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Chromebooks and ChromeOS

Posted on 2016-10-27 by George Bowden

A chromebook is an inexpensive, simplified laptop.  It runs one program, the Chrome browser, plus a file manager for local file management. A chromebook has removed the ability to run other installed programs, like Microsoft Office, other browsers like Firefox, … Continue reading →

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Seniors Web & Email Security

Posted on 2016-10-24 by George Bowden

Rick’s Presentation material on Web & Email Security can be down-loaded HERE

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Presentation Tues. Oct. 25: Conserving Energy One Home at a Time. Please RSVP

Posted on 2016-10-17 by George Bowden

Do you know how much electricity you use in your personal office or home? Do you know how much energy your desktop computer or laptop uses? Will you save more electricity by turning off your computer at night or shortening … Continue reading →

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Windows Remote Desktop Services

Posted on 2016-10-15 by Gord Collins

In this post I’d like to talk about Windows Remote Programs (commonly known as remote desktops). First what are Windows Remote Control Programs/services and why would I want them on my computer?  This service is also known as  Windows Remote … Continue reading →

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Tagging photos and files

Posted on 2016-10-11 by George Bowden

Tagging files is an alternative to, and enhancement to, creating a folder structure for you photos and files. Tags are non-hierarchical Many tags can be assigned to one photo Many photos can be assigned the same tag Tags are meta data … Continue reading →

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Presentation September 27th Desktop vs Online Apps

Posted on 2016-09-20 by George Bowden

Do you need desktop apps, or are online apps sufficient?  And why might you want to use online apps instead?  I am at the corner of Calle de La Portes de Jesus, in the city of Palma, Spain, writing this with … Continue reading →

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Annual Potluck Picnic at Government House, Thursday, August 18, 3pm

Posted on 2016-08-09 by George Bowden

Thursday, August 18th, 2015 from 3pm to 6pm, Photoshoot of Gardens at 2pm. At the Government House Bandshell on the east lawn, 1401 Rockland Avenue.  If you require seating, please bring your own chairs. Click here for  map. Activities: 2pm:  … Continue reading →

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APCUG 2016 Summer Virtual Technology Conference

Posted on 2016-08-09 by George Bowden

Sat. Aug 20 10am.  Attend the FREE APCUG conference at the clubhouse or from the convenience of your own home! All you need is your computer, tablet, etc. and Internet access. Register at: http://bit.ly/APCUG_8-20_VTC The sessions are 50 minutes in length and … Continue reading →

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You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free from Microsoft’s Accessibility Site

Posted on 2016-08-02 by Faith Shannon

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade The free Windows 10 upgrade offer may technically be over, but it isn’t 100% gone. Microsoft still provides a free Windows 10 upgrade to anyone who checks a box saying they use assistive technologies on their computer. This offer will … Continue reading →

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Summer photoshoots June 7, 11, 25th & July 29th

Posted on 2016-06-04 by George Bowden

Summer is here so the club photoshoots are becoming more frequent.

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