Prez Says for January 2024

Volume 28, Issue 1

Prez Says for January, 2024

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are gone. It is time for post Xmas sales, colder weather, and maybe snow.  I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful start for the new year.

On January 2^nd at 7:00 PM at the North Bellevue Community Center and on Zoom, our General Meeting program will be "Safety Tips" presented by Lt. Lopez.  This presentation is applicable for all ages as violent crime occurs every 24.6 seconds.  You will learn why you should have a plan, what plan you should have, and the tools to carry out that plan; how to avoid becoming a financial victim; the most common human response to violent crime; and it will answer questions like which purse to carry, which purse NOT TO EVER CARRY, how men should carry wallets, and why parking lots are so dangerous.  You will know which method is the safest, and why you should always get a shopping cart and never push it through the checkout line!  This presentation should provide some thought-provoking topics for discussion. Please join us for this informative meeting.

Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on January 2^nd for our Technology 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 January 9^th.  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.

You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, January 23^rd.  January’s theme is Holidays.

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. How old is your router? Is it time for an upgrade?

We welcome visitors!  Plan to attend an in-person meeting.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

Prez Says for March 2024

Volume 28, Issue 3

Prez Says for March 2024

Will March come in like a lion and leave like a lamb?  March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are coming soon, and we may have more snow.  Will you be celebrating with the Irish on the day of shamrocks?  One of our members will be the Easter Bunny at the Shriners Easter Egg Hunt.  I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Easter celebration.   

On March 5^th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting via Zoom only.  Our General Meeting program will be "How New Automobile Technology Empowers Seniors on the Road" by Ron Brown; "Some Simple Windows Shortcuts" by Hewie Poplock; and "Best Tech of MWC 2024" by Danny Winget.  Please join us via Zoom for these informative topics.

Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on March 5^th for our Technology Corner via Zoom.  

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 March 12^th.  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, March 26^th.  The March Theme is Parks.

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 renew your KEGS membership for 2024 if you have not done so.

We welcome visitors!  I look forward to seeing you soon.

Prez Says for February 2024

Volume 28, Issue 2

Prez Says for February 2024

Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day are coming soon.  It is time for the post CES (Consumer Electronics Show) sales.  We may have more rainy weather, but there is no snow in the forecast for this month.  Plan something special for your loved ones on the 14^th.

On February 6^th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting via Zoom only.  Our General Meeting program will be "Purchasing Tips for a Windows Computer, a Chromebook, and Apple Devices" presented by Ron Brown.  Following his presentations, we will view "Best of CES 2024".     

Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on February 6th for our Technology Corner via Zoom.

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 February 13^th.  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, February 27th.  February’s Theme is Love.

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.

Prez Says for April 2024

Volume 28, Issue 4

Prez Says for April 2024

Will April showers bring May flowers?  The extended weather forecast for April does not show snow but does indeed show lots of rain.  Will you be visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival this month?  Are you ready for Tax Day on the 15^th?  How will you spend your refund?  Think about upgrading some of your electronics.  Years ago we expected things we purchased to last forever; unfortunately, the rapid changes now in technology mean that to keep up we need to refresh our devices more rapidly. 

On April 2^nd, 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 "Windows Privacy" presented by KEGS Member Andy Peck.   He will cover Windows 10 and 11 privacy issues and settings available to users. Please join us via Zoom for this informative topic. 

Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on April 2^nd for our Technology Corner hybrid meeting.  April’s topics include Android Permissions, New Power Toys release, Chrome Incognito Mode lawsuit, 1440 Newsletter, Risks Digest, Annoying popups, etc.  

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 April 9^th.  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, April 23rd.  The April Theme is Bridges.

KEGS needs a storage space to use to store Auction donations for several months and then we need a staging area to use for one day on the Saturday before the June Auction.  If you know of space for this, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Thanks for your help.

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 renew your KEGS membership for 2024 if you have not done so.

We welcome visitors!  I look forward to seeing you soon.