For this installment of the Tech Tip series, we are going to go over how to use a computer file's "file path" to find out exactly where a document is saved or where a program/application is installed on a computer. This can be particularly useful when it comes time to send or save the right…
Principles for Better Searches: Match an Exact Phrase
Previously in the Better Searches series, we looked at three principles that can drastically improve your search results. If you would like to review or read more about those principles, click here. In this blog, we will look at the two main ways to force a search engine or database to match an exact phrase…
Tech Tip: Original – Copy – Shortcut
For this installment of the Tech Tip series, we are going to explore the difference between originals, copies, and shortcuts on the computer. One of the main barriers that people often face when improving their computer skills is the feeling of being lost or not knowing what to expect with each click. For instance, is…
Principles for Better Searches: Boolean Operators
Search Principles While search engines often make quick work of finding the information we need, there are certainly times when searching becomes frustrating and even disheartening. In moments like these, it is not uncommon to wonder if there is a better way to find information. The purpose of this blog is to show you some…
Mental Health and Meditation
We offer an impressive collection of online databases that you can use to learn more about topics that interest you. To celebrate Mental Health Month, we’ll take a look at a few databases which can provide you with information on complimentary approaches to improving one’s mental and physical health. In order to showcase the variety…
Reaching the North Pole – April 6, 1909
After six unsuccessful attempts to mark their arrival to the North Pole, the exploratory team—composed of Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, Ootah, Seegloo, Ooqueah, and Egingwah—succeeded in their endeavor on April 6, 1909. Like many great achievements, however, this one too was mired in controversy. Why did any member of the team, let alone someone…
Get Crafting: Hobbies and Home Improvement
It’s National Crafting Month and to take part in the celebration of making and doing, we wanted to spotlight two great databases to help you get started with yo
Mardi Gras Beginnings
Since Mardi Gras is cancelled in Orleans and St Tammany Parish this year, it seemed to be a good idea to keep the festivities alive by learning a bit more about our shared tradition. As one might expect of a custom like Mardi Gras, its origins are rather hazy or, at least, more complicated than…
75th Anniversary of the End of World War 2
September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2.
Getting Cozy: More Than A Baker’s Dozen
Cozy mysteries full of scrumptious treats. Perfect for bakers and those that love a killer dessert.
1 - 10 of 83
- Go to page 1
- Go to page 2
- …
- Go to page 9
- Next page
