Passwords are a necessary annoyance to protect our online data. We've talked about how to create strong passwords in the past, but how can you actually remember them? Password managers A password manager assists in generating and storing complex passwords. These...
Nearly 80% of the world relies on Google to search the internet, but Google apps and services provide far more than that! You might be most familiar with Gmail, Google's free email service. There are over 1.5 billion active Gmail email addresses. But your Gmail email...
We've all had it happen. Your phone rings, but you don't recognize the number. What do you do? A. Answer - you wouldn't want to appear impolite. B. Let it go! To voicemail. If they really need to speak with you, they'll leave a message. If you choose option A., be...
Your library card gives you access to more than just books! Heights Libraries has added several new digital collections specializing in movies, TV shows, and documentaries. No need to come to the library before movie night - with Kanopy, Acorn TV, and more, you can...
Summer is coming to an end and soon students will be heading back to school. The Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is a familiar tool for many students, but sometimes formatting your documents just right can be confusing. For those of you...
Social Media and privacy have been in the news and even on our own blog! If you want to learn about the origins of social media and how to protect your personal data, check out Social Media: What No One Has Told You About Privacy. This four-week...
Facebook has been in the news lately for a number of reasons. It was recently revealed that the data from at least 87 million Facebook profiles was shared with Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm that worked with the Trump presidential campaign in 2016....
Looking for a job? Heights Libraries is here to help! This month, we are offering a variety of classes focusing on Job Search Essentials. Job Search Essentials: Resume Workshop: Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews! This workshop...