Computers

The St. Catharines Public offers a variety of basic computer training courses at the Central Library. For more information about our course offerings, please visit our Adult Page or view our current Library Newsletter for more information.

Computers

• CNET
  A fantastic source for information on computers and technology. Contains reviews on a variety of devices, software downloads, how-to documents and much more.
• Maciverse
  Helpful Mac tutorials, guides, and product reviews for everything related to Macs and Apple Products.
• MacWorld
  Up to the minute news, reviews, how-to's and expert opinions on mac computers and software, iPhones, iPads and iPods.
• PC Magazine
  Computer hardware, software and electronics reviews, downloads, news and more.

The Internet

• Tips for Searching the Internet
  Search the Internet more effectively with these helpful tips from Microsoft.
• WebWise: a beginner's guide to using the Internet
  Basics on computers and the Internet, presented by the BBC. Improve your web searching skills with this online course!

Windows 7

• Beginner’s Guide to Windows 7
  Get the most out of your Windows 7 operating system with this informative tutorial.
• Windows 7 Accessibility Tutorials
  Learn how to customize Windows 7 to meet your accessibility needs.
• Windows 7 Tutorials on YouTube
  Consult a variety of online video tutorials to learn how to use the Windows 7 operating system.
• Getting Started with Windows 7
  Learn how to navigate your personal computer with the Windows 8 operating system with this c omprehensive tutorial from Microsoft.

Windows 8

• How to Get Around Your PC
  Learn how to navigate your personal computer with the Windows 8 operating system with this comprehensive tutorial from Microsoft.
• Windows 8 Accessibility Tutorials
  Learn how to customize Windows 8 to meet your accessibility needs.
• 50 Windows 8 Tips & Tricks
  Get more out of Windows 8 with this helpful tutorial
• Windows 8 Tutorials on YouTube
  Consult a variety of online video tutorials to learn how to use the Windows 8 operating system.

Social Networking

• The Facebook Blog
  Check Facebook’s official blog often to stay up-to-date on new Facebook features and changes to the service.
• Google+ Developers Blog
  The official source for information about the Google+ Platform.
• Oh, How Pinteresting!
  Pinterest’s official blog helps keep users up-to-date on new features, changes to the service and general information about the site.
• Official Twitter Blog
  Consult Twitter’s official blog to stay up-to-date on Twitter’s new features and changes to the service.

Online Library Collections & Services

• Hoopla Digital
  Enjoy Movies, TV Shows, Music & Audiobooks for free on your computer or mobile device.
• SCPL Online Nonfiction Book Club
  Join us at my-bookclub.com as we discuss fascinating nonfiction bestsellers, biographies and memoirs! Click here for registration instructions.

Tablets

Android Tablets

• Blackberry Playbook 101
  A Beginner’s Guide to the Blackberry Playbook designed to get you up and running in no time!
• The #1 Site For Everything Blackberry
  One of the largest Blackberry communities in the world, this site contains help forums, downloads, descriptions of changes to the site etc…
• Blackberry Playbook Tutorial Videos
  Discover the capabilities of your Blackberry Playbook with these easy-to-follow online tutorial videos.
• 10 Ways to Get your Galaxy Tablet Going
  Get the most out of your Galaxy Tablet in 10 easy steps!
• Samsung Galaxy Tablet Tutorials
  Browse these online tutorial videos for help with general and specific Samsung Galaxy Tablet issues.

iPads

• The Complete List of iPadTips, Tricks & Tutorials
  Get the most out of your iPad with this very helpful online tutorial.
• iPad User Guide
  The official user guide for apple iPad products with the iOS 6.1 operating system.
• iPad Tutorials on YouTube
  Search for an online video tutorial to help you navigate your iPad.

Windows Tablets

• Surface Tablet Video Tutorials
  Learn more about your Surface Tablet by watching these free, online tutorials.
• Microsoft Surface Tablet News
  The latest news on the Microsoft Surface Tablet.
• Windows Tablet PC Blog
  Access online reviews, previews and tutorials for a variety of Windows tablets.