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Technology Workshops for Seniors
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Saturday, May 15, 11:30 am Learn all about two popular video conferencing apps in one session: - FaceTime: how to call, pick up/decline a call, group calls and features
- Skype: how to find/install Skype on your device, sign in/create an account and features
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and how to avoid them: - How to avoid viruses on the Internet: fake download buttons and “clickbait” ads, scareware
- How to secure your personal information: messages from strangers, anti-virus programs, VPNs, and what to do about a computer virus
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Saturday, May 29, 11:30 am Learn about scam emails and how to avoid them or deal with them effectively: - Indicators of scam emails: flagged by gmail, suspicious language, content, grammatical errors, email address, attachments and links
- How to avoid scam emails: block the sender, report and delete the email, undo your actions
- What are phishing attacks?
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Learn all about safe passwords, how to create them and store them: - Making and storing passwords: what makes a bad, good, and really good password
- Considerations to make about storing them
- Using online password managers: pros & cons; how to download and use Dashlane
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Our Reference Librarians are available by telephone (415.789.2661) even when there is nobody physically present in the Library.
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Tell your friends and neighbors about our new
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