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We are now holding Zoom meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is necessary to be personally invited so if you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form.
The content of the meetings is generated from Member questions and sharing. If you would like to either have a specific topic discussed or would like to give a presentation on something you are doing please let us know using the Contact Us form on this site.
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We are now holding Zoom meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is necessary to be personally invited so if you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form.
TOPIC: Content may be determined by the participants, and Q&As. I will be demonstrating how I use Google Maps and Excel to plan road trips and to track expenses. If you have a topic you would like covered please send us questions so we can do some research in advance. Please note that we often get side tracked on important tech issues of the day, so although this is our starting point, we often get into other topics and do not complete the entire list. Important Club Business 1) May election of 2022 executive will be completed by those attending, if they have not already voted. Have a question or idea for discussion or would like to show something to the group? Please send a message to me using the Contact us form. Please check the site prior to the meeting for the most current topic list. These topics may change at the last minute and we likely will not get through them all. We are now holding Zoom meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is necessary to be personally invited so if you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form.
TOPIC: Content may be determined by the participants, and Q&As. If you have a topic you would like covered please send us questions so we can do some research in advance. Please note that we often get side tracked on important tech issues of the day, so although this is our starting point, we often get into other topics and do not complete the entire list. Have a question or idea for discussion or would like to show something to the group? Please send a message to me using the Contact us form. Please check the site prior to the meeting for the most current topic list. These topics may change at the last minute and we likely will not get through them all. We are now holding Zoom meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is necessary to be personally invited so if you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form.
Have a question or idea for discussion or would like to show something to the group? Please send a message to me using the Contact us form. Please check the site prior to the meeting for the most current topic list. These topics may change at the last minute and we likely will not get through them all. TOPIC:
Paul received some computer questions from members which we will respond to: 1) Keeping your friends safe: How do you ensure that you do not forward email addresses to strangers. 2) Why and how do I use TO: CC: and BCC: ? 3) EXCEL: the benefits of Data Validation and how to use it? TOPIC:
We will likely be continuing with Axel's discussion on 3D Printers. If we have time, Paul may also discuss Instant Messaging options such as Messenger, Skype, What'sApp, etc. TOPIC:
Axel will be talking about home routers, intrusion detection and prevention, and web site filtering / blocking session and finishing with a Q&A. 1) Cloud Storage
a) What is cloud Storage? b) How does it work? c) Is it free? d) What can I use it for? e) Changes in Google Drive and Photos? 2) Snip & Sketch There are 3 programs to capture your screen or parts of your screen in Windows 10. A while ago we demonstrated "Windows Ink". I find Snip & Sketch similar but a bit more powerful. 3) A few Useful Windows Shortcuts a) Taskview: Quick access to open windows or files used recently b) Quickly Open File Explorer c) Quickly open Settings d) Open emoji panel.😁 4) More Q&As are welcome! We often record these meetings for members who cannot attend, unless the speaker asks us not to. We are working on finding a distribution method for our members who would like a copy. 1) How to backup your system and restore it
2) How to protect your system from malware and ransomware 3) Raspbian 1) Windows 10 Features :
a) Do I need to "Safely Remove USB Drives (e.g. external Hard Drive or Solid State Drive?) 2) Use your phone as a GPS Instead of buying a separate GPS, noting that there are some advantages, most cell phones can be used quite well. Paul will demonstrate Siri Navigate and Google Maps, his two favourites. We often record these meetings for members who cannot attend, unless the speaker asks us not to. We are working on finding a distribution method for our members who would like a copy. 1) Facebook Security
2) Windows 10 Features : Ink Workspace It is a much more user friendly way to do a screen/Area capture (and edit) than Screen Snip. 3) Zoom Questions a) How do I put a person into my Zoom Contacts? b) What is the easiest way to create a Zoom Meeting, One time or Recurring? 4) OBS Software : How to set up a video screen capture 5) What is VOIP? We often record these meetings for members who cannot attend, unless the speaker asks us not to. Unfortunately we were not able to record this meeting. Paul TOPICS:
1) Translate an email within Outlook If you are a pen pal with someone who's mother tongue is not English, they may need to send all or part of their message in another language. MS Outlook can translate these messages. 2) CCleaner : Kamo What is CCleaner Kamo? 3) Zoom Questions a) How do I put a person into my Zoom Contacts? b) What is the easiest way to create a Zoom Meeting, One time or Recurring? We often record these meetings for members who cannot attend, unless the speaker asks us not to. We had a great meeting primarily on the use of these apps and equipment.
These are the links that Axel referred to. https://renpho.com/products/smart-body-fat-scale-basic https://www.freestyle.abbott/ca/en/products/libre.html https://www.loseit.com/ https://www.apple.com/ca/ios/health/ Axel will be showing us a number of health related apps. Our health is extremely important, especially in these times. There are many tools that can help us achieve our health goals. Axel will demonstrate the ones he finds to be useful. And there may also be time for Q&A on any topic. Our next Zoom meeting will be the first Tuesday in July from 7 pm to 9 pm. If anyone has questions, it would be great to get them in advance.
Also, if you have other questions or ideas for meetings, please send them to me. After we figured out what to do with all the restrictions, we Held Zoom Meetings in April, May and June. They were very successful and we had lots of fun, so we will keep doing them, once a month. I apologize to anyone who missed these. It is necessary to be personally invited, and I may have missed people. If you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form. I will need your Email address and who you are. We want this meeting to be secure so, I trust you understand. Paul Our next Zoom meeting will be the first Tuesday in June from 7 pm to 9 pm. I will be demonstrating LastPass for the PC and Phones. I have found it extremely useful, especially on my smartphone. If anyone has questions, it would be great to get them in advance.
Also, if you have other questions or ideas for meetings, please send them to me. After we figured out what to do with all the restrictions, we Held Zoom Meetings in April and May. They were very successful and we had lots of fun, so we will keep doing them, once a month. I apologize to anyone who missed these. It is necessary to be personally invited, and I may have missed people. If you would like to attend please send me a message using the Contact us form. I will need your Email address and who you are. We want this meeting to be secure so, I trust you understand. Paul |