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September 2010 (670 KBytes)
- The Wired vs. Wireless Debate - discussion of the pros and cons of having a wired versus a wireless home network, per Smart Computing magazine
- Index to this issue
- Sites You Better Stay Away From - listing of dangerous Web sites, per Kim Komando
- Internet Security Best Practices - suggestions for protecting your laptop, browser, bank account information, email, and your pc's data and system, by member Dave Palmer
- Set Hacker Alarm on Your Web Mail Box - how to determine if someone has been snooping into your email, perhaps to steal sensitive information, from PC World
- Important Information for all Users of Malwarebytes Software - how to correct a problem with the paid version of this excellent malware detection program, by Ron Hirsch
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - link to the group's Protect page
- Who are the people sending spam and why do they keep doing it? - the reasons you get spam, and a review of various types of spam, by member Dave Palmer
- How to Stop Spam - the First Step - first in a series of articles about spam, specifically a legal definition of spam, and what rules commercial email is required to follow, by member Dave Palmer
- Enlarge Print when Printing from a Webpage - instructions on how to force your browser to print a Web page in a large size, by The Computer Lady
- Change Print Dimensions and Resolutions Without Resampling - how to change the dimensions and resolution of images, from the Adobe Photoshop Elements Help file
- Bendix G-15 Computer 1956 - photo of a very early computer
August 2010 - no issue was published this month.
July 2010 (738 KBytes)
- Internet Doman Names Bring in Millions - discussion regarding the prices paid for some Internet domain names at the Fort Lauderdale auction, with one going for $1.75 million, by Bridget Carey
- Index to this issue
- Quick Tip - Ad Muncher removes ads.
- Minutes of the four meetings held during June, 2010
- Data Explosion - article discussing the enormous amount of data being electronically stored,which, just this year alone will fill enough DVD's to reach the moon and back; the equivalent of 1.2 million petabytes, by Joe McKendrick. For additional information, click here.
- Make Your New PC Hassle-free - three steps to take to head off most computing problem before they have a chance to arise, by Rick Broida of PC World
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - link to the group's Protect page
- More About Internet Threats - brief outline of a free ebook, from Ask Leo!, covering the basics to protect one's pc; created by Leo A. Notenboom, and submitted by Gary Staely
- Interesting links - a number of useful and interesting links on a range of topics, compiled by editor Al Droll
- Quick tip - how to avoid typing in one's User Name and password when booting up Windows XP
- "Computer" Photo, from 1956 - can you guess what is this one-ton plus device, being loaded onto an airplane, was? Submitted by Charlie Vanderford
June 2010 (2.0 MBytes)`
- 25 Times Faster Internet - discussion of a proposal to radically increase the speed of the Internet in the U.S., translated from a Reuters article
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the four meetings held during May
- Things, Thinglets & Thingassoes - useful definition of many terms used in connection with cyber crimes and malware that infects computers, by Jack Lewtschuk of the Monterey Bay Users Group
- Quick Tip - Microsoft Security Essentials- how to temporarily disable, and later restart this program
- Quick tip - clipboard utility which allows one to store multiple items
- Keep Your Password Private - and Handy - discussion of a free service that allows one to securely maintain all of one's passwords, yet keep them readily available, by Erik Larkin at http://www.pcworld.com/
- Computer cartoon
- What are Your Email Options in Windows 7? - discussion of the pros and cons of different email clients leading up to Microsoft's latest, Windows Live Mail, as well as other free and commercial email programs, from http://www.win7news.net/
- Cartoon
- Quick tip: - closing open Windows faster
- Open Links in Firefox - how to set your browser to open links in another Internet browser, with links to Apple's Safari, Google's Chrome, and Opera, by Kim Komando
- Your Identity was Stolen, Now What? - suggestions on what to do after discovering you have been the victim of identity theft, by Kim Komando
- Create a Disposable E-mail Address - brief discussion of Jetable, a Web site where one can set up a time-limited disposable email address in order to reduce spam, by Kim Komando
- Quick tip: - link to free programs that can open nearly any file
- One Thing is Even Worse than Online Pornography... - discussion of the risks and perils when searching for downloadable music and videos on the Internet, and what is the safest search engine to use for music & videos, from http://www.daol.aol.com
- Lost. Important Word File. Last Seen on my Computer. Reward Available - discussion on how to protect yourself against the loss of Word documents, from http://www.daol.aol.com
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, collected by Al Droll and B. Brock
- May Photo Contest Winners - photos submitted by Monda Herring and Parker Monroe that won a random drawing
- Computer cartoons - Technology for Country Folk - from http://www.myfriend.com
May 2010 (1.0 MBytes)`
- In Memoriam - summary of Vice President Al Miller's long association with, and dedication to, the Greater Tampa Bay PC User Group
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the three meetings held during April
- Should I Buy a Netbook Over a Laptop PC? - discussion of the pros and cons of netbooks versus laptops, by Mark Kymin
- Program Viewers - links to free viewers for programs one may not have on their pc, by Don Miller
- Quick tip - clipboard utility which allows one to store multiple items
- Transfer Programs to a new PC - suggestions regarding getting programs from one's old pc onto a new pc, with additional links to removing bloatware, setting up a new pc, and even Mac's need to be secured, by Kim Komando
- Should You Keep an XP Machine? - help in deciding whether to retain an old WinXP pc with attached peripherals on a network, so they can be accessed by a new Windows 7 pc, by Kim Komando
- Quick tip: - closing open Windows faster
- Open Links in Firefox - how to set your browser to open links in another Internet browser, with links to Apple's Safari, Google's Chrome, and Opera, by Kim Komando
- Your Identity was Stolen, Now What? - suggestions on what to do after discovering you have been the victim of identity theft, by Kim Komando
- Create a Disposable E-mail Address - brief discussion of Jetable, a Web site where one can set up a time-limited disposable email address in order to reduce spam, by Kim Komando
- Quick tip: - speed up Internet Explorer 8
- One Thing is Even Worse than Online Pornography... - discussion of the risks and perils when searching for downloadable music and videos on the Internet, and what is the safest search engine to use for music & videos, from www.daol.aol.com
- Lost. Important Word File. Last Seen on my Computer. Reward Available - discussion on how to protect yourself against the loss of Word documents, from www.daol.aol.com
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, collected by Al Droll, Charles Kelly, and Frank Weitzman
- April Photo Contest Winners - photos submitted by Dick Evand and Pat LaTerza that won a random drawing
- Computer cartoon - Technology of Country Folk
April 2010 (2.0 MBytes)`
- RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) - discussion of the growing presence of RFID's, electronic tracking devices, that are embedded in an increasing number of products, by Katherine Albrecht of CASPIAN
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the four meetings held during March
- Welcome to new member June Kreger
- Greatest Windows Tips of All Time - illustrated selection of 26 handy tips for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, including toggle between apps, navigate app windows, folder settings, unobtrusive updates, Taskbar tweaks, partitioning, screen capture, shortcuts, special characters, sticky keys, line up windows, classic Control Panel, Task Manager info, network reset, indexing settings, startup cleanup, track shared folders, keyboard tool to launch apps, completely uninstall programs, UAC utility, and optimizing one's browsing, and keyboard tips, from PCWorld
- Protecting Your Social Security Number - discussion of what to do if your SSN is stolen or compromised, tips on how to protect one's identity, and several links re identity theft, free credit reports, and free security software, by Kim Komando
- Computer cartoon
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - link to club's Protect Your Computer page
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, by Al Droll
- Photo Contest - photos that won the monthly prize drawings, by Brock and Patrick Courtney
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, by Al Droll
- Computer cartoon
March 2010 (982 KBytes)`
- The EULA You Click May Not be the One in Effect - discussion of End User License Agreements (EULA's), which are not quite what they appear to be, from Windows Secrets
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the four meetings held during February
- Beware of Census Scams - brief warning about possible scans during the official U.S. census, with links - from WXPNews of Feb. 9, 2010
- Google Safe-browsing and Chrome Privacy Leak - discussion of concerns about Google being able to track your Internet searches, from Hackers.org
- Burning a DVD in Movie Maker - how to create and burn a movie that can be played on stand-alone DVD players, with several links for more help, by Kim Komando
- What the Heck is Twitter About? - discussion of what Twitter is, and how it is different from ordinary email, by Kim Komando
- Resizing Digital Pictures - discussion and tips on how to change the size and resolution of digital photos, by Smart Computing
- Caps Lock Warning Sound in XP - tip about how to alert yourself if certain keys are inadvertently pressed, from Charlie Vanderford
- Digitizing Negatives and Slides - brief discussion of how to convert slides and negatives using a scanner, and then tips about programs to edit your digitized images, by Kim Komando
- Hardened Flash Drive is One Tough Nut to Crack - article on IronKey, a flash drive that can securely store one's confidential documents, from Windows Secrets
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - link to club's Protect Your Computer page
- Clicking "Cancel" on Pop-ups - safe ways to handle unwanted pop-ups that may appear on one's pc, by Ask Leo
- Photo Contest - photos that won the monthly prize drawings, by Frank Weitzman and Monda Herring
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, by Al Droll
- Additional Web Sites - submitted by Gary Staley
- Humor - computer cartoons
February 2010 (958 KBytes)
- If You Thought Microsoft Was Going To Dump Windows XP Completely... - discussion of XP Mode in three versions of Windows 7, by Dave Bytes
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the three meetings during January
- Windows 7's Real Killer Feature - discussion of how Windows 7 does a better job of taking advantage of the available hardware resources than its predecessors, by Randall C. Kennedy
- Encrypting an External Hard Drive - discussion and tips on protecting an external hard drive by encrypting its contents, by Kim Komando
- Select Multiple Files in Vista - how one can select multiple files in Vista without using the Ctrl key, by Kim Komando
- Choosing an External Hard Drive - advice on how to select an external hard drive that will work with your hardware and meet your needs, by Smart Computing
- Double the Displays, Double the Productivity - short item on the benefits of having two monitors for one's computer, by Smart Computing
- Panda Cloud Anti-virus hits the Internet for FREE - discussion of a new, free anti-virus service based on an Internet server, from DaveBytes.com
- Tip - How far Should One Sit from Their TV - quick guide calculating how far away one should be from their LCD or Plasma tv for the best viewing
- Roundup of 2009 Security Suites - detailed comparison of 11 commercial and one free security suites, from PC Magazine
- How to Know if an Online Transaction is Secure - discussion of secure Internet connections, how safe are they really, and how to tell is you actually have a secure connection; submitted by Frank Weitzman
- Some Things to Look Into... - a number of useful Internet sites worth checking out, by Al Droll
- The Middle Mouse Button - tips about using the middle mouse button to browse more efficiently, scroll more quickly, and more - submitted by Charlie Vanderford.
- 5 Free Fun Kids Sites for Summer - five safe, great sites for children, by Kim Komando
- Photo Contest - photo that won the monthly prize drawing, by Emi Evans
- Murphy's Laws of Computing - humorous listing of situations that one's computer can have, from Three Peaks
- Credit correction - statement correcting incorrect attribution of a January article on the "Digital Photograhpy Pocket Guide," which was actually submitted by Dick Evans
January 2010 (1.0 MBytes)
- A New Photo Contest, by Al Droll
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the three meetings during December, with photos
- Creating an Awesome Slide Show - clear instructions on how to create a slide show using photos and videos from the holidays, by Kim Komando
- Digit Photography Pocket Guide - review of a the 3rd edition of this popular and inexpensive guide, by Derrick Story; the guide is published by O'Reilly
- Sort Out Confusing Processes - tips and links to Web sites so one can determine which processes that are running in the background should be retained, and which can be stopped, by Kim Komando
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - reminder to be sure to update the protection for your computer
- Domain Name Scam - alert about scams advising that your domain name is expiring, by Charlie Vanderford
- Watch Out for Links in E-mail - tips, links, and warnings about clicking on links in emails that may go to malicious Web sites, by Kim Komando
- Create New E-Mail Accounts to Foil Spammers - suggestions for handling one's email address(es) to minimize spam and misuse, by Kim Komando
- Some Things to Look Into... - links to useful sites and utilities, for free music, recover erased files, telephone numbers, and reverse image searches, by Al Droll
- "Backing Up Your PC" Presentation - press release covering Gene Barlow's January 12th presentation to our group, which will focus on the best ways to back up one's computer, as well as on the latest release of Acronis True Image Home, version 2010. (Press release provided by Linda Barlow )
- Computer cartoons
December 2009 (926 KBytes)
- President's Message, by Jo Ann Brawner
- Index to this issue
- Officer Nominations for 2010 - list of nominees for officer positions for 2010, plus a listing of SIG leaders
- Minutes of the three meetings during November
- Christmas Party - announcement for Dec. 15th gathering
- More about Windows 7 - links to information on Microsoft's latest operating system, including a listing of the features of several versions, a discussion of upgrading, and using Backup, by Parker Monroe, Charlie Vanderford, and Kim Komando
- Three Reasons Why Windows 7 Isn't for Everybody, by Woody Leonhard
- Windows 7 Early Adoption Rate Outpaces Vista's - article on how Windows 7 is being installed and accepted, from ComputerWorld
- How Windows 7 will Finally Kill XP - discussion of why Windows XP will finally give way to the new operating system, by Preston Gralla of ComputerWorld
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - reminder to be sure to update the protection for your computer
- Identity Thieves Target Medical Records - discussion of the thriving market for patients' stolen medical records and prescriptions, by Erik Larkin of PC World magazine
- "Helpful" Hackers - how computer users are being lured into exposing their pc's to hackers posing as Internet security watchdogs, by Sid Kirchheimer, author of "Scam-Proof Your Life," and submitted by Nestor Bonilla
- Something to Look Into - several links to Reprinted books, emergency medical transportation, and a source of file repair utilities, collected by editor Al Droll
- Computer cartoon and New Years greeting.
November 2009 (838KBytes)
- Introduction by the newsletter Editor, Al Droll
- Index to this issue
- Officer Nominations for 2010 - list of nominees for officer positions for 2010, plus a listing of SIG leaders
- Minutes of the four meetings during October
- SanDisk u3 4gig Smart drive - reprint of an article written a while ago about the features of, and tips pertaining to, a flash/thumb drive, by Parker Monroe
- Links to additional information and tools for flash drives, by Don Miller
- Firewall Explained - useful information about software and hardware firewalls, and why one should have them for their pc, by Sandy Berger
- What is an IP Address Conflict? - discussion of IP address conflicts that can occur on one's local network, and how to resolve them, by Bradley Mitchell of About.com
- How to Control the Display of Your Laptop - brief article on how to control the way Windows looks on your laptop, from DaveBytes.com
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - reminder to be sure to update the protection for your computer
- The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths - first page of a five-page article that discusses several myths affecting a computer's security, by Erik Larkin of PC World magazine
- Some Things to Look Into - links to several Web sites, including where one can obtain a free Web page creation program, pictures from one of the club's Christmas parties, and a new search engine where one can ask a range of questions - provided by the editor, Al Droll
- A Full Inbox - computer humor
October 2009 (709KBytes)
- Should you Store Passwords in your Browser - discussion about the risks of storing passwords in whatever browser you're using, and tips on how to try to keep them safe from prying eyes, by Kim Komando
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the four meetings during September, including a collage from Picasa 3 presentation by Dick & Emi Evans
- Stop Bugging Me! - computer cartoon
- Don't be Afraid of RSS - create and use a blog to communicate text and photos with a large group of relatives and/or friends - by Kim Komando
- Finding if an Email was Sent - how to check whether or not you have sent email to a particular person, by Kim Komando
- How Forwarding Emails can Increase Spam - the risks and consequences of forwarding emails improperly, plus additional links to additional tutorials about email, by Hoax Slayer and Brett M. Christensen
- Cartoon - humorous computer cartoon
- Block Inappropriate Material - article about using the free OpenDNS to help prevent accessing inappropriate Web sites, plus links to the HOSTS file, printing over the Internet, and tracking browser history to track surfing, by Kim Komando
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - reminder to be sure to update the protection for your computer
- Scan USB Devices with AVG Automatically to Keep Conficker Virus away - the need to scan USB devices and set AVG Anti-Virus properly, to help prevent an infection by the "dreaded" Conficker virus, by Sandy Berger
- Some Things to Look Into - a number of useful links, covering new recipes, opening tough clamshell packaging, history information, fixing your lost network connection, Windows 7 (the successor to Vista), all the space shuttle missions, one million free e-books online, change the label on the Start button, and free photography seminars - provided by the editor, Al Droll
- Surfing the Web - cartoon displaying the perils of the Internet
September 2009 (1.0MBytes)
- Special Announcement from Microsoft - Microsoft is readying to offer Service Pack 2 for Office 2007
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of August meeting
- Photo of raft navigating the rapids, submitted by Dick Evans
- Note: the next six articles are from Kim Komando
- Choosing a Powerful Laptop Processor - discussion re top-of-the-line and second-tier cpu's for laptoops
- Using System Restore - tips on using System Restore in Windows, as well as a link to further information about Vista's Shadow Copy, which is tied in to Vista's System Restore
- A Spell Checker for Outlook Express - ways to add proofing tools, including a spell checker, to Outlook Express
- PDF Files are Easily Created These Days - how to create PDF files, two recommended conversion programs, and links to splitting/merging PDF documents, and to converting pictures to PDF
- Is Your Internet Security Up to Date? - reminder to be sure to update the protection for your computer
- More about Internet Threats - discussion re background processes in Windows, ways to view them, and a comment about the csrss.exe process, which sometimes may be a virus
- Something to Look Into - eight brief items on useful tools and links, submitted by Helen Frydrych, Don Miller, and others
- High-speed Memory Cards for Cameras - discussion of memory cards for digital cameras, with tips on what to look for, by Kim Komando
- Photo - the German wine country, by editor Al Droll
- Never Underestimate a Texas Cowboy - humor
August 2009 (1.6MBytes)
July 2009 (972KBytes)
June 2009 (606KBytes)
May 2009 (819KBytes)
- Editor's introduction to this issue, which encourages New Members to be patient, attend as many meetings as possible, and eventually share their hard-won knowledge with other members
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the meetings held during April, 2009
- Photo of sunset by member Dick Evans
- What is a High Definition PC Monitor? - discussion of what constitutes an HD monitor, by Mark Casey
- How to Test and Calibrate Your PC Monitor - ways to tune your monitor, by Mark Casey
- Leaving computers on overnight = $2.8 billion a year - discussion of the savings when pc's are turned off at night, from USA Today
- How to Install and Connect a Webcam to Your PC - tips on setting up a Webcam on a pc, by Mark Casey
- How to Connect Your PC to the TV - discussion of the various types of connections available to attach a pc to a television, by Mark Casey
- Is Your Internet Security up to Date? - link to free utilities to protect one's pc
- More About Internet Threats - discussion about rogue scanners, and how to spot and remove them
- Something to look into... - links to interesting Web sites, check the quality of your password, and how to clean a dirty laptop keyboard
- Data Backup: Use it or lose it - a basic guide to devices and ways to protect one's valuable data and files, from Consumer Reports
- Computer Cartoon
- Two early computers - a 1983 Apple Lisa ($9,995), and a 1982 Otrona Attache ($3,995)
April 2009 (625KBytes)
- Editor's introduction to this issue, which deals primarily with protecting your computer(s) from various threats (and see if you can find the Editor's bow to April Fool's Day)
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the five meetings held during March, 2009
- Password Disaster: My PayPal Account Was Hacked - what happened to him, and how to protect yourself, by Steve Bass
- How to Clean an Infected Computer - tips and suggestions from the AVG Web site, written by Randy D. Stafford, and submitted my Ray Davis
- Anti-Spyware Software for Windows 98 & later - informative article about spyware, with links to SpyBot Search & Destroy and MalwareBytes anti-malware
- Anti-virus Software - discussion of AVG's free anti-virus program, how to use it, and how to protect your computer(s) from infections
- Run Disk Clean-up - how to run this built-in utility that comes with Windows 98 to Vista
- Run MalwareByte's Anti-Malware - how to run this excellent anti-malware utility
- Run SpyBot Search & Destroy - a guide to running this anti-spyware tool
- Windows Tips - how to unhide hidden files, folders and extensions
- Is Your Internet Security up to Date? - link to free utilities to protect one's pc
- More About Internet Threats - discussion of how AVG treats embedded infections
- Computer History - photos and prices of a 1980 IBM 5120 portable with printer, and a 1981 Dynabyte with 64k of RAM
March 2009 (500KBytes)
- Windows 7 is Coming - some of the features of the successor to Vista, from various news sources, by Al Droll
- Index to this issue
- Minutes of the February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 23rd meetings
- Close-up nature photo, by Dick Evans
- Lost Password - how to recover when your Windows XP or Vista password is lost, by Kim Komando
- Passwords - how to change your password in Windows XP and Vista
- Computer cartoon, by John McPherson
- Remembering Passwords - how Keepass stores and helps you remember passwords, by Kim Komando
- Roboform - link to another popular password manager
- Password Protection - suggestions on how to protect your passwords, and how Sarah Palin's Yahoo email account was hacked, by Sandy Berger
- Windows XP Home - how to shutdown or reboot Windows XP Home only, using only the keyboard
- Is Your Internet Security up to Date? - link to free utilities to protect one's pc
- More About Internet Threats - the difference between HTPP and HTTPS Web pages, by Kim Komando
- Mozilla Issues Firefox Security Update - notice re a critical update for the Firefox Web browser
- For Vista Users - tips for some useful settings in Vista
- Computer cartoon
- Don Miller - Links and tips for Windows 7, Thunderbird email, Internet Explorer 8, photos by Emi and Dick Evans, using Photo Story demo, movies created in Windows MovieMaker and Picassa by John Barnes, and a link to Open Office Writer, by Don Miller
- Miscellaneous links to useful sites - treats for pets, track gasoline consumption, finding the best flight for the best price, printing a map with points of interest, and create fun crafts
- Computer History - photos and prices of a 1975 IBM portable, and a 1981 Apple III
February 2009 (601KBytes)
- Windows XP Expires, by Sandy Berger
- Index to this issue
- Thoreau quote and photo, by Emi Evans
- The Club History, with photos, by Al Miller
- Minutes of the January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th meetings
- Computer cartoon
- Advice from Snopes - number of worthwhile tips regarding email
- Why do my Printers Die so Quickly, by Kim Komando
- XP's "Photo Story 3" - link to this free program for creating photo slideshows
- Is Your Internet Security up to Date? - link to free utilities to protect one's pc
- Trojan Horses Still on the Loose - discussion of what Trojans are and how to deal with them, by Panda Security
- Something You Might Want to Check Out... - several useful links, such as Print What You Like, Phone Spam Filter, Fiction Addiction, Photo Secrets, List of Hobbies, and the latest Tech Stories
- For Vista Users - tips for some useful settings in Vista
- Computer cartoon
- Early computers - photos of two vintage models, and link to Web site dedicated to preserving and displaying these old systems
January 2009 (641KBytes)
- President Jo Ann Brawner's New Year's message
- Index to this issue
- Listing of Officers for year 2009
- Recognition of SIG and other club leaders
- Windows Vista - links to a variety of resources, by Don Miller
- Minutes of the group's meetings on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 9th
- Internet Security - are you up-to-date? Link to Protect Your Computer page
- More about Internet Threats - instructions on setting up and using CCleaner to clean up and speed up a pc
- Google - suggestions for learning more about this very popular Internet search tool, by Don Miller
- More Search engines, and links for Speech Recognition demo's, and Blogs, by Don Miller
- Organize Photos Locally and Online - brief review of SnapAct, a free utility
- World's First Digital Camera (1975) -article and photo, submitted by B. Brock
- Before You Buy a New Video - Graphics Card - discussion of what to look for and need, from http://www.About.com, by Mark Casey
- Photo with quote by Aristotle - submitted by Dick Evans
- Outdoor Digital Antenna Installation - instructions for installing and setting up; from http://www.terrestrial-digital.com, and submitted by Dick Evans
- Tandy 5000 Professional System - ad for a 1989 computer, costing only $8,499; submitted by M. Brock
December 2008 (778KBytes)
- Index to this Christmas issue
- Editor's message
- Announcements re club's Christmas party, and reduced dues for 2009
- Listing of Officer Nominees, for year 2009
- Recognition of SIG and other club leaders
- Minutes of meetings on Oct. 28, Nov. 4th, Nov. 18th, and Nov. 25th
- Internet Security - are you up-to-date? Link to Protect Your Computer page
- Downloads - Danger Signs - short article about risks of downloading files on the Internet
- List of useful links for Windows Vista, by Don Miller
- Leave WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) as is? - article from Kim Komando which discusses recent news that WPA protection for wireless connections had been cracked
- Brief overview of what WPA is, also from Kim Komando
- True Image Home 2009 - review of features of latest backup software from Acronis, by Gene Barlow
- Premium USB Turntable - overview of high-end turntable for transferring vinyl records and cassettes to one's pc, from Kim Komando
- Photoshop Elements 6 - The Missing Manual - review of book by Barbara Bundage, published by Pogue Press/O'Reilly, which covers the basics of this popular graphics editing program; written by Darry D Eggleston
- Christmas Photos - seven tips for better holiday photos, by Kim Komando
November 2008 (3MBytes)
- Index to this Thanksgiving issue
- Editor's message
- President's message
- Listing of Officer Nominees, for year 2009
- Recognition of SIG and other club leaders
- November meetings schedule
- Internet Security - are you up-to-date - link to Protect Your Computer page
- Microsoft posts emergency defense for new remote-code attack
- Clickjacking - article discusses another dangerous threat, from Windows Secrets
- Burning Pictures to a CD - tutorial on how to place photos on a CD for safekeeping, from the APCUG
- Windows keyboard shortcuts for Internet Explorer and most Windows programs, from PCWorld
- Guide to PC Maintenance, to help your computer happy, healthy and trouble-free, PC World
- Windows Vista - links to helpful information on which edition to get, demos, features, help, newsletter, and books
- Cartoon - computer humor, by Rich Tennant
August to October, 2008: due to illness, issues of our group's monthly newsletter were temporarily suspended during these months.
For further information, contact Bay Bytes Editor, Al Droll
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