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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-21-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomWhether you just got a brand-new iPhone or have an older model, there are many features you may want to take advantage of and might be unaware of. If you are fairly new to using an iPhone, or just not as familiar with it as you’d like to be, this class will help you learn your way around screens, menus and notifications. You will also learn how to... read moreWhether you just got a brand-new iPhone or have an older model, there are many features you may want to take advantage of and might be unaware of. If you are fairly new to using an iPhone, or just not as familiar with it as you’d like to be, this class will help you learn your way around screens, menus and notifications. You will also learn how to gesture, search, use Siri and the available accessibility features, and organize your apps into folders. We will take a look at the Control Center, Today View, the App Library, widgets and how to customize your lock screen, which is new in iOS 16. You will become familiar with Focus Mode and Do Not Disturb as well as how to back up your phone and figure out how much storage space you have left. Find out how to configure your privacy settings and how to use the Find My app to find your phone should it become lost or stolen. Learn how to use your settings to customize your iPhone to suit you. We’ll take you through the latest features of the iPhone and share a few of our favorite tips. There will be plenty of time for questions. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-25-2023 to 04-25-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:30 AM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomGoogle Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. In this class, you will learn how to create and edit events, enable reminders, add locations and invite others to events. Learn how multiple calendars can be created with color-coding to help you better organize events that are important to your life. We will also... read moreGoogle Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. In this class, you will learn how to create and edit events, enable reminders, add locations and invite others to events. Learn how multiple calendars can be created with color-coding to help you better organize events that are important to your life. We will also cover how to attach files to calendar events, search for specific items and subscribe to other Google calendars. The beauty of Google Calendar is that you can see your calendar across multiple devices as long as you have access to the Internet and login to your Google account. A Google account is free and is required to use Google Calendar. Please be sure you have a Google account and remember your username and password before you start the class. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2023 to 05-09-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 02:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class has been revamped to cover new features in iOS 16! You will learn how to use your iPhone’s camera, set up shots, and store your photos. Basic photo editing on the iPhone will also be covered. Learn about Live Photo, creating photo albums, short memory movies, and how to share your photos with others. There are lots of great features such... read moreThis class has been revamped to cover new features in iOS 16! You will learn how to use your iPhone’s camera, set up shots, and store your photos. Basic photo editing on the iPhone will also be covered. Learn about Live Photo, creating photo albums, short memory movies, and how to share your photos with others. There are lots of great features such as Live Text, and the ability to find out more information about each photo on your iPhone, and the new features of iOS 16, group editing, and removing duplicates, and we will go over these. The best options for storing photos on the Cloud will also be discussed. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-19-2023 to 05-19-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class provides an overview of Google Drive, specifically Google Docs (word processing). Learn how to store and back up your files to Google Drive including PDFs, videos, audio files and photos, so you can access them from anywhere. Any file you have on your computer can be stored on Google Drive. Learn how to upload, create, edit, share and organize... read moreThis class provides an overview of Google Drive, specifically Google Docs (word processing). Learn how to store and back up your files to Google Drive including PDFs, videos, audio files and photos, so you can access them from anywhere. Any file you have on your computer can be stored on Google Drive. Learn how to upload, create, edit, share and organize your files in the cloud. Google Drive is free as long as you have a Google account, which is also free. This class will introduce you to the desktop version of Google Drive, although there is also a mobile version available. We recommend that you create a Google account before the class. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-30-2023 to 05-30-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomAre you an organization freak, or would you like to be more organized? This class is for you! Google Keep is a free Google tool that can help you keep notes, reminders, lists and even links to favorite websites or ones that you want to read later. It allows you to add images to your notes, color code them, and add labels to them so you can group your notes... read moreAre you an organization freak, or would you like to be more organized? This class is for you! Google Keep is a free Google tool that can help you keep notes, reminders, lists and even links to favorite websites or ones that you want to read later. It allows you to add images to your notes, color code them, and add labels to them so you can group your notes into categories. Google Keep is available on your desktop/laptop computer, and there are also free apps for your Android or Apple devices. Anything you create is available to you anytime across all your devices. Learn how to use Google Keep and other useful Google tools such as Google News, Google Books, Google Alerts, Google Translate, and Google Arts and Culture in this informative class. You need a free Google account to use Google Keep, and it is most effective, but not necessary, for the other Google tools. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-09-2023 to 06-09-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis one-hour class is designed for people who have already taken the Exploring Google Drive for Desktop Computer/Laptop class or who are already familiar with the basics of Google Drive. Learn how to access and use templates in Google Drive, how to automatically back up and sync files on your computer to Google Drive and how to save attachments in Gmail... read moreThis one-hour class is designed for people who have already taken the Exploring Google Drive for Desktop Computer/Laptop class or who are already familiar with the basics of Google Drive. Learn how to access and use templates in Google Drive, how to automatically back up and sync files on your computer to Google Drive and how to save attachments in Gmail directly to Google Drive. Advanced Sharing options for files in Google Drive will be covered. We will also go into depth about Google Forms and how to create, manage and collect responses from them. In addition, learn how to connect third party apps to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides for greater productivity. This class is for people who want to begin to use Google Drive often to create and manage documents, files and photos.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-16-2023 to 06-16-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Larry EdisonTerm: OELocation: ZoomWe’ve all heard of The Cloud, but what is it exactly, what does it cost and how can we keep it safe? In this class, we will take a look at the answers to these questions and more about online storage of your private files and photos. Specifically, we will take a look at iCloud, Google Cloud, Amazon Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. We will examine the pros and... read moreWe’ve all heard of The Cloud, but what is it exactly, what does it cost and how can we keep it safe? In this class, we will take a look at the answers to these questions and more about online storage of your private files and photos. Specifically, we will take a look at iCloud, Google Cloud, Amazon Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. We will examine the pros and cons of each and compare local storage as opposed to cloud storage for Apple, Android and Windows users. Learn how to check the amount of storage you have on your devices and cloud accounts and how to clean out files to free up more storage space. Also learn about the various companies that offer computer back up and several security features you can use to keep your information safe. Take the mystery out of The Cloud.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-07-2023 to 07-07-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomWe all know that as users of technology devices and websites, we are vulnerable to data hacks, scammers, and prolific advertising. Sometimes ads and emails come in so targeted to our personal lives we think someone has read our mind. While there is no way to perfectly guard our privacy and personal data, we CAN do things that tighten our security. This... read moreWe all know that as users of technology devices and websites, we are vulnerable to data hacks, scammers, and prolific advertising. Sometimes ads and emails come in so targeted to our personal lives we think someone has read our mind. While there is no way to perfectly guard our privacy and personal data, we CAN do things that tighten our security. This class covers specific settings you can change easily on devices you own and online accounts you have to improve this security. We will take a look at settings on your Apple and Android devices as well your accounts on Amazon, Google, Facebook and Venmo. Be ready to take a look at security settings you weren’t even aware existed. Walk away with knowledge and a little bit more peace of mind.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-11-2023 to 07-11-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Linda SchumacherTerm: OELocation: ZoomUse of the internet and connected devices increases each year and so do the losses caused by online fraudsters. Learn who is most vulnerable to scams and why, which types of scams are most prevalent and how to spot them. Learn strategies and resources to help you help yourself and loved ones navigate the internet safely and confidently and what to do if you... read moreUse of the internet and connected devices increases each year and so do the losses caused by online fraudsters. Learn who is most vulnerable to scams and why, which types of scams are most prevalent and how to spot them. Learn strategies and resources to help you help yourself and loved ones navigate the internet safely and confidently and what to do if you find yourself the victim of a scam.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-18-2023 to 07-18-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Parks SmithTerm: OELocation: ZoomBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You'll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and... read moreBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You'll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and privacy settings within the browser do.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-25-2023 to 07-25-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Linda SchumacherTerm: OELocation: ZoomIf you have email, use social media, or even text on your mobile device, you are a target for phishing. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into divulging personal, confidential information a cybercriminal can use to steal money or even your identity. This course will teach you to recognize the hallmark signs of phishing and how to stay safer... read moreIf you have email, use social media, or even text on your mobile device, you are a target for phishing. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into divulging personal, confidential information a cybercriminal can use to steal money or even your identity. This course will teach you to recognize the hallmark signs of phishing and how to stay safer online.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-01-2023 to 08-01-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Linda SchumacherTerm: OELocation: ZoomWant Internet access on the go? Wi-Fi is the wireless Internet connection available at many coffee shops, libraries and airports. You can also set up a Wi-Fi system at home. In this course, you will learn all about Wi-Fi, where and how to get it and important safety precautions you need to... read moreWant Internet access on the go? Wi-Fi is the wireless Internet connection available at many coffee shops, libraries and airports. You can also set up a Wi-Fi system at home. In this course, you will learn all about Wi-Fi, where and how to get it and important safety precautions you need to know.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-03-2023 to 08-03-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim SalihTerm: OELocation: ZoomNew to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In this class, we will cover the basics of Android cell phone usage. Even though each brand of Android phone is a bit different, there are several essential features. Learn about the layout, navigation methods and how to go into the phone’s settings to... read moreNew to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In this class, we will cover the basics of Android cell phone usage. Even though each brand of Android phone is a bit different, there are several essential features. Learn about the layout, navigation methods and how to go into the phone’s settings to customize your phone to your preferences. We will show you how to arrange home screens, make and receive calls and text messages, and manage notifications. We will also cover the best ways to care for your phone and make sure it is charged properly. There will be ample time for questions and lots of demonstrations.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-08-2023 to 08-08-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:30 AM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class covers making/receiving calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, retrieving messages and blocking callers. In addition, you will learn how to customize rings, so you can tell who is calling just by the sound of the ring! All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered including sending and receiving photos in text messages and how... read moreThis class covers making/receiving calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, retrieving messages and blocking callers. In addition, you will learn how to customize rings, so you can tell who is calling just by the sound of the ring! All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered including sending and receiving photos in text messages and how to unsend, schedule and report text messages as junk. We will also cover how to set up an auto reply text message while you drive. You will also learn how to set up your iPhone to receive and send emails, how to schedule emails and how you can guard your privacy in the email app. Other topics include how to use the Contacts app, how to set up Emergency contacts and how to use features of FaceTime such as screen sharing and connecting to Android devices.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-10-2023 to 08-10-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim SalihTerm: OELocation: ZoomGoogle Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile... read moreGoogle Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile device as well as on your desktop or laptop. Google Photos works on both Android and iPhones. Lots of demonstrations will be provided as well as time for questions.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-18-2023 to 08-18-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomWant to know more about Gmail? Many of us use this email program, but are we really using it to its maximum potential? This course will teach you how to create an account and compose, read, reply to, delete and forward messages. In addition, you will learn how to send and save attachments, organize your email with tabs, labels and stars, snooze emails and... read moreWant to know more about Gmail? Many of us use this email program, but are we really using it to its maximum potential? This course will teach you how to create an account and compose, read, reply to, delete and forward messages. In addition, you will learn how to send and save attachments, organize your email with tabs, labels and stars, snooze emails and create filters that automatically place new email into categories. Learn how to schedule emails to be sent and how to send confidential emails. We will also cover how to personalize your Gmail experience by adding themes and creating signatures at the end of each email message. Learn how to search and clean up your inbox and check how much free storage you have available in your Google account. Come get a handle on how Gmail can help you manage your ever-expanding inbox. We will be demonstrating Gmail on a computer, but all the features are available on the phone and tablet apps also.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-22-2023 to 08-22-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Parks SmithTerm: OELocation: ZoomAn iPhone is much more than a phone - it’s a mini computer and entertainment center you carry with you! This class helps you understand how to use the internet, Apple News and podcasts to keep up to date with current and relevant information. You will also learn how to use books, iTunes, Music and how to manage files on your... read moreAn iPhone is much more than a phone - it’s a mini computer and entertainment center you carry with you! This class helps you understand how to use the internet, Apple News and podcasts to keep up to date with current and relevant information. You will also learn how to use books, iTunes, Music and how to manage files on your iPhone. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-31-2023 to 08-31-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim SalihTerm: OELocation: ZoomAre your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to enjoy but yourself? Liberate them by moving them into an easy-to-create photo book for all to enjoy. Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating your own online photo book because it is easier and less expensive than you think. We will show you how... read moreAre your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to enjoy but yourself? Liberate them by moving them into an easy-to-create photo book for all to enjoy. Join us for a two-hour workshop on creating your own online photo book because it is easier and less expensive than you think. We will show you how to include photographs, text, and other mementos to enhance the quality of these enduring time capsules. Your family will love you for leaving these priceless memories for all to enjoy. All you need is an Internet-connected computer (including laptops) or a smart tablet. There is no need for any specialized software.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-12-2023 to 09-12-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 02:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class has been revamped to cover new features in iOS 16! You will learn how to use your iPhone’s camera, set up shots, and store your photos. Basic photo editing on the iPhone will also be covered. Learn about Live Photo, creating photo albums, short memory movies, and how to share your photos with others. There are lots of great features such as... read moreThis class has been revamped to cover new features in iOS 16! You will learn how to use your iPhone’s camera, set up shots, and store your photos. Basic photo editing on the iPhone will also be covered. Learn about Live Photo, creating photo albums, short memory movies, and how to share your photos with others. There are lots of great features such as Live Text, and the ability to find out more information about each photo on your iPhone, and the new features of iOS 16, group editing, and removing duplicates, and we will go over these. The best options for storing photos on the Cloud will also be discussed.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 10-03-2023 to 10-03-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 11:30 AM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomHave a Kindle, or think you might want/need one? What’s all the buzz about electronic books? In this class, we will discuss all the various devices and apps you can use to read an eBook, either one you purchase, or one you check out of the library. You will learn the different file types that go with each type of device or app, how to download books for... read moreHave a Kindle, or think you might want/need one? What’s all the buzz about electronic books? In this class, we will discuss all the various devices and apps you can use to read an eBook, either one you purchase, or one you check out of the library. You will learn the different file types that go with each type of device or app, how to download books for reading on your Kindle, iPhone/iPad or Android phone or tablet, and how to check out books from your local library on the Libby app. In addition, we will go over some of the prominent features of eBooks such as the ability to change font size and brightness, bookmark and highlight passages, look up definitions of words in the dictionary and Wikipedia, search using keywords and share what you are reading with others. You will learn about the different websites where you can download free eBooks and how you can keep track of all the books you have read and see reviews of books you might want to read on Goodreads. Come with your devices and questions.