Prez Says for October 2023
Volume 27, Issue 10
Prez Says for October 2023
Welcome to October, lots of rain, Columbus Day, Halloween, and football! I hope you and your family enjoy the season of witches and pumpkins.
On October 3rd at 7:00 PM at the North Bellevue Community Center, our General Meeting program will be "Cybersecurity A to Z" presented by Bob Gostischa. This will be a hybrid meeting (in-person meeting and Zoom meeting combined). So, what is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. This means protecting against unauthorized access or modification of data, ensuring that systems are available for use when needed, and maintaining the privacy of information. Sit back and let me provide you with the information needed so you can use best practices to stay secure. This presentation will give you all the information you need to become a Cybersecurity guru. After his presentation, Bob will be able to answer your questions live in Zoom.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on October 3rd for our Technology Corner, a hybrid meeting.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on October 10th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 6:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Don't forget to drop in on Sally Ann at our Zoom Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting at 7:00 PM on October 26th. October's Theme is Wonderful Wildlife.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices; the bad guys have been very busy lately proliferating viruses, malware, trojans, ransomware, etc.
We welcome visitors! Plan to attend an in-person meeting. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for December 2024
Volume 28, Issue 12
Prez Says for December 2024
Welcome to December, the month of Santa Claus, candy canes, lots of gifting, Christmas, Hanukkah, and football. I hope you and your family have an enjoyable Holiday season.
On December 3rd, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "Keeping Your Data Private with Vera Crypt" presented by Mark Schulman. VeraCrypt is one of the most popular "on-the-fly" encryption programs, which enables you to store sensitive data on your PC in an encrypted format but to access that data normally without having to constantly think about encrypting and decrypting that data. VeraCrypt is based on the older TrueCrypt application and is free and open source. Mark Schulman will be discussing these topics in this presentation:
-Creating and using encrypted containers
- Encrypting flash drives
- Encrypting your laptop's hard drive
- Backing up your encrypted data
- Caching passwords
- Using hidden containers
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us in-person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM on December 3rd for our Technology Corner led by Andy Peck. December’s topics are QR code hazards, DNA tests, NSA security tips, AI matters, etc.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on December 10th. Bring your Linux laptop to the Linux SIG. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of December.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our December meeting.
I will be doing some traveling in December, thus I may miss some in-person KEGS meetings.
We still need a space to store and sort items for our Auction; a garage that holds cars that can be moved out for one half day in June would be great.
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, or the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for October 2024
Volume 28, Issue 10
Prez Says for October 2024
Welcome to October, the month of ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, Halloween candy, and more football and more rain. Are you planning something special for Halloween?
On October 1st, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "How to Navigate the Digital Jungle" presented by Bob Gostischa.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to educate individuals and organizations about online safety and security. As the digital world expands, so do the threats lurking online.
Bob Gostischa is a cybersecurity expert who can help you navigate the digital jungle and protect yourself from common cyber threats. Join us as we explore topics like:
Phishing attacks – Malware – Ransomware –
Spyware – Adware – DDoS attacks and more
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us in-person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM on October 1st for our Technology Corner.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on October 8th. Bring your Linux laptop to the Linux SIG. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of October.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, October 22nd. October’s topic is National Parks.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our October meetings.
We still need a space to store and sort items for our Auction; a garage that holds cars that can be moved out for one half day in June would be great.
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, or the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for November 2024
Volume 28, Issue 11
Prez Says for November 2024
Welcome to November, the month of Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. Please remind your adult children and grandchildren to vote. I hope you and your family have an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday.
On November 5th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "Is Your Car Spying on You? " presented by Dale Harrington. A car (and its app, if you installed one on your phone) can collect all sorts of data in the background without you realizing it. This, in turn, may be shared for various purposes, including advertising and risk assessment for insurance companies. The data collection list is long and depends on the car's make, model, and trim. But if you look through any car maker's privacy policy, you'll see some trends. Dale will talk about what types of data may be shared with, among others, dealers, repair companies, emergency services, advertising, and insurance companies.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us in-person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM on November 5th for our Technology Corner led by Andy Peck. November’s topics are AI Hiring, Voice Banking, Spinrite 6.1, Meta Smart Glasses, and Minimal Phone.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on November 12th. Bring your Linux laptop to the Linux SIG. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of October.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, November 26th. November’s topic is Spooky Stuff and Halloween,.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our November meetings.
I will be doing some traveling in November and December, thus I may miss some in-person KEGS meetings.
We still need a space to store and sort items for our Auction; a garage that holds cars that can be moved out for one half day in June would be great.
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, or the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for September 2024
Volume 28, Issue 9
Prez Says for September 2024
Welcome to September, the month of Labor Day, football, back to school, and technology sales. The weather is transitioning to more pleasant days. Do you plan to update any of your technology devices this month?
On September 3rd, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "Extending the Life of Your Smartphone Battery" presented by John Krout. Does your battery warm up while being charged? Heat is the mortal enemy of your battery. Learn how to avoid heating, set your phone to avoid charging into the danger zone, and use apps to prompt you when to start charging.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us in-person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM on September 3rd for our Technology Corner.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on September 10th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of September.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, September 24th. September’s topic is Lakes or Rivers.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our September meetings. Would you be willing to serve on the Board of Directors?
We need a space to store and sort items for our Auction; a garage that holds cars that can be moved out for one half day in June would be great.
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, or the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon.