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Unlock Sarari's Secrets on your iPad in just 5 Lessons
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Your iPad is the gateway to the world when you open the Safari app. Safari, Apple’s browser, is superb because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPad app has some differences from the iPhone version. Learn what the icons on the top menu do, explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, learn the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will be a confident user of Safari on your iPad.
Techno Wednesday Kickoff for AFW
with Age Friendly Windham
Join Age Friendly Windham in partnership with Windham Public Library and Windham Raymond Adult Ed for Technology Trainings!Wednesdays beginning in late January 2025 trainers from AARP, Northern Light Health, and the National Digital Equity Center will be hosting sessions on telehealth opportunities, Cyber Fraud, how to freeze your credit report, computer basics, social media, and how to set up an email account. This program is funded through the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities grant. The grant has funded laptops for the trainings as well as devices and equipment for attendees to learn to use and take home for personal use in order to stay safely in their homes. Echo Dots and smart plugs will be given out to attendees so that they may be used to turn lights on in their homes, know the weather, and be connected with contacts outside their homes. A kickoff event to learn more about the program will be hosted at Windham Town Hall Tuesday, January 7th at 1pm. Representatives from the organizations will be in attendance to help sign people up and share more information. Please join us!
Beyond Gmail: Getting the most out of a Google Account
with National Digital Equity Center
Did you know that your Gmail account lets you use all kinds of additional services like free cloud storage, word processing, spreadsheets, calendars, video conferencing, and more? In this two-session introductory course, we'll explore other useful Google apps to help you get the most out of your Google account.
Creating a Business Facebook Page
with National Digital Equity Center
This two-session class teaches participants how to create their first Facebook Page for a business, nonprofit, or cause. We also go over inviting friends to like your page, producing content, and page management to have a successful page on Facebook.
Drone Training
with Daniel LeClair
Does the idea of owning and flying a drone appeal to you but you’re not sure of all the ins & outs - or all the applications drones have? Discover the operation of various models, hands-on flight practice, uses across industries, FAA regulations, risks, insurance, career opportunities & more! Working (or thinking about a career) in real estate, construction, transportation, insurance, public safety, photography? Discover how Mainers are using drones in their business settings, and how you could start your own business! We’ll also talk about opportunities for further training! There’s a good bit of technical reading involved, and you should be comfortable browsing the internet.
Cloud-Based Backup Solutions
with National Digital Equity Center
Join us in class as we explore the most popular, free, cloud-based platforms to safely back up the information that is important to you.