The Seniors Shared Interest Group started studying file management March 7th. Here are the notes from the first class and from the second class , third class. and 4th class. Please note, not all tasks were completed as shown.
File Management Part 4 March 28st will conclude photo management and exercises on directory creation.
Gord Collins has worked hard upgrading all our Lab computers from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Way to go & thanks Gord. Microsoft Office 2010 and Roots Magic have been installed, but very few other programs. You might consider using thumb drive versions of you favourite programs. Certainly don’t start installing your favorite programs on the Lab machines. We will have one computer in the back with Windows 7 installed on it.
When will you upgrade to Windows 10?? Though Vista is supported for another year, Google chrome will not be upgraded on computers with Vista. And the free upgrade to Windows 10 expires July 29th.
Take this poll as to when you will be running Windows 10.
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If you are running Windows 7 and you will you get a new computer in a couple of years, there is no rush to upgrade.
Here are Dorothy’s facebook SIG notes. Click the month to see each full document.
About 40 people made it out to Used.ca’s presentation, on how to find the best deals, sign up for an account and post ads while staying safe and avoiding online scams.
Here are the slides of the presentation.
And here is a link to give feedback to the presenter… She would relly like your feedback.
Today we are going to handle dynamite — Passwords and duplicate file removers.
LastPass is a common password manager.
Why show LastPass instead of, for instance, DashLane? Because LastPass is what I use. I haven’t much time to do comparative research on your behalf. In InfoWorld Scorecard, LastPass scored highest (see left graphic).
To use LastPass you need a memorable, strong master password. Kaspersky has a website where you can try out different passwords for strength. Then you can set up a LastPass account .
Managing passwords to your domain name account and website involves more than just long passwords and a password manager, especially in organizations. How do you ensure a smooth turnover? How do you balance ease of access with security?
Too often a site you build for one person, other than yourself, or for an organization, is open to mis-management when relationships sour, or key holders are unavailable. Continue reading
Exec meeting Minutes Feb 8th
Call to Order 7:05 pm
Present: George Bowden, president; Dorothy Cushway, Vice President; Barkley Cox, Clubhouse
Absent: Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Iain Fletcher Membership Continue reading
From AGM Minutes for Victoria Computer Club, of Jan 21 2016, held at the Clubhouse,. 85a Burnside Road West Victoria Called to order at 2pm. 22 members present.
No change in member dues.
Election:
Microsoft details how to block Windows 10 upgrade
Not for beginners.
The club intends to upgrade their lab machines to windows 10 around March.
Here is the presentation George gave at the Seniors SIG Monday January 11th.
PC Magazine has a new review of anti virus programs. Besides Malwarebytes free, you should run a purchased antivirus suite.
Copy this url, then click on download to get the book on security:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByyQh_36_5b4X3hWX0dlZmNCSEk/view?usp=sharing
