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Is Google Drive Safe?

Posted on 2015-10-05 by George Bowden

In today’s presentation on Google Docs to the Seniors SIG, I was asked “Is it safe to put my stuff up in Google’s cloud? Can’t hackers get at it? Well, if your password is “password”, hackers will get at it. The … Continue reading →

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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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APCUG photo and website contest deadline Aug 26

Posted on 2015-08-09 by sysop

This is your friendly reminder that the clock is ticking on submitting your entries. They are due no later than August 26. 1 – Presidents – have you forwarded the Digital Photo Contest guidelines to your members so they can … 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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Clubhouse Parking changes

Posted on 2015-07-28 by sysop

On September 1, our single parking space along the building is moving towards Burnside by one space.

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Summertime and the living is easy!

Posted on 2015-07-14 by Mary Davie

What a beautiful Spring season we have had! We need a short break for a nice day or two of rain to soak in and refresh the trees which are starting to drop their leaves. I would like to go … Continue reading →

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WordPress re-organized

Posted on 2015-07-13 by sysop

We continue to run the WordPress Shared Interest Group this summer, providing at least 4 people reply below that they are coming to the next meeting The next meeting is Thursday July 16th at 2pm. Just before coming to the … 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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NEW SIG – Scribus

Posted on 2015-05-26 by Faith Shannon

This SIG begins this Friday, May 29th, 9:30am, led by Murray Strome. Scribus is a desktop publishing (DTP) application, released under the GNU General Public License as free software, with native versions available for Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows … Continue reading →

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