Classes @ OCLS
Computer basics classes will help you become comfortable using the mouse and keyboard. You will also learn about files and folders and how to organize them on your computer.
Our courses cover the entire suite of Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Word. Enhance your career as you bring your skills to the next level.
Give your digital images a professional finish. The functionality of Photoshop includes selection, editing, color adjustment, and special effects.
Take charge of small business finances. Our course in QuickBooks will help you learn how to set up a company profile, record business transactions, and post accounts payable and receivable.
OCLS can help you prepare for a great new career with our Web Maintenance Specialist course track. Remember, these classes are free with your Orange County Resident library card.
Back to Top
Websites
Use technology to enrich your life. This popular tech media website offers news, reviews, downloads, videos, and how-tos.
Stay current with the very latest science and technology headlines. Daily Tech provides up to the minute news about gadgets, hardware, and software, as well as automotive, defense, and consumer technology information.
This community website can help you choose the best free software for your needs, in addition to offering tech-related news, tips, and how-to guides.
Access in-depth articles and product reviews from National Public Radio (NPR) technology news.
With information about companies, hardware, software, and mobile options, ZDNet provides thorough technology news on a variety of topics.
Back to Top
Social
If you are interested in consumer electronics, this is the website for you. Check out this popular technology website and share your thoughts about the latest in consumer electronics.
This leading technology website's tips and downloads can help you get things done more efficiently.
For the latest ideas and information in social media look no further than this website. Mashable reports are up-to-the-minute and on-trend in all aspects of web culture.
Evaluate and comment on the latest in computer technology news from this influential website which features stories submitted by users.
Back to Top
Library Online Resources
Find product reviews and explore articles on hardware, software, electronics, computer viruses, hacking, and spam with this comprehensive database.
Read technology-related magazines online, including Mac World and PC Magazine. From the General OneFile main page, select the "Publication Title" tab, and then enter a title into the search box.
Attend live, interactive computer classes from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Choose from classes such as Excel, Photoshop, and QuickBooks.
If you don't have time to take a class, brush up on your computer skills at your own pace at any time or place. Offerings include Access, Computer Basics, and PowerPoint.
Back to Top
Library Materials
From recreational blogging to blogging as a business, these titles have the blogosphere covered.
Troubleshoot, upgrade, or repair your computer with these helpful guides.
Find out how to use a digital camera and learn to capture beautiful images in a variety of lighting situations.
Whether you have an iPhone, Droid, or BlackBerry, become an expert on all things smartphone.
Building community through Social Networking has become an important development in business marketing and as a leisure time activity. These titles will help you to stay ahead of the game.
Back to Top
Mobile
JotNot Scanner Pro
With this free application, your iPhone can become a mobile multipage scanner. Turn your receipts, business cards, and documents into PDF format, then email them or upload to Google Docs.
iTunes | Website
Sign up to receive text message reminders directly to your mobile phone about your library materials and computer classes.
With this free application, you can check the library catalog, access your account, even find our location addresses and driving directions. Add OCLS Mobile - m.ocls.info - to your smartphone home screen and access your library on-the-go!
OCLS Shake It!
This application lets you find something to read, watch, or listen to when you are out of ideas. Best of all, it's free and it's fun! OCLS Shake It! is available for multiple mobile devices.
QR Code Reader
Quick Response Code is a two dimensional bar or matrix code that can link to large amounts of data when scanned into your phone or other mobile device. Start scanning with Bee Tagg QR Reader, a free application, which is available for multiple mobile devices.
Back to Top
|
