Tech Tips

Learn basic tricks and shortcuts to use as you navigate the internet, apps, email, and more. In monthly blog posts and emails, library staff will share digital learning tips in a short, approachable, and easy-to-digest manner. See the latest below. Subscribe to have new Tech Tips emailed to you »

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Google Search

Tech Tips: Navigating Google search results, spotting ads

By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Advertisements are all over the internet these days, and while some are helpful, some add clutter, and others can link to scams and websites that ...
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Tech Tips: Getting started with LinkedIn Learning

By Digital Learning Coordinator Toni McGee In recent Tech Tip posts, we've shared Lynda.com video tutorials that provide you with step-by-step instructions on using different programs and online tools. And ...
Google suffix search

Tech Tips: Refining your Google search using domain suffixes

By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Searching the internet for trustworthy information can feel exhausting at times. With seemingly endless results, it’s often tempting to just click on the first or ...
Remote pointing at TV

Tech Tips: Cutting the cable cord

By Rose Barnes, Adult Digital Learning Librarian We’ve all been spending more time at home this year, and maybe during that time you’ve been watching more television. Maybe you’ve heard ...

Tech Tips: Google Drive basics

By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? Gmail provides you with access to Google apps like Docs, Slides, and Drive. If you have used Docs and ...
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Tech Tips: Safer online shopping

By Digital Learning Coordinator Toni McGee Shopping online more this holiday season? Do it safely, and avoid becoming a victim of online scams, with these resources and tips! 'Beware amazing ...
Man using smartphone

Tech Tips (Smartphone Series): Installing apps on iPhone & Android

By Rose Barnes, Health & Senior Services Librarian Smartphones have changed the way we communicate and interact with the world around us. Beyond acting as a telephone, smartphones allow us ...
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Tech Tips: Google Docs basics

By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? Gmail provides you with access to Google apps like Docs, Drive, and Slides. If you have used programs like ...