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Laguna Woods Village PC Club

​Laguna Woods Village ​PC Club


Meeting Links Archive

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This page contains archived material from our club presentations and meetings and announcements ​for the benefit of our membership. 
NOTE: ​
Over time, these links may become unavailable.

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JANUARY 14, 2020 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES

PREPARING FOR YOUR 2019 TAXES
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PRESENTED BY BARBARA HARRIS AARP TAX AIDE COORDINATOR

CLICK HERE FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SLIDES


SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 MEETING FLYER
How to Navigate Social Media by Abby Stokes

MAY 14, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES

MAY 14, 2019 MEETING FLYER
GENERAL MEETING NOTES: CHROMEBOOK
Leo LaPorte
​Chromebook Video


​APRIL 9, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES

April 9, 2019 FLYER



MARCH 11, 2019 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING NOTES

JACK SCHNABEL'S MARCH 11, 2019 PRESENTATION ON CHANNEL 6


​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

FEBRUARY 12, 2019 FLYER

NOVEMBER 13, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS

​Click Here for the General Meeting Links
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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

​​MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10   PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE   MAJOR UPDATE IN OCTOBER 2018
WINDOWS 10 NEW FEATURES & FUNCTIONS MEETING NOTES

MAY 8, 2018 PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING  LINKS

INTERNET CABLE ​STATUS REPORT AND PLANS
​AND 
BROADBAND SERVICES POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

APRIL 10, 2018  PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING  LINKS

WINDOWS 10 SPRING 2018 UPDATE

Windows 10: Creators Edition Spring Update
Creators Spring Update April Meeting 2018
Personalization, Privacy, Update & Security Settings
DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT NOTICE

MARCH 13, 2018  PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING LINKS

If it's 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
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(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
This video presented in January in Florida it is essentially the same as Gostischa presented in our club on March 13th

https://youtu.be/FAkPqYTp3_I

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Information on setting up a Credit Freeze
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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

​Cyber Security Alerts 
BBB Scam Tracker℠
https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us
Brought to you by the
BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust
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​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.
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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.
  • 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
This presentation will cover the do's and dont's and what you need to know to stay safe on your devices (computer – Windows and Mac, tablets and Smartphones) and 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!
TOPICS:
  • 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?
Virtual Technology Committee
Judy Taylour, Chair

Francis Chao
Jim Evans
John Kennedy
Jere Minich
David Williams
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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 
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017  PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING HANDOUTS

GOOGLE EARTH PRO
GOOGLE MAPS

GOOGLE MAPS: 5 EXPERT TIPS YOU SHOULD BE USING

GOOGLE MAPS: 5 EXPERT TIPS

Microsoft Free E-books

MICROSOFT FREE E-BOOKS

10 alternative browsers that prove There's life after
​Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer

BROWSER ALTERNATIVES

​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/

4 Powerful Productivity Features in the Windows 10 Creators Update by Michael Ansaldo Freelance contributor, PCWorld | APR 13, 2017


​http://www.pcworld.com/article/3188316/software-productivity/4-powerful-productivity-features-in-the-windows-10-creators-update.html

APRIL 10, 2017  PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING  LINKS

Geeks on Tour PC Club Meeting Presentation
Learn Google Photos
Learn Google Photos Handout

JANUARY 13, 2017  SIG  LINKS

Beginning Geneaology and Family History Research
GENEAOLOGY RESEARCH
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JANUARY 12, 2017  LAGUNA WOODS GLOBE ARTICLE

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Staying Safe in a High-Tech World
CYBERCRIME, SCAMS & FRAUD

JANUARY 10, 2017  PC CLUB GENERAL MEETING  LINKS

​Privacy or Security - Are they the same?  
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PRIVACY AND WINDOWS 10
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

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

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

Lets Talk EMail
Meeting Handout 
Email Etiquette Tips

Net Manners
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APRIL 14, 2015 PC CLUB MEETING LINKS

Potpourri Night - Something for Everyone!
Handouts

Meeting Handout 1

SEPTMEMBER 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.
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Security, Pins, Passwords
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 PC CLUB MEETING  LINKS

Cloud Computing - PowerPoint Slide Show
​by Barbara Harris

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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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​All functions in the PC facilities are for Laguna Woods Village Residents and their guests only. ​ 
Your PC Club is a non-profit organization, dedicated to helping residents improve their computer skills and get more enjoyment
from their computers. ​Section 501(c) (3), Tax ID 42-1645625.  

​The Laguna Woods Village PC Club maintains Laguna Woods Village's PC facilities and providing helpful services and learning opportunities to all residents.  The PC facilities are managed and executed by volunteer members.  The facilities are funded jointly by Laguna Woods Village and the PC Club. ​
The PC Workshop and the Learning Center are located on the third floor of the Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
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