HSCC Meeting Tutorials

30 October 2019

10th Anniversary Celebrations

Presentation by: Andy Turner
Music by: Tuffsy
Cake Cutting: Trevor Aspin, Ray Duhigg, Andy Turner

29 October 2019

4 September 2019

10 Years of the Heads Seniors Computer Club

Photo Archive

Click to View all photos on Google Drive

1 September 2018

Google Photos on your tablet

https://youtu.be/QjzttXdWRbU

Main points:

Interface with Windows, iPad/iPhone, Android

History - Picassa, iGoogle Photos, Google Photos

Albums

Assistant

Sharing

Create a Album, Collage, Movie, Animation

Auto upload option

Uploading in progress notification

28 September 2016

By Tuffsy

Step 1: Go on holidays
Step 2: Take a camera and iPad (tablet)
Step 3: Take photos
Step 4: Put photos on BLOG with commentary
Step 5: Enjoy your holiday
Step 6: Arrive home and print your BLOG with Into Real Pages
http://www.intorealpages.com/

Create an Account and add your blog...

11 March 2016

I shoulda gone to Apple!

Malware threatens millions of smartphone users
A sophisticated malware attack on the Australasian banking sector could see unwary banking app users fleeced.

Millions of users of Android phone and tablets are at risk of having their bank accounts cleaned out and their identities stolen by a virulent malware attack that is targeting customers of the big four banks.

Other institutions under fire include Bendigo Bank, St George Bank, Bankwest, ME Bank, ASB Bank, Bank of New Zealand, Kiwibank, Wells Fargo, ecommerce interfaces like PayPal, eBay, Skype, WhatsApp and several Google services.

Nick FitzGerald, senior research fellow with digital protection company ESET, said he and fellow researchers “detected the malware in late January after it got flagged by our security systems”.

Take care with phone banking. Photo: AAP

The malware potentially puts millions of app users at risk and Mr FitzGerald described it as a “significant attack on the banking sector in Australian and New Zealand”, affecting big four banks ANZ, Commonwealth, Westpac and NAB.

How to protect yourself

Read the rest of the story on The New Daily page.

7 March 2016

Apia Good Life for Seniors

http://www.apia.com.au/apia-good-life?cmpid=APA:GI:NPS1:NPS:EDM:20160307:2337

17 February 2016

Digital Travel Tips

Presented by: Tuffsy
Date: Feb 17 2016

Ingredients:
1 Digital Camera or more

1 Tablet (iPad preferred)

1 SD Card to tablet connection cable

Method:

Remove SD Card from Camera and plug into Table with SD adapter cable.
Select the latest photos to import

Install the Flickr app from iTunes or Play Store

(Note: if you do not have a Yahoo account you should set one up for login to Flickr)

Either share your photos to Flickr using the Photo app
Or set up the Flickr Auto-Uploadr (pictured right)

Photos will be uploaded to Flickr into the Auto Upload Album, or the Album that you choose from the Photo App.
Then you can select the photos on Flickr that you want to share on your blog, e.g. Tumblr, for your family to see while you are away

Links:

A Tip from our Photography Expert, Ray:

Buy a few of the 8Gb Ultra SanDisk cards for speed and reliability:

Officeworks.com.au

11 November 2015

THE ROUSE - played after 1 minutes silence on Remembrance Day

25 October 2015

Windows 10 Isn't Scary

Presenter: Peter Moate
Date: 21 Oct 2015

It is basically the same as Windows 7 or 8 with a "new haircut".

The Start Menu has the same function as Windows 7 Start, but notice that the Windows 8 tiles do not fill the screen anymore.

If you want to you can drag the Tiles windows across the screen to make it bigger.

If you click on All apps in the menu you will see all the programs just like Windows 7.

When you finished just click the Power option and select Shut down.

Microsoft Edge is the new Internet Explorer but much faster and smarter. (See blue e below)

Microsoft Edge first presents you with favourite sites and the local news. You type your search in just like Windows 7 Internet Explorer.

Microsoft Edge then shows the results of the search, using Microsoft Bing search engine.

Of course we all have Bad Hair days.......

Have Fun with Windows 10 and stay tuned for another update.

23 September 2015

Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

Ryan Boutland

Windows 10 is rolling out as you read this. So, if you're thinking of upgrading but are unsure if it's worth it, these key considerations below will help you to make the right choice.

Will you get it for free?
Those who own a copy of Windows 7 or 8 will receive an upgrade for free, but anyone using Windows XP or Vista will have to purchase the new operating system. If you can upgrade for free, you should be able to click on a small Windows icon at the bottom right of your screen, on the taskbar. Read more on Microsoft's website.

Will you be able to run it?
All computers running Windows 8 and 8.1 will be able to run the software, as well as most running Windows 7. PCs running Vista or XP may not be compatible.

How big is the download?
The download will be three gigabytes, so you may want to be careful downloading it, depending on your internet data plan.

Will everything be compatible?
Most programs and applications from Windows 7 and 8 will run fine on Windows 10, and those that don't will likely run fine in a special compatibility mode. However XP and Vista programs will most likely not be compatible, but newer versions of software may be available for the new operating system. If you rely on certain programs, you should contact the software manufacturer to see if they will be compatible before upgrading.

Some devices will require additional software and drivers to be compatible with Windows 10. For example, Sony (manufacturer of VAIO computers) has issued a warning that until the necessary complementary software is available, users should not download Windows 10. Check with your computer's manufacturer to see if your device is compatible or when it will be compatible. VAIO users are advised to wait until November.

Will any features be added or removed?
Voice control assistant Cortana will be added to the software, allowing for voice control within the operating system. Classic Windows game Hearts will no longer be available, while new versions of Minesweeper and Solitaire will be. Windows Media Center will also be removed and playing DVDs on your computer will require additional software, which can be found for free online.

Are there any security concerns?
Microsoft has stated that "Windows 10 has more built-in security protections to help safeguard you against viruses, phishing and malware. It's the most secure Windows ever." But if you are concerned about security, it might be worth waiting a few weeks to ensure there aren't any major vulnerabilities.

Will you be upgrading to Windows 10? If you have any other questions about upgrading feel free to ask us by emailing newsletters@yourlifechoices.com.au and we'll do our best to answer them.

31 August 2015

Welcome to Windows 10

Learn about the Get Started app, navigating your device, and support

This email has been designed to work with Windows 10 devices.

Welcome to Windows 10

Getting Started Series

This is the first in a series of emails designed to help you get the most out of Windows 10. This email includes the info you need to get up and running quickly.

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It's the Windows you know, only better

Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, you'll feel like an expert. Because updates are automatically enabled¹, you'll have the very latest features when they're released, which means Windows will just keep getting better.

Get to know the Get Started app

We've designed the Get Started app to help you get the most out of Windows 10. It can help you get on the web, navigate your device, move files, set up printers and hardware, and more. Any time we add new features to Windows 10, the app will automatically update¹ to help you with those, too.

Open the Get Started app