Workshop – Spotify and music app alternatives

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 6 / 20

Explore the ins and outs of navigating Spotify and other leading music platforms! In this session, we will show you how to navigate Spotify, create playlists and discover new artists. We will talk about how Spotify user accounts work and will also look at competitors or alternatives to the Spotify service.

Free

Workshop – What is artificial intelligence and can I use it?

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 10 / 20

We are now constantly hearing both positive and negative things about AI and how it might impact us in the future, but what is it exactly? Attend this workshop to learn some basic ideas and terminology related to Artificial Intelligence and how it is already a part of the daily technology that we use on […]

Free

Workshop – Offline maps for Android & Apple devices

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 4 / 20

Being able to use online services like Google Maps & Apple Maps from your phone or tablet is an amazing modern convenience, especially when we are travelling. But what if you are going to an area that you know, or suspect may have poor internet service available? Join us to learn how to use the […]

Free

Workshop – What’s new in iPhone and iPad (2024 edition)

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 4 / 20

Like clockwork, Apple released new versions of software for iPhones and iPads in September. Join us for a look at what is new in 2024 from Apple for their mobile devices. We’ll investigate what, how and why you would want to upgrade your existing devices; and how and why you might want to take advantage […]

Free

Workshop – Introduction to 3D Printing

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 4 / 20

We will go over the basics of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. We'll explore how 3D printing enables flexibility and customization, using materials like plastic, metal, or ceramic to create complex designs that traditional methods can't easily produce. Get a better understanding of how 3D printing works during this hour long workshop.

Free

Workshop – Online Security

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 8 / 20

In this workshop we will look at how to stay safe online. We will look at scams and how to avoid them, what malware is and what to do if your computer is infected, as well as other potential issues. We will also cover passwords; from how to create good passwords, why we need them, […]

Free

Workshop – Cel phones & international travel

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 13 / 20

Having a cellphone can be an essential travelling tool to connect with other travelers, find cheap lodging or navigate transportation systems. If you’re travelling outside Canada with a cellphone, or other mobile device, you may be charged excessive international data roaming fees. Attend this workshop to learn methods of avoiding this problem.

Free

Workshop – Free online TV & Movies

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 9 / 20

Looking for free TV/Movie/music content that you can access anytime form your mobile devices like tablets and smart phones? Attend this workshop to start exploring some of these entertainment options and start accessing more free entertainment and information content today!

Free

Workshop – Learn more about Android phones & tablets

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 3 / 20

If you have a phone or tablet running on the Android operating system but you’re not confident on how to use it effectively to do things like texting, listening to music or backing up your files to the cloud, this workshop will be helpful to you. Learn the more about the basics of utilizing your […]

Free

Workshop – Backing up your important computer files

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 7 / 20

This workshop will look broadly at some options for backing up your important personal computer files such as pictures, documents, contacts, and internet favorites in the Windows operating system. Options for backing up to your local computer and to the cloud will be looked at and the backup features of Windows 10 /11 will be […]

Free

Workshop – Using Google Maps

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 2 / 20

Google Maps is an online service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites worldwide. In addition to conventional road maps, Google Maps offers features like directions, route planning and sharing of map locations with others. Attend this free online workshop to learn more so you can begin to access and use Google Maps […]

Free

Workshop – Manage Photos & Files in Windows 10/11

Family Place 494 Bay Ave, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada +1 more
Attendance: 5 / 20

Learn how to view, find, and move your files and photos on a Windows computer. Want to re-organize your photos? We will show you how create, or rename folders (and files) and, if desired, transfer some off your computer to a Memory (USB) stick for safekeeping. We’ll also look at devices & services that claim […]

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