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 […]
Northstar Digital Literacy
Portable Devices: Are They Dangerous?
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 […]
Phishing, Spear-Phishing, and Scams—Oh My!
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 […]
SMART Homes
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 […]
Cash-Back Apps: What are They?
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 […]
Ten Tech Gift Ideas for this Holiday Season
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 […]
Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
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 […]
How to Spot Misinformation and Bias in the Media
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 […]
Cutting the Cord – Free TV
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 […]
Social Media and Children
If your teen or tween child were to say to you that they were on TikTok or Kik or Tinder, would you know what they […]
