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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 19 Computer Learning Aiding the Visually Impaired For those who need visual assistance themselves or provide care to someone who does, this seminar provides information on how computers can be used to provide help starting with simple ways to magnify what is being viewed on the screen, simple uses of speech to text and more! The seminar covers both free or inexpensive software as well as more expensive approaches. Learn more at this new and free lecture! 89934 Thu May 19 1:30–4 p.m. Never too Old to Learn! Did you know you can take hundreds of free classes on the Internet? In this seminar you will expand your knowledge of almost anything right from your computer! Educational resources available will be covered and visited. The number of topics freely available is beyond counting. Come and join us for the grand tour of things you have always wondered about and wanted to learn. Location: Classroom 303 89935 Thu Feb 18 1:30–4 p.m. FREE Alternatives to Windows Systems Support for Windows XP ended in 2014 but your computer can live on if you install the free and easy-to-use Linux Mint operating system. The Linux Mint interface looks much like Windows XP so learning it will be a breeze. The installation comes with free applications that preform most, if not all, the functions for which you used Windows such as web browsing, email, word processing and more. Importantly, Linux Mint is virus and malware free. Instructions on obtaining and installing Linux Mint and an introduction to its use will be presented. 89968 Wed Mar 23 1:30–4 p.m. FREE! FREE! FREE! Introduction to Android Android smartphones and tablets are becoming increasingly popular and are available from multiple manufacturers and work with all major cell phone service providers. This course will show how to set up and use these devices as well as provide a brief overview of the many applications available. Bring your own Android device and operation manual if you have one. No flash drive needed for this class. 89931 Mon/Tue Feb 8–9 2–4:30 p.m. 89933 Mon/Wed Apr 18–20 1:30–4 p.m. E-Books and E-Readers E-Books and their Readers are very popular. This seminar will discuss why, sources, and how to obtain both. Free downloadable Open Source (for use on PCs, Macs & Linux) library management software will be presented. How to obtain both free and purchased e-books as well as obtaining them from the local Public Library are covered. 89932 Tue Mar 22 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! FREE! Learn step by step how to use your E-Books and E-Readers NEW!