Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. Public libraries are an amazing aspect of life all around the ...

The first step, of course, is to have a valid library card for your local branch or county library system. Then find out which apps your library supports—like OverDrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy—and ...

When Apple released macOS Catalina in the fall of 2019, it also quietly closed the book on iTunes. If your Mac runs Catalina or any later version of macOS (like Big Sur or Monterey), the iconic but ...

OverDrive is one of the best resources out there in the e-reader world. The free online database is a library of e-books, including recent releases and best-sellers, connected to most public libraries ...

Go way beyond books: You can try 3D printers, Cricut machines, e-bikes, GoPros, power tools, and much more by simply joining your local library. I've been contributing to PCMag since 2011 in a variety ...

If you're looking for a streaming alternative that's easy on the wallet, you may be eligible for Kanopy — an app that offers plenty of movies and TV shows and won't cost you a dime. Kanopy is an ...