Author Archives: George Bowden

Setting up sound and Cortana

Posted on 2016-05-19 by George Bowden

First, learn to search for solutions to your sound problems.  Google Dell 530 audio jacks 5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with … Continue reading →

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Make Windows Live Mail your default email program.

Posted on 2016-05-17 by George Bowden

At the Seniors SIG May 16th I quickly showed how to make Windows Live Mail the default email client.  This video shows the steps, but makes Thunderbird the default email client. Where the presenter chooses Thunderbird, substitute Windows Live Mail from … Continue reading →

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Learn Photo management with Rick at the Seniors SIG

Posted on 2016-05-13 by George Bowden

Here are the notes from Rick’s photo management workshops in the Seniors SIG: Monday May 9th File management with a focus on Photo management Monday May 2nd : Manipulation and Management, The art of photo domination

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Are you interested in attending the Genealogy SIG?

Posted on 2016-05-05 by George Bowden

Genealogy is the study of your family tree, i.e history on a personal scale. It helps satisfy a deep need to understand how we fit into the broader world around us. For those unfamiliar with genealogy, here is a good summary of … Continue reading →

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Retrieving files from a backup

Posted on 2016-04-24 by George Bowden

Recently I used Macrium Reflect, free edition, to back-up a member’s whole computer before upgrading it to Windows 10 with a fresh install.  After a couple of weeks, the member could not find his photos on the new Windows.  So … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Scams of 2016, presented at 2pm Tuesday April 26th

Posted on 2016-04-19 by George Bowden

Each week we hear from members phoned by scammers trying to rip them off.  Instead, come out to April’s monthly presentation, and learn from BBB expert Rosalind Scott how to Protect Yourself from the Top Ten Scams, Frauds and Things to Watch For … Continue reading →

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Virtual Technology Conference for PC and Chromebook!! Users

Posted on 2016-04-17 by George Bowden

FREE 2016 Spring Virtual Technology Conference (VTC) Saturday, May 7 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern time Attend the FREE conference from the convenience of your own home! All you need is your computer, tablet, etc. and Internet access. The … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Features Class

Posted on 2016-04-16 by George Bowden

Here are the slide contents from the Windows 10 Features Class given April 15th. Windows 10 is an Operating System for computers, tablets, Xbox game consoles and phones, all running Windows with a similar user interface. Phones and tablets, being touch … Continue reading →

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Web Do’s and Don’ts, Security, and User tips

Posted on 2016-04-11 by George Bowden

Notes from April 11th Seniors SIG Surfing the Web

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Email and What Nobody Tells You – Seniors SIG April 4th.

Posted on 2016-04-04 by George Bowden

Rick Weatherhead prepared a very good introduction to different email viewers, including Browsing to webmail.shaw.ca, webmail.telus.net, and gmail, Using a desktop email client such as Windows Live Mail 2012. How does Web Mail and Client Email Really work? Email Etiquette Security … Continue reading →

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