Presentation on Windows 10, Thurs. Sept 17th 2pm. Lunch at 1pm

Posted on 2015-09-05 by sysop

Windows 10 is the topic for the monthly Presentation, Thursday, Sept 17 at 2pm, Lunch at 1pm

Note these changes to our monthly meeting:

  • Day of the week changed from Wednesday to Thursday.
  • Location: Royal Canadian Legion – Britannia Branch, 780 Summit Ave, Victoria
  • Register for the 1:00pm lunch seven days in advance, by Wednesday September 9th. Lunch (Sandwiches, soup, and salad) is only about $10, paid in cash at the door. Register by emailing BigBlueSocial@gmail.com

Driving instructions: The Royal Canadian Legion – Britannia Branch #7 is at 780 Summit Ave (at the corner of Summit Ave. and Nanaimo Street)

Nanaimo Street runs north/south, off Finlayson between Dodds Furniture and Pier 1 – south-east of  Mayfair Mall)

There is a parking lot at the Legion and another behind the Legion that can be accessed through the Canadian Tire Lot. If needed, you can also park in the Canadian Tire Lot.

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Seniors SIG Restarts

Posted on 2015-09-01 by Faith Shannon

The Seniors Group meets every Monday morning (restarts Monday, September 7th) 10 am – 12 noon at the clubhouse for coffee and to discuss topics of interest relating to various computer programs and operating systems that you use on a daily basis.

John will teach you many shortcuts, tips and ways to use the programs you have on your computers and laptops, as well as you asking questions.

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Thanks Bob for the huge fridge!!

Posted on 2015-08-23 by sysop

imageedit_3_6359536617Bob McIntyre purchased a very large refrigerator for the clubhouse, as you can see!  Thanks Bob!

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Here are some interesting points to look over

Posted on 2015-08-20 by Gord Collins

I myself use the VLC program for videos

http://www.howtogeek.com/226100/the-windows-10-faq-everything-you-need-to-know/

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Exec meeting Agenda June 17

Posted on 2015-08-17 by sysop

Exec meeting Minutes June 17  — A bit messed up because of revisions
Posted on 2015/08/17 by George Bowden
CaptureA. Call to Order 7:15 pm Monday, June 18th
Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse;
Excused: Iain Fletcher

Agenda: Additions – none

B. Last month’s minutes: available online

C. Old Business
1) Name change status. Bills, Phone listing , Paypal still has BB&C remnants
2) Signage: TV in the window added timer, a bit awkward to operate. Needs jpgs advertising fall events. Dorothy to  ask Laura to cut shrubs. Also need stick on lettering to complete window.
4) No publicity director: but Dorothy renewed the ads in Used Victoria, Craigslist.               Speakers – 83 Browsed, 2038 to date     Teaching – 420 Browsed, 11,604 to date              Membership – 206 Browsed, 12,031 to date

5) Membership online forms and processing: Who does what? Ron Kehn called by George Bowden to design new envelopes, or Barkley

D. Directors reports
D1. President – Picnic. July 15th.
– Gallery on website. Meeting with photo group this week
– Silver Threads cooperation. George joined Silver Threads, but needs to follow up for fall classes.
D2. Vice President –  Screen purchase approved up to $200. Approved.
D3. Treasurer/Secretary – Monthly report. As of April 30th Bank balance was
D4. Membership:
D5. Clubhouse: Printer cartridge needs refilling. Dorothy away July 15th to Aug. 7th.

E. New Business

A. Courseware. Table till later meeting
B. RSVP events.

Library booth.  September 19, 10:00am – 4:30pm
C. Next exec meeting will be Sept 21st.

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Windows 10 SIG Plan

Posted on 2015-08-16 by George Bowden

Here are some results from our first SIG

Plan responses to window10 prompts:

  • Click window icon in task bar’s notifications and then click for more information
  • If hardware is reported as incompatible then go to hardware manufacturer and look for drivers, or…  google the exact phrase on the web.  Or buy a new card or computer. Run hardware and software reporter like Belarc Advisor to get a list of your hardware and software
  • Or do updates in windows7 or 8 and wait till the updates to say you can upgrade.

Before upgrading, backup your computer with more than Windows backup, something like Macrium Reflect or Acronis onto external hard drive (3 hr job).  Include ensuring that you can boot from a removable flash drive or CD.

Other notes:

  • Must have windows 7 or 8 to do free upgrade to Windows 10
  • Upgrade before July 29, 2016 for the free version
  • Plan several hours for the upgrade.
  • Note that windows media center, free in Windows 7, costs $USD 15.00 in windows 10.
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“How To Enable GodMode In Windows 10”

Posted on 2015-08-12 by Paul Rebneris

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Generic keys to install Windows 10 RTM

Posted on 2015-08-11 by Paul Rebneris

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http://winaero.com/blog/generic-key-to-install-windows-10-rtm/

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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 enter the contest? I’m sure we have many more great photographs out there but they haven’t been entered in the contest.

2 – Editors – have you submitted your newsletters (last 3 issues of 2014)? I know groups are losing their editors and many are having no one volunteer to take his/her place but it’s great that two groups have had a member step up to take on putting the newsletter together. I also know there are many more newsletters than we have received as entries. I personally think it’s one of the best benefits a group can have.

3 – Webmasters – we have a gazillion updated websites which is a good thing since we used to have a gazillion outdated websites. But….they have not been entered in the contest.

For those people who are receiving this e-mail that are not presidents, editors, or webmasters — how about making sure your group participates in the contests.

The guidelines for the contests are attached. I’m also taking this opportunity to send you the new Member of… logo for your website and / or newsletter (two versions attached).

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to contests@apcug.org.

     Judy
​Judy Taylour
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nVidia and Windows 10

Posted on 2015-08-08 by Paul Rebneris

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Additional Link Added – Aug 9 – See below

Windows 10: How to fix Nvidia driver issues after upgrade

“Numerous Windows 10 users are reportedly facing issues with Nvidia driver installations and various display problems after the free upgrade, as mandatory Windows 10 updates are apparently conflicting with Nvidia’s native driver system.”

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