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Why Microsoft Wants No Connection Between Windows 8 and 10

2014-10-16T10:05:00.004-07:00

NEWS ANALYSIS: It's obvious that Windows 9 was skipped entirely because it wasn't different or improved enough from the unpopular Windows 8. -

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Windows 10: Enterprise Features & Core Experience for Businesses

2014-10-08T05:57:00.000-07:00

On Sept 30 Microsoft had a media briefing to begin the process of educating enterprises and businesses about the core design of Windows 10, which will be available broadly in late 2015. This video describes how businesses can evaluate the software starting now. (FOR CONSUMERS: the exciting features will be revealed in 2015!)

Windows 10 is the official name for Microsoft's next version of Windows

2014-10-07T10:44:00.002-07:00

Microsoft is officially unveiling the name for the next release of Windows today: Windows 10. While the software maker had referred to Windows 10 as codename Windows Threshold internally, today’s official naming puts any rumors of Windows, Windows TH, Windows X, Windows One, and even Windows 9 to bed. It’s simply Windows 10, marking a jump from the mixed reception of Windows 8.
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Forget Windows 9, Microsoft Just Announced Windows 10

2014-10-02T03:28:00.001-07:00

Microsoft says the next version of Windows won't be "one UI to rule them all," but a single product family with an interface specially tuned for each device.

Kids React to 1970's Vintage Computers

2014-06-07T03:52:00.003-07:00

Submitted by Jim Gaffney

Get rid of a number of nuisance malware add-ons

2014-05-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

This is the tool I downloaded to get rid of a number of nuisance malware add-ons. The tool also cleaned my registry of all entries associated with the malware. The download and use of the tool is free. Users may voluntarily donate money to their company if they feel satisfied.

http://www.kcsoftwares.com/sumo/view.php?prot=2&ProductName=Adware-Removal-Tool-v3.8&Company

Submitted by Don Peppard

Spice up your tablet

2014-05-11T04:45:00.001-07:00

Spice up your tablet typing with these keyboards
http://www.cnet.com/pictures/alternative-tablet-keyboards/
Shared via the CNETApplication\

Submitted by Bill Roush

Notice To APCUG Member Groups

2014-04-15T03:47:00.000-07:00

The Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG) will hold it's 2014 Annual Meeting on Saturday May 3rd. The online meeting will start at 4:00 PM Eastern Time and is being held in conjunction with our 2014 Spring Virtual Technology Conference. Reports about your organization will be presented for your benefit. All member groups are urged to attend.

To attend the Annual Meeting, you must register for the Virtual Technology Conference by clickinghere to visit the free APCUG Eventbrite registration page. Follow the instructions to register for the conference.

In addition to the Annual Meeting, you will also be registered to take part in the 2014 Spring Virtual Technology Conference, where you will be able to attend presentations on subjects like Photoshop Elements, Printers and printing, Windows 8.1 and more, given by leaders in the user group community. For more information on the conference, please click here.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

David Steward

Secretary, APCUG

Virtual Technology Conference

2014-04-14T04:41:00.002-07:00

APCUG’s FREE 2014 Spring Virtual Technology Conference (VTC) will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time. The sessions are 50 minutes in length and offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions via a chat window. Videos from earlier conferences can be found on APCUG’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/apcugvideos.

To register for this VTC, please click on the below link:

http://bit.ly/APCUG-2014-Spring-VTC-Register

If you would like further information, send an email to virtualconferences@apcug.org

Info on the Heartbleed internet vulnerability

2014-04-11T15:51:00.004-07:00

Here’s an even better link that gives more info when checking: https://lastpass.com/heartbleed/

It tells you whether the site HAS used the vulnerable OpenSSL module or not, and also whether they have repaired any problem. It flat out tells you whether to go ahead and change your password, whether it’s not necessary, or whether to wait to change it. THAT is a lot more friendly! I got it via a techie group of which I’m a member on LinkedIn.

I’m sending this email as a reminder that a vulnerability called Heartbleed has WIDELY hit servers on the Internet and you likely need to take action to protect yourself.

Here is a link that describes the vulnerability and what to do about it: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-heartbleed-bug-82120054478.html . There is also a link to the test a web site before using it, roughly midway down the page under “Who is affected”. It is a good article on the compromise and words the information for the end user, not the techie. HOWEVER, if you don’t want to read the article, here is the link: https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/

For the “bottom line” on what is going on and what to do, I have borrowed some verbiage from a friend who works for McAfee security (thank you Marilyn!). Here is part of the email she sent to her family, which I have updated with info on how to check a site’s security online if you prefer:

“I want to warn all of you of an internet vulnerability that you need to be aware of. If you do anything on the internet with credit cards, banking, etc. Anything where you have personal information and are signing on to a secured site IE HTTPS, VPNs, email and IMs.

There is a vulnerability called heartbeat in which hackers can listen in on secured sites and capture your information. This has been in the news and companies are actively remediating this problem.

What you need to do is in this order:

1. Do not conduct business on the internet until the site you use is secure.

2. Contact the sites you do business with to make sure they have remediated this problem . The link to check it online is https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/ . You just enter the name of the site in question and it will show you whether the site passes or fails. If you had rather NOT check online, there is usually a fraud number to call that should allow you to talk to an actual person.

3. Once the site has resolved this problem, sign in and change your password.

If you are technically inclined you can read more at http://heartbleed.com/ ”

If you change your password BEFORE the site has been secured, you will need to change it AGAIN.

Any techies in the group who notice an error, PLEASE let me know!! Thanks in advance!

Submitted by James Phillips

Bill's Links

2014-04-06T17:41:00.001-07:00

BILL'S LINKS FOR APRIL ARE NOW ONLINE

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2014-04-04T07:19:00.002-07:00

Welcome to SW2014. This is our 21st annual conference and will again be held at the beautiful Kellogg-West Conference Center & Hotel @ Cal Poly Pomona. The environment is relaxing and friendly PLUS the food is amazingly delicious!

Presentations, Seminars, Vendor Expo, Door Prizes -- everything you have come to expect with this long-running event. The Conference always brings new and innovative technology to its attendees.

There will be something for everyone, regardless of your preferred platform or level of expertise. You will have many networking opportunities with PC, Mac & Linux attendees – computers, tablets, smartphones, take your pick of conversations.

Are you having challenging situations with your user group / computer club? This is the place to talk one on one with others who might be experiencing the same challenges. You may find ideas from others to help.

Free Parking – Free Wi-Fi in the Conference Center and Hotel rooms

Free Shuttle from Ontario International Airport

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

$85 if received by June 2, 2014

$100 if received after June 2, 2014

Pay via check or PayPal

Fillable Registration form and more info on the Registration page

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

$89/Single; $95/Double; $109/Quad

Call the hotel (1-800-593-7876) to make your reservations

If you have accessibility needs, please let them know

There will be a golf cart available to bring attendees from the hotel to the conference center, as necessary

PHOTO CONTEST

**New this year** The 2014 photo contest is open to all attendees who may submit one 8x10 photo -- subject of their choice. There will be Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd places voted on by the attendees. You will find the photo contest guidelines via a link from the Home page.

Southwest will also be home to the 2014 APCUG Photo Contest. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for APCUG's Best of Show photo.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me (JudyTaylour@theswcc.org)

We would appreciate you forwarding this e-mail to your members and look forward to seeing you at the conference,

Judy and Marian

Speccy

2014-03-28T07:24:00.002-07:00

By the makers of CCleaner,

Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC. Need to find out what's inside your computer? No problem! Speccy will give you all the information you need.
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Submitted by Bob Newman

Grandpa's Computer repair

2014-03-27T04:06:00.001-07:00

Mint 15: Today's best Linux desktop (Review)

2014-03-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

Mint isn't just an outstanding Linux desktop, it's the best new desktop operating system of any kind available now.
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Submitted by Bob Newman

BOD/Meeting Minutes Update

2014-03-09T06:21:00.001-07:00

The January/February Minuets have been added.

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25th Anniversary of the internet

2014-02-28T05:00:00.003-08:00

As the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web approaches, 87% of U.S. adults use the Internet, according to a Pew Research Center

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Submitted by George Holloway

Bill's Links

2014-02-27T05:04:00.001-08:00

Bill's Links for March are NOW online

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Codecademy's First iPhone/iPad App

2014-02-18T07:44:00.000-08:00

We launched our first iPhone app, Codecademy: Hour of Code, for anyone in the world to get started learning to code on the go. We've built an entirely new Codecademy experience for mobile that includes the same things that make Codecademy on the web great - interactivity, "snack" sized content, and fun lessons. Our first app gives you the basics of programming and should help absolutely anyone get started with programming - it's almost too easy not to try!
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Submitted by George Holloway

5 most incredible discoveries of the week

2014-02-16T07:57:00.000-08:00

A strange fact to keep in mind when being chased by a crocodile and an important find about the origins of the first Americans make the list: Read more.....
Submitted by George Holloway

APCUG - Winter 2014 Virtual Technology Conference, 2/22

2014-02-11T03:09:00.000-08:00

2014 Winter Virtual Technology Conference

Saturday, February 22, 1:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Attend a FREE conference from the convenience of your own home!
Presentations include:

A Comparison of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1Francis Chao, Member, Tucson Computer Society, AZ

APCUG and Your $50 – User Group Session

Judy Taylour, President, SCV Computer Club; Chair, APCUG Board of Advisors

iPad in the Classroom, How We Can Learn More on the iPadGreg West, APCUG Advisor, Regions 6 and International; Chair, Marketing Committee

Manage your Passwords with RoboFormDave Gerber, Director, APCUG

Quick & Beautiful Web Pages
Jim Evans, Director, APCUG

So you've got a new computer, now what?Bob Gostischa, Avast

What do I do now with my old XP Computer?Stew Bottorf, Linux SIG Leader, Tampa Bay Computer Society

To register for the 2014 Winter VTC, please click on the below link:
http://bit.ly/APCUG-2014-Winter-VTC-Registration

You will find presentation details and bios at: http://bit.ly/APCUG-2014-Winter-VTC

Many user groups make a day of it and meet at a member’s house to watch the presentations – laptops & headsets with 10 minutes of conversation & munchies or ?? between presentations. They then give a short recap of the presentations they ‘attended’ at their next meeting. You might even plan a meeting around one of the presentations on APCUG’s YouTube channel -- www.youtube.com/apcugvideos

Virtual Technology Conference Committee

www.apcug.org

www.facebook.com/APCUG

www.twitter.com/apcug

www.youtube.com/apcugvideos

Free Pencil Sharpener form the IRS

2014-02-08T12:00:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Don Peppard

One Click CD/DVD Copy

2014-02-08T10:08:00.001-08:00

Recommend By Bill Roush

Copy CD/DVD disks directly from your Windows Explorer without launching any application. Simply right-click CD or DVD in "My computer" or Windows Explorer to make its copy on a blank disc or hard drive. This no-frills CD DVD copy software supports all kinds of CD and DVD disks, allows drive to drive copying and it's completely automatic. You can make as many CD/DVD copies as you like with just one click not even running an application. Copy DVD movies, protected DVDs, copy audio CDs, MP3 music, data backups, and any other CD/DVD disks you have. It can create multiple high-quality CD/DVD copies and copy any DVD movies with just one click.

http://www.cddvdcopy.net

Submitted by Bill Roush

February Meeting

2014-02-07T03:22:00.004-08:00

The next SWIPCC meeting will be on Sat Feb 8, 2014.

We will meet in the Community Room of the Pebble Hills Police "Station" Regional Command Center, Near the corner of Lee Trevino and Pebble Hills.

Doors will open at 9:30 for setup and pre-meeting chats. Meeting at 10:00

Please Note that this is the SECOND Saturday of the month..

Open round table discussion will include Income Tax programs.

Door prizes will include a new book from O'REILLY.

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BOD Meeting

The next BOD Meeting will be on Saturday Feb 8, @ 8:00 AM

We will meet at the

LOS TRES GALLEGOS Restaurant

10801 Pebble Hills

The G&R restaurant was previously at this location.

1. Secretary’s Report, Minutes from January meeting.

2. Treasure’s report

3. Future meeting

4. Photo contest.

5. Today’s program, income tax programs

6. Other business

Bill's Links - February

2014-02-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Bill's Links for February are NOW online

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