Previously displayed Links to Computer Club presentations have been moved to Members Contributions  listed on the left menu.

SCHHCC: Favorite Websites compiled by Noah click here.

Cheat Sheet for Seniors on Using the Internet Safely. Click here

Free Alternatives to
 Pricey Software

Click here
Windows 7
For KK information click here.
Computer Recycling News 
Don Cotnoir is Back
Don is now accepting computers for deserving students.  He has received many thank you letters from students who have received the computers.

Don accepts old computers if they have a TOTAL  WINDOWS XP system only. A total system would include (tower/CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse and available documentation). He will also accept printers if the software, documentation and cable are available.  They can be brought him or directly to the school. Equipment must be in good working order.  Don is located at 6 Arabella Lane.
Beaufort county has recycling events in September and January.  
Good news;
There is an electronics recycling company located in Jasper County that accepts e-waste all year. Go to lowcountrymetal.com or call (843) 784-3130 for more information, location and hours.

CNET has a website with lots of information on the most current virus threats and lots of links to virus protection software.  Listen to the video which is mid-page for information on various virus protections software.  Free software AVG, AVIRA and AVAST are talked about in the video.  Click on the cnet icon to view this information. Microsoft's new Security Essentials is another new and well received antivirus program. The cnet video discusses it. For comparison of antivirus programs check out Antivirus Performance Comparatives at AV-Comparatives.org

Securing Your Web Browser

 Click here for some excellent information on how to configure your browser for safer surfing. Detailed instructions are given for the most popular browsers.
United Parcel email with Zip attachment
Fake United Parcel Service , Shipment Error E-mail
The Zip attachment actually contains a malicious .exe file that, if executed, attempts to infect the user's system with malicious code. Click here for information.
Clickjacking
What it is  and what you can do to prevent it.  Click here to read cnet article.
Tagged
That email message you received about photos might not be from the friend you thought sent it. If you sign up to receive the photos by giving them your email address you may be getting a lot of spam. Click here to read snopes article.
Smart Computing®
User Group Programs
Smart Computing provides magazines in plain English plus free technical support via phone, email, Q&A boards and chat rooms. Check out all the benefits of subscribing to their magazine at SmartComputing.com.
Beaufort Jasper Active Adult Challenge www.BJAAC.org
Formally known as Beaufort County Senior Games 
& Sun City Challenge

Anyone who wants to register online may come to the Computer Room.  There will be a Computer Club volunteer available at the computer room through mid-August on Thursdays from 3 – 4pm and Mondays from 10 – 11am.
Short Events Calendar
Welcome, Members & Guests
Wed
Sept 1
7:00pm Genealogy SIG
Hidden Cypress
The Nations Library
Mary Lou Stark
Thurs
Sept 2
6:30pm MAC SIG
Hidden Cypress
Mac class offerings
Catherine Tracy
Friday Sept 3   NO Koffee Klatch
Wed Sept 8 1:00pm
6:00pm
 Signups
Classroom/ Magnolia Hall
Sept  Classes only
Wed Sept 8 6:30pm General Meeting
Magnolia Hall
What to do with Summer Photos
Rich de Asla
Click here for Genealogy SIG information.

February Genealogy Program:
Using DNA to Solve
Family Research problems

Click here for Handout.
Treasurers Budget 2010 Report
Articles & News
Microsoft Steps to Upgrade from Vista click here
Microsoft Steps to Upgrade from XP click here
 Click here for Allyn's News Bulletin with a guide to Windows 7 editions and the hardware you will want to run it on. 

Windows Vista Support
Windows Vista Service Pack was released May 26,2008. You cannot install SP2 unless you have already installed SP1.  Support for Vista without Service Pack 2 ended in April 2010. For download infomation on Vista Sp2 click here.

Windows XP Support
Support for XP with Service Pack 2 ends July 2010. Click here.Support for XP with Service Pack 3 will continue until April 2014

Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 download

Office 2010 Beta Available

Click image above for free download page.
Intel and AMD Processor Guides
Updated regularly by Allyn
For detailed CPU information visit AMD and Intel Processor Guides.
Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Get Firefox. Release notes here.

Microsoft ® Windows
PC Purchasing Information

Click here updated regularly by Allyn Perdue.  

Dell Consumer Specials

Smart Values - Home and Home Office

Smart Values - Small Business

For a smoother Windows Windows7 experience and for better results with future software, specify a minimum of two gigabyte (2 GB) system RAM for any PC. Four gigabytes (4 GB) RAM is even better.





Yemassee Crafts Center Computer Room

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