Is Windows 10 Spying on YOU !

Posted on 2015-07-30 by Paul Rebneris

“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?

Posted on 2015-07-30 by Paul Rebneris

 How to download and install Windows 10 right now

By on Jul 29, 2015 at 8:30 AM

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.

Posted on 2015-07-29 by George Bowden
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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

Posted on 2015-07-28 by sysop

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!

Posted on 2015-07-14 by Mary Davie

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

Posted on 2015-07-13 by sysop

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

Posted on 2015-06-20 by George Bowden

 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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Scribus SIG — next session will be on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM

Posted on 2015-06-03 by George Bowden
The Scribus SIG is open to anyone interested in learning how to install and use this free open source, multi-platform desktop publishing (DTP) application.  
 
Scribus is designed for layout, typesetting and to prepare files for professional quality image setting equipment. It can also create animated and interactive PDF presentations and forms. Example uses include writing small newspapers, brochures, newsletters, posters and books.
 

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Your profile

Posted on 2015-06-01 by George Bowden

loginVictoria Computer Club members now can update their profile on this site.  In the right hand column , click on Login, and enter your username and password in the form that pops up.  (If you cannot remember your username and password, add a comment to the bottom of this article to that effect.   You will need an email address in order to leave a comment) Continue reading →

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Exec meeting minutes May 18

Posted on 2015-05-30 by George Bowden

CaptureA. Call to Order 7:15 pm Monday, May18th
Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Iain Fletcher, membership; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse;
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