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Guías de ayuda para tareas tecnológicas habituales
Hemos creado las siguientes guías para ayudarlo a utilizar la tecnología. Ya sea que solo necesite un vistazo rápido o desee imprimir una copia y llevarla consigo, estas guías fáciles de seguir lo ayudarán con algunas tareas comunes, paso a paso.
Intro to Antivirus Programs | This handout explains what antivirus programs do to protect your device. |
OneDrive Cloud Storage | This guide introduces OneDrive's cloud storage and how to use it. |
Scan Documents from Phone | Use this guide to understand how to scan documents from your smartphone. |
Intro to CAPTCHA | Learn how to navigate CAPTCHA |
Intro to Passwords and 2FA | This handout explains the importance of passwords and what exactly 2FA is. |
20 Tips to Creating a Wix Site | This guide will help you if you're interested in creating a website using Wix. |
Low Cost Internet Options - KCMO | This sheet explains some of the low cost internet options available in the Kansas City metro area. |
Low Cost Device Options - KCMO | Find some of the low cost device options available to you if you live in the Kansas City area. |
Signing up for ACP | Using this detailed guide, sign up for the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) and get a discount on your home internet bill. |
CAPTCHAs handout | Learn how to navigate using a CAPTCHA with this handy sheet. |
Free or Low Cost Antivirus Programs | This handout describes what antivirus programs do, how they work, and offers a number of programs you can look into for yourself. |
Managing Browser History | This handout explains how to view and understand your browser history and all the vocabulary that goes along with it. |
Password and 2FA | Use this handout to understand the importance of strong passwords, how to create them, and what two-factor authentication (2FA) really does for you. |
Intro to QR Codes | QR codes are one of the latest technologies to gain relevance in the last few years. Check out this handout to learn what they are and how to scan a QR code for yourself. |
Create a Gmail e-mail | Follow this guide to set up your very own Gmail account. |
Create a Mail.com e-mail | Follow this guide to set up your very own Mail.com e-mail account. |
Create an Outlook e-mail | Follow this guide to set up your very own Outlook e-mail account. |
Create a Yahoo! e-mail | Follow this guide to set up your very own Yahoo e-mail account. |
Mac keyboard shortcuts | This document has a variety of helpful keyboard shortcuts for common tasks on Mac computers. |
PC keyboard shortcuts | This document has a variety of helpful keyboard shortcuts for common tasks on PC computers. |
Job Seeker Handbook | Looking for resources about starting your online job hunt? Look no further than our Job Seeker Handbook! |
DigitalLearn Tech Skills Checklist | Check out this checklist of digital literacy skills from our partner site, DigitalLearn, and see how tech skills can build up. |
Northstar Digital Literacy Standards | Check out this checklist of digital literacy skills from our partner site, Northstar, and see how tech skills can build up. |
Senior Resources Sheet | From KCPL's Outreach team comes a pamphlet of senior resources and support! |
Search Like a Pro | Want to make sure you're making the most of your online searching? Use this guide to help you navigate the Internet! |
Internet-To-Go Initiative | How to connect to the internet with the WiFi hotspot you checked out from the Kansas City Public Library. |
Facebook for Business | Create and manage a Facebook page for your business or nonprofit. |
Online Scams during COVID | Learn about common scams, espcially those that try to target older adults during the coronavirus pandemic. |
PC keyboard shortcuts | This document has a variety of helpful keyboard shortcuts for common tasks on PC computers. |
Online Safety Tips | Protect your personal information with these best practices safety steps. |
WiFi Hotspot FAQ | Frequently asked questions about the Library's hotspots and check out program. |
How Do I Zoom | Use this guide to learn how to enter a Zoom room and modify the settings of your call. |
Technology Dictionary | Need a refresher on your technology vocab? Check out our ever-growing dictionary list! |
Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot | Need to figure out how to use a wi-fi hotspot? This checklist explains it quickly. |
Four Steps to Landing a Job Interview | Use this easy checklist to chart your way into landing a new job! |
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