Dear IT: Staying Private Online

Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask? Come catch up with Digital Navigators Connor and Elijah, as they teach beginner classes in computer topics and answer your most important questions.

This session's topic is Staying Private Online.

In today’s digital world, protecting your privacy online has never been more important. Join Connor for a practical session focused on keeping your personal information safe on all of your devices. We’ll cover real-world examples and helpful tools that anyone can use. Topics covered in this class include:

• Understanding online tracking and how to avoid it
• Managing your browser's permissions for location, microphone, and camera
• Learning the dangers of unprotected Wi-Fi networks, and how to keep your information private on them
• Understanding the Privacy Spectrum in our modern digital age
• Recognizing and avoiding scams and phishing attempts

Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer to the class with the latest software updates installed. No prior tech knowledge is needed—just curiosity!