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SIGs (Special Interest Groups) |
Android Smartphones & Tablets
This SIG covers
many aspects of Android smartphones and tablets using the Android
operating system. Demonstrations of using these devices will be
presented, and questions will be answered. Bring your Android smartphone
and/or tablet to the SIG.
Bill McLaughlin
1st and 3rd Mondays
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meetings may not be held in summer months (check the club calendar).
Computer Backup & Restore
- Windows System Restore
- Online backup & restore (e.g., Carbonite, Mozy, Cox, and Qwest online backup services)
- Acronis True Image 2009, 2010, and 2011
- Hard drive partitioning.
Bob Heath
Bob Heath's SIG
Notes
3rd Thursdays
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Computer Clinic
The purpose of this clinic is to discuss computer hardware and
software problems.
Bring your questions, and we will try to answer them.
Pat De Rosia
2nd and 4th Fridays
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No meeting in July.
Digital Photography & Video
This SIG is canceled until further notice.
This SIG covers all aspects of digital photography from digital camera
stills to camcorders and burning SVCDs, VCDs, and DVDs of your old prints,
digital stills, and 8mm or VHS tapes to DVD.The first Tuesday session is devoted to demonstrating the various software
programs for enhancing digital stills or video diting programs to create
movies or slide shows with background music, narration, transitions, and
titles.
The third Tuesday is devoted to participation by our members in "Show and
Tell" discussion of problems and solutions.
Frank Dale
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No meetings held until further notice.
Flight Simulator
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This SIG is canceled until further notice.
Microsoft Flight Simulator programs offer simulator realism, which until quite recently was found only in multi-million-dollar military and commercial trainers. Now, with a minimal investment in program and flight controls, anyone can learn to fly anything from the J-3 Piper to some of the most modern aircraft known today. This SIG offers group and individual training for those who always wanted to fly, but somehow just never got around to it.
1st and 3rd Saturdays
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Genealogy
Anyone
interested in doing his/her family history can join the Genealogy SIG to
discover how family history records can be kept easily using various
software programs. The word genealogy is derived from the Greek and means
the study of family history and descent. Genealogies, or the recorded
histories of the descent of a person or family from their ancestors, are
also often referred to as family trees or sometimes as lineages or
pedigrees. This Special Interest Group meets to develop knowledge of
genealogy and to exchange information about how to use Family Tree Maker
software. If you are interested in tracing your roots, join us at these
meetings.
Tom Mulgrew
2nd Wednesday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Internet
The
Internet SIG covers most aspects of getting online, staying safe online, and
using various websites. The SIG focuses on such subjects as the various
Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including dial-up, broadband, and
cellular; various web browsers; security updates; webmail; social
networking; search engines; online purchasing; VOIP services; etc. If it
requires Internet access to use it, we will cover it.
Bill McLaughlin
2nd Monday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meetings may not be held in summer months (check the club calendar).
Investors
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Internet Sites for Investors & Traders - click here
Another helpful site you might want to try
is:
The Smart Money site
http://www.smartmoney.com/
Investment is an important part of today's senior's activities. The Internet gives the latest information in seconds. The computer facilitates acquiring this data and in its analysis. This SIG does not make investment recommendations but does offer numerous valuable tools and ideas on how to preserve your assets and make your money grow.
Bob Nolan
2nd and 4th Saturdays
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No meetings on 4th Saturdays in June, July, and August.
Monitor Training
These meetings are open to all members and are especially valuable for members who are inexperienced or have questions about being a monitor at the Computer Club of Sun City. Training is provided, and questions are answered.
The SIG is held following the second lesson in the Computing 101 in Windows 7 class. Members can attend the Monitor training SIG even if they are not enrolled in the Computing 101 in Windows 7 class. No pre-registration is necessary to attend the Monitor Training SIG.
Ed Damron
3rd Thursday
11 a.m.
Print Artist
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We
are the Print Artist SIG (Special Interest Group) of the Computer Club ofSun
City. Our Print Artist SIG members attend meetings where we have
instructional demonstrations, help sessions/problem solving, and the
exchange of ideas on new and innovative ways to use the program. Print
Artist is a very popular graphics program used by our members to make
greeting cards, envelopes, business/calling cards, signs, labels, bannerts,
t-shirt/sweatshirt transfers, and many various craft projects.
Ann Rose Hering
2nd Monday
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
No meetings May, June, July, August, September, and December.
Round Table Discussion
Our
Round Table Discussion meetings are open to all club members and their
guests. The discussions are prompted by participation of those who attend.
Bring your computer hardware and software questions to the meetings, and we
will try to answer them for you.
Speak and Listen to Your Computer
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It
is here, and it works! Talk to your computer, and it will type what you
speak. Come join us in the Speak and Listen to Your Computer SIG, and learn
about Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 and other talk-and-type programs.
If you can't type but can talk to your computer, this is for you. It is easy
to learn, it works, and you will love it.
Dick Dudden
3rd Monday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
No meetings May, June, July, August, and September.
Tech
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This SIG is designed for the experienced computer user; however, it is open to all club members. Our discussions are centered around high-tech computer equipment and Internet setup. We also discuss programming, such as Visual Basic, Access, Excel, and Java Script.
Pat De Rosia
3rd Friday
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Tech SIG is followed by a discussion on Ubuntu/Linux at 10:00 a.m.
Virus Protection
This SIG is open to all club members and guests. Our discussions and
presentations include various virus protection programs, including the free
AVG software. Bring your virus protection questons to the meetings.
Pat De Rosia
3rd Wednesday
(February, April, June, October, and December)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Windows 7 & Email
All issues relating to the Windows 7 operating system are discussed in this
SIG.
In addition, we will provide MSN, AOL, and Juno users an alternative
method of browsing using Internet Explorer and the setup and use of the
Windows Live Mail program that is part of the Windows Live Essentials suite
of program.
Bill McLaughlin
4th Monday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meetings may not be held in summer months (check the club calendar).
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Virus Protection
This SIG is open to all club members and guests. Our discussions and presentations include various virus protection programs, including the free AVG software. Bring your virus protection questons to the meetings.
Pat De Rosia
3rd Wednesday
(February, April, June, October, and December)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Windows 7 & Email
All issues relating to the Windows 7 operating system are discussed in this SIG.
In addition, we will provide MSN, AOL, and Juno users an alternative method of browsing using Internet Explorer and the setup and use of the Windows Live Mail program that is part of the Windows Live Essentials suite of program.
Bill McLaughlin
4th Monday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meetings may not be held in summer months (check the club calendar).
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Updated 02/07/12 by Billie Phillips