Language Learning Apps
Konnichiwa, hola, and bonjour! Learning a new language is a constructive way to keep your brain sharp and expand your horizons, and smartphone apps have made it easier and more accessible than ever.
23Jul
Electronic Lingo: What does it mean?
In the world of electronics there are a ton of different devices you can buy. As if making that decision isn’t hard enough, retailers then throw in words like “refurbished”, “pre-owned” and “open box”. Are any one of these better or worse than the other? Hopefully this article will...
23Jun
How to Utilize Your Smartphone’s Assistant
Have you ever been in line at the store and heard someone blurt out, “Hey Siri! What’s the temperature?” This experience may have left you wondering what is this Siri, and what is this power that Siri harnesses to be able to deliver an answer to one’s inquiry within...
02Jun
Digitally Preparing for Natural Disasters
Hurricane season (June 1st – November 30th) is right around the corner. As we prepare for potential high winds, heavy rain, storm surge and flooding, let’s take a look at how technology can help keep us informed and up-to-date in the case of an emergency.
12May
The Human Search Engine
Libraries are often a person’s first stop in the search for answers. We can point you to both physical and digital resources that cover topics at a variety of levels.
22Apr
How “Smart” is Your TV?
What You Need to Know + Some Helpful Hints Looking for something to watch? With Smart TV’s and streaming services, options are no longer limited to cable or the local video store. Let’s start by talking about what makes a TV “smart.” Smart TV’s are able to connect to your...
24Mar
iPhone Vs Android
Since 2008, there have been two main types of smartphones to choose from: The Apple iPhone that uses the iOS operating system, and smartphones manufactured by other major companies that use the Android operating system. The debate over which is better, iPhone or Android, can get rather heated.
07Mar
Apple Pay and Google Pay: What’s the Hype?
Chances are great that you have at least heard of the relatively new payment methods of Apple Pay and Google Pay. Its operation may seem almost like science fiction, but do not be intimidated. These card-less payment methods are not only convenient, quick, and ubiquitously accepted, but they are...
12Nov
Get Tech Savvy at the Library this Holiday Season
December and the holiday season are drawing near, which means plenty of shopping, traveling, and planning to be done. The Citrus County Library System invites you to take part in our free technology classes this month to see how tech can make life a bit easier during the holidays....
04Oct
Browser Basics
If you’ve ever done a search on the internet, you’ve used something called a browser. Depending on how many types of devices you own, you may be familiar with several different browsers. Some of the most popular include Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. These browsers can do...
11Jul
Social Media for Books: Goodreads and Beyond
Social Media for Books One of the best things about finishing a book is talking about it with our friends, family, or book club. Whether it be to gush over favorite lines or to hear someone else’s perspective on a plot point, the input of others can shape our reading...
12Apr
Oh No! I Can’t Get in to My Email!
It can be frustrating when you use an unfamiliar computer or smart device to sign in to your email account. However, sometimes you need to. Maybe you need to print something out and you don’t have a printer in your home. An employer or agency has sent you documentation...
20Dec
Do’s and Dont’s of Password Safety
For those of you who have used any kind of online service, you’ve probably had to make an account. There’s one thing that they all have in common…passwords. Having a password of the appropriate strength is important for ensuring your online privacy. Making sure to properly store those passwords...
20Sep
Shopping Safely During the Holidays
Online shopping is a great and convenient way to get the best deals on all of your holiday shopping right from the comfort of your home. But just like anything in today’s tech driven world, it comes with its own dangers to look out for. In the weeks leading...
01Sep
Prepare Digitally for a Natural Disaster
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical cyclones that have a maximum sustained surface wind of less than 39 miles per hour are called tropical depressions. Once those...
28Jun
Robocalls
Spam or robocalls as they are often known are automated telephone calls that deliver a recorded message are on the rise. The FCC states that they receive over 200,000 complaints a year specific to unwanted phone calls and that approximately 2.4 billion robocalls are made each month. These calls...
12Mar
What Makes a Smart Home So Smart?
From Smartphones to Smart Televisions to now Smart Homes all of our devices seem to be getting “smarter.” But at the same time most of us are left behind scratching our heads about what all that actually means. When someone says that they have a “smart home” they are basically...