Windows SIG Purpose: Learning the ins and outs, and the tips and tricks of the Microsoft Windows operating system to enhance the use of your computer.

AGENDA
o How to speed up your computer.
o How to make Windows show filename extensions and other useful items.
o Is the automatic file and icon cleaner a good idea, and where do you start or stop it.

o Windows Q&A
If possible, please email questions before the meeting so we can schedule enough time for answers.

See the Windows SIG page for location, contacts, more.

Paul Griffiths, CCA member and president of Albion Computer Group, will discuss virtual machines using VMware. This will include the various kinds of VMs, their key features, primary uses, how to get a copy, hints for using it, and more!

See the General Meeting page for location and more.

The internet isn’t always a nice place to be and most people don’t fully protect themselves from the bad actors like Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, Hackers, Pfishing, Pharming and Evil Twin (identity theft) scams.

We’ll show you how. We’ll also show you how to use passwords and User Accounts to better secure your computer.

See the Beginners SIG page for location, contacts, etc.

Attend to club business.

All members and visitors are welcome.

See the Board of Directors page for location and more.

AGENDA

o Retired or retiring? Will you outlast your money?
A free program to analyze your financial status and provide important answers.

o An Identity Theft Tool kit
In case of problems, a good place to start.

o A fast and simple way to install multiple programs.
This can be a big time saver.

o A utility for backing up and saving your drivers.
(Also, what drivers are, and why they are important to you.)

o Mints on the Pillow

See the Grab Bag SIG page for location, contacts, more.

Jim has his iPhone 4… and 2 bumpers… and the update to the signal bars… and little reception problems.

And… apparently has 1 too many toys… and so will be offering his Acer netbook to club members first at a bargain price.

Hope to see y’all there.

See the Mobile Wireless SIG page for location, contacts, etc.

Three Sticky Notes tips for Windows 7 power users

See the Office SIG page for location, contacts, etc.

Continuing our “back to basics” campaign, the subject this month will be BASH; what it is and how to use it, how to write simple scripts, and where to find more information.

See the Linux Beginners SIG page for location, contacts, etc

The next meeting will be August 21.

Enjoy your time off, even if it’s a staycation.

– Jimmy

See the Beginners MS Office SIG page for location, contacts, etc

High Temperatures call for Hot Dogs, Camaraderie and Cold Beverages.

CCA Members,

Instead of our regular technical program, the July 6th General Meeting will be a picnic at the Northwest District Park at 7000 Ardath St.

CCA will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, soda pop, water, paper plates and utensils. Feel free to bring a side dish, desert or even some meat to grill.

Come at the usual time, 6:30p. The grilling should be under way by 7pm.

Our August 3rd General Meeting will be back at the North Village Library as usual.

Directions to Northwest Park:
From the intersection of Steck and Burnet:
Go south 1 mile on Burnet Rd. to Greenlawn Pkwy.,
Turn Right on Greenlawn and go west 1 tenth mile to Daugherty St.,
Turn Left on Daugherty and go 1 tenth mile south to Albata Ave.,
Turn Right on Albata and go 1 tenth mile west to the park entrance,
Turn Right and follow the road around and past the pool house and tennis courts to the parking lot at the far end.
Park and walk south, past the pond on your right, and go up the hill to the picnic area.

See the map here

See the General Meeting page for location and more.