# SDM Foundation: making technology easy

> Here at SDM we focus on teaching people how to use technology, such as computers and the Internet, to enrich their lives\. All of our help is FREE\!

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## Pages
- [Home](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/)
- [Our Team](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/our-team/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/cookie-policy/)
- [Individual Study Resources](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/individual-study-resources/)
- [Small Business Resources](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/small-business-resources/)

## Posts
- [How to Use the iOS Files App](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/03/11/how-to-use-the-ios-files-app/): Learn how to use the iOS Files app to organize, move, delete, and share files on your iPhone or iPad with simple step\-by\-step instructions\.
- [Airplane Mode: Tech Symbols Explained](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/07/15/airplane-mode-tech-symbols-explained/): If you’ve ever noticed a small airplane symbol on your phone and wondered what it does, you’re not alone\.
- [What are Passkeys? A Simple Guide to better Security](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2025/11/26/what-are-passkeys-a-simple-guide-to-better-security/): What are passkeys? They let you log in with your face, fingerprint, or PIN, no password needed\. Find out why they’re safer and simpler\.
- [Passcode vs Password: What You Need to Know](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2025/11/12/passcode-vs-password-what-you-need-to-know/): Not sure what the difference is between a passcode and a password? This quick guide explains it in simple terms—and why you need both\.
- [What Are Cookies? A Simple Guide for Beginners](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2025/08/20/what-are-cookies-a-simple-guide-for-beginners/): Learn what cookies are, how they store your preferences and cart items, and why clearing cookies gives your browser a fresh start

## Venues
- [The SDM Shop](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/sdm-foundation-2/)
- [Milano Center](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/milano-center/)
- [Zoom with SDM](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/zoom-with-sdm/)

## Events
- [3D Modeling with TinkerCAD \- Upper Elementary/Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-upper-elementary-middle-school-7-28/): Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit\. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions\. Lego programming is done in Scratch\-like block coding\.
- [Victorian Fair](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/victorian-fair/)
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/closed/)
- [Digital Art \- Elementary and Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/digital-art-elementary-and-middle-school-7-22/): In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques\. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils\. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced\.  Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson\. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required\. Competence in using a computer is required\.
- [SDM will be closed at 12pm](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/sdm-will-be-closed-at-12pm/)

## Series
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed-3/)
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed-2/)
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed-5/)
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed/)
- [Drop\-in @ Milano Center, Melrose](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/drop-in-milano-center-melrose-2/)

## Categories
- [Internet/Web](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/internetweb/)
- [iOS iPhone iPad](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/ios/)
- [Macintosh](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/macintosh/)
- [Security/Privacy/Scams/Viruses](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/security/)
- [Windows](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/windows/)

## Event Categories
- [Coding](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/coding/)
- [Photo Video Art](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/photography-art/)
- [ShopTalk@SDM](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/shoptalk/)
- [Small Business](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/small-business/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/sitemap_index.xml)