Hello All
This is a repost of an APCUG announcement
Ralph Sutter

Introduction to Virtual Machines featuring Oracle's VirtualBox
Tom Burt, Vice President
Sun City Summerlin Computer Club
 
Roundtable
Everyone
 
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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Virtual Machines featuring Oracle's VirtualBox. "Virtualization" has become an important way to get more out of your PC, Mac, or Linux desktop. You can employ virtual machines to run "legacy" applications or equipment that aren't compatible with the newest operating systems. You can also try out "beta" software and hot fixes without risking your production system. You can also consolidate old, small PC systems as virtual machines on a single high-end system.
 
This 1?-hour seminar will review currently available virtual machine technology, including what it is, the virtual machine managers available, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. We'll outline the step-by-step process of setting up an empty VirtualBox virtual machine, installing the Linux Mint operating system within it, and performing some optimizations to improve its performance. We'll also demo VirtualBox virtual machines running Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows XP.
 
Roundtable Discussion.
How is your tech group navigating the new world of technology = AI?
Do you have any new presentation ideas?
What works with your group that might help another group?
Is your group experiencing officer burnout? How are you dealing with it?
What is your group doing to recruit new members?
And is there anything else you would like to talk about?

Hello All,
This is a re-most of an article that I received today from APCUG.
Ralph Sutter

Why a Microsoft Account Matters: Backup, Sync,
and Seamless PC Setup!
Bill James, Speakers Bureau Member,
Advisor, Region 8
 
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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS
Custom Text Tones for Your Smartphone. When you receive a text, wouldn't it be great if your phone could announce the sender's name before you even glance at it? Then, you can quickly decide whether or not to interrupt what you are doing to read the text.
 
Learn how to use your smartphone to record the name of a text sender, install that recording on your smartphone, and assign that recording to the text sender. Additionally, learn how to set your default text tone to Silent (Android) or None (iPhone) so that junk text and low-priority messages are not brought to your immediate attention.
 
Why a Microsoft Account Matters: Backup, Sync, and Seamless PC Setup! Using a Microsoft Account when setting up a new Windows computer offers a seamless and secure experience. It enables automatic backup through OneDrive, ensuring that important files, such as documents, photos, and desktop content, are safely stored in the cloud. The account also provides syncing across devices, allowing your personalized settings, browser data, and passwords to follow you wherever you sign in. From instant access to Microsoft services like Outlook, Word, and Skype, to enhanced security features like Windows Hello and device recovery, a Microsoft Account simplifies setup, improves continuity, and helps protect your data. It's an essential tool for maximizing the performance of your new PC.

Hello All,
This is a re-post of a recent APCUG announcement
Ralph Sutter
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WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
June 25, 2025
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
 
Getting Started with Google Docs
Jolyn Bowler, Resource Director and APCUG Representative
Hilton Head Island Computer Club
 
Office Smackdown
Chris Taylor, President and System Administrator     
and
Alan German, Meeting Coordinator
Ottawa PCUG
 
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 On June 24, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time, you will receive the encrypted Zoom link.
 
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS
Getting Started with Google Docs, Jolyn Bowler. Google offers a wide range of services to its users. It is a terrific, simple, and easily accessible word-processing tool that rivals MS Word and LibreOffice Writer. Although I use both, my go-to is Google Docs. It offers an intuitive interface for users to create documents easily without complicated setups. Being web-based, Google Docs eliminates the need for downloads, providing instant access from any device with internet connectivity. Two excellent features are the ability to create a PWA (Progressive Web App) that resides on my Taskbar. The other is the relatively new Document Tabs feature. It allows for multiple resources in one document but in different Tabs. Your Google Drive automatically saves all your documents. Docs is also compatible with many file formats. Please join me for a tour.
 
Office Smackdown: Alan German and Chris Taylor. Microsoft Office is widely used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, but its cost can be high for personal users. This may become a greater concern if Microsoft, as is sometimes rumored, were to move entirely to a subscription-based, software-as-a-service model. One free and open-source alternative is the LibreOffice suite of applications, which closely mirrors many aspects of the Microsoft product. But how good is this free software, and are there any significant limitations to using LibreOffice instead of Microsoft Office? In this presentation, we'll review the features of the major modules in both packages, with a specific focus on compatibility issues. Beyond the dollar savings, we'll examine whether the LibreOffice suite offers any significant advantages over Microsoft's offerings.
 

Hello All,
This is a re-post of an announcement that I received today from APCUG
Ralph Sutter
 
June 18, 2025
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET

Tech Tips & Travel Tales from a World Cruise with Chris and Jim Guld
Geeks on Tour
 
Choosing the Right Linux Distro: Simplifying the Search
John Kennedy, APCUG Advisor for Regions 3 and 6
 
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Tech Tips & Travel Tales from a World Cruise with Chris and Jim Guld. Remember Chris and Jim from Geeks on Tour? Perhaps you followed their adventures teaching tech from an RV, or you've learned from their popular YouTube channel and online seminars. Well, they've embarked on their most exciting chapter yet: perpetually cruising the world aboard a residential cruise ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey!
 
Now, they're bringing their unique blend of expertise and adventure to our APCUG Wednesday Workshop series. In their presentation, "Tech Tips and Travel Tales from the Geeks on World Tour," Chris and Jim will pull back the curtain on what it's really like living on a ship while still sharing their best technology tips.
 
Get ready for fascinating stories and practical tech insights, including:
Panama Canal: A breathtaking time-lapse video.
Acapulco: How to master zoom lenses and slow-motion video with your phone.
Cabo San Lucas: Navigating new places with Google Maps Live View.
Living on a Cruise Ship: Essential tech for life at sea, like using a 2nd monitor on the go.
Ocean Crossing: The ins and outs of changing time zones with your devices.
 
Choosing the Right Linux Distro: Simplifying the Search. With hundreds of Linux distributions available, picking the right one can feel overwhelming. This short presentation explores two helpful websites that guide users through a series of targeted questions, factoring in technical experience, hardware specs, and personal preferences, to recommend the best-fit distro. Whether you're a Linux beginner or a seasoned user seeking something new, these tools can streamline your decision-making process.