Tablet Summary
 Click here. Click on the tablet for a review.
Nexus 7
Nexus 7 is Google's latest Nexus experience device and the first tablet to feature Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean. It combines the best of both Google and ASUS design, with the most advanced software from Google paired with cutting edge ASUS hardware. Click here for ASUS information on Nexus 7.
Kindle Fire HD
Kindle Fire 2 known as HD has 2 sizes.  The 7" version has been released.  The 8.9" is to be released in November. Click here for information.
Microsoft Surface Tablet
Click here. This tablet runs RT. Compares to iPad4, click here.

Microsoft Surface Tablet Pro
Click here. This tablet runs Windows 8. Compares to Ultrabooks. Click here.

Surface Tablet Comparisons,
Click here

Geeks on Tour Tablet advice.

Windows Office on Your Tablet

 OnLive Desktop Plus. makes windows applications available on your iPad or your Android tablet. Click here for information.  According to Walt Mossberg you can access Onlive desktop from your PC and upload or download documents.  Click here for this article. At this point OnLive Desktop uses a Windows 7 interface.

More Apps for Everyone

Lifehacker's App Directory is a constantly maintained and updated directory of the best applications and tools for computers (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and smartphones (Android and iPhone).

How To Use Android 

 Click here for some good tips on using your Android device.

Microsoft's Skydrive 

Click here to read about Microsoft's 25GB (now 7GB)cloud storage with ability to sync with a skydrive folder on your desktop. Click here to find out about the free App that allows iPhone to access that storage.
iTunes for All
PCs as well as Macs can use iTunes. You can do so much more than just purchase music and much of it is free. To find out more click here to see Bob Kampwirth's  comprehensive iTunes presentation at the general meeting. 
Google's New Privacy Policy
 Click here for an explanation by Google of its policy which took effect March 12.  Click here for a CNN article "How to prepare for Google's Privacy Changes".
Going in Google+ Circles
Forget being friended on Facebook or followed on Twitter. What you really want now is to be Circled—or so Google hopes. Click here for Wall St Journal article. Google+ Circles Information
SOPA & CISPA
Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is about intellectual property rights.  Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is about the government and companies sharing information.  Click here for a discussion.

Know Your Network

Click here for very lucid step by step process that starts with picking your router to accessing your home computers from anywhere. 
Fix Your Wi-Fi Network: 7 Tips
Click here for a quick guide to fixing the most common Wi-Fi problems that crop up at home, in the office, or on the road.
TopTen Smart  Phone Reviews
Cnet Smart Phones Review
PC World Guide to Cell Phones
Click here
Computer Recycling News 
He is in need of computers.   Don will take any Windows or MAC computer.  He will also accept printers if the software 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. You can reach Don by email at cotsdon2@aol.com  or phone   705-2413. Don supplies computers to local schools. For PCs Don Cotnoir cannot use, Paul Shane can recycle some of their parts as he repairs Sun City residents' computers. Send email (pjshane@gmail.com) with contact information and describe your old machine. Shane will arrange to pick it up.  Check our professional help page for other people like Frank Olbrish (folbrish@sc.rr.com) who might have a use for your computer.
Beaufort county has recycling events at the county public works facilities at 102 Benton Field Road in Bluffton and 140 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.  SC prohibits computers, monitors, printers and TVs from being dumped in landfills.
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.
Jeff Glazer's Password
presentation click here.
Short Events Calendar
Welcome, Members & Guests
Monday
May 20
2:30-4:00pm Apple SIG
Hidden Cypress
Q&A @ 2:30
New Version of iTunes
Presenter : Bob Kampwirth
Host:Catherine Tracy
Friday
May 24
9:00am KK
Hidden Cypress
 Using Dropbox to Share between Devices-
Presenter : Chuck Thomas
Robin Seaver & Dan McGuire
Friday
May 31
  NO KK  
June Lectures
Computer Club Bulletin Board
Click here to ask questions or provide answers or just share information on a variety of topics like Macs, PCs, and Tablets. Register using your first name & last name, divided by a space.

Open Room PC & Tablet Help Schedule
Saturday
May 18
10:30am-12:30

PC Help Office

Google Apps, Chromebook

David Graham

Tuesday
May 21
10:00-noon PC &  Tablet Help Jerry Jeffrey, NEXUS 7
Friday
May 24
10:30am-12:30 PC Help

Paul Bradican

Saturday
May 25
10:30am-12:30

PC Help Office

Google Apps, Chromebook

David Graham

Tuesday
May 28
10:00-noon PC &  Tablet Help Jerry Jeffrey, NEXUS 7
Friday
May  31
10:30am-12:30 PC Help

Paul Bradican

                      Apple Help Schedule                         
Monday
May 20
10:00am-noon Mac/IOS iDevices Marge Pangeone
Barb Keister
Wednesday
May 22
3:00-5:00pm Mac/IOS iDevices Catherine Tracy
Tony Coon
Monday
May 27
10:00am-noon Mac/IOS iDevices John Burrack
Barb Keister
Wednesday
May 29
3:00-5:00pm Mac/IOS iDevices Tony Coon
Click here for May Genealogy SIG newsletter
Click here for Genealogy on the Community Website
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Internet Explorer
IE 9: Click here for download page.
IE 10 consumer preview is available, click here
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Currently IE 10 works only with Windows 8.
Mozilla Firefox
Get Firefox. Release notes here.You can configure Firefox to automatically check for updates or to disable automatic updating. Click here for info.
Google Chrome Browser Click here
Browser Comparisons Click here
Office

Click image above for Office 2010
Office 2013 A touch screen office, click here.
Office 365 A cloud version of Office, click here.
Free Alternatives to
 Pricey Software
  Click here
Windows
Windows 7 Steps to Upgrade from Vista click here
Windows 7 Steps to Upgrade from XP click here
Service Pack Support for Windows click here
Vista Support Vista Sp2. Support ended in 2010.

Windows XP Support continues until April 2014.
Windows 7 Support
sp1 is automatic. Click here
Windows 8 Preview
Windows 8 Screenshot Tour
Allyn Perdue's Technical Corner
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