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Lubbock Public Library to host personal computer classes for adults commencing September 21

September 18, 2023 Audrey

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock General public Library will host computer courses for adults all over fall. Mahon Library will host an an 8-7 days application with each starter and highly developed courses.

Courses will just take spot just about every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in between September 21 by way of November 9.

A press launch explained contributors will discover every thing from rookie laptop and typing competencies to e mail and Google fundamental principles.

Participants are welcome to convey their very own laptops, nevertheless a pc will be offered, in accordance to a press release.

If you would like to register for a pc course, click here.

To see the total course agenda see beneath:

Beginner’s Series
Thursday, September 21 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Computer systems 101: Fundamentals of Computers
Course 1/8. In this class we will protect personal computer essentials these kinds of as terminology and varieties of computer systems.

Thursday, September 28 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Computer systems 101: Typing Capabilities
Class 2/8. In this class, we will converse about the suitable hand placement on a keyboard and follow typing.

Thursday, October 5 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Desktops 101: Mouse Skills
Course 3/8. In this course we will protect the basic principles of using a mouse and follow clicking (proper and remaining click on) and also chat about what forms of things are “clickable”.

Thursday, Oct 12 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Desktops 101: Internet Fundamentals
Course 4/8. In this course, we will speak about how to navigate the world-wide-web and how to look for for the data you have to have!

Innovative Collection
Thursday, October 19 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Computers 101: Email Principles (Gmail)
Course 5/8. In this course, we will go over the distinctive areas of Gmail and educate you how to attach documents to your electronic mail!

Thursday, Oct 26 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Personal computers 101: Google Docs
Class 6/8. In this course, we will practice making use of Google Docs, a cost-free phrase processing plan, and talk about all of the distinct capabilities in this method.

Thursday, November 2 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Desktops 101: Google Slides
Class 7/8. In this class, we will include Google Slides, a presentation application, and even make our very own apply presentations.

Thursday, November 9 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Pcs 101: Google Sheets
Class 8/8. In this class, we will discuss Google Sheets, a spreadsheet software, and go by way of all of the different characteristics.

GFN Thursday: 24 Games To Join in September

September 3, 2023 Audrey

Just like that, summer falls into September, and some of the most anticipated games of the year, like the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, PAYDAY 3 and Party Animals, are dropping into the GeForce NOW library at launch this month.

They’re part of 24 new games hitting the cloud gaming service in September. And the next Game Pass title to join the cloud at launch is Sea of Stars, part of 13 new games this week.

Keep an eye on GFN Thursday to see the next Microsoft titles joining the cloud this month, including Quake II, Gears Tactics and Halo Infinite.

Plus, NVIDIA has worked with Google to give Chromebook owners a new offer that includes three free months of a GeForce NOW Priority membership. GeForce NOW cloud gaming ‌goes perfectly together with Chromebooks, which provide up to 1,600p resolution and 120Hz+ displays.

Party Hard in the Cloud

Party Animals on GeForce NOW — *The cloud is about to get wild.*

Make painfully great memories with friends in Party Animals, a hilarious, physics-based party brawler from Recreate Games and Source Technology. Fight friends as adorable puppies, mischievous kittens, magical unicorns or other fuzzy creatures or terrorize them as fearsome sharks and ferocious dinosaurs to be the last one standing.

Battle it out by picking up an assortment of weapons to get an edge over others or punch, toss, jump, kick and headbutt others in the brawl. Bring the action across multiple game modes — each requires a different strategy to win.

Get fierce for party game night, whether playing with friends locally on the couch or across devices online. Party Animals joins the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Chromebook offer for GeForce NOW membership — *Shiny new GeForce NOW offers for Chromebook owners.*

One of the best ways to stream games from GeForce NOW is with the new Cloud Gaming Chromebooks, which feature screens that display beautiful scenes at up to 1,600p and 120Hz+.

Chromebook gamers can jump right into 100+ free-to-play titles and over 1,600 hit games, like Baldur’s Gate 3, Remnant II, supported games from the Xbox PC Game Pass library and more. GeForce NOW Priority members can also explore the worlds of Cyberpunk 2077, Control and other titles with RTX ON, and Ultimate members can level up and access new NVIDIA technologies like DLSS 3.5 in upcoming games like Alan Wake 2 and Portal with RTX. Compete online with ultra-low latency and other features perfect for playing.

Starting today, Google and NVIDIA are offering all Chromebook owners three free months of a GeForce NOW Priority membership to get gamers started. And those interested in leveling up to an Ultimate membership, the highest-performing tier, are already able to get three free months of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership with the purchase of a Cloud Gaming Chromebook. Find more details on how to redeem the offer in Google’s Keyword blog or on the Chromebooks Perks page.

New Games as Far as the Eye Can Sea

Amazon Prime Gaming September titles involve Football Supervisor 2023, wine-producing sim Hundred Times

August 31, 2023 Audrey

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Amazon’s Primary Gaming presents many cost-free titles all over the thirty day period of September, which includes Football Manager 2023 and the winemaking sim Hundred Days.&#13

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In our Football Supervisor 2023 overview on Personal computer, we explained it as “the greatest sim of its variety”, however contributor Phil Iwaniuk felt the “lack of major improvements shows an yearly launch program taking its toll”.&#13

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As for Hundred Times, our Bertie spoke to Yves Hohler, guide designer of the game, back in 2021, to discover additional about how his activities formed the winemaking sim. It truly is a lovable and cosy match that in no way feels bogged down by the management component, rather presenting a whimsical adore letter to Hohler’s previously lifestyle.&#13

Here is a minor gameplay demo for Hundred Times. Cheers!

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The to start with of Amazon’s Prime Gaming offerings for September will be obtainable from the 7th. The relaxation will then be released periodically during the month.&#13

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Here is your complete line-up for Prime Gaming in September. Try to remember you have to have to be a Key member to claim these game titles. &#13

7th September:

Football Manager 2023 (despite the fact that you should observe this recreation will not be accessible in Brazil)

14th September:

Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
Complete Methods: Daughters of Mercy

21st September:

Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Room
Shotgun King: The Ultimate Checkmate

28th September:

Unsolved Scenario: Murderous Script Collector’s Edition
Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator

Football Manager 2023 — Image credit score: Sports activities Interactive

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In addition to the earlier mentioned, Amazon will also be providing cost-free written content drops all through the thirty day period for titles such as Tumble Guys: Final Knockout, Honkai: Star Rail, Overwatch 2, Diablo 4 and “a lot more”.&#13

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Meanwhile, as element of 2023’s Entire world Sequence of Warzone function – which is functioning right until 16th September – Phone of Duty gamers can claim the Environment Collection of Warzone Specified Driver Bundle for Phone of Obligation: Warzone. This bundle is offered till 21st September, and will incorporate the subsequent:&#13

Pace Demon – Operator Pores and skin
Get the Wheel – TAQ-V Battle Rifle Weapon Blueprint
Dropping In – Animated Calling Card
Burning Rubber – Emblem
Double XP Token
Double Weapon XP Token

Warzone and Prime — Picture credit score: Prime Gaming

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For a lot more on Soccer Manager 2023, our Chris sat down with Sports Interactive manager Miles Jacobson to chat about the series’ potential earlier this 12 months.&#13

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The Best and Coolest New Gadgets of September 2022

October 18, 2022 Audrey

For more of the latest and greatest product releases, check out our full collection of the best new gear.

September is in the books — and yes, it’s officially fall. But looking back on the month that was, there were a lot of new cool gadgets that were announced this month. From all the new iPhones to Bose’s newest noise-canceling wireless earbuds, Sonos’s first “miniature” subwoofer and a lot of cool soundbars and loudspeakers, we break it all down.

(For the best announcements of last month, August 2022, click here.)

Bowers & Wilkins PX8

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The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 are the company’s new pair of flagship noise-canceling headphones and, at $699, they are the most expensive pair you can buy (other expensive competitors are Apple’s $549 AirPods Max and the Master & Dynamic $599 MW75.) The new headphones are essentially a higher-end model of the B&W’s recently released PX7 S2 ($399), with superior drivers and made of more luxury materials. They are available in two finishes: black or tan.

Price: $699

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Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory

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Teenage Engineering is well-known for its creative gadgets and its latest one is no different. The PO-80 Record Factory is a unique kind of turnable because it is capable of both cutting and then playing a vinyl record. That’s right, you can connect it to an audio device (via a 3.5mm jack) and make a vinyl record. These are tiny 5-inch vinyl records, granted, so don’t expect to record an entire album (although there is an adapter for making 7-inch records). The PO-80 Record Factory is powered by USB and has its own built-in speakers; you can also hook it up to an external speaker via a 3.5mm connection.

Price: $149

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Kindle Scribe

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One of the standouts from Amazon’s big hardware event was the Kindle Scribe. It’s the company’s newest and most high-end e-reader, but it’s most notable because it’s the first Kindle to work with a stylus (called the Scribe Pen); it attaches to the side of the Kindle Scribe and you can use it to take notes, leave page markers or even draw.

The Kindle Scribe is available for preorder and is expected to ship before the holidays.

Price: $340

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Halo Rise

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The other big standout from Amazon’s big hardware event was the Halo Rise, which is a bedside alarm and sleep tracking device. The Halo Rise has a built-in light and clock that will gradually warm (mimicking the sunrise) to gradually wakes you up. It also has integrated sensors for sleep tracking; it tracks your breathing patterns as well as room conditions like temperature, light levels and humidity, and then gives you information about your sleep that you can access in Alexa app. It is not a speaker does not come integrated with Alexa, but it will work with an existing Alexa smart speaker.

The Halo Rise is available for preorder and will ship later this year.

Price: $140