2015 – Page 4 – Oasis Connections

Finding books, fulfillment and even a job at the library
Finding books, fulfillment and even a job at the library

Finding books, fulfillment and even a job at the library

By avandevelde|2021-11-18T13:06:54-05:00February 2nd, 2015|

Looking for a job in today's tech-savvy world can be a daunting task for those who aren't confident in their skills. The local library is a great place to get the training needed to search for and land the perfect job.

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The value of Spanish language computer training for library patrons
The value of Spanish language computer training for library patrons

The value of Spanish language computer training for library patrons

By avandevelde|2021-11-18T13:07:12-05:00January 28th, 2015|

Many library patrons come in need of computer training that is offered in Spanish. Having curriculum and materials that have been translated shortens the learning curve.

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Meeting technology demand public library style
Meeting technology demand public library style

Meeting technology demand public library style

By avandevelde|2021-11-18T13:07:22-05:00January 27th, 2015|

With patrons in need of high-quality technology training, Broward County Library has found a cost-effective and sustainable model through Oasis Connections.

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Windows 7 mainstream support has ended – what you need to know

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 23rd, 2015|

Windows 7 has reached a milestone in its lifecycle and moves from mainstream support to extended support. Should you panic? Nope. Install security updates and hunker down for Windows 10.

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Windows 10 revealed and I think you’ll like it
Windows 10 revealed and I think you’ll like it

Windows 10 revealed and I think you’ll like it

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 23rd, 2015|

I admit it, I'm excited. Windows 10 promises to do something I've wished for a long time: Erase app differences between devices.

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How to enlarge text and graphics in your Internet browser

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 22nd, 2015|

If you're having trouble reading text while browsing, or just want to blow up a picture from a website to check out a detail, then you'll want to check out these tips on how to make things bigger in all modern browsers.

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Skype translator is a game changer for communications
Skype translator is a game changer for communications

Skype translator is a game changer for communications

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 20th, 2015|

Skype Translator offers the stuff of sci-fi: real-time (or as close as possible to real-time) translations of a voice conversation in two different languages. When one user speaks, a computerized voice speaks the translation to the other user, and vice versa. A running transcription of the original and translated words appears in a sidebar, ensuring that any misunderstanding from the machine is obvious to the speaker.

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Exploring Google course updated

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:20:14-05:00January 19th, 2015|

The new Exploring Google covers three of the most popular apps: Drive, Maps, and Calendar. The new course manual is now available for partner download on the Downloads page. Read more for a complete overview and table of contents.

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Stevie Wonder says that accessibility means an “even playing field” for the disabled
Stevie Wonder says that accessibility means an “even playing field” for the disabled

Stevie Wonder says that accessibility means an “even playing field” for the disabled

By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:21:19-05:00January 12th, 2015|

At a CES conference session on accessibility in technology, our surprise panelist was none other than Grammy Award winning Stevie Wonder. You might imagine that there are many ways to frame the issue of opening the doors of technology to those with disabilities, but Stevie put it simply when he said that what it meant to him was an “even playing field.”

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