SHIFT
Making the Most out of Personal Assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant
March 24, 2021 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Online via Zoom
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Also, the table at the bottom of the page includes online lessons about the topics we will explore during class. Click on the lesson titles to access this additional information.
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Class Description
This workshop’s topics will include:
- The Who, What, Where of Virtual Assistants
- Language Lessons
- Top Six Commands
- Home Automation – the next frontier
- What about privacy?
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Download Class Handouts/Slides
You can download the class handout/slides from the link below. If you prefer, you can optionally print the slides for your reference during class.
Additional Information
Additional Information and Resources from LastPass
FTC.gov – How to Secure Your Voice Assistant and Protect Your Privacy
Senior Tech Club Recipes and Nuggets on our learning platforms:
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