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Microsoft Is Bringing the Start Menu Back for Win8

MS will no longer update XP after April 8
Right now is an excellent time to get a new Windows 8 computer.
-Everybody at MS who brought in Win8 Metro has er, ah,  retired.
-Toshiba laptops are really cheap since everyone hates 8.

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-There is a slick $5 program that makes it appear just like Win7 or XP
- Best Buy US is offering $100 credit to people who bring in their XP trades. CLICK
 
I have installed The FIX on 12 computers and it is excellent.
www.startisback.com  The whole layout is Win7.  The clumsy Metro face is available but suppressed. Reversible after 30-day free trial.
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On Tuesday, April 8, Microsoft will stop “supporting” Windows XP. If you’re still using a computer that’s running this old operating system, you do have options.
But what if none of the options work for you? What if, for a perfectly good reason (like the fact that upgrading from XP will cost you either money or time, and you have neither), you’re stuck with a computer using XP? What’s going to happen to you and your computer on April 9?

Nothing you’ll notice, at least not right away. Windows XP will continue to work. But your risk of a security breach into your computer increases over time. Microsoft is adamant that Windows XP can no longer be considered a safe place to store your digital assets. 

Even though the operating system has been repaired (“patched”) literally over 1,000 times, it’s got an old foundation, and it can’t stand up to modern security threats. Unless you want your data stolen, your home network hacked, or your computer taken over to be used as a slave to send spam, you need to get off this creaky platform. That’s what Microsoft says.

But if you have to keep using an old XP machine, you can decrease your exposure in a few ways:

1. Get the last version.
Make sure you have the final version of Windows XP. Connect your computer to the Internet and let it update itself. Or find Windows Update on your computer and let it run. Make your version of XP as secure as possible, because it’s not going to get any better after this.
2. Update your antivirus software.

3. Make sure your browser is up to date.

4. Be extra careful with email.

5. The same goes for Facebook.

6. Be extra, extra careful with USB sticks, CDs, and DVDs.

7. For the ultimate in safety, disconnect from the Internet. 

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Computer Club Board Meeting 3-31-14
The meeting was called to order at 6:25pm by President Jim Tilbe with a quorum.

There was discussion for a 70 inch TV to replace the projector.  It will be recommended to allocate $2000 to the membership for a motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm.

 

Computer Club Business Meeting 3-31-14
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Jim Tilbe. 25 members attended.
Friday, April 11, will be the last day the Lab will be open until fall.

 

Jim and Harold Godley have been researching for a 70 inch TV and accessories.  A motion was made by Lee Schroer, 2nd by Marv Larson to allocate up to $2000 for the purchase of a 70 inch TV plus accessories to replace the projector in the fall.  The motion was approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Lavina Bump reported a beginning Balance on March 1 of $5567.46
-deposits of $527.15
-expenses of $279.56, leaving a March 31 bank balance of $5815.05
-cash on hand of $6.95 for Lab printing fees and $5.00 petty cash. 
-Funds available: $5827.00.

During the summer Harold Godley and Carolyn Agee will have the keys for the Navajo Room cabinet, the Lab and the electric room for the Internet equipment. 
The Film Scanner will be in the Navajo Room cabinet available for club members to borrow by contacting Carolyn Agee.
There are two Intermediate/Advanced classes remaining to be held on April 2 and 9.

A motion was made by Maureen De Sorcy, 2nd by Marv Larson to adjourn the meeting at 7:23pm.

Carolyn Agee
Secretary Pro-tem

March 24 meeting
28 members present including 2 new members. Mar 31 is the final meeting of the season and will be a business meeting.  Decisions are to be made about new equipment purchases. Bring your input and wisdom.
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Restore Point is a light version of Back Up. It is easy, quick and very incomplete.
MORE INFO HERE click

Have you run disk cleanup and defrag recently ?  Why backup junk? Clean up first.

A FULL BACKUP  is vital !!  This procedure brings EVERYTHING back to today's layout and content.  Here is how:
Find some DVD-r blanks.  For safety make 2 copies with 2 different brands (Don's experienced advice) You will need 3, 4 or 5 DVDs of each brand. Peter buys whatever is on sale at Fry's or Costco. Trade some with a friend.
READY TO START
Insert a labeled DVD-r - named so you will recognize it in a year. When the option box opens, just X it closed.

Mouse to START. In the SEARCH box type Backup and restore.
Click on BACK UP NOW.

Go have a beer and check back in 30 minutes to insert the second DVD-r. The computer nags about the right way to label the disks.
Making two copies lets you keep a set in each house.


Alternately you might buy a new thumb drive of 16 Gb+ and backup onto this.  More is better.

YOUR SAFETY NET
Periodically you need a Restore Point.  This is a quick safety net that saves your System Files in their current working configuration and tucks them away. When the FBI virus freezes the computer, a techie can revert back to the former clean version in about 5 clicks.
No Restore Points ?  $90 at the shop to clean it up.
Click on START
-in SEARCH type CREATE RESTORE
-near the top click on CREATE A RESTORE POINT
-click on CREATE
-give it a label like WORKS OKAY
-click on OK
Done. You are safer now.
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Favorites and Bookmarks are always saved into your Documents file.  Be sure to get a copy OFF THE COMPUTER and onto CD-r  and/or thumbdrive immediately.  Otherwise the computer crash takes out the backup as well.

To save the Bookmarks in your Google Chrome browser follow these steps
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816?hl=en&ref_topic=14680

To save your Firefox Bookmarks, follow these steps
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/restore-bookmarks-from-backup-or-move-them

To export your Internet Explorer Favorites follow these steps.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/211089
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February 24 meeting
At 6:30 the Board had a meeting on finance and housekeeping issues.
The General meeting came to order under Jim Tilbe at 7:00 pm
Forty-two members were present.
Jim reminded members of the Beginners and Intermediate classes upcoming.
The class $10 fee goes into Club revenues.
Beginners Class with Carolyn Dugdale every Tues. starting Mar.4 @ 1:30 to 3:30
Plus occasional Fridays. PreRegister.
Don Davidson's iPad group continues to be free.

A new Wi-Fi unit is added with the name: CCAW   There were no connection problems tonight.

The new scanner for film/slides from Jim's convention purchase is available for loan to members.  Sign-out will be from Maureen DeSorcy.  An excellent sheet of directions is available from Jim. Jim recommends the software ICE for editing the scanned output.


Lavina Bump reports that the present month end bank balance is: $5734.46
Current paid members total 85.

Pot Luck for March 3.  Meet at 5:30 for Happy Hour.  Dinner at 6 pm
Chicken and ham, coffee and lemonade provided. Plates & forks provided.
Business meeting adjourned at 7:19

Jim then demo-ed the slide scanner.  It uses SD cards and operates without a computer to drive it.  With some sharp shopping the units may be bought for under $200.
The meeting adjourned at  8:05.




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