Canoga Park Computer Classes

This is the blog for the Canoga Park Branch Library (Los Angeles Public Library) Computer Classes, with links, lesson recaps and other helpful resources. Please feel free to leave comments and participate in the ongoing discussion. All classes are free and open to the public. Basic computer knowledge is helpful for all classes. We can only take 6 students per session, so space is limited. Sign up at the Reference desk or call (818) 887-0320 for more information.

Monday, March 17, 2008

20 Websites in 60 Minutes

Goals for the class:

1. Increase Internet skills through doing
2. Discover interesting and innovative ways people are using the Internet
3. Find new resources you can use in your life
4. Have fun!


1. StumbleUpon - http://www.stumbleupon.com/ - The Internet is all about chance, so use this site to "stumble upon" something new, unknown and exciting.

2. cRANKy - http://www.cranky.com/ - A search engine tailored to users 50+.

3. Earthcam - http://www.earthcam.com/ - Check out webcams from around the world

4. Epicurious - http://www.epicurious.com/ - A great cooking website with a focus on gourmet foods.

5. All Recipes - http://www.allrecipes.com/ - Just like the title says, with more than 40,000 recipes.

6. Webtender - http://www.webtender.com/ - Get the recipe for every drink imaginable, with or without alcohol.

7. Local Hikes - http://www.localhikes.com - Los Angeles has many great hikes, and this site can be your guide to great outdoor adventures.

8. Los Angeles Times Calendar Live - http://www.calendarlive.com/ - Find out about live music, theater, movies, museums, and just about everything happening in the Los Angeles area.

9. US Postal Service - http://www.usps.com/ - Postal and shipping information, and the easiest place to find a zip code online.

10. Dictionary.com - http://www.dictionary.com/ - A dictionary, thesaurus and more, all online and all free.

11. Dial a Human - http://www.dialahuman.com/ - Bypass that robotic answering service and talk to a human being at your favorite company, corporation or conglomerate.

12. Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ - Travel information, pictures and more from around the world

13. CNET - http://www.cnet.com/ - Computer news, articles, reviews, buying guides and free software downloads.

14. WebMD - http://www.webmd.com/ - Find a comprehensive index of trusted health and medical information. It is your ultimate guide to reliable health information on common topics from A to Z.

15. Pandora - http://www.pandora.com/ - Pandora radio is the personalized internet radio service that helps you find new music based on your old and current favorites. Create custom web radio stations and discover new music.

16. Charity Navigator - http://www.charitynavigator.org/ - Follow the money trail and learn more about a charity organization before you give with this website.

17. Project Gutenberg - http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page - Free eBooks, audio books and more

18. Bartleby - http://www.bartleby.com/ - Free eBooks.

19. DealCatcher - http://www.dealcatcher.com/ - with new postings every day, you never know what deals you'll find on this site.

20. Quote DB - http://www.quotedb.com/ - This database is full of great quotations for any occassion.
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Monday, March 10, 2008

Gmail tutorial videos

These excellent Gmail tutorial videos will help illustrate how to use your new e-mail account. Learn how to compose, send and receive e-mail, add attachments to your messages, search your e-mail archives and much more.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

List of Search Engines

Here is a comprehensive list of search engines of all kinds, from around the world. Try out a few and see how they compare!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_search_engines
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