On behalf of Harris County Universal Services Department, I would like to welcome you to Computer Basics, the first class in our “Growing Digitally with US” Basic Digital Training & Assistance series. Universal Services serves as the solutions center for county departments and offices by providing IT and technology services.
Senior Adults
Let the writing begin!
Come and work on your own personal writing projects amongst other writers!
Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!
Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.
Join us for an English class every Friday from 4:30-5:30 PM!
Únase a nosotros para una clase de inglés todos los viernes de 4: 30-5: 30 pm
Participants volunteer to lead discussions and they pick the material. Normally they will propose a title and everyone agrees. This is a laid back but serious group. They meet in person, February - November.
No registration required
The discussion topic:
TBA
Discussion questions may be available.
Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!
Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.
Learn how a smartphone can help you access the internet when you need it – during job searching and beyond.
If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS.
Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web-based graphic design tools!
You can use these tools to create logos, flyers, greeting cards, invitations, and more. In this presentation, we’ll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides. We’ll also take a look at Photoshop Express, the web-based, free version of Photoshop.
Use Cloud Storage tools to keep you organized personally and professionally, so that you can always find what you need.
In this lecture, you’ll learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely while giving you greater accessibility, reliability, and protection for your important data. We’ll discuss what it is, why it’s the future of data storage, and demonstrate a few of the most popular services currently available to consumers.
Considering starting an online business? Here are some tools you need to know!
Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? This lecture gives an overview of some important digital tools to help you get your online business up and running. Learn about e-commerce sites, how social media can help promote your business, and how you can use video chat platforms for services. We will also cover how to get paid using digital payment services.