Technology   

MAXIMIZE YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

Find out how easy it is to build your own website, blog, chat or webinar. Make your own site or watch how it is done. We will explore popular website builders, including use of AI tools with WIX. Learn strategies to reach your intended audience, attract visitors to your site, enhance communications through social media channels, build loyalty, and maintain your site. All devices are welcome, but know how to use your device if you want the full experience. Enjoy this class by just learning about the most important tools of Internet communications.

Class limit: 10

CREATE AND EDIT YOUR VIDEOS WITH SMART TOOLS

Want to film events in your life and family and friends? Use the camera on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or an action camera like a GoPro. Learn how to shoot, edit, and enhance videos on each device, when it is best to use which one, filming techniques, smartphone video apps, useful accessories. Learn to create scripts, background music, voice narration, editing tools, and AI as a tool to do and edit videos. Connect your work to other devices,achieve the best video quality and explore action cameras like GoPro. Prerequisite: bring your charged device to each class.

Ever been curious about an app, but don’t know how to start using it? Join this class and try out popular free apps like Skype, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, YouTube, Uber, Google Maps, Eventbrite, or AI apps like Canva. Many are part of the social media environment. Learn about gifs, memes, or how to navigate the huge selection on Amazon, the App Store, or Google Play Store. This hands-on class helps you practice using the apps you choose. Learn on all devices and platforms, including computers or mobile devices. Please bring a charged mobile device to class.

Build your confidence with the basics of technology in this easy-to-understand program. We'll demystify computers, smartphones, software applications, the internet, and the cloud. You'll gain a foundation of technology and the terminology to help you understand technology better whether you use Apple, Microsoft, or Google, or almost anything else.

 

Passwords: Most people hate them but are forced to use them, leading to poor password habits and numerous security breaches. Avoid problems by employing a password manager. Password managers turn the creation and remembering of strong and unique passwords a one-click operation. Starting with or improving your use of a password manager is easier than you think! We’ll cover creating and managing strong passwords and passkeys, and when and why to use one or the other. We’ll explore different password managers from the big providers (Google, Microsoft, etc.) and third-party apps (1Password, Bitwarden, etc.), as well as Apple’s very good / new “Passwords” app, which is a great choice for persons using at least one Apple product. We’ll discuss the best strategies for slowly and safely transitioning away from paper-based and electronic Note-based systems. 

This class is designed, in part, to introduce beginners to the fundamental concepts of Mac computers and Apple’s cloud service, called iCloud, but everyone is welcome. You’ll learn about significant Mac improvements and the apps that come with it in the last few years. Learn about advancements in file management, photo editing, web browsing, document creation, content sharing, and password management. We’ll also explore how to use your Mac and Apple devices, like iPhones /iPads, together in order to further boost your productivity and creativity. There will be handouts and time for questions.

 

It’s an exciting time to have a smartphone. But every year there are more interesting features, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the changes. Learn about a wide range of iPhone features and services ranging from phone care to current Apple AI, how to manage your email, messages, and contacts, the different ways you can personalize your iPhone, how to stay safe or private when you are using your phone, how to edit and organize all those photos you’ve taken, how to take advantage of the iPhone’s health features and much more.

 

Come to the Tech Lab and check out the computers and software. (Windows 11, Mac iOS, Chrome OS /ChromeBook and Linux) Talk technology with Wes Peck who can help with explaining the functions of a Mac or PC. We're also looking for volunteers to assist others with devices / phones or Pads. Come visit and take advantage of using the Lab computers for any project you might have.

Discover how artificial intelligence can simplify daily tasks and enhance your digital experience. This course introduces AI tools like voice assistants, smart search, and chatbots. Learn to navigate technology confidently and securely.

● Understand the basic concepts of AI and its real-world applications.

● Learn how to use AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, voice assistants, and smart devices.

● Explore AI to refine papers, write email, plan schedule and other daily tasks

● Gain confidence in interacting with AI safely and effectively.

No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore AI’s potential!

 

Ever wonder what you can change on your device? This class will cover the settings available on your Apple device, including camera functions, focus, accessibility, passwords, notifications. We will also cover the settings within apps, how to use filters within apps, how to navigate within an app, and tips for using your devices more efficiently. Bring your charged iPad/iPhone with you to each class.

 

 Learn tips and tricks to use your devices more effectively or efficiently. Learn how to use control center, app switcher, split screen, Siri, how to get free apps. Learn how to get phone life, daily tip app, advice free apps, show health app, internet reader version. Come find out how to get downloads, search, add to home screen, find my app, and many other shortcuts Bring a charged iPad or iPhone to class.

 

 

This new operating system has more new features than ever, including a dedicated Password app that stores your passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords and more. Others help customize your iPhone’s home page and an expanded Control Center. Photos improvements allows you to remove people and objects from images, and see your photos by collections you now can browse by topic. You also will hear how to record a phone call, then transcribe that sound file into text. We’ll also touch briefly on the AI-powered features that only a few iPhone models currently can operate.