Resources
Local Resources
City of Wahoo: Official website.
Saunders County Nebraska: Official website.
Saunders County Resource Manual: Includes information on food, housing, clothing and financial assistance; aging and disability, adult, children, and veteran services; as well as job assistance, public transportation, support groups, and more.
Nebraska Resource and Referral System: Search for community agencies and organizations by what you need and where you are. A project of the Center on Children, Families, and the Law at the University of Nebraska and supported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Community Action: A partnership of Saunders and Lancaster counties, "Community Action programs address the causes and conditions of poverty in four impact areas: Early Childhood Education, Homelessness Prevention, Financial and Family Well-Being, and Hunger Relief and Healthy Food Access."
Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs: Information on benefits and other resources for veterans.
Nebraska Disaster Resource Guide: Resources for Nebraskans in need of disaster assistance from state and federal agencies as well as community organizations.
NEworks Job Search Results (Nebraska.gov): Jobs within 25 miles of the 68066 zip code.
Free Legal Answers™ (American Bar Association): Answers to civil legal questions from attorneys licensed in Nebraska for low-income adults, as well as a list of other places to find legal help and information.
Legal Aid of Nebraska: Provides “information, referrals, advice, self-help services, and representation to qualifying low-income individuals with civil legal issues.”
CASA of the Midlands: Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are trained to make recommendations for the best interest of abused and neglected children. Find out how to be a CASA or donate on their website.
Lion’s Club-Wahoo: Local chapter of the international service club.
Wahoo Area Kiwanis: “Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.”
Saunders County Historical Society and Museum
Websites Selected by Librarians (NebraskAccess): “Find the best information on Nebraska-related topics, including living and working in the state; researching Nebraska government, history and genealogy; planning a Nebraska visit or exploring the state; finding services, entertainment, and education; and other frequently asked questions.”
Reading Resources
Blender (Genrify): Select 2-3 genres to find books involving your choices.
Literature-Map: Enter an author’s name and find other authors their readers like.
Whichbook: Discover books by mood and emotion, world map, character and plot, and bestseller read-alikes.
Fantastic Fiction: Information on fiction books, including lists of an author’s works or the order of a series, as well as ways to keep track of new releases and what you have already read.
Novelist Plus: Discover new books to read by story elements, appeals, themes, and more. Also offers curated lists, professional reviews, and read-alikes.
The StoryGraph: Search for books by mood, pace, genre, and more, and keep track of what you read.
The Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS): “Provides free audiobooks, audio magazines and braille materials to Nebraskans with a visual or physical condition, or a reading disability which limits use of regular print.”
The New York Times Best Sellers: Book lists by format and genre.
WorldCat: “A global catalog of library materials. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at libraries near you.”
Online Resources
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- Looking For a Job?
- Learn Online
- Communicating Online
- Parenting & Technology
- Stay Safe & Secure Online
- Identify Fake News & Misinformation
- Start an Online Business
- Buying & Selling Things Online
- Computers & Devices for Beginners
- Financial Planning & Banking Online
- Health & Wellness Tools Online
- Online Calendars & Time Management
Looking for a New Job?
Find & Apply for Jobs Online
Job Search & Networking (GCFGlobal): Learn how to find jobs online, network, identify your skills, and what to do if you have a criminal record.
Career Search Skills (Northstar Digital Literacy): A short interactive course on the basics of searching for jobs online, preparing documents and applying, and the interview process.
8 Popular Job Search Engines for 2026 (Coursera): Expand your job search by finding the best search site to meet your goals.
Applying for Jobs (GCFGlobal): Learn about cover letters, interviewing skills, job applications and resume writing. Try this tutorial from GCFGlobal to get started with Indeed.
Learn to Job Search with Indeed (Coursera): Find the latest courses to help you with your job search, interview skills, and applications. Most courses can be audited for free.
Create a Resume & Cover Letter w/ Google Docs (Coursera): Use Google Docs, a free online word processor to make your resume and cover letter. The guided project is free as well!
Improve Your Resume & Cover Letter
Resume Writing (GCFGlobal): Try the YouTube playlist or the written guide to build a resume.
Cover Letters (GCFGlobal): Try the YouTube playlist or the written guide to write a cover letter.
Resume Samples & Examples (Indeed): Examples for various common job titles.
Resume & Cover Letter Guided Projects (Coursera): Go to Coursera and search for “resume” to find free guided projects using specific tools like Canva or Google Docs.
Social Media for Professionals
LinkedIn Basics (GDFLearn): Get started with LinkedIn and learn how to network online.
How Social Media Can Be Used for Professional Growth (LinkedIn)
Using Facebook for Professional Networking (The Balance Careers): Learn the do’s and don’ts of using Facebook to build your career.
Learn Microsoft Office for Free
A Complete Guide to Microsoft Office 365: Learn what's included with Microsoft Office 365, what it's used for, and how to get it.
Microsoft Office Tutorials (GCFGlobal): This collection of free tutorials will help you learn both new and older versions of Microsoft Office, depending upon what you have access to use.
Coursera: Search Coursera for courses to learn Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or anything in the Microsoft Office Suite. Most courses can be audited for free, or purchase a certificate to prove your skills on a resume.
Virtual Interview Preparation
Virtual Interview Guide (Indeed): Learn the general process and tips to ace the interview.
Getting Started with Zoom (GCFGlobal): Get comfortable using Zoom before the interview.
Interview Preparation
Practice Interview Tips and Techniques (The Balance Careers): Use this set of practice interview questions, preparation tips and tricks to ace your upcoming interview.
Interview Tips (Department of Labor): This guide will help you research the company, prepare for common questions, and choose the right outfit to get the job done.
Follow-Up Email Examples For After the Interview (Indeed): Remember to follow up with a thank-you email after the interview. This guide with examples will help.
Choose a New Career
Career Self-Assessments (CareerOneStop): Take one or more assessments to choose a new career based on interests, skills, and/ or work values. Career examples are available!
Find An American Job Center (CareerOneStop): Enter your zip code to find local job centers, employment and training programs.
NEworks (Nebraska Department of Labor): Find local jobs, explore careers, learn current labor market trends, and find training assistance & programs.
CTE Career Fields & Career Clusters: Six career fields with activities and information sheets to help you understand what’s available in different fields.
Finding Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs
How to Find Work-From-Home Jobs (Indeed): Find tips and tricks for job searches and a list of legitimate work-from-home job search sites.
Spotting Job Scams (Federal Trade Commission): Not all job listings online are real. Find out how to avoid scammers.
50 Work-From-Home Job Ideas (Forbes): Use this list to brainstorm work-from-home jobs you can pursue. Some options are easier than others.
Learn Online
These websites provide online learning on a variety of subjects. Browse what they have to offer to find something you are interested in. All have free options!
Coursera: “Coursera partners with more than 350+ leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.” Includes free and paid options.
DigitalLearn: Short courses on using a computer, phone, the internet, email, online safety, job searching, and more.
Khan Academy: “Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.”
New York Public Library's TechConnect Class Handouts: Read about computer basics, with some resources also in Spanish.
Senior Planet (AARP): Live online classes for seniors about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and more.
Tech Life Unity: Free, clear, and easy-to-understand tutorials on using technology, including for shopping, entertainment, socializing, and more.
Communicating Online
Video Conferencing Tools
The tools on this list are free or have a free version. There are more video call services available, but these are the most popular.
Getting Started with Zoom (GCFGlobal): Get comfortable using Zoom with friends & family.
How to Use Zoom Course (Tech Life Unity): Organized by topic to get started with Zoom.
Google Meet Training (GCFGlobal): Learn the basics of this video meeting platform.
How to Use Facetime (Apple): iPhone users can use the built-in Facetime app to connect.
Video Call on Facebook Messenger (Facebook): Guide tutorial to get you started.
Get Started on Social Media
These are some of the most popular social media platforms. Use these tutorial guides to set up your account for the first time, check privacy and security settings, and learn basic features.
Choose your preferred tutorial style from the options below.
Facebook Tutorial Series (GCFGlobal)
Facebook Guides (Tech Life Unity)
X (Formerly Twitter)
X (Twitter) Tutorial Series (GCFGlobal)
Introduction to X (Twitter) Guides (Tech Life Unity)
Instagram Tutorial Series (GCFGlobal)
Instagram Guides (Tech Life Unity)
Pinterest Tutorial Series (GCFGlobal)
Introduction to Pinterest Course (Tech Life Unity)
Tumblr
Blog Basics & What is Tumblr (GCFGlobal)
Introduction to Tumblr Blogging (Tech Life Unity)
Connecting via Email & Beyond
Using Email (Northstar Digital Literacy): A short interactive course explaining what email is, how to use it, and how to stay safe, and more.
Email Basics (GCFGlobal): Learn common email features, using calendars, and email etiquette.
Gmail (GCFGlobal): Learn how to use Gmail, Google’s free email service.
How to Use Gmail Course (Tech Life Unity): Use this thorough collection of tutorials to get the most out of your free Gmail account.
How to Choose an Email Service (GCFGlobal): Learn the pros and cons of different email services, and what to look for to suit your needs.
10 of Our Favorite Free Email Accounts (Lifewire)
Beyond Email (GCFGlobal): Learn how and when to use different online communication methods, beyond just email. Options include online chat, blogging, and messages.
Positive Online Identity
6 Keys to a Positive Online Presence and Reputation: This article in Entrepreneur magazine provides some great tips for putting your best foot forward in the business world.
Digital Footprint (Coursera): The University of Edinburgh offers an online course about how to build a positive professional presence online. The course is free to audit and can be upgraded for a certificate.
Professional Online Identity: Yale University offers a great set of recommendations for curating your professional online profile.
Dealing with Miscommunication
(Video) Email in Real Life: This is both entertaining and hits home in a lot of ways. See how email can be interpreted in all the wrong ways.
10 Digital Miscommunications- And How to Avoid Them: Harvard Business Review outlines some potential missteps in online communication, and how to avoid some of the major pitfalls.
Why Is There So Much Miscommunication Via Email and Text? Psychology Today shows why we get so emotional about seemingly simple texts. Find out how to sit back and take a breather.
(Video) The Importance of Nonverbal Cues as Told by "Friends": This YouTube video uses scenes from the TV show Friends to show how communication can go wrong, and what we can do about it online.
Cyberbullying & Trolling
What is Cyberbullying: StopBullying.gov is a thorough resource for learning about cyberbullying tactics, prevention, and impact on the lives of students.
Top Ten Tips for Adults Who Are Being Harassed Online: This printable top ten list can help adults in need of assistance in the cyber world.
Cyberbullying Research Center: Find a collection of resources for all ages.
Protecting Kids Online (Federal Trade Commission): Guide to keep your kids safe online.
Online Forums & Discussion Groups
Nearly every hobby, interest, industry, political affiliation, or random topic has an interest group. There are also general interest websites like Reddit or Quora that have separate topic threads for everything under the sun. Learn how to join and interact on forums.
How to Join an Online Forum (WikiHow): A step-by-step guide to find and join an online community or forum. You might have to try a few before finding one that works for you.
Mozilla Forum Etiquette: The ground rules for participation in Mozilla’s forums can and should be applied to every forum and social interaction online.
Best and Most Popular Forums, Message Boards & Online Communities (IT-Maniacs): Sampling of online communities to check out.
Parenting & Technology
What is a Digital Footprint?
(Video) Oversharing & Your Digital Footprint (YouTube- Common Sense Education): Teens share the truth about sharing information online and what happens to the things you post online.
Digital Footprints Courses (Internet Society): This quick series of tutorials has everything you need to know about online data tracking, including how to take control.
Grades 6–12 Family Tips: Digital Footprint & Identity (Common Sense Education): 4 tips to help parents guide their kids safely through social media. Includes downloadable PDF.
What You Need to Know About Sharenting (UNICEF): Sharenting describes what parents share about their kids online, and how that affects your child’s privacy, safety, and autonomy.
Online Safety & Security for Kids
Parent Guides from ConnectSafely (Connect Safely): This collection of parent guides covers everything from Tik Tok, Roblox, Cyberbullying, Amazon Alexa, Media Literacy and more.
Be Internet Awesome (Google): Find a collection of information, games and resources to help parents and educators keep kids safe and secure online.
Internet Safety for Kids (SafeWise): Learn about common online threats for kids and how to keep your kids safe.
Grades K-5: Help Boost Kids’ Safety, Privacy & Security (Common Sense Education): Four tips to help parents protect kids personal information online.
Grades 6-12: Help Boost Kids’ Safety, Privacy & Security (Common Sense Education): Four tips to help parents protect tweens and teens personal information online.
Tackling Screen Time
Kids & Tech: Tips for Parents in the Digital Age: (American Academy of Pediatrics): Learn how to build a family media use plan to set and enforce healthy digital boundaries.
Media Guidelines for Teens (The Mental Healthcare Coalition): Find guidelines, conversation starters, and other tips for parenting the digital generation.
Screen Time Tips from Teens (New York Times): Hear tips and guidelines directly from well-informed, educated teens who have found healthy ways to interact with social media.
(Video) Stop Thinking About Screen Time (YouTube- Connect Safely): Learn how “screen time” is less important than what you do online. Start asking how and why your kids spend time online.
Social Media Guide for Parents
Parent Guides from ConnectSafely (Connect Safely): This collection of parent guides covers everything from Tik Tok, Roblox, Cyberbullying, Amazon Alexa, Media Literacy and more.
Social Media Facts & Advice for Parents (Internet Matters): Get familiar with social media safety to keep your kids safe online.
Guides for Parents & Social Media (Common Sense Education): Find guides and articles to help parents navigate common issues with social media.
Screen Time Tips from Teens (New York Times): Hear tips and guidelines directly from well-informed, educated teens who have found healthy ways to interact with social media.
Dealing with Cyberbullies
Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying (ConnectSafely): Use this guide to keep your kids safe.
(Handout) Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying (Common Sense Education): Six tips to help parents deal with the cyberbullying and mean behavior kids can face online.
Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace (Center for Parenting Education): A guide to help parents learn and navigate safe use of digital communication for children and teens.
Cyberbullying Organization (Stop Bullying): Learn how cyberbullies operate, how to establish online rules, deal with bullies, and prevent your kids from becoming a victim.
Real vs. Fake Online
S.I.F.T. Method to Spot Misinformation (UChicago Library): Simple 4-step method to identify misinformation and evaluate resources.
Parent & Educator Guide to Media Literacy & Fake News (ConnectSafely): Use this guide to help kids navigate media online to determine real from fake news online.
Games, Apps & Websites for Kids
Free Educational Apps, Games & Websites (Common Sense Media): This curated collection of digital options will keep your kids entertained for hours.
Some of the Best Online Learning Games for Kids (New York Times)
Parental Control Guides (Internet Matters): Use these guides to make sure your kids stay safe and secure on their favorite apps.
Stay Safe & Secure Online
How to Stay Safe Online
Top 10 Secure Computing Tips (UC Berkeley): A quick guide to stay safe and secure online.
Cybersecurity Basics for Beginners (Norton): Learn about common cybersecurity threats and how to stay safe at home and in the workplace.
FTC Smartphone Security Checker (Federal Trade Commission): This tool will allow you to choose your mobile operating system and access ten steps to follow to secure mobile devices.
(Handout) 10 Steps to Mobile Security (FTC): This is a more generalized list for smartphone safety. This could be printed out and taped to a wall near the computer as a reminder.
PixelPrivacy Resources (PixelPrivacy): This collection of resources covers everything from password managers to VPNs and browser safety. Check out the helpful guides and resources.
Online Identity Theft
IdentityTheft.gov (Federal Trade Commission): “Report identity theft and get a recovery plan.” This tool will help get back on track.
Identify Theft (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse): This collection of articles will help you reduce your risk of identity theft, properly dispose of records containing personal information, and more.
Protect Against Identity Theft (ConnectSafely): Tips and tricks to stay safe online.
Password & Account Safety
Create and Use Strong Passwords (Microsoft): Use this list as a quick checklist of what to look for in a good password.
(Handout) Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords & Other Authentication Tools (ConnectSafely): Find more great password and cybersecurity tips and tricks.
What is a Data Breach?
When Information Is Lost or Exposed (FTC): What to do if your information was exposed in a data breach and how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Data Breach Response: A Guide for Businesses (FTC): Businesses need help preparing for the digital age as well. This guide will help them protect against data breaches.
What is Phishing & Other Scams
How to Recognize & Avoid Phishing Scams (Federal Trade Commission)
Scams (Federal Trade Commission): “Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.”
12 Most Common Types of Cyberattacks (Crowdstrike)
Phishing Examples (Phishing.org): See examples of Phishing attempts so you know what to look for to stay safe.
How to Identify & Protect Yourself from an Unsafe Website (Boston University)
Where Does My Information Go Online?
(Infographic) What Does the Internet Know About Me? This three page infographic tells you what you need to know about where your data goes online.
What is a Data Broker? (McAffee): Learn how data brokers collect and use your data, and some tips to keep your data safe and as private as possible.
(Video) How Facebook Tracks Your Data: The New York Times put together this video about how Facebook tracks and uses data to gather insights about people. Facebook isn’t the only one who tracks people; they are used as an example because they are a larger tech company.
The Wired Guide to Your Personal Data (and Who is Using it): Wired allows four free articles per user, per month. This is a great resource, but there are others out there as well.
Using a Password Manager
(Video) How To Use a Password Manager: This video from The Verge describes how to set up and use a password manager. It uses LastPass as an example, and provides information about security threats.
The Best Free Password Managers for 2026 (PC Magazine)
Fake News & Misinformation
How to Identify Fake News
S.I.F.T. Method to Spot Misinformation (UChicago Library): Simple 4-step method to identify misinformation and evaluate resources.
(Handout) Ten Questions for Fake News Detection (News Literacy Project): Use this quick checklist to make sure you’re spreading good information to friends, family and coworkers.
Fact-Checker Websites
Snopes.com: Started in 1994, Snopes is the oldest and largest fact-checking website, investigating image manipulation, political facts, urban legends, hoaxes, and a range of topics.
Politifact: Run by the Poynter Institute, this nonpartisan political fact-checking site has been in operation since 2007, with a national umbrella and several, more specific state editions.
FactCheck.org: Run by The Annenberg Public Policy Center, FactCheck.org monitors debates, ads, speeches, interviews & news releases to reduce deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Media Bias / Fact Check (MBFC): Go here to find out what kind of bias your favorite news channel has in their reporting. There is also a “least biased” media recommendation list.
Tools That Fight Disinformation (RAND): Use this collection of websites to detect DeepFakes, identify bot accounts, fact check, learn and teach media literacy.
What are DeepFakes?
It’s Getting Harder to Spot a Deep Fake Video (YouTube- Bloomberg): Learn what a deep fake is and how this new technology can impact the way you view media.
What are Deepfakes and How Are They Created? (Institute of Electronics Engineers): This article tells you everything you need to know about Deepfakes in video and audio.
What is AI-Generated Audio? (McAffee): Audio can be simulated as well, making deep fake videos seem even more realistic, and potentially threatening the music industry.
Detect DeepFakes (MIT): Practice identifying DeepFake videos and find a list of what to look for to better determine if a video is real or AI-generated.
Social Media & Misinformation
How Misinformation on Social Media Has Changed News (PIRG): Explore how misinformation spreads differently on social media, and how to prevent misinformation.
Tools That Fight Disinformation (RAND): Use this collection of websites to detect DeepFakes, identify bot accounts, fact check, learn and teach media literacy.
How to Spot Fake News Infographic (IFLA): Use this printable checklist any time you are skeptical about a news source.
Start a Small Business
General Business Resources
SourceLinkNebraska: Find guides, entrepreneurial support organizations, events, and everything you need to plan, start, and grow your business.
Small Business Administration: “The SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover”.
SCORE: “The nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals”.
Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC): “NBDC helps strengthen Nebraska businesses for a healthy economy and prosperous communities”. Statewide program.
Nebraska Business Resources (NE Dept. of Economic Development): If you already have a business idea, use this guide and direct resources to get up and running.
Building an Online Craft Business
How to Start a Craft Business (Small Business Administration): Use this guide to start a craft business. They have additional links in the “Business Guide” section.
How to Sell on Etsy (Etsy): Sell your crafts through a popular online marketplace.
Buy & Sell Crafts On Etsy: (jump to more links below)
Writing a Business Plan
Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery (SCORE): Download business, financial, marketing, and management plan templates with instructions.
Write Your Business Plan (Small Business Association): A guide to writing a business plan, including templates and examples for both traditional and lean startup business plans.
Business Builder Guide (SourceLink Nebraska): Full guide to ideate, research, plan, and develop a comprehensive business plan.
Setting Up a Business Website
How to Make a Small Business Website Step by Step (WPBeginner): Learn how to use WordPress to build your website. Try this Coursera guided project to learn WordPress quickly.
Small business. Big impact. (Google): Learn how to use Google tools to build an online presence for your small business, from starting a website to online marketing.
Develop a Company Website with Wix (Coursera): Use this guided project on Coursera to build your website using templates from Wix.
Marketing Your Business
Grow With Google for Small Businesses (Google): Find video courses to build and improve your website, find free tools to build marketing materials, and learn Google’s marketing tools.
The Beginner’s Guide to Small Business Marketing Online (Canva): Canva is a free to low-cost tool to design both print and digital marketing materials. Learn Canva for free!
Free On-Demand Trainings (GROW Nebraska): GROW Nebraska helps small businesses with marketing and training. Try one of these free webinars, or explore their other training options.
Business Communication
Business Communication Tutorials (GCFGlobal): Use the YouTube Playlist or written tutorials to improve conversation skills, de-escalate arguments, business writing, etiquette and more.
Business Communication Courses (Coursera): Find free courses to learn effective business writing, online communication, and more. Search for “Business communication” on Coursera.
Buying & Selling Things Online
Buy & Sell Crafts On Etsy
Etsy Buying & Selling Guides (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to buy and/or sell items through Etsy, an online store for craft-lovers and craft-makers.
An Introduction to Buying on Etsy (Etsy): Learn the best ways to search for and buy handmade creations, vintage items, tools, and supplies on Etsy.
How to Open an Etsy Shop (Etsy): Learn how to open your shop, add listings, market, and manage your Etsy shop.
Etsy Seller Tax Preparation Checklist (TurboTax): Determine which type of online seller you are and which forms to use to report any necessary income and available deductions.
Buying & Selling Used Goods Online
Ebay
Ebay Buying & Selling Guides (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to search for items, pay securely, track and manage orders on Ebay.
How to Buy Used Gear on eBay (WIRED): Find tips for searching, price comparison, efficient bidding, and choosing safe sellers.
A Tax Filing Factsheet for eBay Sellers (Turbotax): Learn when you do and do not have to report eBay sales on your taxes, and which forms to use if reporting is required.
Facebook Marketplace
Marketplace (Facebook): Learn how to access Marketplace as well as how to buy and sell safely.
How Marketplace Works (Facebook): More tips, including what can be sold on Marketplace and how to manage notifications.
Filing Taxes on Online Sales
Income & Other Taxes
Etsy Seller Tax Preparation Checklist (TurboTax): Determine which type of online seller you are and which forms to use to report any necessary income and available deductions.
A Tax Filing Factsheet for eBay Sellers (Turbotax): Learn when you do and do not have to report eBay sales on your taxes, and which forms to use if reporting is required.
Do I Need to Report Taxes for Online Sales? (Experian): Understand the different types of online sales and tax filing requirements for different situations.
Sales Tax Specific
Sales Tax 101 for Online Sellers (TurboTax): Learn when you need to collect sales tax online and how sales tax differs from state to state.
Etsy Marketplace Sales Tax (Etsy): Find which states Etsy already collects and remits sales tax, and how the process works.
Guide to Amazon Seller Taxes (Amazon): Learn which types of taxes Amazon sellers need to pay, Amazon’s role in sales tax collection, and what the seller needs to do.
Safe Shopping Tips
10 Crucial Online Shopping Safety Tricks (PC Magazine): Tips to stay safe while shopping online.
Shopping Safer Online (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse): This brief list is a good add-on to the PC Magazine tip list.
Buying Online Guides (Tech Life Unity): Find a range of guides to popular sites to buy concert tickets, travel, buy through Amazon, and other common platforms.
Internet Safety Course (GCFGlobal): Following good internet safety overall can help you shop safely online, and while using your computer in general.
Booking Flights & Hotels Online
The Best Travel Apps for 2026 (PC Magazine): Use these expert recommended apps to improve your travel planning process, from itinerary building to flight and hotel booking.
Introduction to Expedia Course (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to get travel deals and book flights, hotels, and car rentals online using Expedia.
Introduction to Priceline Course (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to “name your own price” on Priceline to get flight, hotel, and car rental deals online.
Introduction to Kayak Course (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to use Kayak to book travel accommodation deals online. Use their tool to track prices over time.
Introduction to TripAdvisor Course (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to use TripAdvisor to find the best restaurants, local attractions, and plan your trip.
Introduction to Airbnb (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to use Airbnb to book hotel alternatives.
Safe Online Payment Methods
The Best Ways to Pay Online Safely (CNBC): Discover the potential risks and best practices for paying for purchases online.
Introduction to PayPal (Tech Life Unity): Learn how to get started with PayPal for safe, secure online payments and money transfers.
What is Venmo? (Tom’s Guide): Venmo lets you pay and request money from friends. Some businesses accept Venmo as well. Learn how it works and decide if it is right for you.
Buying & Selling on Amazon
Introduction to Amazon Course (Tech Life Unity): Learn everything you need to know about starting an Amazon account to shop at one of the largest online retailers.
How to Sell on Amazon (Amazon): Find out which products you can sell on Amazon and how to get started as a seller on Amazon.
Handmade Amazon (Amazon): Find out how to sell your own handmade goods on Amazon.
Computers & Devices for Beginners
Getting Started with Computers
Basic Computer Skills (Northstar Digital Literacy): A short interactive course on computers and how to navigate them.
Computer Basics (GCFGlobal): Find tutorials on computer basics, using a keyboard and mouse, and everything you need to get started with your first computer.
Getting Started on a Computer (DigitalLearn): Video tutorials to learn computer basics.
Why Use a Computer (DigitalLearn): If you’re hesitant to use a computer, try these tutorials.
Keyboard Practice
Typing.com: Find online practice exercises for beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Typing Club: Learn touch typing through video lessons and online practice activities.
Typing Tutorial (GCFGlobal): Take this typing tutorial to get started with a keyboard.
Types of Keyboards (Ergonomic Trends): Find out which types of keyboards are available to choose the right one for you. Watch the video to see the pros and cons of each.
Mouse Practice
Mouse Tutorial (GCFGlobal): Try this interactive tutorial to get comfortable with a mouse.
Coloring.com: Practice your mouse precision using these online coloring pages.
Computer Mouse Guide (MakeUseOf): Learn how to choose the mouse that works for you.
Choosing a Device
Computer Buying Guide (Consumer Reports)
Tablet Buying Guide (Consumer Reports)
10 Types of Computers (HowStuffWorks): Learn how desktops, laptops, tablets, wearables, and other computers have evolved over time, and what’s available today.
Navigating the Web
Internet Basics (GCFGlobal): Learn about web browsers, online safety, how to find information online, and other useful tips and tricks to get the most out of your online experience.
Intro to the Internet (Tech Life Unity): Find guides on how to clear your cache, understanding internet TV, choosing antivirus software, and other popular topics related to the internet.
Email Basics
Using Email (Northstar Digital Literacy): A short interactive course explaining what email is, how to use it, and how to stay safe, and more.
Email Tutorials (GCFGlobal): Learn email basics, get started with Gmail, and find alternative ways to communicate online.
How to Choose an Email Service (GCFGlobal): Learn the pros and cons of different email services, and what to look for to suit your needs.
10 of Our Favorite Free Email Accounts (Lifewire)
How to Use Gmail Course (Tech Life Unity): Use this thorough collection of tutorials to get the most out of your free Gmail account.
Outlook Training (Microsoft): Learn how to use Outlook for email using Microsoft’s tutorials.
Word Processors
Google Docs Tutorials (GCFGlobal): Learn how to use the free Google Docs platform to write letters, reports, and other documents online. Download to .doc for MIcrosoft Office users.
Google Docs Training & Help (Google): Use Google’s own training materials and resources to get started with Google Docs. Learn the ins and outs from the people who made it.
Microsoft Word (Northstar Digital Literacy): A short interactive course explaining Microsoft word, and how to organize and format a document.
Microsoft Word Tutorials (GCFGlobal): Learn how to use the tried and true Microsoft Word for all your word processing needs. Use the YouTube playlist lessons or read the written version.
Microsoft Word Training (Microsoft): Learn how to use Word from the people who made it.
Spreadsheets
Google Sheets Tutorials (GCFGlobal): Learn how to use the free Google Sheets spreadsheet tools to build budgets, organize information, and more. Use it for home, work, school and more.
Google Sheets Training & Help (Google): Learn Google Sheets from the people who made it.
Excel Basics (GCFGlobal): Get started with Excel using these video and written tutorials.
Excel Video Training (Microsoft): Learn how to use Excel spreadsheets using video training lessons made by Microsoft.
iPhone & iPad Basics
iPhone Basics (GCFGlobal): Get started with your iOS device using these tutorials.
iPhones & iOS Guides (Tech Life Unity): Find a growing collection of articles, tutorials, tips and tricks to get the most out of your device.
Android Phone Basics
Android Basics (GCFGlobal): Get started with your Android device using these free tutorials.
Android Guides (Tech Life Unity): Find a growing collection of articles, tips and tricks to get the most out of your device.
Kindle Basics
How to Operate the Amazon Kindle (wikiHow): Learn what your Kindle can do for you.
Kindle Buying Guide (Amazon): Explore different types of Kindle and choose which one is right for you and your needs.
Financial Planning & Online Banking
What is Online Banking?
What is Online Banking (The Balance): Learn what online banking is, pros and cons to using online services, and how to open an online account.
How to Protect Your Information When Banking Online (US News): Tips for proper security and best practices in online banking.
Managing Your Money Online (GCFGlobal): Understand online banking, how to pay taxes online, different online payment methods, and budgeting apps.
Budget & Manage Money
Create a Budget in Google Sheets (Grow With Google): Use video tutorials to learn how to make good financial decisions and build a budget using Google Sheets.
9 Simple & Free Budgeting Tools (U.S. News): Explore the best ways to track spending and build a better budget.
Money Basics (GCFGlobal): Learn how to manage money, build a budget, improve your credit, and stay out of debt as much as possible.
The Best Personal Finance & Budgeting Spreadsheets (The Balance): Find a budget spreadsheet template that works for you. There are options for Excel or Google Sheets.
Health & Wellness Tools Online
Calorie and Nutrition Trackers
Health & Wellness Guides (Tech Life Unity): Find a collection of guides to help with calorie tracking, fitness apps, mental health tools, and other topics.
Best Calorie Counter Apps (Healthline): Best calorie counter apps, with free and paid options.
Best Meal Planning Apps (SpruceEats): Find the best meal planning apps, some will even generate grocery lists or customize for nutrition goals.
Meal Planning Online
Eatwell101: An online meal planner that lets you search for recipes, add them to an online planner, and download your meal plan for free.
MyPlate.gov (USDA): Healthy-eating recipes, tips, and tools for all ages and life stages.
Meal Planner Menu Templates (Canva): These stylish options will help you plan ahead.
Free Online Fitness Videos
Fitness Blender: Start with the free YouTube video collection from Kelly and Daniel at Fitness Blender. Customize to any fitness level! There are free and low-cost programs available.
Sit and Be Fit: Feel good and age well with these free workouts and fitness resources.
Yoga with Adrienne: Use her free yoga videos or try the low-cost calendar options.
SELF: Try the free workout videos, health and fitness resources from SELF. Beginner options!
20+ Best YouTube Workout Channels for Every Type of Fitness (Good Housekeeping)
Ergonomic Workstations & Digital Health
(Video) Ergonomics Expert Explains How to Set Up Your Desk: In this video, an ergonomic expert provides a demonstration of how to setup an ergonomic computer station, along with some stretches and exercises to prevent pain, strain, and injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Computer Workstations eTool: The U.S. Department of Labor provides an evaluation checklist to make sure computer stations are set up correctly.
Technology & Sleep in the Bedroom (Sleep Foundation): Explore the impact of using tech in bed, and how to adjust tech use to improve sleep.
Digital Eye Strain: Learn to recognize and prevent digital eye strain when using your computer or other devices for long periods of time.
What is Texting Thumb? This interview in Cedars Sinai describes how smartphone use is impacting our tendons and what we can do to change our habits and save our tendons.
Telehealth & Medical Information
What is Telehealth? (HRSA): Learn how technology will help you do virtual doctor’s visits for some health conditions, find healthcare services, and compare prices.
Telehealth Guides (HRSA): Find answers to common telehealth questions in these guides.
WebMD (WebMD): This website provides information about a wide range of health conditions, but it should not be used in place of a licensed medical professional.
MLA Top Health Websites (Medical Library Association): Find trusted online resources for common health topics.
Online Calendars, Project & Time Management
Online Calendars
Getting Started with Google Calendar (GCFGlobal): This tutorial will get you started quickly!
How to Use Google Tasks (Google): Integrate Tasks with your calendar to remind yourself about goals, meeting items, or other to-do items that don’t need to be on your main calendar.
Outlook Calendar Tutorial (Microsoft): Learn how to get up and running with your calendar.
Calendly: Easy scheduling software. Works with most online calendars and Zoom!
5 Advantages of an Online Calendar (Calendar)
Project Management Tools
Project Management for Beginners (toggl): Understand what project management is and common tools and resources to help you get started.
Best Free Project Management Tools (Zapier): Find the list, then scroll down for a comparison chart. Most tools have free and paid versions.
Project Management Courses (Coursera): Find project management courses online through Coursera. There are free and certificate based options, along with paths to progress further.
Time Management
What is Time Management & Strategies (Coursera): Helpful article to understand time management and learn strategies.
The Best Articles on Productivity (Scott H. Young): This collection of articles from Scott’s blog will help you make time for learning, family time, and getting better at being you.
Learning How to Learn (Coursera): This course offers tips for learning more effectively and finding time to learn. Plenty of tips and tricks for time and project management!
Many of these links were compiled by the Plattsmouth Public Library Resources and Links page and the Nebraska Library Commission.