APCUG 2015 Summer Virtual Technology Conference (VTC16)
Saturday August 15, 2015
Presentation PDFs and handouts uploaded. Click on the Session Titles below for presentation descriptions and PDF handouts. YouTube links coming soon.
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm ET | 12 noon – 12:50 pm CT
11:00am – 11:50 am MT | 10:00 am – 10:50 am PT
VTC Track: 1
[wc_accordion collapse=”1″ leaveopen=”0″ layout=”box”] [wc_accordion_section title=”Files, Folders and Management – How to operate like a proPresenter: David Williams (APCUG Director; Secretary, Online Services and Programs, Central Iowa Computer User Group)
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VTC Track: 1
This presentation is about file management and using Windows’ built-in file manager known as File Explorer or Windows Explorer. Whether you are just learning about Windows or are a seasoned user, you will get some important information on how to organize your files on your hard drive or in the cloud. We will also be talking about some tips and tricks for Dropbox, One Drive and Google Drive
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[wc_accordion_section title=”Digital Literacy with Techboomers.comPresenter: Steve Black (President & CEO)”]
VTC Track: 2
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life.
Use the tutorials for SIG meetings, a hands-on presentation at your club meeting, put the tutorial into a PowerPoint presentation to give at your user group meeting, etc.
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Eastern | 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Central
12:00 noon – 12:50 pm Mountain | 11:00 am – 11:50 am Pacific
VTC Track: 1
[wc_accordion collapse=”1″ leaveopen=”0″ layout=”box”] [wc_accordion_section title=”Windows 10Presenter: Bill James (APCUG Advisor, Region 8; Vice President, Oklahoma City Computer Club)”]
VTC Track: 1
It was released on July 29! Free for 12 months to Windows 7 and 8.1 users! Bill will show us the ins and outs of Microsoft’s latest operating system. Bring your questions.
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[wc_accordion_section title=”3D printerPresenter: Larry Fortna (Member, Lake Sumter Computer Society, Florida)”]
Saturday, 2015, February 21 – 2:00pm to 2:45pm
VTC Track: 2
3D printing has come into the mainstream and made affordable just within the past few years. It is now possible to purchase a 3D printer for under $500 that can reproduce objects of your imagination right in your own living room. My presentation will demonstrate one such 3D printer as well as some of the FREE tools that you can use to create 3D objects and even have them made on a 3D printer in your area.
[/wc_accordion_section] [/wc_accordion]3:00 pm – 3:50 pm Eastern | 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Central
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Mountain | 12 noon – 12:50 pm Pacific
VTC Track: 1
[wc_accordion collapse=”1″ leaveopen=”0″ layout=”box”] [wc_accordion_section title=”iPad 201Presenter: Jere Minich (APCUG Advisor, Region 5; Program Chair, Lake-Sumter Computer Society)”]
VTC Track: 1
Following up on Jere’s Spring VTC iPad 101 presentation, he will be taking you to the next level for effectively using your iPad: Settings, features, maintenance, resources and tips and tricks + Siri.
Presentation PDF | Presentation PDF (2)
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[wc_accordion_section title=”Connecting Your Computer to a TV, WiDi, Chromecast, EZCast, and HDMIPresenter: Francis Chao (Member, WINners usERS (WINNERS), Tucson Computer Society, & Greater South Bay Users Group)”]
VTC Track: 2
This presentation is an explanation and a hands-on demonstration of some recently-introduced technologies for wirelessly connecting televisions, printers, tablets, and monitors to your computer.
Presentation PDF’s:
Connecting your Computer to a TV
Using Chromecast to wirelessly connect your computer to a TV or monitor
Using an Actionteck “Screenbeam” to connect your Windows computer to a monitor or TV
Using “Easycast” to wirelessly connect your computer to a monitor or TV
Using “WiDi” to wirelessly connect your computer to a monitor or TV
Wireless HDMI
4:00 pm – 4:50pm Eastern | 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm Central
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Mountain | 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Pacific
VTC Track: 1
[wc_accordion collapse=”1″ leaveopen=”0″ layout=”box”] [wc_accordion_section title=”Is your group taking advantage of APCUG’s benefits?Presenter: Judy Taylour (BODA Chair; President, SCV Computer Club)”]
VTC Track: 1
I have received many e-mails from user group officers / members asking about how APCUG can benefit their group. We’ll go over how your benefits of membership can, in turn, benefit your members.
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