Prez Says August 2023
Volume 27, Issue 8
Prez Says for August 2023
Welcome to August, the month of Seafair, the Blue Angels, and the Dog Days of Summer! I hope you and your family will have fun attending an outdoor August event.
On August 1st at 7:00 PM at the North Bellevue Community Center, our General Meeting program will be "The Metaverse" presented by KEGS Member Andy Peck. This will be a hybrid meeting. The metaverse is not just a single technology, but a combination of various technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. The metaverse is also not a fixed concept, but a dynamic and evolving one that depends on the creativity and innovation of its users and developers. The metaverse is a fascinating topic that has captured the imagination of many people. It is also a complex and controversial topic that has raised many questions and debates. What do you think about the metaverse? Do you have any questions or opinions about it? You are encouraged to attend our in-person meeting as sundown is later now and you will have time to drive home in daylight.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on August 1st for our Tech Corner, a hybrid meeting.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on August 8th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 6:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Don't forget to drop in on Sally Ann at our Zoom Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting at 7:00 PM on August 22nd. August's theme is Planes.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you at our meetings soon.
Prez Says for September 2024
Volume 28, Issue 9
Prez Says for September 2024
Welcome to September, the month of Labor Day, football, back to school, and technology sales. The weather is transitioning to more pleasant days. Do you plan to update any of your technology devices this month?
On September 3rd, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "Extending the Life of Your Smartphone Battery" presented by John Krout. Does your battery warm up while being charged? Heat is the mortal enemy of your battery. Learn how to avoid heating, set your phone to avoid charging into the danger zone, and use apps to prompt you when to start charging.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join us in-person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM on September 3rd for our Technology Corner.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on September 10th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of September.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, September 24th. September’s topic is Lakes or Rivers.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our September meetings. Would you be willing to serve on the Board of Directors?
We need a space to store and sort items for our Auction; a garage that holds cars that can be moved out for one half day in June would be great.
We welcome visitors! Please encourage your friends to join KEGS, the Linux SIG, or the Digital imaging SIG.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for July 2024
Volume 28, Issue 7
Prez Says for July 2024
Welcome to July, the month of 4th of July Holiday celebrations and the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The good weather for summer in the Seattle area usually starts after the 4th of July; this year appears to be following the same pattern. I hope you and your family enjoy the special celebrations this month.
On July 2nd, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting via Zoom only. Our General Meeting program will be "Windows Specialty Tools" presented by KEGS Member Randy Van Heusden.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on July 2nd for our Technology Corner Zoom meeting. July’s topics include Online Auctions, Maps Trick, Replika, Deleted iPhone Messages, and Q&A.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on July 9th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of July.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, July 23rd. July’s topic is Celebrations.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Now that we have daylight longer, please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our July 9th and August meetings. You will be able to drive to and from the meetings in daylight.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for August 2024
Volume 28, Issue 8
Prez Says for August 2024
Welcome to August, the month of Seafair, Hydroplanes, and the Blue Angels, and the continuation of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The weather forecast for the dog days of August shows mostly highs of 80s and some 90s. I hope you and your family enjoy the special celebrations this month.
On August 6th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting in person at the North Bellevue Community Center and via Zoom. Our General Meeting program will be "Artificial Intelligence and Scams" presented by Monica Tate, California Assistant Attorney General, Major Frauds Division. Monica will discuss the likely impact of artificial intelligence on familiar scams. In addition, she will be discussing the widespread crypto investment scams that are currently proliferating and how to avoid them.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on August 6th for our Technology Corner Zoom meeting. August’s topics include Crowdstrike, Floppies, QR Scams, SSA Login, Nat’l Academies, etc., and Q&A.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom combined) starting at 6:30 PM on August 13th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of August.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, August 27th. August’s topic is Summer Fun.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Now that we have daylight longer, please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center for our August meetings. You will be able to drive to and from the meetings in daylight.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for June 2024
Volume 28, Issue 6
Prez Says for June 2024
Welcome to June, the month of Father’s Day, Flag Day, and Juneteenth. The weather forecasted for June shows many pleasant 70+ degree days. I hope you and your family enjoy the special celebrations this month.
On June 4th we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting at the North Bellevue Community Center. These will be hybrid meetings (in-person and via Zoom). Our General Meeting program will be "How to Speed Up Your Windows Computer" presented by KEGS Member Randy Van Heusden. Now that we have daylight longer, please consider joining us at the North Bellevue Community Center. You will be able to drive to and from the meeting in daylight.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on June 4th for our Technology Corner hybrid meeting. June’s topics include Scammers & MFA, AI "usefully wrong", Metadata issues, VIN cloning, and Q&A.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on June 11th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, June 25th. June’s topic is Flowers and Butterflies.
We did not find someone to volunteer space to store auction items and for sorting and labeling the items before the auction. So there is no auction this year. Hopefully someone will volunteer space for next year.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
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