Technology Help
In addition to occasional tech help drop-in events, the library offers individual instruction through our Book a Librarian program. See below for self-paced online tutorials and instruction.
Computer Database (Collection)
Online subscription resources purchased by your library. Find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
Webucator
This service offers over 70 self-paced online training courses. To take a course, click the “order now” button and select “webucator vouchers” as the method of payment. For some courses, a single voucher is not enough to pay for a course and it will act as a discount code. Call or visit a librarian for a voucher code.
Don’t need a full course? Try one of their free tutorials or targeted how-to instructions.
Get Ready (new users)
Beginner Information
What is a computer? General | PC | Mac | iPad
What is a web browser? Internet Explorer | Firefox | Chrome | Safari
What is an operating system?
Windows 10 General | Video overview
Beginner Practice
Learn the Basics: a collection of tutorials by DigitalLiteracy.gov
Internet and Email
Intro to the internet: Internet 101 | Internet basics | Navigating a website | Basic search | Search better
Intro to Email
A collection of lessons shorter than 5 minutes each from beginners.
Evaluating Web Pages
Learn how to quickly find what you need to know about a web page and use a checklist to evaluate whether the website can be trusted.
Assessing the Credibility of Online Sources
A quick guide to help you judge the credibility of websites.
Multiple Topics
Digital Learn
Short tutorials for beginner and intermediate users. Contains many tutorials in Spanish.
Digital Unite
Easy-to-follow technology guides for beginners.
GCFLearnFree
Tutorials for beginner and intermediate users, sorted by subject.
Basic Computer Skills Online Course
Wisc-Online provides self-paced courses presented in learning order with more detailed tutorials for beginning users.
Smartphones and Tablets
GCFLearnFree: Basics for all models
Techboomers:
Digital Unite: Basic overviews and tutorials for individual tasks.
Learn More
Microsoft Office
Social Media
Social Media Tutorials from GCF LearnFree (start with this link)
Social Websites – Tutorials from TechBoomers
Tutorials from Denver Public Library Use the sort box to narrow to Social Networking.
Communicating on the Web
Resources collected by DigitalLiteracy.gov
Intro to Facebook by DigitalLearn
Multiple Topics
GCFLearnFree.org
Many tutorials listed from beginning to advanced, separated by subject.
TechBoomers
Many tutorials categorized by subject. Geared toward older adults.
Technology Classes and Workshops
A variety of tutorials created by the Denver Public Library that can be filtered by subject. Some tutorials available in Spanish.
Cord Cutting
Have you ever considered getting rid of your traditional TV services, but aren’t sure about your options? Here are some resources from our Cord-Cutting 101 class. If we have another class scheduled soon, you can find it in our event calendar.
Resources
- Fairpoint Internet availability: https://www.consolidated.com/residential/internet/order-internet
- Verizon FIOS availability: https://www.verizon.com/inhome/qualification
- Check your internet speed: https://www.speedtest.net/
- Live TV Options for Cord Cutters: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-live-tv-streaming-services-for-cord-cutters/
- Guide to Sling TV: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-sling-tv-faq,news-20474.html
- Guide to YouTube TV: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-tv-vs-cable-tv-replacements,news-24578.html
- Watching MLB Games Without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-mlb-games-without-cable/
- Watch NHL Games Without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-nhl-games-online-without-cable/
- Watching NBA Games Without Cable: https://www.techhive.com/article/3138491/basketball-without-cable-a-cord-cutters-guide-to-the-nba.html
- List of Hulu Live Channels: https://www.hulu.com/live-tv
- Guide to Using Hulu Live: https://www.howtogeek.com/350514/what-is-hulu-with-live-tv-and-can-it-replace-your-cable-subscription/
- List of Sling Channels: https://www.sling.com/#channels
- List of YouTube TV Channels: https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/
- List of Playstation Vue Channels: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/channels/
- Comparison for which channels are offered on different services: https://clark.com/technology/tvsatellite-cable/streaming-tv-comparison-best-channel-lineup/
- Guide for the various live streaming services with info on each service: https://clark.com/technology/tvsatellite-cable/best-streaming-tv-services/
- ESPN+: https://plus.espn.com/
- Information about Spectrum TV Essentials: https://www.spectrum.com/streamtv.html
- Roku Channel list: https://www.rokuguide.com/channels
- Pluto TV: https://pluto.tv
Prices for Streaming Services
- Basic (1 screen) $8.99/month
- Standard (2 screens), $12.99/month
- Premium (4 screens)$15.99
- Ad Supported: $5.99/month
- No Ads: $11.99/month
- Hulu + Live TV: $44.99/month
Amazon Prime: $112/year or $12.99/month (student discounts available)
HBO Now: $14.99/month
Showtime Anytime: $10.99/month
CBS All Access: With Ads: $5.99/month, Ad Free: $9.99/month
ESPN+: $4.99/month
Acorn TV: $5.99/month or $59.99/year
BritBox: $6.99/month or $69.99/year