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Virtual Technology Conference Sat. Nov. 3rd, 10am

Welcome to APCUG’s last 2018 VTC. Please go to Eventbrite to register. You don’t need an Eventbrite account to attend the event.   Full descriptions can be found on APCUG TRACK 1 10 am, “If it’s Connected, it needs to be Protected!”  … Continue reading

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Avoiding Obsolecence

We are drowning in discarded devices and competing information.  Withdrawing is one solution, but perhaps a few wise decisions will save us.   This presentation was given May 14th by George Bowden,

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Free 2018 Spring Virtual Tech Conference

Club members can attend the Spring session May 5th free REGISTER AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apcugs-2018-spring-virtual-technology-conference-tickets-45148317834 

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

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

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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Additonal Security Tips

Dorothy taught the Monday class on March 26, continuing on from George’s previous Security slides referring to passwords, Last Pass and how to become secure with your accounts. Here is a link to Dorothy’s class notes on her ideas of … Continue reading

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Android Class – March 15, 2018

Started with everyone checking in Play Store to ensure their apps are up to date.  Explained how to do this by pressing the 3 bars in the top left of the program.  My apps and games, and it will show … Continue reading

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Begin Computing

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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Draw winners

John O’hara (November), Joan Greig (December), Julie Anderson (January) and Dieter Hettstedt (February) were the winners of the monthly draw for a $20 gift certificate from London Drugs (purchased by the club). Sessions with a drop-in fee (Mondays and Thursdays) … Continue reading

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Annual General Meeting Highlights, January 23rd 2018

The Victoria Computer Club Annual General Meeting, was held January 23rd 1:30pm at 286 Hampton Road Saanich (Silver Threads). Formal minutes will be available soon.  In the meantime, here are some highlights: George gave a short presentation, on the training … Continue reading

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