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The AGM was held April 8th at Silver Threads. 19 members attended in person and 11 via Zoom. Here are the election results: President: Dorothy Cushway Vice-President: George Bowden Secretary: Mary Morgan-Pick  NEW Treasurer: Ed Prior Membership Director: Michael Swift … Continue reading →

Here are slides from March 18th presentation.

Here is the link to Michael’s presentation on passwords, passkeys, etc https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhZBFLao7__9E242HqHJKsI1W1AuQV2S/view?usp=sharing

The photo group will head west on April 1st at 1 pm,   If you want to join us, can offer or need a ride, then please send an email to photos@victoriacomputerclub.org.   Here are some possible stopping places to take photos.  … Continue reading →

Here are the slides from Hewie Boplock’s presentation to the Victoria Computer Club January 28th 2025: https://drive.google.com/file/d/180FcETw9ADgBFnGSYHzI19h8wJA4GX32/view?usp=sharing    

Link to Device Basics presentation slated for December 17th.  Last time we covered terminology, so I have added the first slide about that.

Here is a link to the Saanich Financial Crimes website, with a good video at the bottom.   And here is a list of books available at GVPL on the topic of Cyber Security https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/750.1113/list/2102 Video on passwords and passphrases https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/video-creating-strong-password Printable … Continue reading →

Flip phone model W340D Tired of trying to figure out your smartphone? There is an option we can provide, a flip phone for seniors. It features a large dial pad and works off your current Sim card.  $80 To purchase, … Continue reading →

SORRY, ALL TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD.  Cost / person: Members: $20 cash or cheque only, tax included. Non-members: (limited number) $30.  Tickets go on sale Nov 5th at the Silver Threads Saanich front desk. Menu: Buffet menu of turkey, pan … Continue reading →

Here are the slides from September 24h’s presentation on purchasing a mobile phone and plan.