More Hidden Gems in Your iPhone/iPad — In our basic course on “hidden gems,” we explored: tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner among other cool features. In this level 2 course, we delve into the additional secrets of our iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You’ll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and/or iPad at the conclusion of this course.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

NEW — iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features

Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

NEW Conquer Your Mac Photos AppEdit Your Images Over exposed image? No problem—adjust the exposure in editing mode. Wish your photo could be black and white instead of color? Choose a filter and change the ambiance of your image. Does the main object of your picture seem lost among extraneous details? Use the cropping feature to focus your viewer’s eye on the most important part of the image. These examples are just a few of the many ways you can turn an average image into something special. Have fun editing your pictures with the many options in your Mac’s Photos app.

Cost:$40

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

NEW Conquer Your Photos App Chaos 

Tame Your Mac Images Many people have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos App. Frustration sets in when one tries to locate a picture or a video among the multitude of saved images.Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn in this course. Next comes organizing your images and video into albums and folders in order to develop your own management system. Plus, you will also learn how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view.

Cost:$40

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Take Fabulous Photos of the Flora and Fauna in Your World

This courseshows you how to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy-to-follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the topics which include: Using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning images. In an addition to the instructional videos, we have several articles with useful information to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. This course is made for you if you want to learn to use your camera or significantly upgrade your skills and abilities.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Taking Awesome Pictures With Your iPhone/iPad Camera  

This is a step-by-step guide to taking beautiful photos, appropriate fornovice photographers and anyone who wants to significantly upgrade theirphotography skills. Students will learn to take photos, portraits, slo-motion,panos, and more. Also students will learn about camera settings for properfocus and exposure, High Dynamic Range, and picture composition.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your iPhone in Just Five Lessons —

You are on the go with your iPhone in hand and want to do a quick search on the internet. Safari, Apple’s browser, is the place to start because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPhone app has some differences from the iPad version. We will explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, come to see the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari on your iPhone.

Cost: $40 

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.

NEW — Unlock Safari’s Secrets on Your Mac in Just Five Lessons

Doing basic internet searches on Safari is fairly straightforward. However, within Safari there are many options most of us never explore. Join us for five lessons that will unlock the secrets of Safari: options contained in the top menu, choices provided on the opening screen, tips for more efficient searching, possibilities hidden within the share feature, and a demo of why you want to click on the AA button. After completing the five lessons you will truly know the ins and outs of Safari.

Cost: $40

Register online at: orono-hampden-oldtown.maineadulted.org

When registration is received you will be contacted with a link to the course.