Hello All,
This is a slightly modified repost of Judy Taylour's APCUG Announcement
Ralph Sutter

The first event is the APCUG Virtual Technology Conference taking place on 11/07/2020 at 10:00 – 12:00 PT

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyBhdmShItmWdwHozf_qO1T6j0U6pDhnxLzHssCbI2gBgeQw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Registration closes at 11:59 PM ET on November 6.
•   Download the current version of Zoom: https://zoom.us/download
•   Information about the presentations plus presenter bios: https://apcug2.org/ 
•   More info: virtualconferences@apcug.org
 
TRACK 1
SESSION 1
 
Navigating the Post-COVID-19 Era
Ron Brown, Program Coordinator, Silvercom Computer & Technology Club
 
SESSION 2
 
Staying Safe and Secure
Bob Gostischa, Avast Evangelist
 
TRACK 2
SESSION 1
 
How Technology Has Changed the Way We Listen to Music
Ray Baxter, Acting President, APCUG
 
TRACK 2
SESSION 2
 
Chris and Jim Guld, GeeksOnTour
Learn with Geeks on Tour, they are Geeks Who Teach
This VTC presentation is a virtual stop on their book tour
 
SESSION 3
 
2020 Annual Meeting
Please join us at APCUG’s annual meeting to learn about what is happening with APCUG. There will be reports by various officers and committee chairs as well as information about the 2021 election and 2020 contest winners. There will be a Q&A session after the meeting, please bring your questions.
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Workshops
 
PASSWORD MANAGER WORKSHOP
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJj8gRAuTz72aqohp-OzMGdZHKWka_ByVtLZZA1fEOpl9G_g/viewform
 
Part 3 - October 29, 2020 - Tweaking Bitwarden
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LINUX WORKSHOPS
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7Jk6wnWyAWm04JWCP9sAoKZro0Plz5TsBeLIVN8CLPE1UNQ/viewform
 
Part 1 - October 28, 2020 - A General Introduction
Part 2 - November 18, 2020 - Getting and Installing Linux
Part 3 - December 2, 2020 - Distros and Desktops
Part 4 - December 16, 2020 - Software, Applications, and Package Management
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HOME AUTOMATION WORKSHOPS
Register at http://bit.ly/3fRTYwC
 
Part 3 - November 11, 2020 - Lights, doorbells, locks, and cameras
Part 4 - December 9, 2020 - Doing it myself vs. Having it done
 

Hello All,
Raspberry Pi Imager allows the user, with one click, to format an SD card for use in a Raspberry Pi computer, greatly simplifying what might be a multi step process with many opportunities for errors.

This open source freeware tool is available in PC, Mac and Linux versions
Download it from  https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-imager-imaging-utility/

Ralph Sutter

Hello All,
A webcam captures both a live feed and a slide show of the bridge replacement in Arroyo Grande, CA
View it at https://video-monitoring.com/construction/granitecon-bridge-st/slideshow.htm
Ralph Sutter

Hello All,
Zoom allows the host to record the Zoom session.  Host may also authorize participants to record session.
If host doesn't enable recording by other participants, a participant can still record the session by using a screen capture program outside of Zoom.

Not all screen capture programs work for this purpose.  One that does is the open source freeware program, OBS.  It is available in versions for PCs, Macs and Linux machines.  Download it from https://obsproject.com/

OBS is a sophisticated program with capabilities that extend far beyond simple screen capture.  To set up screen capture, you must launch OBS with Zoom already running or Zoom won't detect your webcam.

Here is the setup in OBS

Launch OBS
At the bottom of the screen, you will see various tabs.  Find Sources tab
Click the + symbol under Sources and select Display Capture
Click OK
Click OK a second time
Do not click Enable Preview.
If you inadvertently checked it, you will see many nested screens, one inside another.
Put your cursor on the largest of these nested screens, right click and uncheck Enable Preview
On the right side of the Display Capture, you will see an eyeball and a lock.
The eyeball must be white in order for Display Capture to be active.  If it is dark, it is disabled. (Think Photoshop Layers)

Before you begin Screen Capture, choose where the recording will be saved.
Do this by clicking on Settings on the Controls tab (extreme lower right of screen). 
Go to Settings/Output/Recording/Recording Path and browse to the desired Save location.

To begin screen capture, click Start Recording on the Controls tab
Click on the Zoom session, minimizing the OBS, minimizing the OBS program if necessary.
To stop recording, return to OBS and on the Controls tab, click Stop Recording

OBS will save the recording at the location that you selected earlier.
Set that location

The image below shows the settings for Zoom within OBS.

Hello All,
This is a re-posting of an announcement that I received from Judy Taylour of APCUG
You will need Zoom credentials in order to join the session.
E-mail me, ralph@rsutter.com for that information. 
Ralph Sutter

Session 4 of the Windows 10 Getting to Know Windows from An Insiders Point of View workshop featuring Edge is this Wednesday, August 12. If you did not register for the Home Automation workshops, this is your last reminder email.
 
Edge is now a Chromium-based browser. It brings a lot of new features to the table. We will explore Edge and find out if it is the best browser.
 
Moderator: Bill James, APCUG Advisor, Region 8
 
                                                              9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
Your Thumbnail Picture
•       We would like to see your first and last name on your thumbnail picture. If it is Gramps, Sandy’s iPad, or a phone number, etc., after you enter the workshop, please click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner of your thumbnail and Rename yourself OR right-click on your thumbnail > Rename.
Please go to http://www.zoom.us/download to download version 5.2.0 for the device you use to attend the meeting.

Hello All,
Enabling Fast Startup in Windows 10 allows your computer to restart more quickly than it would without Fast Startup enabled.
However, there are times when you may want to make sure that your computer shuts down completely.

If you want to learn whether this feature is enabled, follow the link below this line.
https://help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/213195423-How-To-Disable-Fast-Startup-in-Windows-10

Or do the following...

If your computer connects to the Internet with an Ethernet cable, shut the machine down.  If you see a green light next to where the cable plugs in, you have Fast Startup enabled.  No green light indicates that Fast Startup is not enabled.

To force a one-time complete shutdown, power off the computer normally and then physically unplug it from the power outlet   You just forced the computer to bypass Fast Startup but if Fast Startup is enabled, it will still be enabled the next time you reboot/shut down the machine normally.

Ethernet Green Light indicator tip thanks to Alan Raul.

Ralph Sutter

Hello All,
This is a repost of the announcement sent by Judy Taylour of APCUG
Ralph Sutter

FREE 2020 SUMMER VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (VTC)
Saturday, August 15
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET / 12:00 – 3:00 CT
11:00 – 2:00 MT / 10:00 – 1:00 PT
 
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-summer-virtual-technology-conference-tickets-115171681600?ref=estw
 
Registration closes at 11:59 PM ET on August 14.
•   You do not need an Eventbrite account or eTicket, or a Zoom account to attend the conference.
•   Download the current version of Zoom: https://zoom.us/download
•   Information about the presentations plus presenter bios: https://apcug2.org/ 
•   More info: virtualconferences@apcug.org
 
TRACK 1
 
1:00 PM ET
Saving Your Life with Technology, Part 2
Ron Brown, Program Chair, Silvercom Computer & Technology Club
 
This is a continuation of Mary’s story, who is a fictitious senior, widowed and lives in a resort in Mesa, Arizona. She has a fall at night that results in a broken hip from an undiagnosed heart problem. Part 1 covered the importance of knowing what your heart rate is and the many devices that can monitor and record it. Part 2 focuses on fall detection, emergency notification, and home automation to ensure safety for a senior living alone. Ron will discuss how to set up a home network, the Echo Show, Google Nest, and the new Zoom all-in one home appliance.
 
2:00 PM ET
"FreeNAS - A Great Choice For A Home Server"
Don Arrowsmith, President, Philadelphia Area Computer Society
 
This presentation details how Don replaced his aging Windows Home Server 2011 system.
 
3:00 PM ET
Chromebooks for Geeks
Bill James, Vice President, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
 
A Chromebook does the things that many people want a computer to do, better and faster than any other laptop, regardless of price. It is the most secure portal to the web that has ever been built because of super-fast updates and sandboxing. A Chromebook can pair with your Android phone and be used for messaging and video calling. It is perfect for anyone who wants to grab a laptop, sign in, and spend an afternoon watching Netflix or shopping online. You can also use it as a terminal to connect to your Windows PC or Mac. Chromebooks are Fun! Learn more from this informative presentation.
 
Track 2
 
1:00 PM ET
Fundamentals of Microsoft 365
Rob Truman, Webmaster, Computer Booters of Sun Lakes
 
A hands-on demonstration to learn how to use the many useful apps included in the Microsoft 365 subscription. Rob will also review the various subscription packages available along with what discounts are available.
 
2:00 PM ET
Solve Your Password Management Problems
Kenneth Tubaugh. Educational Services Director & Program Coordinator
Columbus Computer Society
 
Password theft is a serious problem. The websites and apps that you use are under attack every day. Security breaches occur, and your passwords are stolen. When you reuse the same passwords everywhere, hackers can easily access your email, bank, and other important accounts.
 
Stay Safe with a Simple Password Manager. Security experts recommend that you use a different, randomly generated password for every online account that you create. But how are you supposed to remember and keep up with that many passwords? Bitwarden Password Manager helps you create and manage secure passwords so that you can get back to enjoying your life online.