Author Archives: George Bowden

Creating and managing accounts

Posted on 2015-09-28 by George Bowden

The problem: In this online age, we have typically 26 accounts, but just 5 passwords of just 6 characters on average.  6 characters can be cracked in 3 seconds using computers. Every online subscription needs a “login – password” combination, be it: paid … Continue reading →

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Butchart Gardens – Commodores – George

Posted on 2015-09-08 by George Bowden

Commodore Big Band at Butchart Gardens

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George’s photos from Alberni trip

Posted on 2015-09-08 by George Bowden

Some of these were taken during summers in Port Alberni

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Windows 10 SIG Plan

Posted on 2015-08-16 by George Bowden

Here are some results from our first SIG Plan responses to window10 prompts: Click window icon in task bar’s notifications and then click for more information If hardware is reported as incompatible then go to hardware manufacturer and look for drivers, … Continue reading →

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APCUG Computer Group News, from Judy Taylour, Region 11

Posted on 2015-07-30 by George Bowden

Hello to the International Region Groups:  Yesterday was the day Microsoft launched Windows 10 in honor of my oldest daughter’s birthday which I thought was quite nice of them. Are you an early adopter who jumped on the bandwagon and … Continue reading →

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Templates – what’s in a word.

Posted on 2015-07-29 by George Bowden

Some words in information technology have historic roots that can guide us to their correct use. “Templates” is one such word and technology. Templates are found in word processors, such as Microsoft Word, in publishing programs like Scribus, and in website building … Continue reading →

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Annual Potluck Picnic

Posted on 2015-06-20 by George Bowden

 Wednesday July 15th 2015 from 2pm to 6pm At the Beaver Lake Picnic Area about one km in from Elk Lake Drive Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fimFb Activities: 2pm: Socializing, Games, and Photoshoot for those bringing digital cameras. 4pm: the Potluck begins. Entrees and … Continue reading →

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Scribus SIG — next session will be on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM

Posted on 2015-06-03 by George Bowden

The Scribus SIG is open to anyone interested in learning how to install and use this free open source, multi-platform desktop publishing (DTP) application.     Scribus is designed for layout, typesetting and to prepare files for professional quality image … Continue reading →

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Your profile

Posted on 2015-06-01 by George Bowden

Victoria Computer Club members now can update their profile on this site.  In the right hand column , click on Login, and enter your username and password in the form that pops up.  (If you cannot remember your username and password, … Continue reading →

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Exec meeting minutes May 18

Posted on 2015-05-30 by George Bowden

A. Call to Order 7:15 pm Monday, May18th Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Iain Fletcher, membership; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse;

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