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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...
Victoria Amateur Radio Club Meeting Thursday 8/21/14
Victoria Amateur Radio Club Meeting Thursday 8/21/14
Victoria Amateur Radio Club Meeting Thursday 8/21/14
The Victoria Amateur Radio Club will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday, August 21st starting at 7:30 p.m. at the DeTar Conference Center on Medical Drive, off Nursery Drive. Meeting starts at 7:30. "Eating Meeting" at the Mall Food Court, about 6:00. You can learn about the hobby and service of amateur radio, including how to obtain your FCC license, which is required to become an
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
Skeeter Heard Worldwide On Newsline
Skeeter Heard Worldwide On Newsline
Skeeter Heard Worldwide On Newsline
Once again this week, KIXS 108 Morning Show host Skeeter Nash will be anchoring the Amateur Radio Newsline® report, heard around the world, over the ham radio airwaves, and online at www.arnewsline.org. This is a valuable service to ham radio operators worldwide, with reports coming in from all around the globe. A dedicated group of volunteers produce these reports, and they use their background i
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
BBB: Students Give Financial Aid Scams a Failing Grade
The college fall semester will kick off soon, so now is the time to beware of scams targeting students. Scholarships and financial aid are a great way to help with the high cost of education. Even though finances have already been planned out for the school year, scammers still use this time as an opportunity to take advantage of students and parents. Before you think about last-minute financial a
Tech Basics: Microsoft Word 2010-Pt. 1
Tech Basics: Microsoft Word 2010-Pt. 1
Tech Basics: Microsoft Word 2010-Pt. 1
Learn the basic elements in Microsoft Word 2010 word processing software. Participants will edit an existing document in a variety of ways: Exercises include: adding a bulleted list, cutting and pasting text, copying and pasting text, editing the quick access toolbar, spell checking, tracking changes, saving and printing the document.
Tech Basics: Microsoft Office 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Office 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Office 2010
Learn features of all programs in Microsoft Office 2010. Exercises include creating a document in Microsoft Word, changing the document’s format, and saving and printing the document. The class will be held at the Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent Computer Lab (120 S...
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.

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