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tech tips & Resources

Staying Connected in Our Digital World: Online Meetings and Gatherings

How to Use Zoom

TECH TIPS ARTICLES FROM VILLAGE VOICES

2023

July 2023: Check In With The Snug App
June 2023: Using Your Smartphone in an Emergency
May 2023: OMG! I didn't mean to send that text!
April 2023: Beware of Phishing
March 2023: Recharge ... but don't overdo it!
February 2023: When in Doubt... Reboot!

2021

August 2021: Got a Personal Emergency Device?
February 2021: Zooming into the Future?

2020

November 2020: Tired of store-bought greeting cards? Make your own!
August 2020: Streaming Basics
July 2020: Manage your passwords
April 2020: Internet Scams and Phishing

2019

December 2019: Tech Tools for an Emergency
November 2019: iPhone Photography Cafes
October 2019: Upgrade Woes? Maybe You Need to Buy a New Computer
April 2019: Creating Google Album (Mac)
March 2019: Cognitive Games That Might Help Your Brain
February 2019: iPad App Store
January 2019: Find Your Lost iPhone!

2018

December 2018: Find Your Lost Android Phone!
November 2018: Cut, Copy and Paste on Mac
October 2018: Windows: Cut and Copy & Paste
September 2018: The Best Camera is the One...
June 2018: Pad Passion
May 2018: Take Care of Your Passwords
April 2018: Enjoy the Internet
March 2018: Emergency Resources: Alternatives to the 'Panic Button'
February 2018: Technology Security: Time to Update Your Devices

TECHNOLOGY HANDOUTS From previous workshops

Apple Watch, The Basics - Guide

Hybrid Zoom Setup & Management - Guide - Video Recording

Streaming: Cut You Cable - it's all on the Internet and Workshop Video Recording

Manage Your Passwords - Slides

Internet Scams and Phishing - Slides - Handout - iPad&iPhone - AppleMac - PC&Android

Android Phone Dictation

Ashby Village Member Website

Gmail - Tips and Tricks - Conquer your Inbox

Home phones

iPad Basics

iPhone, iPad and Siri dictation

Voice Activated Devices

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

East Bay Technology Support

Reducing Junk (paper) Mail

Take advantage of Tech Support!

Would you like personal assistance?

Volunteers can help you with a wide range of devices. To request service, email info@ashbyvillage.org or call 510-204-9200.

Read the story of the strange case of the travelling smartphone by tech volunteer Sam Duncan. It happened during a Drop-in Tech Support session :-DD

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