Librarian Phil's Tech Tips
July 1st
Have An Ebook Read To You

Many people prefer audiobook, but not every book has been turned into an audio book.  For those with that preference you are in luck, becayse many ebook apps have this feature.  Those apps include Libby, Kindle, Google Books, and Apple Books.  Each one has different instructions for setting it up, but they all provide text to speech features.
 
Now this is not going to be as enjoyable as having a book read to you by an excellent narrator, but if you don't have any other option it may be just good enough for you.
 
Let Technology Help With Your Finances

I am sure many of you are aware that you can use Excel, and other spread sheet software, to help you manage your bills and spending, but Excel can be complicated and involve some light coding to get everything set up the way that you want it.  I have found a better option and it is called Notion.  Notion is a product that allows you to take notes, make lists, etc, but it also has a finance features.  It comes with some basics templates you can easily customize for your needs, or you can download templates others have already made to help with this.  Much of this is free, but depending on your needs there could be a cost.  It is not something I have personally used before, but several of my colleagues have recommended this product to me, so I am passing it on.
 
July Classes I Am Teaching

Windows 11 Basics at 11am on July 8th
Windows 11 Intermediate at 11am on July 8th
Cut the Cable at 10:30 am on July 17
Save Money on your Subscriptions at 10:30am on July 31st. (This is a new class I created, because everything is getting too expensive!)
 
Until Next Time,
Librarian Phil Schneider
pschneider@gailborden.info
847-608-5226
Gail Borden Public Library District

Main Library - 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120 - 847-742-2411
Rakow Branch - 2751 W. Bowes Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 - 847-531-7271
South Elgin Branch - 127 S. Mclean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177 - 847-931-2090
http://www.gailborden.info/
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