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FOREST NEWS
“There is Council free Wi -Fi connected to the Forestville shops. Connect and get 2 hours free use. If anyone needs more, just connect again. That is what Michael Regan has told us. Spread the word. Pam Hunt
In This Issue x Windows XP is Dead
x May Minutes
x Windows 8.1 Activation gone Missing
x Shutdown on your Desktop Windows 8
x Subscriptions Reminder.
x Rosters
x Welcome
June 2014 Editors: Colin Ward, Pam Hunt & Dick Manuell
Windows XP is Dead- Only in Microsoft’s Head Office
There are millions of Windows XP computers out there. The only reason to stop using Widows XP is that your computer is broken. Having said that, if you have all your updates that Microsoft has supplied up till April 8th the Windows XP is still a sound O/S. If you have only the original Win XP then you are going to need The Service Packs 1,2 & 3. Another way to extend Windows XP is to stay off line except to get emails or essential Software updates.
A number of Anti-Virus, Malware & firewall developers are still continuing to provide updates for Windows XP, some as far off as 2018. You will need to keep your other programs up to date, that way you’ll continue to get more out of windows XP for up to 4 years.
Recommendations: Bitdefender, Kaspersky Norton. Comodo, Avira & Mal-warebytes.
Backup your Driver software to an external source. Video card, Motherboard and Sound card.
Another tip next month.
CAN YOU HELP?....Yes you can! Volunteer Trainers needed to teach basic computer skills to the over 55’s. Sound basic experience is often enough to help real beginners. Improve your own knowledge whilst helping a fellow club member.
To enable our Volunteer Trainers to have uninterrupted les-son time with their students, we urgently require several
Office Assistants. Duties entail answering phones and dealing with “walk in” enquiries. Half day shift fine.
PLEASE PHONE: 99757762 Club Office 99133755 Secretary Pam mob 0405238752 email: [email protected]
ISSN 1448-2347 (PRINT VERSION), 1448-2355 (ONLINE VERSION)
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Minutes of May Monthly Meeting The meeting began at 2:00 PM with the President welcoming members and guests. Marie gave the apologies. The Secretary & Treasurer then presented their correspondence and monthly accounts. The President presented his talk on com-puter safety and Clubs new Android Pad then took questions. Full copy of Presi-dents report can be found at http://forestcomputerpals.org.au/community/presidents-reports/ 2014. Our Guest speaker Andrew Jennings spoke on Dropbox and other cloud storage: then took questions on Windows XP and should people get rid of it? He said “yes and move to Windows 7”. It was a very interesting afternoon and ran half an hour over, due to the high rate of interest.
Our Next Guest Speaker: June 26th Rod Duckworth Will be talking about “refurbished & reconditioned goods” and the history of them. Rod is always happy to take questions. All of Rod’s talks have been well attended. Be early for the best seats.
From the Desk. Hi Guys, This is something new; and what a way to Start. We are concerned at the alarming drop off in attendance at recent monthly meetings.
We now ask YOU, our members to please let us know what changes, content, or direction you expect in these ever changing times.
I’d appreciate any honest and open comments, feedback or criticism you care to make. We’re all in this together. By working together, we can only grow stronger. Please email me as soon as possible [email protected] PAMELA HUNT, Secretary.
Computer Problem I was having trouble with my comput-er. So I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like mission control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked on a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he walked away, I called after him: “So what was wrong?” He replied : “It was an ID ten T error”. I didn't want to appear stupid, so nonetheless enquired: an, “an ID ten T error”? What's that in case I need to do it again.” Eric grinned…”Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?” “No.” I replied. “Write it down,” he said “and I think you’ll figure it out”. So I wrote it down.
I D 10 T
I used to like Eric: the little Nerd.
Start Planning for next one.
Remove Unwanted software How often have you installed soft-ware on you computer only to find that there is a whole lot of un-wanted crap to go with it. Well Now there is a solution and its called Unchecky: http://unchecky.com/
Install it and forget those unexpected add-ons. Have a look at the site and install this tiny app. Forget the annoying things you never wanted.
BR: Joe Magno;; Darrell Hatch;; Richard Smith;; Lynne Johannas;; Bruce White;; John Ray. FR: Ken Morley;; Pam Hunt;; Colin Ward;; Anna Karalus;; Reg Flew
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Nudity A little boy got lost at the YWCA and found himself in the women's locker room.
When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover.
The little boy watched in amazement and then asked:
“What's the matter, haven't you ever seen a little boy before?”
Windows 8 Activation gone Missing
Move the mouse pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen, as the side screen moves out towards the left slide your mouse pointer down, and then click Search.
In Windows 8, enter SLUI 03 in the search box, and then tap or click SLUI 03. Administrator permission required You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. Just click Yes or OK
then tap or click SLUI 03.
Enter your 25–digit product key, and then tap or click Activate.
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Hope you find this helpful. Colin
Shutdown on your Desktop Windows 8.1 Step 1: Create Icon Right click on Desktop Then Left click on New Then click Shortcut.
Step 2: Location Screen: Type the following in the box shutdown /s /t 0 Click Next Step 3: Naming the Action or Icon Click Next. Step 4: Action Naming (Icon Name) Then Click Finish
Step 5: Finishing off or polishing it up a little: Right click on the New Icon “Shutdown Computer” Left Click Properties Click Shortcut Tab Then Change Icon button If a query message comes up. %SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
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Contact Us MEMORIAL HALL
3 STARKEY STREET FORESTVILLE
PO BOX 116 FORESTVILLE 2087
PHONE: 9975 7762
forestcomputerpals.org.au/
SUBSCRIPTION REMINDER Members are reminded that subscriptions, (which are payable in ad-vance,) are due before the first day of January, April, July and October. Annual fee is currently $70-00 Quarterly fees currently $25-00 Payments can be made either in person, at the club office;; by mail (cheque payments only;;) OR Electronic Funds Transfer. Please ensure your NAME, MEMBERSHIP NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESS are included on envelope: (include in sender’s details, if posting.) x PAYMENTS IN PERSON: are to be handed to a Trainer or Office
Assistant for processing. x PAYMENTS BY MAIL: are to be posted to Forest Computer Pals,
PO Box 116 , FORESTVILLE 2087. x PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER: Use your
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER and LAST NAME in DESCRIPTION space. Any enquiries, please contact The Club’s Treasurer, Joe Magno PH: 94510582;; email: [email protected]
Day Trainer AM Contact Number
Day Trainer AM Contact Number
Mon am Jan van der Hilst (Family leave)
Derek Rowland
9452 5475
9451 3969
Mon pm Bruce White
Joan Kohler
Malcolm Fell (by appointment)
9451 9779
9905 5193
Tues am Graham Allan
Steve Richards
Detlef Volkmer
9451 4336 Tues pm Special courses: see Notice board and Trainers & Courses, page 3
Wed am Gay Savage
John Robinson
Dick Manuell
9452 1937
9451 5977
9451 1578
Wed pm Ian Parsons
Ken Moorley
Susan Howell
Jack Wilson
9452 4249
9451 0494
9415 1167
9452 1148
Thur am Richard Smith
Anna Karalus
9451 5573
Thur pm Special courses: see Notice Board
Fri am Kate Holland
Pam Perrin
John Ray
9810 2451
9449 2734
9451 9396
Fri pm
Find it on Channel 74METV, Mon to Thurs. See your TV guide.
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Just click OK In the next Window Select the Icon you wish to use I picked the Power Icon Then click OK Now your Shutdown button will look like this.
OH, yes it works, I tried it.
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ELDERLY
While working for an organisation that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my 4-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds.
She was unfailingly intrigued by the various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheel-chairs.
One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered: “The tooth fairy will never believe this!'“
Welcome to the Following New Members: Pearl Brennan, David Lane, Ruth Lynch, Arman Narinli, Chris Sanders, Len Broadbent. Jan Baker,
John Baker & Bain Wild
Are you as clever as these two?
If not ask them for help.
OR Join Forest Computer
Pals for Seniors and
be smarter than the
average dog.
I’m a star on Facebook.
I know all about Labs on my laptop.