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Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
This is a great time to get help setting up an email account or use one of the Library’s computer skills tutorials including Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! The Computer Lab is reserved and staffed on Wednesday mornings for self-directed learning about technology topics.
Tech Basics: Introduction to Computers
Tech Basics: Introduction to Computers
Tech Basics: Introduction to Computers
If you've felt intimidated by today's computer technology, there's hope! The Victoria Public Library invites you to a basic introduction to the computer. Learn computer terminology and learn to use the mouse—an important step to mastering the world of computers. The class will use an online mousing tutorial and is designed for those who have never touched a computer.
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
BBB Warning: Expect Scammers to Use Leaked Celebrity Photos as ‘Click Bait’
Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin is warning that it expects to see scammers taking advantage of the recent leak of celebrity photos to trick consumers into clicking links to fraudulent websites. Scammers tend to take advantage of sensational news and public curiosity to spread malware that can lead to identity theft.
BBB: College Students at High Risk for Identity Theft
BBB: College Students at High Risk for Identity Theft
BBB: College Students at High Risk for Identity Theft
Information sharing has become second-nature to many college students who have grown up in an era of social media, smartphones and widely available internet access. Unfortunately, this also makes students more susceptible as a target for scams and fraud. Identity thieves look to college-age adults because they often have good, clean credit scores. Young adults are also prime targets, not just beca
Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
Tech Lab: Computer Skills Practice
This is a great time to get help setting up an email account or use one of the Library’s computer skills tutorials including Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! The Computer Lab is reserved and staffed on Wednesday mornings for self-directed learning about technology topics.
Tech Extra: Cypress Resume
Tech Extra: Cypress Resume
Tech Extra: Cypress Resume
Learn how to quickly and easily create resume with the Victoria Public Library’s new resume tool, Cypress Resume. You can generate a professional-looking resume full of the keywords that resumes need in about 30 minutes. For more information contact the Library at 361-485-3302 or visit www...
BBB Advice For Safe Shopping Online
BBB Advice For Safe Shopping Online
BBB Advice For Safe Shopping Online
Online shopping has become an easy way for consumers to purchase products from the convenience of your computer or portable device. While online shopping allows you to avoid crowds and lines, there are certain risks involved when spending at online retailers. Last year, BBB received over 2,000 complaints against online retailers nationally. Complaints cover a wide range of issues. Some allege the
Tech Basics: Microsoft Excel 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Excel 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Excel 2010
Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Excel 2010 spreadsheet software. Create a spreadsheet using formulas and chart the data. The class will be held at the Library (302 N. Main St.) on Tuesday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact the Victoria Public Library at (361) 485-3302 or visit them at victoriapubliclibrary...
Tom Hanks’ Typewriter App Shoots To The Top Of The App Store
Tom Hanks’ Typewriter App Shoots To The Top Of The App Store
Tom Hanks’ Typewriter App Shoots To The Top Of The App Store
When I was in junior high school in the early-1970's (yes, I'm not a "Spring chicken" anymore), I learned to type in a summer school class, on a manual typewriter. At about that same time, my Mom bought an electric typewriter, and for the next 15 years or so, I used that machine to type out everything from homework reports in high school to song lyrics for bands I played in over the year
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
BBB Warns Social Media Users to Beware of Phishing Messages
These days almost every social media outlet allows for private messaging. Even Pinterest recently jumped on the messaging bandwagon. The unfortunate side effect is that scammers are quick to jump on too. When con artists create emails, links or web pages assuming the identity of a trustworthy source and prompt you to share sensitive personal data, it’s called “phishing”. Phishing is big business f

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