Resources

As you move to using computers at lengths you didn't go before, there are certain things that you should know so you remain completely comfortable with using your computer.

• Resources
• Education
• Internet Safety

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Online Resources. Mostly Free.

For individuals

1. Free Computer classes at Salinas Public Library. Learn how to use a Chromebook, internet, email and word processing. 
2. $5-$20 Broadband Internet for Low-Income people from Comcast or Spectrum or AT&T
3. Free, live online student homework help: any subject, k-12, 7-days/week. English or Spanish (made possible by Monterey County Free Libraries & Salinas Public Library).
4. Free, Rosetta Stone online language learning (made possible by Salinas Public Library).
5. Free, live online academic and job assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life. 7-days/week. (made possible by Monterey County Free Libraries).
6. Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Contains engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. If you are a Monterey County Free Libraries card holder, Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning video library is Free.
7. edX is the trusted platform for education and learning and Free for all. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 20 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world and industry-leading companies. As a global nonprofit, edX is transforming traditional education, removing the barriers of cost, location and access. edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications.​
8. Interested in free programing and coding classes for kids, moms, veterans, and anyone else? Click here for a large list of resources. 

For Non-Profits

1. $55/incident remote tech support for nonprofits from TechSoup
2. Sam's Resource Guide: Guide to all active Monterey County nonprofits by services offered (housing, food, etc.)
3. 50% off your Comcast Internet bill/ month through CPUC's CTF Discount Program. 
   Once you apply and are approved by the CPUC, write/call this contact within Comcast to get 50% off. Comcast does not advertise this but we just got approved and was given the ok by Errol from Comcast (below) that I can share this with my non-profit colleagues and people who service non-profits , s o they can share it . It'll save at least $720/year.
   Errol Flynn Del Rosario
   Business Project Coordinator – California
   3077 Comcast Pl, Livermore CA 94551
   (1) 800-501-5738
   Government_AccountConversions@comcast.com

Here are some links to more education resources

​http://www.ed.gov/
This link above leads to the U.S. Department of Education site that provides more educational resources.

http://www.khanacademy.org
This link leads to the Khan Academy website that offers free online classes about any subject offered in normal schools.

http://www.salinascityesd.org/
This link leads to the Salinas City Elementary School Department website where they offer educational resources.

http://www.typing.com/
This link leads to a website that offers classes about learning how to type on a keyboard for a computer.

​http://www.usalearns.org
This link goes to USA Learns where you can learn English for free.

http://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/
This link is for the Footsteps to Brilliance website that offers educational resources to enable children to become proficient readers by 3rd grade.

Browse the Web Safely​

Have you ever been browsing the web, looking for something? Whether you're searching for recipes, coupons, or even software, though many websites may look legitimate, they really aren't. It might ask you to install software in order for you to get that screensaver that looks cool, but it actually installs malware that changes your browser from google to something else, or even produces ads and pop ups.

That's why we created a list of helpful extensions you can ad to your web browser, like Chrome or Firefox, to steer clear of horrible websites.

Family Shield OpenDNS - This free service will block all adult websites from your computer, or any device connected to your wireless router (Tablet, Laptops, Phones). It is the same service that most libraries and school use to provide an internet filter of protection.

AdBlock - Get's rid of those pesky advertisements that try to get you to look at their product or try to get you to click on their box. Don't believe them when they say you're their 1 millionth visitor.

Web of Trust - Highly recommended add-on that lets you know if a website is malicious, by attempting to get you to download something, or possibly unethical by trying to scam you.

​Children and Safety

www.consumidor.ftc.gov/articulos/s0017-ninos-y-seguridad-informatica
This link leads to the Spanish version of the Kids and Computer Security page on the Federal Trade Commission website. 

www.consumidor.ftc.gov/articulos/s0012-ninos-y-redes-sociales-en-internet
This link leads to the Spanish version of the Kids and Socializing Online page on the Federal Trade Commission website.

www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention/
​This link leads to site that gives information about cyber bullying if your child is getting bullied online. This will give you ways to prevent this from happening.

Online security

www.consumidor.ftc.gov/temas/Privacidad%2C-identidad-y-seguridad-en-l%C3%ADnea
This link leads to a site that talks about privacy, identity, and online security when you're on the internet.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-consejos-para-la-seguridad-de-los-ninos-en-internet
This link leads to Common Sense Media where tv shows, books, and educational outlets are rated so that parents know what resources are good for their children.

Learn more about online threats

www.alertaenlinea.gov
​This link leads to OnGuardOnline where you are given tips to stay safe and secure online.

Information for parents of what is popular online?

www.commonsensemedia.org
​This link leads to the homepage of Common Sense Media where you can explore more tools for your child to learn onlne.