Author Archives: George Bowden

Scott Munro presents two apps from the Greater Victoria Public Library.  

Posted on 2018-04-24 by George Bowden

Tue Apr 24, 12:30  Lunch, and 1:30 Presentation. (10am Help session is cancelled) Here is a corrected link to RSVP by Sunday, to help us plan the room and lunch:  If it fails you can email BigBlueSocial@gmail.com Presentation – 1:30 – 3pm Scott Munro will be showing us how … Continue reading →

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Chromebook’s planned obsolescence

Posted on 2018-04-23 by George Bowden

Though I am still a promoter of Chromebooks, we must now be aware of Chromebook’s planned obsolescence, and take extra extra care when buying a chromebook.

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Begin Computing

Posted on 2018-02-21 by George Bowden

Over the past few weeks, Charles has been organizing and teaching the photo gallery project. First, there was the presentation of the survey results, from which we chose the photo album project Then the January 29th overview of Organizing Photos … Continue reading →

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Getting Started With Genealogy, and Conventions

Posted on 2017-12-04 by George Bowden

Slides from Getting Started With Genealogy, Mon. Dec 4 2017. The list of links is on page 28 Genealogy Conventions, Thurs Dec 7 Historical Timeline, Thurs. Dec 7

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September free draw winner

Posted on 2017-10-02 by George Bowden

Stuart Stout was the winner of the monthly draw for September. Attendees to our events that have a drop-in fee get a free ticket for the monthly draw, which is a $20 gift card, or a $20 thumb-drive.

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Minutes for Aug 14, 2017 exec meeting

Posted on 2017-09-16 by George Bowden

Attending: George, Rick, Martin, Dorothy Ann (Silver Threads) Excused: Barkley, Ian

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Monthly Draw Prize

Posted on 2017-09-10 by George Bowden

Join any of our Monday or Thursday classes for a free chance to win a technology related monthly prize. The month’s winning ticket number will be posted on our website at the end of each month, in this post, so … Continue reading →

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September Photoshoots

Posted on 2017-08-28 by George Bowden

CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL When: Friday September 1st Time: 7:30 pm Where: Inner Harbour (meet at Information Center) Photo sharing and refreshments at Milestones NATURE WALK When: Saturday September 9th Time: 10:00 am Where: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan lake Rd. (meet in parking … Continue reading →

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FREE 2017 Summer Virtual Technology Conference

Posted on 2017-08-16 by George Bowden

FREE 2017 SUMMER VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (VTC) Saturday, August 19 10:00 – 1:00 PT

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August Photo Shoots

Posted on 2017-07-27 by George Bowden

Join the photo group with your digital camera or smart phone.  There are 4 photoshoots planned for August 2nd, 23rd, 26th and 27th, plus at the picnic

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