Entries from Now @ MPL... tagged with 'Computers'
Medline Plus Training @ Central Library
With the vast amount of medical information on the internet, people are more involved in making health care decisions than ever. However, finding accurate medical information on the internet can be challenging. Websites that look authoritative may have misinformation....
All Kids can be Web S.T.A.R.S.!
More than ever, kids rely on the internet to provide access to information for research, homework help, and entertainment. You can help ensure that your child is safely surfing for kid-friendly and computer-safe content by having them attend Web...
Laptops Available @ MPL
Six Milwaukee Public Library branches now have laptops available for library cardholders to check out and use in the building. Technology specialists will be available at each of the branches to provide training and assistance for laptops and desktop...
IM the Milwaukee Public Library! New Instant Messaging Service at MPL
With MPL's new Instant Messaging (IM) service, it's easier than ever to connect with the Milwaukee Public Library! You can IM the Milwaukee Public Library simply by typing your question into the chat box on the "IM the Library"...
Summer Computer Classes
MPL's summer session of free computer classes begins the week of July 12. Every library location will offer a series of seven classes that includes Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Internet Search Tools, Email Basics, Intro to Word Processing, Intro to...
On this day in Computer History....
On May 3, 1978, the first unsolicited bulk email, or "spam", was sent by a Digital Equipment Corporation marketing representative to every ARPANET address on the west coast of the United States. ARPANET was a Department of Defense network, and...
Drop-In Job Help!
Need help creating a resume or filing out an online job application? Stop by one of our drop-in job help workshops! This program, funded through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant and made possible with funds from...
More Computer Terminals Available at Central Library
Good news! The Central Library now has 17 additional Internet Terminals available on weekday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Whether you're conducting research or surfing the Internet, come on up to the 2nd floor Training Room for a two...
"USB drives" on sale now at MPL
Tired of those unreliable floppies that never seem to work and can only hold a tiny amount of information?? Then...... Purchase a Milwaukee Public Library USB drive today for $10 and get as much memory in just one 256mb USB...
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