Columbus Computer Society

June 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM Network-wide Ad Blocking Using Pi-hole Presenter: Kenneth Tubaugh During the June monthly general meeting, Kenneth Tubaugh shared with the membership of CCS an open-source project called Pi-hole. Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker for every device connected to your home network. Instead of installing a browser plug-in or software on each device (computer, smartphone, tablet, and so on), you can now install Pi-hole in one place and your entire network is protected. In addition to blocking advertisements while surfing Continue reading →

May 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM Discussing the Basics of Network Connectivity Presenter: Kenneth Tubaugh Are you frustrated with your slow internet connection? Is your Wi-Fi network a little “flaky”? Are you paying Spectrum, WOW, AT&T, or whomever to rent equipment for internet connectivity? Do you wish you had more control over your online privacy? Then come out to the next Columbus Computer Society General Meeting on April 17th, 2019. On the 17th, Kenneth Tubaugh will be discussing the basics of network connectivity starting at Continue reading →

August 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM Medium and Hi-End Digital Cameras Presenter: Craig Wright Discussed various features of medium and hi-end cameras. Specifically we discussed the Canon EOS 80D camera and some of the available lenses. We also briefly discussed cameras from Nikon including the T-1000 camera. We also discussed how to make a light box (sometimes called a tent) to allow high quality photography of small items such as art projects and small items that you might want to sell on sites such as Continue reading →

July 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM Password Management Presenter: Kenneth Tubaugh Discussed various password management tools. Many of these tools are available for multiple hardware platforms such as Windows computers, Apple Computers, iOS devices (iPad and iPhone), and Android phones and tablets.