Pixels with Pete is off for December, but will resume on January 14.
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
What is fanfiction and why should I care?
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.
What Should I Read Next?:
Using the NoveList Database
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.
Evaluating Online Information
How can you tell trustworthy web sites from those that spread disinformation or that produce satire that tacks so close to reality that it’s easy to mistake it for serious reporting?
Learning to Code
What it takes to code and resources for finding a place to learn coding.
Overdue notices
Overdue notices were being sent too early. That has been corrected, but the correction may make it useful to keep close track of what’s coming due.
Using Zoom: Some basic issues
The use of Zoom has exploded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that growth in the program’s use required its designers to change how they thought of it.
Ebooks, Part 2: Hoopla
Hoopla is one of Maxwell’s sources for ebooks and other electronic media. This post looks at what they have available and how to use the service.
Ebooks: They’re Not Just for Quarantine Anymore
Since Maxwell won’t have in person programs till at least January, I’m going to start presenting Tech Programs as blog posts.
Today’s post is an introduction to OverDrive, one of our vendors for electronic titles.
Low-cost Internet
The offer locator tool at EveryoneOn helps people find low-cost internet offers. Type in your zip code and check any applicable boxes about household status. The tool then shows programs in your area that you might qualify for. EveryoneOn is…