Tech Help Sessions

Tech Help Sessions

The Ferndale Library offers THREE (3) Tech Help Sessions a week.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. 

To Book a Tech Help Session: 

  • Call 248-546-2504 x. 693

  • Visit the Adult Reference Desk

    • Walk-ins will be welcome to book a session for the following day. 


To book a session, you will need to provide:

  • Your first and last name

  • What you would like help doing,

  • What kind of device you are using (i.e., Apple or Android phone, tablet, Kindle, laptop, MacBook, etc.)

    • If you do not have your own device, we are happy to work with you on one of our public computers. 

 

Contact us if you have any questions! 

What We Can Help With: 

  • Help navigating forms

  • Email- creating, using, managing

  • Downloading apps from Google Play/ or the iPhone App Store

  • Finding saved files

  • Using Word or other programs - basic

  • Computer/phone basics

  • Transferring files between devices

  • Finding software options

  • Recovering passwords through traditional means

  • Using social media

  • Setting up a password manager

  • Canva basics

  • Using Library e-resources - Libby & Hoopla
     

 

🚫 What We CANNOT Help With:

  • PC/Phone Repair

  • Device Diagnostics

  • Device Set-up/Operational Software Install

  • Transcription

  • Dictation

  • Setting up Wireless Printers or other peripheral devices

  • Making final software decisions

  • Removing Viruses/malware

  • Bypassing forgotten passwords

  • Resetting devices

  • In-depth software training

  • Installing or uninstalling software

  • Filling out form