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In the Heart of Camillus Since 1918

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Author: Pete

I’m the Technology Librarian at Maxwell Public Library. I post about technology issues that I think our patrons will find useful or might want to know about.

Creating ideal passwords: Part 2, Creating good-enough passwords

Posted on: June 21, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
Last week I looked at some of the characteristics of good passwords and a list of traditional criteria for them.
This week I’ll look at an alternative view.
Continue reading “Creating ideal passwords: Part 2, Creating good-enough passwords”…

Creating ideal passwords: Part 1, Basics

Posted on: June 14, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
Today I’ll discuss the nitty-gritty of secure passwords: password length, the character set to use, and strings not to use
Continue reading “Creating ideal passwords: Part 1, Basics”…

Computer security series

Posted on: June 7, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
This post introduces a series of posts on computer and internet safety and privacy.
Continue reading “Computer security series”…

Zoom fatigue

Posted on: March 4, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
I summarize some recent research on the causes of Zoom fatigue and how to measure it.
Continue reading “Zoom fatigue”…

Tech Program: Dealing with Zoom audio

Posted on: February 18, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
If you’ve ever had 2 (or more) devices in a Zoom meeting that were located in the same room, you’ve experienced feedback. Here are some ways to take care of that.
Continue reading “Tech Program: Dealing with Zoom audio”…

Tech Program:
Goin’ to meetin’ — Joining (and leaving) a Zoom meeting

Posted on: January 31, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
How to join a Zoom meeting, whether the link in your invitation works or not.

And how to leave.

Continue reading “Tech Program:
Goin’ to meetin’ — Joining (and leaving) a Zoom meeting”
…

Tech program:
Installing Zoom

Posted on: January 16, 2021 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
Today’s post is a video on installing Zoom and dealing with the security settings that requires.
Continue reading “Tech program:
Installing Zoom”
…

Pixels with Pete on Break in December

Posted on: December 3, 2020 Last updated on: March 15, 2023 Written by: Pete
Pixels with Pete is off for December, but will resume on January 14.
Happy holidays!
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What is fanfiction and why should I care?

Posted on: November 20, 2020 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
Fan fiction is stories written by fans of a work/author/… that is set in a universe established by the work/author/… or that makes use of characters or settings from the original(s). It is usually written by amateurs, but there may be reasons to consider reading some of it.
Continue reading “What is fanfiction and why should I care?”…

What Should I Read Next?:
Using the NoveList Database

Posted on: November 5, 2020 Last updated on: May 24, 2022 Written by: Pete
Want some help finding books or authors you haven’t yet read but that you might enjoy? NoveList is one tool you could use to help accomplish that.
Continue reading “What Should I Read Next?:
Using the NoveList Database”
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About Maxwell

Maxwell Memorial Library serves the Town of Camillus, New York on the western side of Onondaga County. The library is located on the corner of Genesee and Leroy streets near the center of the Village of Camillus. Though Maxwell Library was founded in 1918, our building dates from around 1868 and formerly housed a church.

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Monday–Thursday10 AM–7 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–3 PM
SundayClosed

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Maxwell Memorial Library
14 Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315-672-3661
maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

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