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Learn the basics of using a computer with Learning Express Library.

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Beyond searching, Google offers a host of free Applications, Products & Services designed to help make your life easier. These include email, word processing, spreadsheets, photos and more.

Learn the basics of using the internet with Learning Express Library.

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LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com, is an online learning platform with on-demand, video-based content. The platform offers more than 16,000 courses.  LinkedIn Learning courses are divided into three categories: business, technology and creative and each category has numerous subcategories.  All you need is your library card!

Microsoft Office is a collection of programs which includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Access, Outlook and more. These are truly bedrock computer programs for any user. Microsoft is among the leaders in the computer software industry and Office is one of the most popular and trusted programs on the market. The tutorials below include several different versions of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Office 365, which is the cloud based version.

Microsoft Windows is the foundational program that helps most computers operate. Appropriately referred to as the computer's "operating system", Microsoft Windows helps all of the other programs on your computer work. Consequently "Understanding Your Operating System" is one of the first steps to unlocking all that your computer has to offer.  

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Social Media has changed the way the world interacts, communicates, and shares information and ideas. Learn about some of the most popular social media networks and companies including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Snapchat.

Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. Topics include tech basics, online shopping, online entertainment, social media apps and other useful websites.

Collection of hundreds of interactive timelines spanning the arts, science, technology, sports, history, and more. Investigate the chronological significance of world events and the lives of notable historical figures.