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Tampa Bay Computer
Society Bulletin

3/15/2009
 

This document is available online.
Note:  Most hyperlinks will only
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Monthly Meeting
This Week!

Monday!  6:45 PM at the
Largo Cultural Center!
(map)

"Ask the Experts"
&
Social Networking
 

Plus:

Fun Stuff from the Internet

Plus:

Chuck Vroman's Q&A
Session starts at 5:30
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Everyone's invited to join us at
Denny's after the meeting!

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We recycle ink & toner cartridges!  (Lexmark, HP, & Dell only)
Please bring your cartridges to the Resource Center or to the Cultural Center the night of the monthly meeting.

We also recycle your cell phones & chargers!
We give them to a group that puts them back in circulation as 911 help for seniors (through county services).  If you donate a cell phone, please remember to bring the accompanying charger.  Please put ALL components in a plastic bag to save confusion as to which parts go to which phone.

 

This month, Dale Atchison talks about when and how to 'power cycle' your computer system, buying computer parts at "Big Lots", and even puts an online curse on ...

Stew Bottorf recommends several free and useful programs, there's an article on free tax filing, and an article on magicJack.

March Bits & Bytes is Online:
http://bnb.tampa-bay.org/
 

Contents

1) General Interest
      REMEMBER!  We meet TONIGHT!
      My Favorite Computer & Internet Tips & Tricks by Doc

2) TBCS Classes
      Dennis Schulman: Computer Security & Spam (free!)  STARTS THIS WEEK!

3) SIG Stuff

Maps to our Resource Center & General Meeting:
 http://tampa-bay.org/maps.htm

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1) General Interest

REMEMBER!  We meet TONIGHT!
Largo Cultural Center  6:45pm

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My Favorite Computer & Internet Tips & Tricks by Doc
Friday night April 10,  7-9pm   $10

I haven't charged for one of my seminars for over 4 or 5 years now, but you're paying for this one.  <grin>

I've been giving out most of these tips over the years, but never have I collected them in one place.  This one will NOT be broadcast.  We won't pre-register, but we will collect $10 at the door.  Thanks for your support!

Doc

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2) TBCS Classes

Phil Sullivan's Hands-On Windows XP Beginner's Classes
Four 2-hour classes on Mondays 9:30-11:30am  $40 (NO make-up)
Since these are hands-on classes, they will be limited to only 6 people.
You MUST register for these in advance (see below).  Minimum class size is 3 students.
Here's Phil's schedule for the rest of the year:

bulletMar 30, April 6, 13, & 20
bulletApril 27, May 4, 11, & 18
bulletMay 25, June 1, 8, & 15
bulletJune 22, 29, July 6, & 13
bulletSept 14, 21, 28, & Oct 5
bulletNov 30, Dec 7, 14, & 21

Phil Sullivan's Hands-On Windows Vista Beginner's Classes
Four 2-hour classes on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am  $40 (NO make-up)
Since these are hands-on classes, they will be limited to only 6 people.
You MUST register for these in advance (see below). Minimum class size is 3 students.
Here's Phil's schedule for the rest of the year:

bulletMar 31, April 7, 14, & 21
bulletApril 28, May 5, 12, & 19
bulletMay 26, June 2, 9, & 16
bulletJune 23, 30, July 7, & 14
bulletSept 15, 22, 29, & Oct 6
bulletDec 1, 8, 15, & 22

Microsoft Movie Maker by Jan McNulty
 Thursday, April 9th, 10am-noon  $10
This is NOT a hands on class.
You MUST register for this class.
Windows Movie Maker is a free download (for WinXP users) from Microsoft.  It's an excellent tool for editing your home movie clips together and adding in narration and music.  Jan will show how to create a movie from the very beginning.

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Classroom Registration
All of our classes meet at our Resource Center in Clearwater.  The full class fee is due at the first session (cash or check please).  All classes come with a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the instruction for any reason.

In order to register for any of the classes (or if you have questions), please send an email to the Club Secretary.

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3) SIG Stuff

Our SIGs (Special Interest Groups) all meet at our Resource Center
(map: http://www.tampa-bay.org/maps.htm).
All of our SIGs are free to our members.

SIGs are a great place to get more personalized attention, and get your questions answered. The following SIGs will meet this week:

Monday, March 16, 5:30-6:30pm
Q&A Session. Led by Dennis Schulman
This is a one-time adjustment due to a scheduling conflict at the Largo Cultural Center.

Monday, March 16, 6:45pm
Monthly Meeting at Largo Cultural Center (map)
"Ask the Experts" and Social Networking

Tuesday, March 17, 1-3pm
Novice SIG. Led by Bill De Lucia
Bring Bill your questions.

Wednesday, March 18, 10am-noon
Digital Video SIG. Led by Tom Lembke

Wednesday, March 18, 7-9pm
Photoshop Elements SIG. Led by Stan Ashbrook
Dark this month.  Stan will return next month.

Thursday, March 19, 7-9pm
Genealogy SIG. Led by Howard T. Smith

Friday, March 20, 10am-noon
Doc's Place. Led by Dave Dockery
"Vista From the Ground Up" (basic Vista) AND "7 Web 2.0 Technologies"

Friday, March 20, 1-3pm
Intermediate Computer SIG.  Led by Carol King
Bring Carol your questions.

Saturday, March 21, 2-4pm
Microsoft Office SIG. Led by Ray Danen
Ray is back!

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See you at the Largo Cultural Center!

Doc (Dave Dockery)
President, Tampa Bay Computer Society
www.tampa-bay.org

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