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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, personalized songs, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
Registration is required
Have questions about your own device i.e.: tablet, phone, or laptop? Need help with e-books or other online library services? Hazeldean staff will be available to assist you with basic tech questions. *NO TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS* Please bring your own device and library card.
Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Learn how to create a free on-line photo album using Flickr.
Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
X (former Twitter)
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
Join us for an overview of Libby, Cantook, and CloudLibrary; apps that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Ottawa Public Library.
This session will include how to navigate the apps, borrowing and putting books on hold, logging into our partner libraries, and other helpful tips and tricks. Please bring your own device and we can help you set it up.
Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, personalized songs, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Registration required.
Take your photography to the next level by getting your camera off "Auto" to achieve the creative effects you want. Learn how to tell your camera to capture what you see - don't let it decide for you. Topics covered will include an understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO which can be applied to any camera that has a dial for selecting exposure settings (e.g. "A" or "Av", and "S" or "Tv"). Presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group and Vice-president of the Orleans Photo Club.
Bring old photos to life by digitizing old prints. Then touch them up by straightening, sharpening, and removing scratches & spots using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Registration required
Basic photo editing - learn easy, stunning techniques
Demo on how to enhance your photos by adjusting light, colour, and composition using free photo editing software (Photoscape X) available for both Windows and MacOS. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.