We have a list of HCL mobile apps available, from our mobile catalog, magazines to download, music and more.

Consumer Reports has some ideas!

Voted on by the experts, the Webbys honor the best of the web.

Consumer Reports has some thoughts on why you should consider an ereader if you're a bookworm.

Most tax forms and instructions are available online 24/7 through the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the IRS. For more information on tax forms, contact information, taxpayer assistance and additional resources, see the Taxes link in our Government Information subject guide.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to learn more about the Library's services, resources and programs, and to engage in conversation with HCL Librarians and other Library lovers.

Did you know that you can read Tumblebooks, Tumblebooks Spanish, and Bookflix online through HCL? Grab your library card and read!

Register now for our eBook classes - we'll be covering the basics on how to find, checkout, and download books.

Did you receive an eReader during the holidays? The Library has thousands of fiction and nonfiction eBooks for adults and children. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks at free classes.

Libraries don't have tax forms yet, but most forms and instructions are available online 24/7 through the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the IRS. For more information on tax forms, contact information, taxpayer assistance and additional resources, see the Taxes link in our Government Information subject guide.

Surface, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, or the iPad Mini -- how to choose? OverDrive, our eBook provider, has a holiday gadget guide with descriptions of the popular devices, including kid-friendly tablets, on the market this holiday season. More info.

We have many classes you can take, check our listing of computer classes and sign up!

Here's a selection of tech gift guides to peruse: c|net, PC Magazine, Make, and Consumer Reports. May you find the perfect gift!

MySecureCyberSpace has been devleoped by Carnegie Mellon University to "empower you to secure your part of cyberspace."

See what library information that WolframAlpha has in its knowledge engine.

Whatis? is a handy guide to computer and internet terminology.

It's just that: animated engines! Simple, clean, animated line drawings.

HCL has compiled a list of resources for voting, see our Politics & Elections resources.

See the finalists in the Tekne Award, honoring those who play a significant role in discovering new technologies that educate, improve lifestyles and impact people's lives and futures.

Are you interested in a computer class at HCL? Here is our full list of classes. Happy learning!

Hennepin County libraries offer access to the Internet to anyone with a valid library card registered in our system. All 41 libraries have free wireless Internet access. Software available includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. More info.

Try PC World and CNET for starters! Also, with a library card, you can view Consumer Reports articles online.

The Library’s Freegal service, which offers up to three free music downloads per week from the vast Sony Music Catalog, has released a mobile app for iOS and Android. Get it from the iTunes Store or Google Play Store. More info.

We have a YouTube channel! We recently added a video on eBooks.

We do! See if one of our eBooks classes works with your schedule.

Rich in area history, HCL's tumblr blog features gems from our Special Collections.

Mashable has a great beginner's guide of Reddit, essentially a user generated list of links/news.

We have help for you! On our Overdrive page, click on "Overdrive Digital Help" on the right. "My Help" is the most useful link.

Studying for June ACT or SAT college entrance exams? Try the online practice tests from LearningExpressLibrary, available 24/7 via the Education & Libraries subject guide.

Webby and People's Voice winners of best websites announced May 21!

Hennepin County Library offers free technology classes for adults.   Learn skills ranging from mouse and keyboard basics to online services such as email and social networking, basic and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, and more. All classes require advance registration.

Don't forget that we have online tutorials for using a mouse (in several languages), and links for help with Microsoft Office and Open Office.

Check out the government website fraud.org for assistance and filing a report.

Snopes is the authority to check out those forwarded emails and internet stories. Did it really happen? Likely not!

We let you know about programs, book sales, and more on Twitter!

Try Technology Review from MIT, CNN Tech, and PC Magazine!

If you are having problems with library technology (downloading ebooks, for example), you can contact us on our webform, or leave a message for callback on 612-543-8750.

Check out the Teen subtopic Mashup Tools for some resources on creating online content, particularly videos. 

Have a favorite person you follow on social media? You can nominate them for a Shorty Award through Feb 17th.

The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is just over. If you want to check out some of the tech that may come to a store near you, this website is where to go!

The Internet Storm Center detects problems (i.e. worms, viruses), analyzes threats, and disseminates information.