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Tampa Bay Computer
Society Bulletin
8/23/2009
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The August Bits 'n' Bytes is online:
http://bnb.tampa-bay.org/
This month, Dale Atchison brings us up-to-date on the
free security programs he recommends... And touts a free
backup program.
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1) General Interest
Do you
have questions about technology?
Last Week
at TBCS
Our
Random Acts of Kindness day on Friday, September 11th
2010 FACUG Technology Cruise/Conference next
February!
Do you have questions about technology?
Several people have
requested a place to ask their computer, Internet, etc. questions.
We have created an email list to help you do just that. If you
subscribe to the list, you will receive roughly 2 to 6 emails a day of
technology questions and answers.
We have attracted some
skilled technical contributors. We also encourage the
participation of the talented people in our community who can be of help
to the less skilled among us. If you would like to sample some
tech community spirit, just send an email to:
Moderator @ SWFPCSupport.com
to subscribe. Don't worry, you can remove yourself at any time.
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Last Week at TBCS
We did something
very special last week: we hosted our first ever Apple Macintosh
computer SIG. We have ALWAYS maintained our distance from Macs.
However, it's a changing world. Many of us are using programs that
run on the Internet instead of on our computers -- it doesn't matter
what operating system you are using. Thanks to Virginia Chilcote
for starting this SIG. We recorded it. Virginia didn't
realize we were broadcasting for awhile so the screen goes dark for a
few minutes, but the session was VERY useful for Mac newbies. You
may view it here:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2002281
Chuck Oppermann weighed in on Facebook and Twitter last
Saturday as a guest speaker at my New Media SIG. You can watch
that here:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2028041
Chuck also spoke with me at Doc's Place last Friday.
This started off as "PC Security", but ended up including how to
properly use the Window's Task Manager and Performance Monitor as well
as a utility called Autoruns. It was an excellent session in the
opinion of many who attended. You can read about it on Chuck's
Blog:
http://tinyurl.com/mm5wfj
or you can watch it on UStream:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2021143
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Our
Random Acts of Kindness day on Friday, September 11th
We are opening up our clinic on that day to NON-TBCS members.
If you know someone who needs help with their computer, please encourage
them to register and then bring it in. The registration page, and
other items are viewable at our wiki:
http://computer-raok.wikispaces.com
We have flyers for this event at the Resource Center. If you
take one, please post it on a community bulletin board... don't just
stuff it in your pocket.
We are interested in donuts, cookies, and fruit early followed by
salads, sandwiches, cakes, and casseroles later. I'm told that if
it comes under the general heading of "Food", that we will accept it.
Those who still have their sanity when it comes to food will be in
charge. They don't permit ME to make any decisions in this area.
They showed me a healthy veggie plate one day and had the nerve to refer
to it as "Food". I told them, "That's not Food. That's what
Food eats!" <grin>
We will supply the sodas and coffee throughout the day. But if
you will help supply any of the above, please send an email to the Club Secretary.
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2010 FACUG Technology Cruise/Conference
next February!
The Florida Association of Computer User Groups (FACUG)
is going to hold their next spring conference aboard the Norwegian Sky
cruise ship. We will sail from Miami on Friday, February 26, 2010.
We'll be calling on Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, and we'll
return to Miami on Monday, March 1, 2010.
The cruise prices are wonderful: $233.37 per passenger
including taxes, fees, and gratuities (in the cheapest cabins), and the
conference is only $50 for TBCS members and their spouses. We'll
have presentations, programs, vendors, cruise adventure, and fantastic
food and activities. Please go to:
www.facug.org for details and
registration. We also have a wiki that you may use to get more
details, and to meet up with other Cruisers:
http://facug-cruise.wikispaces.com/
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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:
 | Sept 14, 21, 28, & Oct 5 |
| Nov 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:
| Sept 15, 22, 29, & Oct 6 |
| Dec 1, 8, 15, & 22 |
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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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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, August 24, 7-9pm
Publishing Software SIG. Led by Stacy Lloyd
This SIG will be dark until September.
Tuesday, August 25, 1-3pm
Novice SIG. Led by
Bill De Lucia
Dale Atchison will be leading in Bill's absence. Dale will answer
your computer questions.
Tuesday,
August 25, 7-9pm
Microsoft Access SIG. Led by Howard Gray
Wednesday,
August 26, 10am-noon
Digital Video
SIG. Led by Tom Lembke
This SIG will remain dark until Tom returns in the fall.
Wednesday,
August 26, 1-3pm
Investment SIG. Led by Bob Young
They met LAST week for a one-time change.
Wednesday,
August 26, 7-9pm
Doc's Café. Led by
Dave Dockery
Thursday, August 27, 1-3pm
FOSS (Free & Open Source Software). Led by
Stew Bottorf
Broadcast:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbcs-live
Here's Stew's website:
http://fosssig.com
You may bring up any free or open source software you use and recommend
this meeting. Have a favorite free antivirus, free picture editor,
or utility? You name it and we'll all take a look. Remember
to bring a pencil and paper to take home ideas recommended by others.
I have backup content and links at my website (above).
Stew
Thursday, August 27, 7-9pm
Windows SIG. Led by Chris Walters
Bring Chris your advanced Windows questions.
Friday, August 28, 10am-noon
Broadcast: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/doc's-place-live
Doc's Place. Led by
Dave Dockery
Chuck and I will be presenting on "Internet Search Tips & Tricks".
We'll show how to make the most of your searches online. Join us at the
TBCS Resource Center in person at 10am.
Just when I decide that UStream video is not going to cooperate on Friday
mornings, the feed worked fine last week. I plan on using Live
Meeting to broadcast this week. I'll send out another email later
in the week with the necessary information.
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See you at the Resource Center!
Doc (Dave Dockery)
President, Tampa Bay Computer Society
www.tampa-bay.org
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