifying the Computer and How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology" at the Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Avenue in Canton
4/12– 10:00 am, "Demystifying the Computer" at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar Street in Newington