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Save Your Libraries: They're Good for the Economy

Have Fun - Do Good

Collecting petitions Last week I stood outside of my local library collecting signatures to save libraries in Oakland. We're facing potential closures of 14 neighborhood libraries, and reduced services at the remaining four. Visiting my hometown library I probably wouldn't be who I am today without the library.

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New and Notable: What’s Coming With WordPress 4.9

Byte Technology

From a shiny new Events widget to tools that allow the display of images in sidebars without the use of a plugin or code, a great text editor for formatting posts to a video tool that lets people upload their videos (also to a sidebar area) from providers such as YouTube and Vimeo, the update was much heralded.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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You saw the word SALE and bought the overpriced widget. The software offers pre-built modules for common data analysis tasks and integrates with various AI libraries for model building and deployment. You heard dark chocolate was a healthy option and ate that second slice of cake.

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The Latest and Greatest: What to Expect With WordPress 4.8

Byte Technology

One of the most noticeable changes will be with the visual editor in the text widget. The basic WordPress program comes with a built-in plain text widget, which has a very simple box where users can input text and HTML code. And speaking of widgets, 4.8 For those frustrated with this limitation, WordPress 4.8

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App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

We're happy to announce the launch of our new App It Up page for nonprofits and libraries. We've already learned a lot about what apps are out there, how nonprofits and libraries are using apps, and what your app needs and interests are. What would you need to help you use apps effectively in your nonprofit or library?

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The Magnificent Seven: Great WordPress Features Worth Checking Out

Byte Technology

Manipulate that Widget. Divided into boxes known as “dashboard widgets,” by clicking on “Screen Options” you can show or hide them as well as drag and drop them into an arrangement of your choosing on the dashboard. Speaking of widgets, even WordPress beginners are aware of how easy it is to drag and drop them into their sidebars.

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Discovering Nonprofit and Library Apps with App It Up

Tech Soup

However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. The App It Up project is here to help, by identifying - and even creating - apps specifically for nonprofits and libraries. Some nonprofits and libraries are even creating their own apps. What Is an App? First, a quick definition.

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