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
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.
