SeniorNet Rotorua (Inc)

SeniorNet Rotorua (Inc)
Member of N Z Federation of SeniorNet Societies
February 2015
Chairman
Bruce Scott
Patron
Roma Cook
Secretary
Betty Milligan
Treasurer
Denise Weatherall
Committee
Alan Armstrong
Don Gray
Bert Harris
Harry Hicks
Barrie Pinfold
Margaret Robilliard
Rodney Runciman
Dennis Walsh
Pauleen Wilkinson
Course Co-ordinator
Barrie Pinfold
Course Tutors
Alan Armstrong
Tony Baker
Dave Clough
Dave Daniel
LLoma Gates
Bert Harris
Harry Hicks
Alistair McGregor
Betty Milligan
Rodney Runciman
David Thornley
Glenise Turkington
Bill Verney
Denise Weatherall
Technician
Dave Clough
Membership
Pauleen Wilkinson
Manuals
Rodney Runciman
Webmaster
Alan Armstrong
Postal Address P O Box 2090 Rotorua
Dear Members,
Happy New Year to you all. I trust that you had an enjoyable time with family and friends over Christmas, and have been able to enjoy the outdoors
and fine weather, rather than sit indoors over a computer or laptop. I hope
that you are ready to face the challenges of a new year with gusto. As I reflect on the latter part of last year I would express thanks on your behalf to
Betty and Denise for their organisation of a very successful end of year
luncheon. Thanks to you all for your support.
As we look ahead, our greatest challenge will be keeping up with the constantly changing technology, and the various new things that it can do for
us. While we have a band of dedicated and competent tutors, another challenge is finding tutors who are competent and have the time to devote to
teaching new systems. I am sure that we will continue to rise to the challenge.
We are all grateful to Alan Armstrong and those assisting him in organising
and tutoring the “Summer Drop-In Sessions” which are being held as I
write. With attendance of 21 people at one of the sessions, it demonstrates
the success of this initiative. It is a very good example of “Sharing and Caring” as we all endeavour to help one another.
Our first Wednesday afternoon meeting is the Annual General meeting, on
Wednesday 11th February. Your committee have already given “Notice of
Motion” to deal with a couple of administrative matters concerning the timing of the AGM, and the need to have our accounts audited, now that they
are monitored by the Charities Commission. These issues will be expanded on at the AGM and discussed.
I am pleased to note that all but one of the Executive Committee have indicated a willingness to stand for re-election at the AGM. Pauleen Wilkinson
has asked to step back a step from the action, and will not be seeking reelection. Pauleen has been a tower of strength to the committee in her
Public Relations role and the organising of speakers for our Wednesday
meetings. Thank you Pauleen, we look forward to your continued involvement with us.
Nomination forms for membership of the Executive Committee can be
found elsewhere in this Newsletter. I would encourage you to consider this
rewarding role.
I look forward to your continued input and support of SeniorNet in 2015.
Happy computing,
Bruce Scott
Chairman
Our next meeting will be held on
Wednesday the 11th February
Our Guest speaker Is
Our very own
Bert Harris
With Back to Basics
A Refresher course
We Welcome the Following
Members to our Club:Keith Garratt
John Carlyle
Judy Teague
Leonard Taylor
Louise Williams
Margaret and Neill Kennedy
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From Course Co-ordinator Feb 2015
We have not yet started any classes but there are a number of classes
where we need a few more people to register for.
Advanced Email
2 waiting would like 3-4 more.
Basic Email
1 waiting would like 4-5 more.
Files & Folders
3 waiting would like 2-3 more.
I Pad
3 waiting would like 2-3 more.
Photo Editing
2 waiting would like 3-4 more.
The following Courses are full and are waiting for the tutor to set a time
and date:Computer Maintenance.
Internet.
The tutor for the Introduction to Computers is currently contacting people
about their availably so those courses should be under way shortly.
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COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE NAME
SESSIONS
TUTOR(S)
PHONE
Free
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Harry Hicks
Bert Harris
Denise Weatherall
Bill Verney
349 0072
343 7232
348 9924
347 9377
A course for beginners
Windows 8 Basics
$5
1
Harry Hicks
349 0072
For those upgrading from earlier versions
iPad Get Started
$10
2
Alan Armstrong
349 6344
Basic how-to's of Apple's iPad
Android Tablets
$10
2
Denise Weatherall
Bert Harris
Lloma Gates
348 9924
343 7232
357 4037
Beginners' Guide for Galaxy Tablets
Backing Up Data
$10
2
Bert Harris
Glenise Turkington
343 7232
345 9669
Backing up files to external drives
Basic Word
$20
4
Betty Milligan
Allister McGregor
348 8117
348 8220
Create professional documents
Open Office Text
Writer
$10
2
Rodney Runciman 027 477 0528 Freeware alternative to MS Word
Card Making
$10
2
Tony Baker
Glenise Turkington
Computer
Maintenance
$5
1
Digital Cameras
$10
2
Email (beginners)
$15
3
Computer Awareness
COST
DETAILS
345 7607
345 9669
Make personalised greeting cards easily
348 2759
Keeping your computer trouble-free
Lloyd Oliver
347 6437
Learn about your digital camera
David Thornley
349 3719
Compose, send and receive simple emails
Email (advanced)
$15
3
Images, attachments, web and group emails
Windows 8 Mail App
$10
2
Alan Armstrong
Lloma Gates
349 6344
357 4037
A get-started workshop on Windows 8 email
Facebook Basics
$10
2
Alan Armstrong
Denise Weatherall
349 6344
348 9924
Get started on Facebook
Files & Folders
$15
3
Denise Weatherall
Bill Verney
348 9924
347 9377
File & Folder structure, finding, organizing
and moving folders.
Genealogy
$20
4
Bert Harris
343 7232
Organising your family history
Internet Browsing
$20
4
Photo Editing
FastStone
$20
4
Scanning
$10
2
TradeMe
$15
3
Rodney Runciman 027 477 0528
Getting the most from the Internet
Alan Armstrong
349 6344
David Thornley
Denise Weatherall
349 3719
Enhance and edit digital photos
345 4052
How to get the most out of your scanner
348 9924
The 'how-to' of on-line auctions
THESE COURSES ARE OCCASIONALLY AVAILABLE WHEN REQUIRED
Desktop Publishing
$40
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Betty Milligan
348 8117
Make your own brochures and pamphlets
MS PowerPoint
$20
4
Tony Baker
345 7607
Slide shows that really deliver the message
MS Excel Spreadsheet
$20
4
Allister McGregor
348 8220
Spreadsheets are powerful calculators!
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WEBMASTER NEWS
http://www.rotoruaseniornet.gen.nz
I've been re-reading a newsletter column I wrote five years ago on computer
security and not much has changed.
Commonsense precautions still come first. If strangers send you email it
won’t be for your benefit. Emails are always safe to inspect in the preview pane
and safe to delete but might not be safe to open. Don’t click links unless you
know they’re safe and don’t reply because that says your email address is valid.
What IS different five years later is that tablets, iPads and smartphones have full protection
built in that takes care of everything so your only concern is being prudent about what you share
on-line and with whom.
Windows computers still require you to set up extra protection. Three components - a
firewall, an anti-virus program and a spyware scanner. Those functions don't fit well together so
they're separate installations. A firewall filters inward and outward Internet traffic, but like a
wharf gatekeeper it doesn't look at content - just checks the sender of each packet of data.
Windows 7 or 8 have firewalls that are excellent when they're properly set up, but XP users need
to install software like Zone Alarm or Kerio. There's a full explanation on our website.
Viruses have become rarer as most computers are now fully protected (just like mass
vaccination eradicates infectious diseases) but you still need an anti-virus program. All are good
but AVG Free is the most popular and you don't need to update to its paid version.
Spyware is still common, often programs that sneak in when you install some freebie. They
hide in your computer, monitor everything and send information back to their owners. They
range from nuisances like programs that watch your internet browsing then target you with ads,
to the really nasty that capture every keystroke including your bank login so evil-doers can watch
your account for the best time to rob it. The symptoms aren't obvious (commonest: computer
doing things when it shouldn't, but legitimate updates also do that) so might not be noticed for
some time. Public computers are always risky because you don't know if their network is
protected or what the last user left behind to watch you.
Whatever protection you install, always download its latest updates before you do a scan.
The threat you most need to worry about is the brand new one because without protection it can
spread round the world in less than a day.
Hoax warnings of all kinds are still common and there's a website listing them at http://
www.hoax-slayer.com/
The threat that's still fairly new is DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. They're mostly aimed at
ISPs and websites, and they trigger millions of hacked computers to contact the same site at the
same time and cause it to crash. Because that requires considerable organizing individuals are
only targeted if they're on someone's hit list. There's a good Wikipedia article at http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack
Alan Armstrong
Webmaster
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Dave’s Corner
Print out for your TV Stations
1. TV1
12. Choice
2. TV2
14. Sports
3. TV3
16. Al Jezzera
4. TV4
18. Shopping
5. Maori
20. TVSN Shop
6. TV1 +
24. Te Reo
7. TV2 +
26. Info Rotorua
8. TV3 +
28. Chinese
9. C4
31. TV Rotorua
The Grim Reaper came for me last night, and I beat him off with a vacuum cleaner.
Talk about Dyson with death
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Watties dating system...
How old is this can of Peaches?
This is a question I have often asked myself when sorting tins out—in
the cupboard
A tin of fruit salad led me to phone Watties. Instead of firm pieces of
fruit—I thought that the pieces looked a bit mushy
I was asked to read out the numbers on the bottom of the tin; oh dear…
bit of a shock to hear the can was three years old!
It was explained… The first three numbers, tell what’s in the tin. Next
four numbers tell the day and month it was processed—with the fourth
number being the year
Pauleen
Photo of the new Generation
War does not determine who is right—only who is left.
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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Rotorua SeniorNet Incorporated
Nomination Form for Executive Committee
Please note: You are electing up to twelve members who will become your executive committee. The elected committee will choose who will be Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Deputy Chairman.
You must have a proposer, a seconder and the name and signature of the person you are
nominating. All nominations must be to The Secretary SeniorNet Rotorua Inc P O Box 2090
Rotorua by Wednesday 4th February 2015.
NOMINATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOMINEE
PROPOSER
SECONDER
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SIGNATURE OF
NOMINEE
SeniorNet Rotorua Trust Inc
Course Registration Form
First Name:
Last Name
Address:
Phone No:
Post Code:
Mobile:
Email Address:
Important for receiving Newsletter.
Important Information to be Provided
[Tick the relevant Box]
Age:
55 – 59 years
60+ years
Ethnicity: N Z Māori
Pasifica
N Z European
Asian
Other
This information is required for the purpose of obtaining Tertiary Education - Adult Community Education, Funding.
Computer Operating System
[Tick the relevant box]
Microsoft Windows: Windows 7
Windows 8 / 8.1
Word Program Version: Word 2003
Word 2007
IPad
Android
Word 2010
Other
Open Office Writer
Other
Email Program:
Please note:
Microsoft Outlook
Outlook Express
Windows Live Mail
Our courses are built around Microsoft Windows and members should have Windows based
home computers and relevant course programs to get maximum benefit from courses provided.
Confirm Introduction to Computers Course Completed or Underway
Yes
No
It is essential students have adequate basic computer skills before they take part in courses other than the Introduction to Computers Course which is provided without further charge following becoming a member of the
Club. Exemption from this requirement can be granted to people who are able to show they already have adequate computer experience.
I wish to take the following course or courses:
Program Version on my computer relevant to
the course applied for [e.g. Word / Excel - 2003 or 2007]
Course Fee
Course Fee
Course Fee
Total
Signed:
$
$
$
$
Date:
Please hand in the Registration Form with payment of the course fee at a Monthly Club Meeting or
mail the Form, with your cheque, to The Secretary, Rotorua SeniorNet, PO Box 2090, ROTORUA 3040
or Direct Credit to Kiwibank No 389008 0413804 00 (this form must still be sent to the Secretary to confirm the
course being registered for.)
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