Club Meeting Summaries
Meeting Summaries (Please note - best viewed using Internet Explorer - WORD copies are available)
February 3rd - click here - PowerPoint continuation of Transitions and Animation tips (NEW)
January 23rd - click here - special overview on MS WORD - Word Processing - Getting Started
January 20th - click here - PowerPoint - overview Slide Layouts
January 5th - click here - Cartridge Specialties presentation/Windows Explorer overview
Introduction to Computers - click here - Essential Basics of computer systems defining computer terminology
SPECIAL - HOME HELP - click here - for members and how to use access it
See below for earlier meetings
PowerPoint presentations made at meetings are available in the following;
INTRODUCTION to COMPUTERS
Introduction to Computers - the Essential Basics of computer systems defining computer terminology
Filing Your Work - the basics of filing WORD is used as an example - various options provided
Filing 101 - understanding the basics of folders, files and saving and moving files. (BEGINNERS - A MUST VIEW)
WORD
Word Processing - Getting Started - what is Word processing & how to get up and going (NEW)
Introduction to WORD - the BASICS - general review of the basics of WORD
Introduction to WORD - Part I - Using WORD Software
Introduction to WORD - Part II - "Take a letter Ms. Smith"
Introduction to WORD - Part III - Letters, Envelops & Labels
Introduction to WORD - Part IV - Letters, Envelops, Labels using EXCEL files
Introduction to WORD - Part V - Inserting Photos in Text
WORD - Customizing WORD - understanding the defaults and how to set up your system
EXCEL
Introduction to EXCEL Spreadsheets - Part I - Introducing the Basics
Introduction to EXCEL Spreadsheets - Part II - continue with the basics
Mail/Merge using Excel & Word - creating a mailing list and labels
POWERPOINT
Introduction to PowerPoint - Part I - how to get started in PPT
Introduction to PowerPoint - Part II - A simple guide to set up picture presentations
E-MAIL (various)
E-MAIL - The Basics - Understand the basics of e-mail - a generic discussion
WINDOWS LIVE MAIL - how to convert from existing e-mail systems with some tips
Miscellaneous (Security, Printers, etc.)
HOME HELP - how to access it and when to use it
SECURITY 101 - Keeping Safe - what is security and how best to apply it to your PC
Printers & Printing - review & understand the options for printers and printing
Using the Internet as a telephone system - a simple overview of SKYPE
Good to Know - some recent problems experience by members are explained
OPEN OFFICE - presentation covering the FREE Open Office application - a Microsoft Office alternative
BELL Summary/Costing,- some simple BELL guidelines & terminology
Colour Printer Management - , general info re Colour Printer Management
Family Tree hints - utilizing EXCEL
Keyboard SHORT CUTS - keyboard shortcuts/mouse substitutes (not PowerPoint)
for earlier Meeting Summaries please click here and we'll send them to you (members only) - try to be specific about the dates wanted.
General summary of earlier meetings;
2011
November - click here - SPOKE hands-on session - keyboard shortcuts/mouse substitutes
November 18th - more e-mail basics/simple hints/SCAM alert/Social Media warnings
November 4th - E-Mail the Basics - an updated look at E-Mail
October 21st - Special presentation on Introduction to Computers
October 7th - continuation of the MAIL/MERGE using Excel & Word
September 30th - HOME HELP for members and how to use access it (no report - check PowerPoint)
September 16th - MAIL/MERGE using Excel & Word/Microsoft SCAM warnings
September 2nd - EXCEL Part II & XP to Windows 7 discussion
AUGUST - no meeting summaries during August - John had the month off - Ken doesn't report
July 29th - Introduction to EXCEL
July 15th - GREAT BBQ - general review of WORD, Good to Know hints
June 17th - review of WORD and the basics
June 3rd - Innisfil Library - Intro to "The Learning Express" an on-line tutorial
May 20th - A fresh BASIC review of PowerPoint for presenting Pictures
May 6th - A basic review of Printers and Print Options
April 29th - Learn to use the features of WORD/also LAPTOPS vs DESKTOP - which to buy?
April 15th - SECURITY 101 - "Keeping Safe" presented some great tips on security
March 18th - E-Mail the Basics/new meeting format expanding our knowledge
March 4th - Introduction to Computers - a simple Basic look at Computers and Computer Terminology
February 18th - - NEXTCOM Update/Annual General Meeting Results
February 4th - NEXTCOM/Windows LIVE update/bandwidth discussion/History of Computers
January 21st - the basics of creating files/NEXTCOM update
January 7th - FILING 101 a general overview of handling files/folders/flash drives etc.
2010
December 3rd - more on Bell FIBE/e-mail tips/Windows LIVE Mail
November 19th - Software for Product Key ID/misc software add-ons
November 5th - WINDOWS LIVE Mail review & update/the latest on NEXTCOM availability
October 29th - WINDOWS LIVE Mail /more about Windows 7 & Adobe Flash Player
October 15th - Basic file structures/file copying/organizing your folders for ease of use
October 1st, - Spyware/Scareware/Junkware, etc descriptions/backing your system up
September 17th - Internet Explorer 9 - some new release notes
September 3rd - XP Overview and some recommended PC's to purchase
August 20th - XP Issues/Cleanup your PC hints/BELL "fibe" offerings discussions
August 6th - PowerPoint 101 - an introduction to how to develop your own slide shows
July 30th - Overview of OPEN OFFICE - the free office automation application
July 16th - Using the internet as your phone (SKYPE)/ General review of Club Website
July 2nd - Software Conflicts/Virus Checker issues/MSConfig review & cleanup/Use of Task Manager
June 4th - Keyboard/Video/Mouse switches/KiJiJi/Skype hints/AVAST problems/UPS (power supply)
May 21st - AVAST problems & troubleshooting/Microsoft Essentials
May 7th - BROWSERS - different ones and how to use
April 30th - Microsoft FIX IT/Searching the Internet/searching YOUR computer
April 16th - Problem purchases, wireless internet/Searching the Internet/Searching YOUR computer
March 19th - Cartridge Specialties discusses cartridge options/Restore & Backup hints & Voice recognition
March 5th - Complete review of SCAREWARE tactics and what to do/changing your memory board
February 19th - AGM & more BELL cost notes - Colour Printer Management & Family Tree Hints
February 5th - NEXTCOM internet offerings including pricing/briefly on SCAMs & Scareware
January 29th - BELL internet offerings including prices/WORD - Part 5 - Inserting Photos in Text and check out the BELL Options summarized for Sandycove Residents
January 15th - Windows & update/internet access options/blocking e-mails/Free DVD burner/etc...
2009
December 18th - general cleaning up of systems, hints re Windows 7
December 4th - Christmas Luncheon - see pictures of event click here
November 20th - Windows 7 review & general topics, new Bell WIMAX review
November 6th - General info re Windows 7 & other helpful tips
October 30th - Introduction to WORD - Part IV - Letters, Envelops, Labels using EXCEL files
October 16th - Review of optional add-ons for IE8 & others
October 2nd - Review of MS offering including Security Essentials
September 18th - How to - Start-up, Service, how to setup MSCONFIG, IPCONFIG, Batteries discussion
September 4th - Dangerous Searches, Disability Software, building your Bookmarks/Favourites & general topics
August 21st - Windows LIVE discussion & general topics
August 7th - Common hints for e-mail users and SPAM issues
July 17th - General update on a number of products commonly used by members
July 3rd - Windows update discussion on VISTA & XP
June 5th - Intro to WORD - Part III - Letters, Envelops & Labels (used with Part IV presentation)
May 29 - Intro to WORD 101 - Part II
May 15 - Intro to Spreadsheets - Part II
May 1 - Intro to WORD 101 & ROGERS Wireless
April 17 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
April 3 - BELL connectivity tools
March 20 - Virus warning, Nextcom Issues, Customize your browser and more;
March 6 - Nextcom visited to discuss issues
Feb 20 - Customizing your computer
Feb 6 - Memory and installing Memory
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