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1 December 13th, 2017 Sierra Vista Camera Club Newsletter & Meeting Reminder Green Kingfisher by Marlyn Jones k December Party Election and Xmas Party By everyone k Drinks and utensils already arranged for. Bring a dish to pass around, food or desert. Monthly Featured Photo Members, why not put your photo on the club s Newsletter & website Welcome Page. your photo with caption and photo credit to Bob L. by the end of the month, it s that easy. You are also invited to bring prints, or other items of photographic interest to display on the table at the back of the room. Presentations and Movies are possible from a laptop or ipad with HDMI outputs.. Arrive early to work out connection problems. Unscheduled photos Do you have some last minute photos you would like to show. them to Mark Here not later than the Sunday before the meeting, he will scale them for you. Photos will be shown on a time permitting basis after the scheduled program(s). Presentations Do you have an idea for a presentation or want to give one? Contact Bob Luce by Here Meetings in 2017 December 13 Mailing List A newsletter reminder is ed monthly. To be added to or deleted from the list click mailinglist.html. Fill out the form and choose Add or Delete. Visit the Club s web site for any last minute changes in meeting dates, times, location, etc. More

2 PC - SIG - By Andrea Savage Top 10 Simple Things Every Computer User Should Know How to Do Whitson Gordon To read this in detail, go to this web page - Top 10 Simple Things Every Computer User Should Know How to Do No matter how tech savvy you are, there are certain things every one of us has to deal with when using a computer and we don t always deal with them in the most efficient ways. Here are 10 things that everyone can (and should) learn to keep their computer fast, safe, and easy to use. Here at Lifehacker, we take a lot of the simpler stuff for granted: how to avoid viruses, use keyboard shortcuts, or even keep your data backed up. Even if you ve mastered all of these tricks (and there s a good chance you haven t), you may want to send this along to some of your less computer-savvy friends. After all, the more they know how to do, the less they ll call you for help. If you re looking for some more advanced tricks, we ve got them for you here. Top 10 Computer Tricks Every Geek Should Know We ve talked before about the things every computer user should know how to do, but we geeks are 10. Set Up a Simple Backup System We all know we should back up our computers, but it s always one of those things that you ll set up one day. Setting up a backup only takes minutes, though, so you can do it right now and forget about it until you need it and when you do need it, you ll be glad you set it up. If you re just backing up to an external drive, you can just use the simple tools built in to your computer, like Windows Backup or Apple s Time Machine. However, that ll only keep you safe if your computer fails. If you lose your home in a fire, get all your gear stolen, or experience any other kind of disaster (God forbid), you ll have lost all those important documents, family photos, and other files forever. So, we recommend using a service like CrashPlan to back up your computer online. That way, it can back up no matter where you are, and that data will be safe no matter what happens to your hardware. There's No Excuse for Not Backing Up Your Computer. Do It Now. At least once a month, some friend or family member asks me how to recover data from a failed hard Set Up an Automated, Bulletproof File Back Up Solution More and more, the fragments of your life exist as particles on a disk mounted inside your 9. Do Everything Faster with Shortcuts The great thing about computers is that they can do a lot of things much faster than a human. Say you re looking for a specific word on a web page. Instead of scanning it yourself, all you need to do is press Ctrl+F and type the word you re looking for. There are mountains of shortcut like this, from pressing Ctrl+S to instantly save the file you re working on, Ctrl+P to print it out, or Ctrl+T to open a new tab in your web browser. It may seem like more trouble than its worth at first, but after you use a shortcut one or two times, you ll wonder why you ever did anything with the mouse. More on page 3

3 Check out our list of six shortcuts everyone should know, as well as our shortcut of the day series for even more tricks. Six Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer User Should Know According to a statistic published in The Atlantic, 90% of computer users don't know what 8. Protect Yourself From Viruses Windows users have long known the pain of viruses and other malware, but the good news is it s pretty easy to avoid. First, we recommend learning the difference between viruses, trojans, and other kinds of attacks, as well as the myths surrounding them. Then, install some good, free antivirus software to protect yourself (Avast is our current favorite, but Bitdefender is a slightly less nerdy, equally secure option). You can even get antivirus for your Android phone, if you so choose. But in the end, the best way to avoid viruses is to use common sense: don t open links that look suspicious, don t install programs from untrusted sources, and if a window pops up saying your computer s infected, make sure it s actually your antivirus software saying that and not a fake web page. How to Install Free, Effective Antivirus Software (for Beginners) Anyone running a Windows computer knows how important it is to have good anti-virus software but 7. Set Up Your Network (and Fix Wi-Fi Problems) Understanding routers, modems, and the other things that make up your network can seem daunting, but there are a few basics that can fix most problems that come your way. Does your router constantly need resetting? Make sure it isn t overheating or clogged with traffic. Is your Wi-Fi speed and range less than ideal? Use one of these tricks to give it a boost. If you experience more serious problems, you can probably fix them yourself too. Check out our complete guide to knowing your network for more info it s got everything you need to know, from buying a router to setting up your network and more. Know Your Network: The Complete Guide We spent last week learning all about your home network, your routers, and all the cool things you 6. Keep Your PC Free of Crap Ever wonder how that Yahoo toolbar got on your system, or why there s so much junk installed on your brand new machine? Crapware is a huge problem in the world of Windows, but that doesn t mean you have to take it lying down. With the right tools and a little know-how, you can avoid that crapware forevermore: just uninstall the stuff that came with your system, and learn the ways companies trick you into installing stuff you don t want. You ll keep that system nice and clean, and beat the scammers at their own game. The Complete Guide to Avoiding (and Removing) Windows Crapware Windows has a lot going for it, but it's also saddled with one of computing's biggest 5. Access Your Home Computer From Anywhere

4 Ever go out with your laptop and realize you left something important on your computer at home? One way to solve this problem is to use a service like Dropbox, so your files are with you everywhere you go. However, it s also handy to know how to use your home computer from anywhere. With a simple app like TeamViewer, you can log into your home computer from another machine and use it as if you were sitting right at your desk whether you just need to grab a quick file or access a program you don t have elsewhere. Use Your Computer From Anywhere: A Guide to Remote Controlling Your PC Your home computer is the perfect machine. It's customized to your exact needs, runs all your 4. Keep Your Computer in Tip-Top Shape with Regular Maintenance Computer maintenance has gotten really confusing over the years. Between defragging, cleaning up temporary files, and other tasks, it s almost like trying to maintain a car. Luckily, it s gotten a lot easier in recent years: you only really need to do one or two things to keep your computer running fast and smooth. Check out our guides to Windows maintenance and Mac maintenance for more info and keep your PC running like new. And if your phone s feeling a little sluggish, we have guides for ios and Android, too. What Kind of Maintenance Do I Need to Do on My Windows PC? Dear Lifehacker, You guys recently talked about Mac Maintenance, but I'm frankly still a 3. Instantly Share a File Between Two Computers So you ve got some files you want to give to your friend sitting next to you, but your flash drive has mysteriously gone missing. Well guess what? You don t need it! It s very easy to transfer a file between two computers over your wireless (or wired) network, whether it s between you and a friend or between multiple computers you own. Here are our favorite ways to share files with a nearby computer, but if you want to share them between multiple computers in your house, Windows Homegroup featureis a great option. Of course, this is where the aforementioned Dropbox app can come in handy, too. What's the Best Way to Share Files with a Nearby Computer? Dear Lifehacker, Let's say I want to share a few files with someone sitting right beside me, 2. Easily Find Your Lost or Stolen Gadgets You never know when you might misplace your phone, laptop, or other tech, so set up some safeguards now. iphone users can enable Find My iphone, and Android users should enable the Android Device Manager, which allows you to track your phone if you lose it. Of course, you can always get a more feature-rich app like Prey, which can track nearly any laptop or smartphone that s gone missing, and even get a photo of who might be using it. If you re missing a camera, the CameraTrace service can help you find it, too. Of course, the best solution is making sure it doesn t get stolen in the first place, and making sure all your personal data is locked down. Which brings us to our last tip... How to Track and (Potentially) Recover Your Stolen Laptop or Android with Prey

5 Laptops are lighter and more powerful than ever; they're also easier to steal. Luckily, a 1. Keep Your Personal Information Safe and Secure Unfortunately, the internet isn t always a safe place, which means everyone needs to make sure they re keeping their personal information safe. Make sure you use strong passwords, remove personal information from photos and other files, and never use open public Wi-Fi networks without protection. Keeping your personal information safe is easier than it sounds, and if you aren t sure what to do, check out our checklist for staying safe online. You d be surprised how unsafe you were being before. How Secure Are You Online: The Checklist Think you do enough to secure your passwords, browsing, and networking? Prove it. Your Clever Password Tricks Aren't Protecting You from Today's Hackers Security breaches happen so often nowadays, you re probably sick of hearing about them and all the

6 HandsOn Workshops November 9th HandsOn Workshops 2017 Shallow Depth of Field in Bright Sunlight and The many uses of the ND filter December No HandsOn Workshop this month More on page 4

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