Blackstone Library Tech Help

The Reference staff at the library has created this page to provide instructions, tutorials, and links for a variety of topics. We will continue to update and expand this page with additional information. Some links require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download for free here.

The library also offers tech help. If you need assistance with a device, or downloading ebooks or help with Microsoft Word or other technology assistance, we offer monthly tech help drop-in sessions and one-one-one appointments with a Reference librarian. See our calendar for programs or call us at 203-488-1441, ext. 318 to set up an appointment.

If you are looking for assistance with your job search, or resumes and cover letters, please visit our Job Seekers page. For business resources, visit our Local Business Resources page.

Audiobooks and eBooks
++OverDrive catalog
Getting Started with Libby
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Computers
++Chromebook Basics
++Computer Basics
++Email
++Internet
++Public Library Association Tutorials

Devices
++Android Basics Tutorial from LearnFree
++iPad
++iPhone Tutorials from LearnFree
++Mobile Device Tips from LearnFree
++Technology Buying Guide from LearnFree

Google
++Google Docs, Drive and Sheets from Google
++Google Docs and Drive from GCFGlobal
++Gmail from GCFGlobal
++Additional Google tutorials from GCFGlobal

Internet Safety
++Internet Privacy from DigitalLearn
++Internet Safety from LearnFree
++Internet Safety for Kids from LearnFree
++Online Scams – Information from DigitalLearn
++Online Security – Advice from the Federal Trade Commission

Library of Things
++Creating 3D files with TinkerCAD

LION Catalog
++Instructions for the new catalog

Microsoft Office
++Excel
++Outlook 2010 from LearnFree
++Powerpoint
++Publisher
++Word

Microsoft Windows
++Windows Basics Tutorial from LearnFree
++Windows 10 Tutorial from LearnFree
++Windows 8 Tutorial from LearnFree
++Windows 7 Tutorial from LearnFree
++Windows XP Tutorial from LearnFree
++Windows 98 Tutorial from LearnFree

Miscellaneous Tutorials
++Blog Basics
++Facebook
++Facebook for iPhone
++Instagram
++LinkedIn Basics
++Mouse Tutorial
++Pinterest
++Skype
++Snapchat
++Twitter
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Typing Tutorial
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+YouTube
++WordPress Resources

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
++Coursera
++edX