JUNE PHOTO SHOOTS

A CHANCE TO DO ACTION SHOTS

Good chance to practice with shutter Speed!
What:  Bike Race
When:   Sunday June 3rd
Where:  Around the Leg Buildings
Time:  2:00 pm   We will meet then but the races run all day so you can come and go as you please.
Meet at the corner of Belleville and Government by Emily Carr statue

SIDNEY SCULPTURE WALK

What: We will walk around the Sidney waterfront to shoot the very interesting sculptures.  This is a good opportunity to practice with aperture priority!   Lets hope for a nice day.
When: Saturday June 16th
Where: Meet at the Gazebo in Beacon Park at the end of Beacon Ave.
Time: 10:00 am

VICTORIA INDIGENOUS CULTURAL FESTIVAL  This should be a colorful and fun shoot!

What: A very colourful action packed event
Where: In front of the Royal BC Museum
When: Saturday June 23rd We will meet then but the event also runs Thursday and Friday.   So go on your own if Saturday is not suitable, as long as you go and get a few shots in 🙂
Time: 10:00 am   Meet by the Bell Tower

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Google Photos – May 22 – Ron Brown from APCUG

Ron Brown from Comox and APCUG, gave a very informative presentation, with lots of learning for all of us.  Please review and try some of the features mentioned.  I never knew Continue reading

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Android Class – I’ve lost my Android! – May 17 – Dorothy

Here are the class notes:  https://tinyurl.com/y8dc3f2e

We covered many interesting things we should do BEFORE we lose our Android phone or tablet, as well as using the Google features to Find my phone.  This ended up being a very good learning experience for us all.

Write down the IEMI, Model, Make, Serial Number and put it somewhere safe!  Take a picture and save in the cloud.

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Windows 10 Tips – May 7 & June 18 – Dorothy

Notes are at this link https://tinyurl.com/y9h4vhf6

We covered aspects of Windows 10 such as Desktop, History of Updates, Personalizing the Start menu, Change Desktop, Background, Theme, Lock Screen, Windows 10 built in Apps, Microsoft Store and some Keyboard Shortcuts.

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MAY PHOTO SHOOTS

There are a lot of public events taking place in the month of May, choose the event and
time that works for you and get out and get some great photos!

Victoria Highland Games at Topaz Park Admission Seniors $10.
Saturday May 19 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday May 20 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Monday May 21 8:00 to 5:00 pm

Victoria Day Parade On Douglas Street Mayfair Mall to Belleville Street
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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  Continue reading

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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 to use two apps from the Greater Victoria Public Library.  
Please check out the following before attending:

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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. Continue reading

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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 Security, as well as links to many classes you can take to learn on a continual basis.

https://tinyurl.com/yad6tdnp

 

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