Computer Classes

Never Forget a Computer Password Again

Have you ever forgotten or lost a  password and had to go through a complicated process to re-set and re-learn?  Find out why you need to have many passwords and yet can avoid such problems by using online utilities that are secure and remember all of them for you. Library Director Karen Brodsky will review a variety of reliable sites that offer this service for free or for a fee. You can access them from any computer with an Internet connection and protect yourself from fraud, phishing or memory lapses. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Google Drive and Google Apps: What’s the Difference?

Director Karen Brodsky will speak about the Google suite of tools and explain how they can help you in organizing your life or work. The program will include a brief overview of Gmail/Google Mail, Google Drive (formerly Google Docs), Google Calendar, Google Sites, and more–their uses, advantages and disadvantages.

Two sessions covering the same material will be offered on July 24: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

All About Crowd-Funding

Are you a budding entrepreneur who needs to find investors? Crowd-funding is the way things are done these days when it comes to raising money for your idea, product or invention. Learn about crowd-funding websites like Kickstarter from Basking Ridge resident Nick Romer, inventor of the Kreat-a-lope®, best-selling author, and an 18-year veteran of the home shopping industry. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

LinkedIn: The Largest Professional Network

Learn about LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with over 200 million members, and how being a member can benefit you. LinkedIn helps you manage your professional identity; build and engage with your professional network; access knowledge, insights and opportunities; and find jobs, people and business opportunities. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.