Tech Help by Appointment
Need help getting started with computers, email, tablets, or the Internet? Make an appointment for individualized help. Limited to one session per month. Registration required. To sign up call 973-728-2822, or visit the Adult Services desk.
Links to Helpful Sites
Computer Basics
- Palm Beach County Library System; includes “Mousing Around,” “Mousercize,” and practice games
- GCF LearnFree.org; in-depth tutorials
- DigitalLiteracy.gov
- Getting Started with Windows 10
- msn games – good mouse practice for clicking, dragging and dropping
- Need Computer Help? Try YouTube Videos.
Web Basics
- Microsoft Edge Browser
- Learn the Basics of Firefox
- Google Chrome Help Center
- Federal Trade Commission – information about privacy, security, spam, and identity theft
- SafeShopping.org – sponsored by the American Bar Association, provides information about security, privacy and how to make a complaint
Basic Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office Word 2013 Tutorials
- Microsoft Office Word 2016 Training
- GCF LearnFree.org Word 2007 Tutorial
Other Word Processors
- LibreOffice Writer – part of the free office suite, LibreOffice.
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Office Online
Basic Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft’s Office Training site
- GCF Learn Free Excel tutorials for 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016
Basic Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft site for PowerPoint
- Check out YouTube for many free technology tutorial videos
Android & iPhone Basics
Here are a few links to help you get started with Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
- GCF LearnFree.org – Android Basics
- Getting the Most From Your Android Device
- Digital Trends Beginner’s Guide to Android Basics
- makeuseof.com – Set up your new Android Phone
- Apple Support – New to iPhone
- GCF LearnFree.org – iPhone Basics
- Digital Trends Beginner’s Guide to iOS/iPhone/iPad
Genealogy Links
- Cyndi’s List
- FamilySearch (LDS)
- RootsWeb.com
- USGenWeb
- Historic American Newspapers (Library of Congress)
Basic Photo Editing
- Video on copying files from an SD memory card
- Video on basic file copying/moving
- Windows Live Photo Gallery Help Center
- iPhoto Help
- Pixlr – free website with several editors for different skill levels
- Photoshop.com – simplified online editor from the makers of Photoshop