General Meeting Topic – August 2019

August 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM How to Navigate Social Media Presenter: Abby Stokes – APCUG (Web Presentation) Brief Synopsis: “Social Networking: How to Navigate Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram” Abby Stokes, Author, “Is This Thing On?” explains what everyone is talking about when they bring up Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites. She also shares how you can enjoy the benefits without risking the loss of your privacy and how to avoid scams.

General Meeting Topic – July 2019

July 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM Google Photos Presenters: Ron Brown, APCUG (Web Presentation) Brief Synopsis: It’s FREE. It’s like a shoe-box full of photos but you can easily find a specific photo. Since we now take most of our photos with our phone, it’s designed for mobile-first but can also be used with our computer. It’s easy-to-use, with unlimited storage. • Do you need a backup strategy? • How to sync them? • Who can see my photos? • How do they get archived Continue reading →

General Meeting Topic – May 2018

May 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM Social Media for the Non-Tweeter Presenter: Pam Holland (Web Presentation) Even if you have not yet ventured into the world of Social Media, there is much to learn about how it is shaping communication in personal relationships, business, government and, of course, politics. Pam will give us a tour of and critical look at the most popular social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We will explore the benefits – and risks – in using these sites for Continue reading →

General Meeting Topic – March 2018

March 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM Photo Editing with The GIMP Presenter: Dennis Rex, APCUG VTC (Web Presentation) Like taking digital photos? Looking for a cost-effective way to restore, enhance or fix images? The GNU Image Manipulation Program might be an option. Cross-platform and Open Source, this powerful application contains features that both beginners and advanced users will appreciate. SoCal Linux Expo’s Dennis Rex offers tips on using the GIMP to tame your most stubborn image challenges. Topics include file conversion, RAW editing, filters, and Continue reading →