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Over time, these links may become unavailable.
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LYNDA.COM
REMINDER: Lynda.com is available to people who have an up-to-date
Orange County public library card and their online library username and password.
Go to https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=ocpl.org and enter your Library Card Number and Library Card PIN
The access through the Orange County website home page is complicated. It is recommended that you use the direct link above.
Orange County Library http://www.ocpl.org => scroll down and click on Online Resources (left side under Libraries) http://www.ocpl.org/elib => scroll down and click on Online Training (left side menu) http://www.ocpl.org/elib#training => click on LYNDA.COM http://www.ocpl.org/elib/online_training___lyndacom https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=ocpl.org
The Orange County Public Library Laguna Woods Branch is located in the lobby of the Laguna Woods City Hall. The branch is attended from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During those hours, you can register for a library card, pick up or return materials, pay library fines and fees, and receive assistance using computers to search for information.
Call or visit the library if you need assistance.
Laguna Woods Branch 24264 El Toro Rd, 92637 1-949-639-0500
Orange County public library card and their online library username and password.
Go to https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=ocpl.org and enter your Library Card Number and Library Card PIN
The access through the Orange County website home page is complicated. It is recommended that you use the direct link above.
Orange County Library http://www.ocpl.org => scroll down and click on Online Resources (left side under Libraries) http://www.ocpl.org/elib => scroll down and click on Online Training (left side menu) http://www.ocpl.org/elib#training => click on LYNDA.COM http://www.ocpl.org/elib/online_training___lyndacom https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=ocpl.org
The Orange County Public Library Laguna Woods Branch is located in the lobby of the Laguna Woods City Hall. The branch is attended from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During those hours, you can register for a library card, pick up or return materials, pay library fines and fees, and receive assistance using computers to search for information.
Call or visit the library if you need assistance.
Laguna Woods Branch 24264 El Toro Rd, 92637 1-949-639-0500
September 11, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES
May 14, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES
april 9, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES
march 11, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2019 GENERAL MEETING NOTES
FEDERAL TAX LAW CHANGES & PREPARING YOUR ANNUAL RETURNS KNOW & USE AVAILABLE RESOURCES
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
Click Here for the General Meeting Links
ABBY STOKES
(IS THIS THING ON?!)
HTTPS://ASKABBYSTOKES.COM/
Do you still want to use social media?
Here's what you need to know!!
ABBY STOKES
(IS THIS THING ON?!)
HTTPS://ASKABBYSTOKES.COM/
Do you still want to use social media?
Here's what you need to know!!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
MAY 8, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING links
APRIL 10, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
wINDOWS 10 spring 2018 update
March 13, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL meeting LINKS
if its connected it needs to be protected by bob gostischa
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Find Instructions to successfully install Avast and other helpful links and tips
https://goo.gl/5v4sIQ
(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvAsiLdJdgjPpgQ1hWg4O6tdsLp8ZFu6uu33mO7rXP4/edit?usp=sharing)
Scroll down to see all pages (3 ) of the information.
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THERE IS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION in This video presented in January in Florida
it is eSSENTIALLY THE SAME AS GOSTISCHA PRESENTED TO OUR CLUB ON MARCH 13TH
https://youtu.be/FAkPqYTp3_I
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information on setting up a Credit Freeze
https://youtu.be/1z7TY8l9oW0.
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AVAST MAKES EMAILING SAFE
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january 9, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
powerpoint presentation
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Cyber Security Alerts
BBB Scam Tracker℠ https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us Brought to you by the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust JANUARY 9, 2018 MEETING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION BY KELLI JEAN MORRIS, JD, LLM SCAMS AND FRAUDULENT SCHEMES THAT YOU MUST AVOID! CONSUMER SENTINEL NETWORK DATA BOOK 2017 The FTC takes in reports from consumers about problems they experience in the market place. The reports are stored in the Consumer Sentinel Network (Sentinel), a secure on line data base available only to law enforcement. While the FTC does not intervene in individual consumer disputes, its law enforcement partners–whether they are down the street, across the nation, or around the world–can use information in the data base to spot trends, identify questionable business practices and targets, and enforce the law. Since 1997, Sentinel has collected tens of millions of reports from consumers about fraud, identity theft, and other consumer protection topics. During 2017, Sentinel received nearly 2.7 million consumer reports, which the FTC has sorted into 30 top categories. PROVIDED BY SENIOR PROTECTION PROGRAM & FINANCIAL ABUSE SPECIALIST TEAM (FAST) COUNSEL ON AGING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
APCUG 2017 FALL VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (VTC)
october is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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FREE 2017 FALL VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (VTC)
Saturday, November 4 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET 12:00 – 3:00 CT 11:00 – 2:00 MT 10:00 – 1:00 PT |
Attend the FREE conference from the convenience of your own home! All you need is your computer, tablet, etc. and Internet access. The sessions are 50 minutes in length and offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions via Q&A; the questions are answered by the presenter at the end of the presentation or via e-mail if there isn’t enough time after the presentation.
APCUG uses ZOOM for the VTC webinar presentations (www.zoom.us). If you have not participated in a VTC, go to https://zoom.us/download to download the app for the device you will be using to ‘attend’ the conference. You should also make sure you have the latest version of Zoom on your device.
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 link: http://bit.ly/apcug-fall-2017-vtc-eventbrite
Spread the word by forwarding this e-mail to your members. VTCs are a great way for them to expand their technology experience and be introduced to new skills. Below are the sessions that are currently scheduled.
TRACK 1
1:00 PM ET
Tips for Staying Safe Online and Preventing Identity Theft
Bob Gostischa, Avast Evangelist
Learn to use the tools that make visiting the Internet safe and enjoyable. It really isn’t important what you use to get to the Internet.
2:00 PM ET
Internet Camouflage Using VPN
How to Use VPN As Your Cloak of Invisibility When Accessing the Internet
Joe Melfi, Consultant
How do we keep the curious and the devious from seeing our activity while using the Internet? We all have critical information like passwords and account logins that we don't want to be known, some info we consider private, or we simply don't want anything to be seen by others because it's nobody's business. It's our data, our conversations, and only those we grant permission should see that data. You may have heard that your web surfing and emails could be vulnerable to snooping. It may be easier than most people know, especially when using public Wi-Fi! We'll discuss the best way to help make your data unreadable and untraceable - by implementing VPN.
WHO SHOULD BE USING VPN?:
3:00 PM ET
iOS 11 Tips & Tricks
Jere Minich, Program Chair, Lake-Sumter Computer Society
iOS 11 has many more custom options than usual and many of them are first-rate. Jere will show us how to tailor some of these options to meet our needs.
TRACK 2
1:00 PM ET
Hands-on LibreOffice Demo
John Kennedy East-Central Ohio Technology User's Club
Free software - it’s all about sharing. John (otherwise known as Free-John) will be sharing the flagship productivity suite called LibreOffice. This piece of software has all the components (and a couple extras) that another major software company has, that is widely used in business. He will take us on a hands-on tour of the different sub-programs LibreOffice has and hopefully you discover a free program that has all the features you would need in a productivity suite.
2:00 PM ET
Google Photos
Ron Brown, Program Chair, Silvercom Computer and Technology Club
Stats – 1B users; 1.2B photos uploaded each day. And, it’s FREE. It’s like a shoebox full of photos but you can easily find a specific photo. Since we now take most of our photos with our phone, it’s designed for mobile first but can also be used with our computer. It’s easy-to-use with unlimited storage. Do you need a backup strategy? How to sync them? Who can see my photos? How do they get archived after death? All these topics and more will be covered in Ron’s presentation. As well as a hands-on demo.
3:00 PM ET
Voice Operated Assistants
Greg Skalka, President, Under the Computer Hood UG
What’s new in technology? First it was the Cloud and now it’s Voice Operated Assistants = the future is here! Voice operated assistants like Amazon Echo, Dot and Tap and Google Home are here to help us with automated tasks and more. Siri, Cortana, and Google Assistant also help us with our technology.
Judy Taylour, Chair
Francis Chao
Jim Evans
John Kennedy
Jere Minich
David Williams
APCUG uses ZOOM for the VTC webinar presentations (www.zoom.us). If you have not participated in a VTC, go to https://zoom.us/download to download the app for the device you will be using to ‘attend’ the conference. You should also make sure you have the latest version of Zoom on your device.
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 link: http://bit.ly/apcug-fall-2017-vtc-eventbrite
Spread the word by forwarding this e-mail to your members. VTCs are a great way for them to expand their technology experience and be introduced to new skills. Below are the sessions that are currently scheduled.
TRACK 1
1:00 PM ET
Tips for Staying Safe Online and Preventing Identity Theft
Bob Gostischa, Avast Evangelist
Learn to use the tools that make visiting the Internet safe and enjoyable. It really isn’t important what you use to get to the Internet.
- It’s important to use the right tools once you get there
- It’s important to exercise caution when visiting the Internet
- It’s important to avoid the dangers found on the Internet
2:00 PM ET
Internet Camouflage Using VPN
How to Use VPN As Your Cloak of Invisibility When Accessing the Internet
Joe Melfi, Consultant
How do we keep the curious and the devious from seeing our activity while using the Internet? We all have critical information like passwords and account logins that we don't want to be known, some info we consider private, or we simply don't want anything to be seen by others because it's nobody's business. It's our data, our conversations, and only those we grant permission should see that data. You may have heard that your web surfing and emails could be vulnerable to snooping. It may be easier than most people know, especially when using public Wi-Fi! We'll discuss the best way to help make your data unreadable and untraceable - by implementing VPN.
WHO SHOULD BE USING VPN?:
- Anyone in public... Free/Paid Wi-Fi at coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, hotels, etc.
- Mobile users and travelers that may need to use unfamiliar networks
- Home users for security and privacy
- EVERYONE!
- Focus on VPN solutions
- How it works
- Types available
- Apps and software
- Devices and hardware
- Free versus pay options
- Caveats and compromises (nothing is perfect)
3:00 PM ET
iOS 11 Tips & Tricks
Jere Minich, Program Chair, Lake-Sumter Computer Society
iOS 11 has many more custom options than usual and many of them are first-rate. Jere will show us how to tailor some of these options to meet our needs.
TRACK 2
1:00 PM ET
Hands-on LibreOffice Demo
John Kennedy East-Central Ohio Technology User's Club
Free software - it’s all about sharing. John (otherwise known as Free-John) will be sharing the flagship productivity suite called LibreOffice. This piece of software has all the components (and a couple extras) that another major software company has, that is widely used in business. He will take us on a hands-on tour of the different sub-programs LibreOffice has and hopefully you discover a free program that has all the features you would need in a productivity suite.
2:00 PM ET
Google Photos
Ron Brown, Program Chair, Silvercom Computer and Technology Club
Stats – 1B users; 1.2B photos uploaded each day. And, it’s FREE. It’s like a shoebox full of photos but you can easily find a specific photo. Since we now take most of our photos with our phone, it’s designed for mobile first but can also be used with our computer. It’s easy-to-use with unlimited storage. Do you need a backup strategy? How to sync them? Who can see my photos? How do they get archived after death? All these topics and more will be covered in Ron’s presentation. As well as a hands-on demo.
3:00 PM ET
Voice Operated Assistants
Greg Skalka, President, Under the Computer Hood UG
What’s new in technology? First it was the Cloud and now it’s Voice Operated Assistants = the future is here! Voice operated assistants like Amazon Echo, Dot and Tap and Google Home are here to help us with automated tasks and more. Siri, Cortana, and Google Assistant also help us with our technology.
- What can they do?
- What are the benefits?
- How about the dark side?
Judy Taylour, Chair
Francis Chao
Jim Evans
John Kennedy
Jere Minich
David Williams
Microsoft in Mission Viejo has invited you to participate.
Register Now - Classes are filling up.
October 5, 10, 12, or 31 – Cybersecurity for your Business
October 18 – Protecting your Business from Cybercrime Partner Event
October 24 – Device Defense and Scam Protection
October 26 – Improve your Privacy and Security
RELEVANT LINKS
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Stay Safe Online
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-2017
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources | Homeland Security
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: The 2017 Outlook
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Stay Safe Online
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-2017
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources | Homeland Security
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: The 2017 Outlook
september 12, 2017 pc club general meeting
handouts
GOOGLE MAPS: 5 EXPERT TIPS YOU SHOULD be using
Microsoft free e-books
10 alternative browsers that prove There's life after
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer
The surprising and strange origins of 10 common tech terms
Click on the link below and scroll through the gallery images and articles:
http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/gallery-the-surprising-and-strange-origins-of-10-common-tech-terms/
http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/gallery-the-surprising-and-strange-origins-of-10-common-tech-terms/
4 powerful productivity features in the Windows 10 Creators Update by Michael Ansaldo Freelance contributor, PCWorld | APR 13, 2017
april 10, 2017 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
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Geeks on Tour PC Club Meeting Presentation
Learn Google Photos |
JANUARY 13, 2017 SIG LINKS
JANUARY 12, 2017 LAGUNA WOODS GLOBE ARTICLE
JANUARY 10, 2017 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS
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Privacy or Security - Are they the same?
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2016 APCUG INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
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The International Association of Technology & Computer User Groups (APCUG)
Palace Station Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV October 21, 22, 23 2016 For more information: http://apcug2.org/apcug-2016-conference/ |
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JULY 26, 2016 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
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Genealogy SIG - Ancestry.com
Handouts A.com Card Catalog Ancestry.com Support Center Gen. SIG July 26 Like A Pro 2016 History and Mystery US_Census_Hdngs_1790-1860 |
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aPRIL 12, 2016 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
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FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT
RES. SGT. MICHAEL FRIEDLAND ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT I.D. Theft PowerPoint Presentation Identity Theft Q & A |
JANUARY 2015 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
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APRIL 14, 2015 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
September 10, 2013 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
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"Security, PINs, and Passwords" Presentation
To review the information, please click on the link below. Security, Pins, Passwords |
September 17, 2012 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS
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Cloud Computing - PowerPoint Slide Show
by Barbara Harris Handouts: All About the Cloud - Handout September 2012 (PDF) All About the Cloud - Handout September 2012 (Word) Cloud Computing - Overview of Sky Drive, Dropbox, and Last Pass (PDF) Cloud Computing - Overview of Sky Drive, Dropbox, and Last Pass (Word) |
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