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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 23 Computer Learning LINUX MINT: A FREE, SAFE AND EASY-TO-USE ALTERNATIVE TO WINDOWS Are you tired of Microsoft Windows' new releases and changes? Are you tired of dealing with viruses and malware problems of Windows? With Linux Mint your computer can do everything most computer users ever want to do for free and with much less aggravation. Learn about Linux Mint and you will love its simplicity, security and stability. We will give you a copy on a DVD or flash drive and show you how to install it and use it. You can even try it without making any changes to your computer by running it from the DVD or flash drive. You can then choose to replace Windows when you are comfortable doing so. Come and learn how. Mon,Wed Mar 23–25 1:30–4 p.m. 001540 Fees: $10(R) $15(N) (2 classes) BUYING A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET Thinking of buying a smartphone or tablet computer? Curious about features, costs and to what extent they can replicate what your PC or Mac does? Come learn some basic information before you buy! Tue Mar 24 1:30–4 p.m. 001553 Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) CONTROLLING YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY Learn how to protect your computer from viruses and other malicious programs. You will also learn about Firewalls and other protective measures you can take to keep your computer system safe! Tue Mar 31 1:30–4 p.m. 001527 Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) CLOUD COMPUTING What is the Cloud that computer users talk about and where is it? Join us to explore ways you can use Cloud Computing to store your photos, documents, music or videos without taking up space on your own computer. Thu Apr 2 1:30–4 p.m. 001526 Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) WORKING WITH INTERNET RESOURCES IBM has provided us with an excellent presentation on how to use the resources of the Internet. Students who wish to make good use of the Internet to obtain information should find this class very useful. Location: Computer Lab Mon,Wed Apr 20–22 9:30–noon 001550 Fees: $10(R) $15(N) (2 classes) EBOOKS, EREADERS eBooks and eReaders are very popular. This seminar will talk about the most popular eReaders and eReader apps; how to purchase eBooks; how to check out eBooks from the Wake County Public Library, and the best places to get free and low-cost eBooks. Bring your eReader/app with you to the class. Tue Apr 21 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 001533 GOOGLE EARTH From the comfort of your computer chair, discover the excitement of traveling to interesting places around the world by using free Google Earth software. Once you discover how this unique program works, you'll spend hours entertaining yourself by finding your neighborhood, your home, friends' homes and visiting interesting places around the world. Location: Computer Lab Mon,Wed May 4–6 1:30–4 p.m. 001535 Fees: $10(R) $15(N) (2 classes)