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Lighten Your Load: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Wallets

We’ve all been there: standing at the grocery checkout, digging through a thick stack of plastic cards in your purse or fumbling on your keychain to find that one specific loyalty card for a…

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Your Library Is in Your Pocket: How to Borrow E-Books for Free

Did you know that your Bertie County library card gives you access to thousands of books and audiobooks without you ever having to leave your porch? You don’t need to buy a Kindle or pay for a…

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Creating Strong Passwords and Why They Matter

In today’s digital world, passwords protect nearly every part of our lives. They serve as the key to your online accounts and the barrier that keeps hackers out of your personal information. From…

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Learn, Connect, and Thrive Online: North Carolina’s Free Digital Curriculum Is on the Way

North Carolina has established a new foundation to help residents succeed in the digital age: the North Carolina Digital Skills Standards, recently launched by the NCDIT Division of Broadband and…

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Making the Most of Your Smartphone Camera: Tips for Better Photos

Whether you're promoting your small business, sharing your farm’s harvest, or documenting a 4-H project, your smartphone is one of your most powerful digital tools. Smartphone cameras are incredibly…

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Digital Organization Hacks: 5 Easy Ways to Clean Up Your Desktop & Inbox

Is your desktop drowning in files? Inbox overflowing? You’re not alone—and the clutter is probably costing you time and focus. Here are 5 quick, realistic digital organization tips that can help you…

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Getting to Know AI: Understanding Large Language Models and How to Use Them Wisely

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a futuristic idea—it’s already part of everyday life. If you’ve ever seen a movie recommendation on Netflix, a product suggestion on Amazon, or used voice…

Six members of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Digital Futures team standing together and smiling at the NC Digital Opportunity Gathering in April 2025.

Elevating Digital Equity: NC Digital Futures Shines at Statewide Gathering

As your NC Digital Futures Agent with Bertie County Cooperative Extension, I recently had the opportunity to represent our community at a major statewide gathering focused on expanding digital access…

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The State of Digital Equity in North Carolina

In today’s digital age, achieving digital equity is vital for full participation in society, democracy, and the economy. This pressing issue has gained attention at all levels of government,…

FLYER FOR BERTIE DIGICON: DIGITAL EQUITY AND LITERACY CONFERENCE

Bertie DigiCon: Digital Skills & Equity Conference

Bertie County is excited to announce the Bertie DigiCon: Digital Skills & Equity Conference on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Bertie Center, located at…