Technology can feel overwhelming. The constantly changing landscape increases in complexity and this can result in compatibility conflicts and usability challenges. Improving our basic understanding of the features and settings of our devices can help us navigate the evolving situation with greater effectiveness and confidence.
The action steps below are just a starting point. We are actively improving this resource, so please share suggestions using our Survey.
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Efficiently access the apps you use most by organizing your home screen |
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Use your device hands-free by controlling the features of your phone with your voice |
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Take advantage of the swiss army knife of your device by customizing your control panel |
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Be prepared for possible device failure or theft by always having your critical data backed up |
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Take control of how your device gets your attention by reviewing the notification settings for each app |
The potential for learning about our devices is endless. The challenge is knowing when you know enough, for now. Check out the following resources when you're ready to keep going:
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Library Books |
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Android Smartphones & Tablets The Complete Manual (digital) The essential step-by-step manual to mastering the Android OS on your tablet and smartphone. |
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iPhone the Complete Manual (digital) This independent manual is crammed with helpful guides and step-by-step fully illustrated tutorials, written in plain easy to follow. |
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Websites |
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Find helpful iPhone user guides, sign-up for virtual learning sessions and much more. |
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Join live virtual session to learn the basics of using your iPhone and more. |
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Learn more about your Android device and troubleshoot common issues. |
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Use these simple visual lessons to learn more about your Android’s features and apps. |
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Technology can feel overwhelming. The constantly changing landscape increases in complexity and this can result in compatibility conflicts and usability challenges. Improving our basic understanding of the features and settings of our devices can help us navigate the evolving situation with greater effectiveness and confidence.
The action steps below are just a starting point. We are actively improving this resource, so please share suggestions using our Survey.
|
Topic |
Tutorials |
|
Efficiently access the apps you use most by organizing your home screen |
|
|
Use your device hands-free by controlling the features of your phone with your voice |
|
|
Take advantage of the swiss army knife of your device by customizing your control panel |
|
|
Be prepared for possible device failure or theft by always having your critical data backed up |
|
|
Take control of how your device gets your attention by reviewing the notification settings for each app |
The potential for learning about our devices is endless. The challenge is knowing when you know enough, for now. Check out the following resources when you're ready to keep going:
|
Library Books |
||
|
|
Android Smartphones & Tablets The Complete Manual (digital) The essential step-by-step manual to mastering the Android OS on your tablet and smartphone. |
|
|
|
iPhone the Complete Manual (digital) This independent manual is crammed with helpful guides and step-by-step fully illustrated tutorials, written in plain easy to follow. |
|
|
Websites |
||
|
|
Find helpful iPhone user guides, sign-up for virtual learning sessions and much more. |
|
|
|
Join live virtual session to learn the basics of using your iPhone and more. |
|
|
|
Learn more about your Android device and troubleshoot common issues. |
|
|
|
Use these simple visual lessons to learn more about your Android’s features and apps. |
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