Author Archives: George Bowden

File Management Notes

Posted on 2016-03-09 by George Bowden

 The Seniors Shared Interest Group started studying file management March 7th.  Here are the notes from the first class  and from the second class , third class. and 4th class.  Please note, not all tasks were completed as shown. File Management Part 4 March … Continue reading →

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Windows10: Lab computers all updated

Posted on 2016-03-07 by George Bowden

Gord Collins has worked hard upgrading all our Lab computers from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Way to go & thanks Gord.  Microsoft Office 2010 and Roots Magic have been installed, but very few other programs.  You might consider using … Continue reading →

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Facebook SIG notes from December through March

Posted on 2016-02-24 by George Bowden

Here are Dorothy’s facebook SIG notes.  Click the month to see each full document. December: Messages to friends Video calls – may have to install the player Clearing and archiving messages

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Introduction to Used.ca

Posted on 2016-02-24 by George Bowden

About 40 people made it out to Used.ca’s presentation, on how to find the best deals, sign up for an account and post ads while staying safe and avoiding online scams. Here are the slides of the presentation. And here is a link … Continue reading →

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Password Managers

Posted on 2016-02-15 by George Bowden

Today we are going to handle dynamite — Passwords and  duplicate file removers. LastPass is a common password manager. Why show LastPass instead of, for instance, DashLane?  Because LastPass is what I use.  I haven’t much time to do comparative research on your … Continue reading →

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Minutes of Exec Meeting Feb 8 2016

Posted on 2016-02-08 by George Bowden

Exec meeting Minutes Feb 8th Call to Order 7:05 pm Present: George Bowden, president; Dorothy Cushway, Vice President; Barkley Cox, Clubhouse Absent: Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Iain Fletcher Membership

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Block Windows Upgrade nag

Posted on 2016-01-14 by George Bowden

Microsoft details how to block Windows 10 upgrade Not for beginners. The club intends to upgrade their lab machines to windows 10 around March.

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Security Overview, and Malware Bytes install

Posted on 2016-01-13 by George Bowden

Here is the presentation George gave at the Seniors SIG Monday January 11th. PC Magazine has a new review of anti virus programs.  Besides Malwarebytes free, you should run a purchased antivirus suite. Copy this url, then click on download … Continue reading →

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Exec meeting Minutes Jan 11, 2016

Posted on 2016-01-11 by George Bowden

Exec meeting Minutes Nov 16 Call to Order 7:05 pm Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse; Barkley Cox, Vice President,  Iain Fletcher Membership

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Ken’s Christmas Light Show

Posted on 2015-12-19 by George Bowden

Member Ken Beattie invites members to drive by his Christmas Light Show at 861 Ferrie Rd, off Glanford Ave. in Royal Oak, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm . Please leave comments below.

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