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
Exec meeting Minutes Nov 16
Call to Order 7:05 pm
Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse; Barkley Cox, Vice President, Iain Fletcher Membership Continue reading
Early arrivals
The Christmas party was well attended, by about 40 members who enjoyed the food, punch, and conversations.
Pictures from the 2015 Christmas Party courtesy of Gordon Collins. Continue reading
Member Ken Beattie invites members to drive by his Christmas Light Show at 861 Ferrie Rd, off Glanford Ave. in Royal Oak, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm . Please leave comments below.
Drop-In will be closed on Saturday, December 26th but will be opened 12-4pm Sunday, December 27th.
Single height Coroplast case
You can make a strong, stiff case for your Raspberry Pi or other small computer using Coroplast, a plastic replacement for corrugated cardboard. A cheap retractable utility knife cuts Coroplast to shape, and scores it to make bends. Holes for mounting screws are easily punched through with a point. Continue reading
