Need help with that new device you received during the holidays or just want to learn more?

In addition to the wealth of information contained in the books, The Duxbury Library has resources that can help you fully utilize the new phone, computer, or other device you received during the holidays.

Did you get a new Phone, Ipad or computer? We offer device help through our Reference desk or online training through Lynda.com. Come in for device advice on Wednesday mornings or you can call our Reference desk to schedule another time based on availability.

There is a great selection of  training through Lynda.com that you can access from home with your library card. They have overviews of MacOS High Sierra as well as use of the Photos app  or try "Tips and tricks using MacOS High Sierra". Enjoying a new Microsoft Surface Pro? Brush up on Windows 10 Essential Training . Want to learn how to take great pictures with your new Iphone or Ipad?  Photography with IOS 11 will help you. For Android Phone and Table you can find Essentials Training or even app development for advanced users.

Looking for books to help you with your devices?  Author David Pogue, personal technology columnist for Yahoo Tech and formally technology consultant for the New York Times, has a number of books that provide great information.

We recently had a patron come in and borrow the "Macbook USB Superdrive" to download  to Itunes new cds he received for Christmas.  It will connect to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini and allow you to watch DVDs, backup your photos to a DVD or CD, install software that you have on CD. or create backup discs.

Need to scan in old receipts or other documents for tax season or to clean out files? Borrow our "ScanSnap Scanner Kit".  For more information about this handy portable scanner check out their website. 

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!