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The DBCC is taking a long summer break. Check your local newspapers, TV stations, and the Club site regularly for Club announcements, news, and updates.
Classes resume at 10 AM at Westside Park Recreation Center on Friday September 10, 2010.
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. Secure your wireless networks. Back up your data regularly. Do your homework and ALWAYS think before you click or send.
Have a safe, healthy, happy and computer-productive summer.
Barry Cowen
President
My thanks to Bill Borough for redesigning our Useful Links section to make it more organized and user-friendly. Check it out.
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.
Computer and Technology News
Office 2010 is available online and at local retailers. Microsoft is offering a free trial that includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and OneNote. The documents can be saved on Microsoft's free cloud storage, SkyDrive, from which they can be retrieved again and shared.  to download the trial version.
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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Club Inc. Last Updated on 07/26/10
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