November 2017
GVR Computer Club Hours
Winter Hours are Now in Effect!
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
CLOSED for Thanksgiving: November 23-25
Next General Meeting: Tuesday, November, 21 at 1:30 pm.
Topic: "Christmas Comes Early, Free Stuff for Your Computer"
presented by Gene Komaromi
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Club News
>> Interested in taking a free class? Click to view the class calendar.
>> Hands-on Classes are now being offered. Click the image below to see a larger view of the November schedule or download the PDF version.
It's easy to sign up for these classes; just click here to register. You can even practice registering by choosing 'On-line Registration Practice". Read the description of the class on its registration page.
>> From the Education Department
The GVR Computer Club is looking for members willing to share their knowledge in any computer related subject. You do not need to have teaching experience, just a willingness to give. You will receive help setting up a Hands-On class or lecture. If you have a subject in mind, contact Marge Clark (520-399-9336) of the Education Department.
>> Attn: Mac Monitors
The Mac Monitor Calendar is just a click away. Click to view the Mac Monitor Calendar. Remember, if you need to make changes or add any times, contact Kathy Arnold.
>> If you are interested in volunteering some time to the Computer Club as a monitor, please contact Mike Kearns at gvrcomputerclub@gmail.com for more information.
>> Financial Report, as of September 30, 2017, provided by Jerry Ferris:
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Computer Club Financial Report |
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Balance on 08/31/2017 |
$ 78,780.86 |
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Income |
$ 1,854.11 |
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Expense |
$ 493.24 |
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Balance on 09/30/2017 |
$ 80,141,73 |
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Our New Website
From Art Rotman, GVR Computer Club President
If you haven’t noticed, we have a brand new website: visit ccgvaz.org. The website is nearly fully functional. Go ahead, try all of the links.
So, why the change? We decided there were several key reasons why we needed to develop a new website: we needed to have a much stronger appeal to new members; we needed active links to new pages, links that really worked; and we wanted much better visuals, including photos of members seen enjoying themselves at our facilities.
Our goal was to make our website destination the best in Green Valley, bar none. I believe we have succeeded. See for yourself at ccgvaz.org and let us know!
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Tips for Avoiding Malware
Contributed by Don Coon, a member of the Club's Tech Support Team 
- Assume Microsoft or anyone else will never blindly contact you by phone or webpage. There are over a billion Windows computers. They don't have time for you! 😢
- If a webpage asks you to call a number or click on a button, DON’T!!! Restart your computer NOW! This should get rid of the problem.
- Before you decide to download any program, first check to see if it is available at www.ninite.com. This is a great website for downloading software that is safe.
- If you barge ahead, first create a restore point in case you screw up. Type into Cortana, “create restore point”. (Or search for "create a restore point" in Start button>Settings.)
- If you're brave, reckless, or stubborn, be aware that the commercial bench rate to recover a fried computer can exceed $100 an hour. 😢
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Ernie's Mac Tips
Using Undo To Take a Step Back
Click to read this article.
Sending Stickers With iOS Messages
Click to read this article.
How to sync music and playlists to Apple Watch with watchOS 4 & iOS 11
Click to read this article.
How to make iPhone texts and iMessages appear across all your Apple devices
Click to read this article.
How to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch
Click to read this article.
Tip: Having trouble with the URLs not working in the “Tips” above? Copy the heading of the story you want to read and put that into the browser. This also works if you can’t open an article in your favorite on-line news outlet.
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Free 2017 Virtual Technology Conference
Saturday, November 4 from 10:00–1:00 (Arizona Time)
APCUG, of which we are a member, is presenting a FREE virtual conference on Saturday, Nov. 4, and you can attend from the convenience of your own home! All you need is your computer, tablet, etc. and Internet access. This is a great way to expand your technology experience and be introduced to new skills.
The sessions are 50 minutes in length and you can ask questions, which are answered by the presenter at the end of the presentation or via e-mail if there isn’t enough time after the presentation.
Topics on the agenda are:
- Tips for Staying Safe Online and Preventing Identity Theft
- How to Use VPN As Your Cloak of Invisibility When Accessing the Internet
- iOS 11 Tips & Tricks
- Hands-on LibreOffice Demo
- Google Photos
- Voice Operated Assistants
To read more about this virtual conference and to register for it, visit their website.
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Interesting Internet Finds
[Editor's Note: Each month APCUG sends us articles from other
computer clubs' newsletters, which we are free to use in ours.]
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Membership Renewal
Your 2018 GVR Computer Club membership dues are payable by the end of the year. To pay your dues, you can come to the Club and a monitor on duty will assist you, or you can complete the renewal form online and bring it or mail it to the Club.
Click here to download the fillable Membership Form.
(Use either Google Chrome or Internet Explorer to fill it out online.)
Print the form and bring it with your payment to the Club.
You can also mail the form and your check to:
GVR Computer Club
921 West Via Rio Fuerte Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
A Single Membership renewal costs $25, and a Family Membership costs $35.
If you have any questions, call the Club at 520-625-4508.
If you have a Single Membership and wish to add a person in your household to create a Family Membership, refer to the Membership Form for guidelines.
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