Volume 30, Issue 5
Prez Says for May 2026
Welcome to May. the month of Cinco de mayo, Moher’s Day and the Memorial Day Holiday. Are you planning a special Mother’s Day celebration?
On May 5, we will have our Tech Corner and General meeting via Zoom.
Our General Meeting program will be "What OneDrive IS and IS NOT, " presented by John Santora.
OneDrive is a cloud storage service that synchronizes changes across multiple devices, making files accessible remotely and enabling collaboration for Microsoft Office applications. However, it is not a complete backup solution, as it does not back up operating systems, applications, or some system settings, and its collaboration features are limited to Microsoft Office apps. The presentation covers how to determine if OneDrive is already installed and active on Windows 10 and 11, noting that a Microsoft account is required. It also details the advantages, such as deep integration with Windows and Microsoft 365 apps, and the disadvantages, including the replacement of standard file organization methods and potential confusion when discontinuing its use. Santora discusses the free 5GB storage limit and various paid subscription options for increased storage and access to desktop applications, and contrasts OneDrive with alternatives such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. He emphasizes that while OneDrive offers synchronization, it is not a true backup utility because it only synchronizes user data and not system settings or applications. The presentation concludes with recommendations and answers to audience questions regarding file organization, storage limits, and unlinking the service.
Please join us for this interesting presentation.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us via Zoom at 6:00 PM on May 5th for our Technology Corner.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit our Linux Special Interest Group Zoom meeting starting at 6:30 PM on May 12 or in-person at The North Bellevue Community Center. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of Mach.
Join Sally Ann to attend The Digital Imaging SIG meeting on May 26 via Zoom. May’s theme will be Celebrations. Don’t forget Smartphone Snapshots and Today’s Find.
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. Take advantage of APCUG benefits you receive as a KEGS Member.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices and update Zoom to version 7.0.2.
Please consider joining us via Zoom for our May meetings.
It’s dues time again. Please send your check to the address on our website (https://www.kegs.org) along with the membership form with your signature and any changed information. Thanks so much if you have already sent your dues.
We need a local volunteer to assist Bob with the Treasurer’s duties. Don’t worry if your membership cards have not arrived yet. We are running late, but you are still a valued member.
To prepare for an Auction this year, we need a covered space to sort and store donated items. Do you know of a garage space we could rent for one day only on the first Saturday of June, 2026?
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, and the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon,
