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Special Member Update: I am recuperating from injuries I received as a result of a recent auto accident- which was not my fault. My deepest gratitude to everyone for your phone calls and e-mail messages. Your support means more than words can say. It would have been much worse-if G_d had not been my passenger.
Sincerely, Barry
Classes resume at Westside Park Recreation Center at 10 AM on September 10th. The general entry fee is $1.00 per class. This fee is waived for Board members only. Let's have a big turnout for our first class.
Remember that your computer's protection is only as good as the most current antivirus, antispyware, and security updates. Don't open unfamiliar e-mail attachments. Learn how to forward e-mail properly to protect recipients' identities. Secure your wireless networks. Back up your data regularly. Do your homework before you buy and always think before you click or send.
Barry Cowen
President
My thanks to Bill Borough for redesigning our Useful Links section to make it more organized and user-friendly. Try it, you'll like it.
Computer Equipment Safety Tips
As soon as your area receives notice that a severe electrical or wind storm is imminent, back up your data, shut down your computer properly,unplug it from the wall outlet, and remove all connections, especially those to the modem. Do the same for the monitor and all peripherals such as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tape any notes you made concerning connections to the computer or otherwise secure them for future reference. Move the computer and peripherals away from windows and doors towards the center of the room. Secure and cover the equipment with plastic bags or sheeting to keep it safe from dust and moisture.
All Windows 2000 and XP users  to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 as soon as possible.
If your computer meets minimum system requirements, we recommend the purchase of Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. for more information.
We also recommend the free programs below. Check out the developer's website for instructions and details. For best results, keep all programs updated automatically or manually.
CCleaner
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Microsoft Security Essentials
Revo Uninstaller
 
We are members of two computing organizations:
FACUG- Florida Association of Computer User Groups (State)
APCUG- Association of Personal Computer User Groups (National)
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