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Upcoming Events

Free
Mon, January 6 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Food Delivery Apps

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
Free
Wed, January 8 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

iPhones

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Curious about iPhones? Come to this lecture for an overview of their features.
Free
Thu, January 9 EST
10:30AM EST / 9:30AM CST / 8:30AM MST / 7:30AM PST

Mobile Health Apps

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Registration required.

This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Free
Fri, January 10 EST
11:00AM EST / 10:00AM CST / 9:00AM MST / 8:00AM PST

Fitness Apps

Trainer: Effy Zhang

Registration required.

Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals!
Free
Fri, January 10 EST
12:30PM EST / 11:30AM CST / 10:30AM MST / 9:30AM PST

Mindfulness Apps

Trainer: Effy Zhang

Registration required.

This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
Free
Fri, January 10 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST

Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
Free
Sat, January 18 EST
1:00PM EST / 12:00PM CST / 11:00AM MST / 10:00AM PST

Intro to Translation Tools

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Thu, January 23 EST
10:30AM EST / 9:30AM CST / 8:30AM MST / 7:30AM PST

Introduction to Nextdoor

Trainer: Betty Carnevale Guerrero

This presentation will introduce you to the most common uses for the Nextdoor app and its main features, along with some best practices for using it safely.
Free Ask the Techspert - Memoji
Mon, January 27 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Emojis, GIFs, and more!

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Learn how to use emojis, GIFs, and more to quickly say what you mean!
Free
Tue, January 28 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Messaging Apps

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

This lecture will go over the features of three widely-used apps: iMessages, Google Chats, and WhatsApp.
Free Hand editing a photo on a mobile phone. Adjusting contrast
Fri, January 31 EST
11:00AM EST / 10:00AM CST / 9:00AM MST / 8:00AM PST

Intro to Photo Editing Tools

Trainer: Effy Zhang

Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!

Articles About Technology

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Apps That Help with Your Resolutions

Senior Planet researched some of the most popular applications to help older adults accomplish their goals for 2025.
Ask the techspert: guide to streaming holiday movies like a pro.
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Ask The Techspert: A Step-by-Step Guide to Stream Holiday Movies Like a Pro

Whether you use a smart TV or a regular one, learn step-by-step how to set up your system to stream holiday movies like a pro.
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Tech the Halls!

Tech the halls while you deck the halls. These apps can help get everything organized, bought, decorated, wrapped, and sent  - on budget.
Ask the Techspert: Upgrading Your Phone Made easy
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Ask the Techspert: Upgrading Your Phone Made Easy

Looking to upgrade your phone? Switching phones doesn't have to be daunting. Learn how to make the process seamless and rewarding.
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Talking Turkey…with Tech

From meal planning to leftovers management, these apps can lessen Thanksgiving stress...but would you plan a menu with AI?
Ask the Techspert: 7 tips to get what you need from tech support
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Ask The Techspert: 7 Tips to Get What You Need from Tech Support

Navigating tech support can sometimes feel frustrating. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your support experience.

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