Author Archives: George Bowden

2022 Annual General Meeting Feb 15th

Posted on 2022-02-09 by George Bowden

The Annual General Meetings of the Victoria Computer Club for the fiscal years of 2020 and 2021 will be held Tuesday, February 15 2022 at 10am through Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1.  Because of Covid, BC Societies Registrar granted … Continue reading →

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Technology for 55+

Posted on 2022-01-10 by George Bowden

We discuss how to effectively and safely use digital technology (smartphones, digital cameras,  tablets and computers) with those 55 and older who join our club. Refer to our calendar for details of events.  To attend Computer Club events you must be … Continue reading →

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Never Trust the Unsolicited…

Posted on 2022-01-05 by George Bowden

Slides from the presentaton Never trust the unsolicited 

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Windows File Explorer Secrets Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 9:30am – 11:30am

Posted on 2021-12-06 by George Bowden

Windows File Explorer Secrets File Explorer is an indispensable app that has been designed to provide a simple user interface (UI) for you to navigate, access, and help organize the files, folders, and apps stored on your computer’s hard drive, … Continue reading →

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What the Pandemic Taught Us

Posted on 2021-11-30 by George Bowden

Slide show is here How to Zoom,  What are QR codes and their uses,  Quick Assist for online help ,  Attending APCUG meetings,  Sharing Google Photo Albums,  To organize our YouTube videos.  All about streaming services, with so much time … Continue reading →

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December APCUG Wednesday Workshops

Posted on 2021-11-28 by George Bowden

DECEMBER WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS 9am pacific time December 1 Electronic Holiday Greeting Cards Not Your Parent’s PowerPoint December 8 Make Your Own 2022 Photo Calendar at Home December 15 Learning Linux #11 – Software Installations and Removals Have you experienced your … Continue reading →

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Silver Threads reaches 65 years of age

Posted on 2021-11-22 by George Bowden

Here is a link to the Times Colonist insert that celebrates 65 years of Silver Threads

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9am November 10 & 17 APCUG Zoom Wednesday Workshops Q&A

Posted on 2021-11-07 by George Bowden

November 10 at 9 am PT :   Windows November 17 at 9 am PT  :   Linux 11/10 – Windows Q&A Register Here https://forms.gle/isnPzhHungTrPMvXA Registration closes at 8:30 PT on November 9. 11/17 – Linux Q&A Register Here https://forms.gle/6BcuCqYLZNov5YvB8   Registration closes at 8:30 PT … Continue reading →

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APCUG’s November 6, 2021 Virtual Technology Conference (VTC) and Annual Meeting

Posted on 2021-10-28 by George Bowden

Welcome to APCUG’s November 6, 2021 Virtual Technology Conference (VTC) and Annual Meeting Four Association of PC User Group sessions.   Click here to register– https://forms.gle/mbfN1DsT23hDsdkNA Registration CLOSES at 11:30 pm ET on Friday, November 5  More information and bios: https://www.apcug2.org 

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Buy and sell used cell phones to other club members

Posted on 2021-10-26 by George Bowden

Club members with smartphone service contracts are often offered new phones by their cell phone service providers when their 2 year contract finishes, often at no extra cost. They sometimes retire their old cell phone to a drawer, sometimes to … Continue reading →

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