Do you feel like you can’t get anything done? Feeling like you spent the whole day on TikTok? Do you miss having a day planner to make sure you didn’t miss anything? Well, if this year you have said “I’m going to get more organized”, then this month’s blog is for...
For this month’s blog post we sat down for an interview with our own Tech Trainer Ann. Ann has been tasked with heading the Library’s participation in Northstar Digital Literacy, an exciting assessment program that is being offered here at Heights Libraries. Here is...
In this month’s blog post we look at the potential physical dangers that portables devices (cell phones and tablets) can cause to humans. This blog is not written to scare you into not using your portable device, but rather to help educate you on the potential hazards...
We have enough going on in our lives, we don’t need to let cybercriminals get the better of us. In this month’s blog we will look at phishing (pronounced ‘fishing’), Spear-Phishing, and scams—what they are and how you can overcome them. Phishing Phishing is a...
Have you been thinking about upgrading your house into a SMART home? What SMART devices can you have in your home and what can they do? There are quite a number of devices you can have in your home. Thermostats, smoke/CO detectors, door bells and door locks,...
For years, coupons have been Americans’ favorite way to save money. However, it may be hard to use them because sometimes you just don’t have time to scour weekly ads and carefully cut out each deal. Plus the cost of printing coupons, lack of newspapers, and cost of...
For this blog, we thought we would do a tech items list to get your holiday shopping started. We decided not to focus on the normal tech items like smart phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, but rather 10 items that are different, helpful, or even quirky. These are...
Virtual assistants, also known as Smart Speakers or A.I. Assistants, are accessible on the go on your mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) as well as in your home in the form of smart speakers. Smart speakers are wireless speakers with an integrated virtual...
Did you see that thing on Facebook about Bill Gates, Hostess Twinkies, and the Cleveland Browns? Well, on social media it said that he has stopped Hostess from selling Twinkies so that the Browns will win the Super Bowl. Is that true? How does one figure out whether...
So, you want to "cut the cord", but after looking at subscription prices for services such as Roku, Hulu, or Netflix, you’re asking yourself, "should I just stay with the cable?" Well, there are many free alternatives including free broadcast digital TV! What is...