changing tiles in win 10

http://www.howtogeek.com/223254/how-to-add-remove-and-customize-tiles-on-the-windows-10-start-menu/

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How to back up your computer before installing Windows 10

http://www.howtogeek.com/223139/how-to-create-an-image-of-your-pc-before-upgrading-to-windows-10/

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APCUG Computer Group News, from Judy Taylour, Region 11

Hello to the International Region Groups:  Yesterday was the day Microsoft launched Windows 10 in honor of my oldest daughter’s birthday which I thought was quite nice of them.

Are you an early adopter who jumped on the bandwagon and reserved a copy and have already downloaded it or are you waiting until Halloween as some tech writers have suggested – or sometime between now and then. Continue reading

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Is Windows 10 Spying on YOU !

“First of all by downloading and installing Windows 10, you give Microsoft very broad power to collect things you do, say and create while using its software. The data collection is quite ambiguous but one thing is certain, Windows 10 will be reporting back many things that you do, to the Microsoft servers back at Redmond.” Continue reading

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WINDOWS 10 – CAN’T WAIT?

 How to download and install Windows 10 right now

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Windows_10_Logo.svg“While July 29th marks the start of the Windows 10 rollout, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get the new software today — or even this week — if you sit around and wait for Microsoft’s updater. If you want to be a bit proactive, however, you can download and install the update right now. Continue reading

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Templates – what’s in a word.

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“NtonsoAdinkra” by ArtProf

Some words in information technology have historic roots that can guide us to their correct use. “Templates” is one such word and technology. Templates are found in word processors, such as Microsoft Word, in publishing programs like Scribus, and in website building tools like WordPress. Continue reading

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Clubhouse Parking changes

On September 1, our single parking space along the building is moving towards Burnside by one space.

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Summertime and the living is easy!

P1010498What a beautiful Spring season we have had! We need a short break for a nice day or two of rain to soak in and refresh the trees which are starting to drop their leaves. I would like to go back to the early years of my life in Victoria when June was a rainy month and led up to two months of mainly hot summer weather.

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WordPress re-organized

We continue to run the WordPress Shared Interest Group this summer, providing at least 4 people reply below that they are coming to the next meeting

The next meeting is Thursday July 16th at 2pm.

Just before coming to the meeting, check the calendar to see if it has been cancelled.

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Annual Potluck Picnic

 Wednesday July 15th 2015 from 2pm to 6pm

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At the Beaver Lake Picnic Area about one km in from Elk Lake Drive
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fimFb

Activities:
2pm: Socializing, Games, and Photoshoot for those bringing digital cameras.
4pm: the Potluck begins. Entrees and salads preferred over desserts.  Note: The CRD prohibits alcoholic beverage consumption, open fires, smoking, and camping.


The club will supply Cake / Pop / Ice / Plates / Napkins / Plastic Cutlery / Table covers & Balloons .. surprise draws donated by members. We welcome musicians, singers, dancers, and magicians. We will be under the picnic shelter where there are tables and benches.

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Bring your own chair if you wish. From 2-4 we will have lawn games – … we need a volunteer to organize.
Please  leave a reply to see what others are bringing and say what food you are bringing

Car-pooling may be possible, certainly from the clubhouse. Contact George 250-893-7423.
This event replaces the monthly meeting.

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