The Computer Club is working on plans for the 2009-2010 season. Again help will be offered on Monday mornings at 10:00 AM until noon in the Leisure Center. Regular class sessions will be Wednesdays at 1:00 PM in the Leisure Center. The Wednesday classes are $2.
The last week in January Geeks On Tour, Jim and Chris Guld, will be in the park to present three seminars: Safe Computing, Picasa and Google Earth.
In addition they will hold a limited number Computer Boot Camp. Maximum boot camp size is 20 computers with two people using one computer. This six hour session will be on Tuesday, January 26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 and 1:00PM – 4:00 PM. Computer Boot Camp will be in the new trailer. The cost for one computer, 2 people, is $60 for the six hours of training. Each computer will get a disc of instructions along with a workbook. You may read about the Geeks on Tour at www.geeksontour.com . TheyJim and Chris Guld are computer educators traveling the USA and teaching. The opportunity to host them may not happen again. You are encouraged to take this opportunity to attend the seminars for $2 each or sign up for Computer Boot Camp at the charges above.
You may see any Computer Club officer to sign up for Boot Camp. Class limit is 20 computers with two people using one computer.
To know information of HTR classes please follow the club site www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com.
The dry erase board in front of the Leisure Center will post class topics.
Officers of the computer club are George Younkin, president; Jim Faubert, vice-president; Gloria Klingensmith, treasurer; and Roxie Marston, secretary.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
HTR presenters to be live at Google Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST.
Geeks on Tour will be live online at Google in Mountain View, California on Friday, November 13 at 1:00 PM EST.
Chris Guld will be presenting Picasa along with a member of the Google Staff. You may join them. It is one hour long and it's free.
Chris Guld will be presenting Picasa along with a member of the Google Staff. You may join them. It is one hour long and it's free.
Please take a moment now to register for the event. Copy and paste this link to register: Look for Register at the bottom to receive an E mail from Google to join this Webinar.
https://googleonline.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=googleonline&service=6&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoogleonline.webex.com%2Fec0600l%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D612950816%26siteurl%3Dgoogleonline%26%26%26
This free webinar will be tailored to Picasa newcomers. You will learn quick and easy ways to crop, add effects, change the coloring and improve your photos. Afterwards listen to a Q and A time.
While at Googleplex Chris will join a panel to discuss with Google what users want by way of support from Google. To learn more about this invitation go to www.geeksontour.com and in the left side bar click on Geeks Personal Blog. Here Geeks share their excitement of flying to California to the Googleplex.
Computer educators Chris and Jim Guld of Geeks On Tour will be at HTR the week of January 25 to present 3 seminars and a Computer Boot Camp for those first 20 computers that sign up. More information to come.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Welcome 2010 Computer Club
Welcome back! Your HTR Computer Club blog is gearing up for a productive year. Former presenters are being contacted to be given time to share with you their variety of expertise. If you would like to make a presentation for a Wednesday class please contact Roxie at MarsCreate@aol.com.
The video below was made with Photo Story 3 which is a download from Microsoft. It was uploaded to You Tube for our blog.
Coming to HTR!!! www.geeksontour.com
We will have the unique opportunity of having Jim and Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour in our park the week of Jan. 24, 2010. These folks are dedicated to Computer Education. They will present three seminars: Safe Computing, Picasa and Google Earth/Maps.
The video below was made with Photo Story 3 which is a download from Microsoft. It was uploaded to You Tube for our blog.
Coming to HTR!!! www.geeksontour.com
We will have the unique opportunity of having Jim and Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour in our park the week of Jan. 24, 2010. These folks are dedicated to Computer Education. They will present three seminars: Safe Computing, Picasa and Google Earth/Maps.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Burial for Roger Legere
Beverly and Roger LegereThe burial for Roger Legere will be on May 21, 2009,
in South Portland, ME.
Roger lost his battle with cancer on January 15, 2009.
He did not return to HTR for the '08-'09 season.
Roger was president of the computer club from its beginnings.
His kindnesses and friendliness to all
Roger was president of the computer club from its beginnings.
His kindnesses and friendliness to all
will long be remembered.
You may send cards to
Beverly Legere and family
346 Woodford Street, Portland, ME 04103.
Beverly Legere and family
346 Woodford Street, Portland, ME 04103.
Visit the Carying Bridge Site for information:
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Phishing attacks get personal
By Kim Komando 12/27/2008
You know to watch for phishing attacks. You’re cautious and use a good spam filter. But phishing messages still get through. And these messages are more dangerous than ever.
According to Cisco, almost 200 billion spam messages are sent daily. They have one thing in common. They want your money. Few are legitimate.
Most computer users can spot phishing messages. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated, too. Targeted phishing attacks account for 0.4 percent of spam messages. That may seem minor. But it’s 800 million messages a day.
For example, you receive a message purportedly from your ISP. It greets you by name. Your billing information is outdated. You must click a link to update your information.
This is the type of targeted attack you will see in 2009.
Spear phishing on the rise
Small phishing attacks don’t receive much publicity. And personal information increases recipients’ trust. So, small, targeted attacks are often more lucrative than large ones.
Criminals can pull information about you from public sources. Or, someone may be tricked into disclosing it. Either way, it is used to tailor the messages.
You won’t see a long list of recipients in targeted attacks. You may also notice a difference in the sender’s address.
Criminals used to spoof e-mail addresses. Spoofing is a quick, easy way to cover tracks. But spam filters can spot questionable e-mail addresses.
Criminals now create new accounts with reputable providers. Or, they hack users’ e-mail accounts. This helps criminals get past spam filters.
People who do business with financial institutions are still prime targets. But small or regional institutions are also targeted, along with ISPs and alumni organizations.
Phishing messages generally request your personal information. They may also instruct you to install a security update or browser plug-in. Do that, and kiss your personal information goodbye.
But you may not need to take action. Perhaps you haven’t installed updates. Criminals reverse engineer updates to understand the flaws they fix. Then they start probing machines for it.
Keylogging software could be installed on your machine. Or, your computer could be added to a botnet.
Criminals get social
Criminals aren’t just targeting e-mail accounts. They’re also turning to social-networking sites.
For example, a recent worm infected Facebook users’ machines with malware. Compromised accounts were then used to send spam.
There’s also the case of College Prowler. It created more than 300 Facebook user groups. The company was probably gathering information for marketing purposes.
College Prowler may be legitimate. But this case underscores one thing. Marketers and criminals alike will do anything to get your data.
Be vigilant
Your best defense is vigilance. Only a company run by dummies would request personal information via e-mail. So it is unlikely, but possible.
Let’s say you get such a message. Hold your mouse over any links. You’ll get the real e-mail address. So, does your bank have a server in Bulgaria? Probably not. Better delete that nice e-mail.
You could receive a message purportedly from your boss. Why would he need your Social Security number at 3 a.m.? And why does he want you to reply to Outer Mongolia? At the least, talk to him before answering.
Standard security measures are still important. Keep your antivirus and anti-spyware software updated and running. Install Windows updates when they’re released. Criminals are exploiting disclosed bugs faster than ever.
Use a spam filter. You’ll find links to free spam filters and security software at Komando.com/news.
But remember, you’re never 100 percent safe. Approach requests for personal information carefully. Don’t let criminals take advantage of you.
And do your friends and family a favor. Forward this column to them now. Wish them a less spammy 2009!
Copyright 2009 WestStar TalkRadio Network. Reprinted with permission. Nofurther republication or redistribution is permitted without the writtenconsent of WestStar TalkRadio Network. Visit Kim Komando and sign up for herfree e-mail newsletters at: www.komando.com
You know to watch for phishing attacks. You’re cautious and use a good spam filter. But phishing messages still get through. And these messages are more dangerous than ever.
According to Cisco, almost 200 billion spam messages are sent daily. They have one thing in common. They want your money. Few are legitimate.
Most computer users can spot phishing messages. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated, too. Targeted phishing attacks account for 0.4 percent of spam messages. That may seem minor. But it’s 800 million messages a day.
For example, you receive a message purportedly from your ISP. It greets you by name. Your billing information is outdated. You must click a link to update your information.
This is the type of targeted attack you will see in 2009.
Spear phishing on the rise
Small phishing attacks don’t receive much publicity. And personal information increases recipients’ trust. So, small, targeted attacks are often more lucrative than large ones.
Criminals can pull information about you from public sources. Or, someone may be tricked into disclosing it. Either way, it is used to tailor the messages.
You won’t see a long list of recipients in targeted attacks. You may also notice a difference in the sender’s address.
Criminals used to spoof e-mail addresses. Spoofing is a quick, easy way to cover tracks. But spam filters can spot questionable e-mail addresses.
Criminals now create new accounts with reputable providers. Or, they hack users’ e-mail accounts. This helps criminals get past spam filters.
People who do business with financial institutions are still prime targets. But small or regional institutions are also targeted, along with ISPs and alumni organizations.
Phishing messages generally request your personal information. They may also instruct you to install a security update or browser plug-in. Do that, and kiss your personal information goodbye.
But you may not need to take action. Perhaps you haven’t installed updates. Criminals reverse engineer updates to understand the flaws they fix. Then they start probing machines for it.
Keylogging software could be installed on your machine. Or, your computer could be added to a botnet.
Criminals get social
Criminals aren’t just targeting e-mail accounts. They’re also turning to social-networking sites.
For example, a recent worm infected Facebook users’ machines with malware. Compromised accounts were then used to send spam.
There’s also the case of College Prowler. It created more than 300 Facebook user groups. The company was probably gathering information for marketing purposes.
College Prowler may be legitimate. But this case underscores one thing. Marketers and criminals alike will do anything to get your data.
Be vigilant
Your best defense is vigilance. Only a company run by dummies would request personal information via e-mail. So it is unlikely, but possible.
Let’s say you get such a message. Hold your mouse over any links. You’ll get the real e-mail address. So, does your bank have a server in Bulgaria? Probably not. Better delete that nice e-mail.
You could receive a message purportedly from your boss. Why would he need your Social Security number at 3 a.m.? And why does he want you to reply to Outer Mongolia? At the least, talk to him before answering.
Standard security measures are still important. Keep your antivirus and anti-spyware software updated and running. Install Windows updates when they’re released. Criminals are exploiting disclosed bugs faster than ever.
Use a spam filter. You’ll find links to free spam filters and security software at Komando.com/news.
But remember, you’re never 100 percent safe. Approach requests for personal information carefully. Don’t let criminals take advantage of you.
And do your friends and family a favor. Forward this column to them now. Wish them a less spammy 2009!
Copyright 2009 WestStar TalkRadio Network. Reprinted with permission. Nofurther republication or redistribution is permitted without the writtenconsent of WestStar TalkRadio Network. Visit Kim Komando and sign up for herfree e-mail newsletters at: www.komando.com
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Newsette: April and March 2009
April Newsette 2009
The Computer Club has completed a successful year! The goal to make classes interactive was achieved and topics were varied. Classes have been presented for beginners, Skype, Security, GPS, blogs, free word processing, keyboard shortcuts, online tutorial help, digital cameras, managing pictures and social networking.
Thanks to presenters John Doyle, Jim Faubert, John Cuthbert, Jane Low, Charles Marston, Roxie Marston, Tom Roule, Dona Muller, and Tom Fanniff.
Monday Help sessions have been attended well. Thanks to each helper who came in to provide their expertise.
A bank of four online computers for public use and a printer have been maintained by club officers. The club blog, www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com has been frequently visited. Computer information will continue on this blog after you are gone from HTR.
Recycling of electronic equipment is encouraged. You may recycle through the Internet at http://www.myboneyard.com. At this site you state what you have to recycle, receive a prepaid postage label and receive money on a Visa Prepaid Card.
The Computer Club officers are George Younkin, president, Jim Faubert, vice president, Gloria Klingensmith, treasurer and Roxie Marston secretary.
Computer classes and help sessions will begin in December 2009.
March Newsette 2009
This is a successful year in providing Internet access, maintenance, and instruction or help by volunteers from the Computer Club. Thanks to all volunteers who come in to assist with the Help sessions on Monday mornings. Presenters spend time preparing instructions for classes on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Wednesday for a 2 hour session. These sessions are $2 each. There is a no charge Q and A session for an hour on the 1st Wednesdays. For help or use of the computers and printer there is a donation slot in the cabinet door.
Check www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com for class topics, computer tips and helpful information. If you wish to be included in the notification of new information on the site send an E mail to: MarsCreate@aol.com; subject: computer club sign up. Anyone may receive these notices or go directly to the site. There is no sign in on the site.
The sign in front of the Leisure Center also announces the schedule.
We appreciate your electronic donations! We will evaluate them for use. If deemed unusable we will take them to a large recycling center at Tavares, Managed Asset Recovery Services, 510 E Alfred Street, Tavares, FL , 352-343-0934. www.marsllc.net.
No electronics should go to the landfill. By the way…leave us a note with your name and address. We’d like to thank you on behalf of park residents and visitors.
The Computer Club has completed a successful year! The goal to make classes interactive was achieved and topics were varied. Classes have been presented for beginners, Skype, Security, GPS, blogs, free word processing, keyboard shortcuts, online tutorial help, digital cameras, managing pictures and social networking.
Thanks to presenters John Doyle, Jim Faubert, John Cuthbert, Jane Low, Charles Marston, Roxie Marston, Tom Roule, Dona Muller, and Tom Fanniff.
Monday Help sessions have been attended well. Thanks to each helper who came in to provide their expertise.
A bank of four online computers for public use and a printer have been maintained by club officers. The club blog, www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com has been frequently visited. Computer information will continue on this blog after you are gone from HTR.
Recycling of electronic equipment is encouraged. You may recycle through the Internet at http://www.myboneyard.com. At this site you state what you have to recycle, receive a prepaid postage label and receive money on a Visa Prepaid Card.
The Computer Club officers are George Younkin, president, Jim Faubert, vice president, Gloria Klingensmith, treasurer and Roxie Marston secretary.
Computer classes and help sessions will begin in December 2009.
March Newsette 2009
This is a successful year in providing Internet access, maintenance, and instruction or help by volunteers from the Computer Club. Thanks to all volunteers who come in to assist with the Help sessions on Monday mornings. Presenters spend time preparing instructions for classes on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Wednesday for a 2 hour session. These sessions are $2 each. There is a no charge Q and A session for an hour on the 1st Wednesdays. For help or use of the computers and printer there is a donation slot in the cabinet door.
Check www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com for class topics, computer tips and helpful information. If you wish to be included in the notification of new information on the site send an E mail to: MarsCreate@aol.com; subject: computer club sign up. Anyone may receive these notices or go directly to the site. There is no sign in on the site.
The sign in front of the Leisure Center also announces the schedule.
We appreciate your electronic donations! We will evaluate them for use. If deemed unusable we will take them to a large recycling center at Tavares, Managed Asset Recovery Services, 510 E Alfred Street, Tavares, FL , 352-343-0934. www.marsllc.net.
No electronics should go to the landfill. By the way…leave us a note with your name and address. We’d like to thank you on behalf of park residents and visitors.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
HTR Computer Club History
Submitted to Park History Booklet 2009
The Computer Club was begun in 2000 with an information meeting on the marina patio. There were no computers but there was a lot of interest. Present were Al Weed, Tom Fanniff, Roger Legere, Gloria Klingensmith, and Dona Muller. Tom taught and attendees took notes. Roger Legere conducted the meetings. The next year the club moved to the Leisure Center. (John Doyle was also at the meeting.)
Prior to this in 1996 Penny Durst formed a Computer Users Group that met in the Leisure Center. There was much interest in this new wave of technology. Penny taught classes and was instrumental in getting one computer to use in teaching.
In 2000, the club began to present classes and help sessions. Volunteers continue to do this in 2009. With the formation of the Internet the Computer Club has expanded its lesson topics to meet resident and visitor needs. The club has a website at www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com
The club maintains a bank of online computers, a printer and WiFi for park residents and visitors. Holiday Travel Resort and the Resident’s Fund have provided telephone lines. WiFi came to the Leisure Center in 2006 with installation help by computer club members. Volunteer computer members and the park extended WiFi to the Ken Jones Post Office and restaurant in the 2008 season.
The Computer Club was begun in 2000 with an information meeting on the marina patio. There were no computers but there was a lot of interest. Present were Al Weed, Tom Fanniff, Roger Legere, Gloria Klingensmith, and Dona Muller. Tom taught and attendees took notes. Roger Legere conducted the meetings. The next year the club moved to the Leisure Center. (John Doyle was also at the meeting.)
Prior to this in 1996 Penny Durst formed a Computer Users Group that met in the Leisure Center. There was much interest in this new wave of technology. Penny taught classes and was instrumental in getting one computer to use in teaching.
In 2000, the club began to present classes and help sessions. Volunteers continue to do this in 2009. With the formation of the Internet the Computer Club has expanded its lesson topics to meet resident and visitor needs. The club has a website at www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com
The club maintains a bank of online computers, a printer and WiFi for park residents and visitors. Holiday Travel Resort and the Resident’s Fund have provided telephone lines. WiFi came to the Leisure Center in 2006 with installation help by computer club members. Volunteer computer members and the park extended WiFi to the Ken Jones Post Office and restaurant in the 2008 season.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Social Networking Class
Social Networking will be the topic for computer class on March 25, 2009. Face Book, Twitter, U-Tube will be discussed by Dona Muller, Jane Low, and Tom Fanniff. Class time is 1:00 PM in the Leisure Center.
This ends the 2008-2009 computer class season.
This ends the 2008-2009 computer class season.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
HTR History Booklet on Sale, Class 3/18
The HTR History Booklet will be available for sale on March 20, 2009 after a kick off party at the Activity Center at 1:00 PM. Included in this publication is the history of the Computer Club and its forerunner the Computer Users Group.
Holiday Trav L Park opened on March 21 in 1971. Some of the original founders and campers will be in attendance for the HTR History Booklet kick off on March 20, 2009. Cost of the booklet is $5.00
Manage Picture Class:
On March 18, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss ways to manage the pictures taken with your digital camera.Class times are at 1:00 PM. There is a $2.00 charge per class to cover the handout from the presenter and reward them. The formal class schedule ends March 25.
Holiday Trav L Park opened on March 21 in 1971. Some of the original founders and campers will be in attendance for the HTR History Booklet kick off on March 20, 2009. Cost of the booklet is $5.00
Manage Picture Class:
On March 18, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss ways to manage the pictures taken with your digital camera.Class times are at 1:00 PM. There is a $2.00 charge per class to cover the handout from the presenter and reward them. The formal class schedule ends March 25.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March Classes; President Younkin
There will be no computer activity on Wednesday, March 4 due to the park picnic.
March 11, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss using digital cameras. Tom spent many years with Kodak Company. He brings much information to this class.
On March 18, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss ways to manage the pictures taken with your digital camera.
Class times are at 1:00 PM. There is a $2.00 charge per class to cover the handout from the presenter and reward them. The formal class schedule ends March 25.
President Younkin!
George Younkin has made it official. He has moved from interim president to President Younkin of our Computer Club. We look forward to George’s capabilities to organize and expand computer information and service to the park.
March 11, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss using digital cameras. Tom spent many years with Kodak Company. He brings much information to this class.
On March 18, 2009 Tom Roule will discuss ways to manage the pictures taken with your digital camera.
Class times are at 1:00 PM. There is a $2.00 charge per class to cover the handout from the presenter and reward them. The formal class schedule ends March 25.
President Younkin!
George Younkin has made it official. He has moved from interim president to President Younkin of our Computer Club. We look forward to George’s capabilities to organize and expand computer information and service to the park.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tutorial Online Help; pictures
The February 25, 2009 class presentation will focus on a way for you to have tutorial help any time of the year. Information will come from www.geeksontour.com. You will navigate around the sight to find articles, a newsletter, and a forum by which you can write your questions and have personal answers. There are tutorials on essential skills, picasa, safe computing blogging, google earth and maps, photo story 3, Vista, Wi-Fi, and other videos available. The presenter will be Roxie Marston.
The Leisure Center is in constant use by those needing WiFi. WiFi may also be found at the Ken Jones where the PO and restaurant are located
Tom Roule recently taught a free processing program, Abi Word. The download was from a disc which attendees used. He demonstrated shortcuts and led folks through interactive steps to these commands.
The Leisure Center is in constant use by those needing WiFi. WiFi may also be found at the Ken Jones where the PO and restaurant are located
Tom Roule recently taught a free processing program, Abi Word. The download was from a disc which attendees used. He demonstrated shortcuts and led folks through interactive steps to these commands.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Free Word Processing Class; Video Help Online, Skype update
Free Word Processing
February 18 Tom Roule will present a free word processing program from Abi Word. This processing program will do most things that Microsoft programs will do. A disc of the download will be available for you to use in installing on your computer. It is important to know that many new computers arrive with a trial version of Microsoft processing. The invitation to pay to continue use is next. This class on Abi Word will give you a free option for a word processing program.
Online help
Where do you find computer help when you are away from HTR? On February 25, 2009 Roxie Marston will present information found on www.geeksontour.com. This site is loaded with explicit short video tutorials, articles, a newsletter, and a forum with response from the site to your questions. Many of the tutorials are free. For all of the videos and forum use there is a nominal fee of $39 a year. You have daily access to the free videos for the year. There are tutorials on Essentials skills, Blogger, Google Earth and Maps, Photo Story 3, Picasa, Safe Computing, Vista, Wi-Fi, and other videos available.
Skype Update
Skype has updated to Version 4. It offers full screen video. Remember that Skype does not support emergency calls through 911. www.skype.com
February 18 Tom Roule will present a free word processing program from Abi Word. This processing program will do most things that Microsoft programs will do. A disc of the download will be available for you to use in installing on your computer. It is important to know that many new computers arrive with a trial version of Microsoft processing. The invitation to pay to continue use is next. This class on Abi Word will give you a free option for a word processing program.
Online help
Where do you find computer help when you are away from HTR? On February 25, 2009 Roxie Marston will present information found on www.geeksontour.com. This site is loaded with explicit short video tutorials, articles, a newsletter, and a forum with response from the site to your questions. Many of the tutorials are free. For all of the videos and forum use there is a nominal fee of $39 a year. You have daily access to the free videos for the year. There are tutorials on Essentials skills, Blogger, Google Earth and Maps, Photo Story 3, Picasa, Safe Computing, Vista, Wi-Fi, and other videos available.
Skype Update
Skype has updated to Version 4. It offers full screen video. Remember that Skype does not support emergency calls through 911. www.skype.com
Monday, February 9, 2009
Feb. 11 Blogs; Feb. 18 Word Processing
On February 11 Jane Low will present how to make your own blog using Blogger. You will leave with a handout, and time to begin your personal blog. You will learn how to "lock down" your blog to keep it directed to those you wish to read it.
February 18 Tom Roule will present a free word processing program from Abi Word. This free processing program will do most things that Microsoft programs will do. A disc of the download will be available for you to use in installing on your computer.
February 18 Tom Roule will present a free word processing program from Abi Word. This free processing program will do most things that Microsoft programs will do. A disc of the download will be available for you to use in installing on your computer.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Stop Junk mail and viruses passed via forwards!
To delete addresses in a forward click the 'Forward' button first to have full editing capabilities against the body and headers of the message.
When you forward an e-mail, DELETE all of the other addresses that appear in the body of the message (at the top). Highlight and delete them, or backspace them.. It only takes a second.
Do NOT use the To: or Cc: fields for adding e-mail addresses. Always use the BCC: (blind carbon copy) field for listing the e-mail addresses. Recipients will only see their e-mail address. If you don't see your BCC option click on where it says To: and your address list will appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC. When you send to BCC: your message will automatically say 'Undisclosed Recipients' in the 'TO:' field of the people who receive it.
Remove any 'FW :' in the subject line. Re-name the subject if you wish or even fix spelling.
ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual e-mail you are reading. By forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view, you stop them from having to open many e-mails just to see what you sent.
E mail petitions accumulate addresses. The email can be forwarded on and on and can collect thousands of names and email addresses. These are passed along opening the possibility of a virus attack. The completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses contained therein.
Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some of the other, check them out before you forward them. Most are junk mail circulating the net for years! Check out vality at www.truthorfiction.com or http://www.snopes.com/
Remove >> marks Highlight the message and hit control,C to copy it. Go to word pad or note pad and hit control,V to paste it. Edit and replace (>) all, Recopy the message without the marks.
When you forward an e-mail, DELETE all of the other addresses that appear in the body of the message (at the top). Highlight and delete them, or backspace them.. It only takes a second.
Do NOT use the To: or Cc: fields for adding e-mail addresses. Always use the BCC: (blind carbon copy) field for listing the e-mail addresses. Recipients will only see their e-mail address. If you don't see your BCC option click on where it says To: and your address list will appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC. When you send to BCC: your message will automatically say 'Undisclosed Recipients' in the 'TO:' field of the people who receive it.
Remove any 'FW :' in the subject line. Re-name the subject if you wish or even fix spelling.
ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual e-mail you are reading. By forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view, you stop them from having to open many e-mails just to see what you sent.
E mail petitions accumulate addresses. The email can be forwarded on and on and can collect thousands of names and email addresses. These are passed along opening the possibility of a virus attack. The completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses contained therein.
Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some of the other, check them out before you forward them. Most are junk mail circulating the net for years! Check out vality at www.truthorfiction.com or http://www.snopes.com/
Remove >> marks Highlight the message and hit control,C to copy it. Go to word pad or note pad and hit control,V to paste it. Edit and replace (>) all, Recopy the message without the marks.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jan. 21, 28 Classes; February Newsette
Wednesday Classes: 1:00 PM.
On January 21, 2009 John Cuthbert will present the importance of security for your computer. At the conclusion you will have the opportunity to download a free version of a virus protection with help from computer helpers.
Using a portable GPS will be presented by Charles Marston on January 28, 2009. Watch routes developed, and points of interest or accommodations highlighted. Learn how to make your GPS unit usable to you. Marston has been using a Garmin for about 10 years.
Sneak Peek: February 2009 Newsette
A new approach to the computer club Wednesday sessions is to involve folks with hands on approaches vs. just presentations. As of this writing this has been successful in instructing copy and paste techniques and getting attendees downloaded to Skype Internet Phone. Second, third and fourth Wednesday classes are at 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the Leisure Center. There is a fee of $2 to cover the handout costs and reward the presenters. The first Wednesday class is a Help Session from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. There is no charge for this help class. Help Sessions are also on Monday’s from 10:00 AM until noon.
The Computer Club maintains a bank of computers and a printer for park use. Recently park management and the computer club purchased a new computer for this service.
There is no charge for any help sessions or use of computers and printer. However, there is a donation slot in the wooden cabinet door for your appreciation. We welcome helpers on Mondays and first Wednesdays.
Information of classes and computer tips are posted on www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com. You may be added to the invitation list to this blog by writing to MarsCreate@aol.com. Subject line: add to blog list and give your E mail address and your name.
The computer club’s first president, Roger Legere, has passed away on January 15, 2009 in Maine. His long and courageous battle with cancer has ended. He has truly influenced many at HTR.
George Younkin was named Interim President on January 7, 2009. George’s enthusiasm and organizational abilities are benefiting the club as it provides instruction and help to park residents.
On January 21, 2009 John Cuthbert will present the importance of security for your computer. At the conclusion you will have the opportunity to download a free version of a virus protection with help from computer helpers.
Using a portable GPS will be presented by Charles Marston on January 28, 2009. Watch routes developed, and points of interest or accommodations highlighted. Learn how to make your GPS unit usable to you. Marston has been using a Garmin for about 10 years.
Sneak Peek: February 2009 Newsette
A new approach to the computer club Wednesday sessions is to involve folks with hands on approaches vs. just presentations. As of this writing this has been successful in instructing copy and paste techniques and getting attendees downloaded to Skype Internet Phone. Second, third and fourth Wednesday classes are at 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the Leisure Center. There is a fee of $2 to cover the handout costs and reward the presenters. The first Wednesday class is a Help Session from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. There is no charge for this help class. Help Sessions are also on Monday’s from 10:00 AM until noon.
The Computer Club maintains a bank of computers and a printer for park use. Recently park management and the computer club purchased a new computer for this service.
There is no charge for any help sessions or use of computers and printer. However, there is a donation slot in the wooden cabinet door for your appreciation. We welcome helpers on Mondays and first Wednesdays.
Information of classes and computer tips are posted on www.htrcomputerclub.blogspot.com. You may be added to the invitation list to this blog by writing to MarsCreate@aol.com. Subject line: add to blog list and give your E mail address and your name.
The computer club’s first president, Roger Legere, has passed away on January 15, 2009 in Maine. His long and courageous battle with cancer has ended. He has truly influenced many at HTR.
George Younkin was named Interim President on January 7, 2009. George’s enthusiasm and organizational abilities are benefiting the club as it provides instruction and help to park residents.
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