WILS, our new Wilton Library Integrated Library System (aka the online catalog), is settling in nicely.  I thought I would use this blog to let you know about features you may not be aware of.  For years, people have been asking us it it is possible to keep their reading history and WILS allows us to do so!

To turn on your reading list, you must log in to your account in the online catalog.  Go to www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on Catalog on the blue bar.  Click on the Patron Account tab.  Enter your Library Barcode and your password (usually the last four digits of your phone number–unless you changed it).

When you log in, you will be on the My Record subtab under the Patron Account tab.  Click on Contact Information and Preferences.  In the Preferences area, click in the box next to Maintain Reading List. Once you do that, WILS will begin keeping track of items you check out.  You may edit this list at any time or turn it off if you decide you do not want it.

~mary anne
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Don’t forget to reset your clocks and spring ahead one hour on Sunday morning!  And, keep your family safe by replacing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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The lessons we often remember best are those we learn when we most need them!  I was editing a document on my iPhone and accidentally deleted much more than I planned to.  The good news was that I had a hard copy of the document and I retyped the deleted paragraph.  Then, I did a search and found the following tip at imore.com:

• Hold iPhone firmly in one hand
• Shake it
• Tap the Undo button to confirm

I will not be forgetting this one any time soon!

~mary anne
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Check out this very interesting article in yesterday’s New York Times by John Markoff.  By now, most of know that the law often has to play “catch up” in matters of new technology.  Changes of the same sort will also need to be addressed with driverless cars, something that may become a technological reality in the not too distant future.  Although there are many wonderful things that driverless cars can bring to society, many questions also arise:  how would a policeman pull over a driverless car; how would artificial intelligence work at a four-way stop sign?  Is human judgment (in spite of all its faults) still necessary?  Perhaps Siri has some thoughts on this!

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The rumors are flying about an iPad 3 (and possibly an iPad 4) in 2012.  These are only rumors, but . . . check out this ZDNet article by Jason D. O’Grady that tells us why an iPad 3 could have “LTE (Long Term Evolution) radio capable of 4G data speeds – and that it’s coming in March.”  This is exciting news and could be the beginning of 4G in the iPhone in the not too distant future.

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On Today in New York this morning, there was a segment on one of our top resolutions for the new year–losing weight and getting healthy!  PC Mike’s article lists a number of apps that will make your goal easier to attain.  And, I’d like to add my personal favorite, Lose It! which will be getting a workout from me!  Now we just need an app to give us will power!

~mary anne
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2011 has been a pretty terrific year!  Technology has only gotten better and the newest gadgets (e.g., tablets) have many options and price points.  Here’s Mashable’s list of the best emerging technologies from 2011. . . .  The future is now!  Happy New Year to all!

~mary anne
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It’s Christmas Eve and one of my favorite activities is tracking Santa!  NORAD has many ways for you to see where he is and it’s a great way to travel the Earth vicariously.  Read this Huffington Post article to know when to have your cookies and milk ready!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. . .

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Have you ever passed through airport security only to find that you now have a rather long flight delay?  Keep an eye open for a new service–Minute Suites–that is beginning to open at some airport hubs.  The small rooms have a desk, Internet access, and a daybed.  No plumbing; you must use the airport restrooms.  The biggest plus is privacy and the cost is $30 for the first hour; $7.50 for each additional 15 minutes with discounts after a four-hour stay.  More details are in this New York Times article by Christine Negroni.  Happy travels!

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Buying a laptop, cell phone, eReader, or tablet is a very personal choice.  The look, feel, weight, and size matter in different ways to each of us.  It’s also important to read reviews on these products as they can be rather expensive and you want to make the best choice possible in your price range.  In his article, Donald Bell of cnet lists the 10 worst tablets of 2011.  You might want to read his article before you do your last minute shopping.

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