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Accessibility – Help! Can’t see, can’t hear, can’t touch.  Accessible and assistive technology has been designed for the needs of many different users. This presentation will explore software, hardware, peripherals, and accessible and assistive technology to help make the computer, phone, or tablet easier to use.
Judy Taylour, SCV Computer Club

Being an IT Hero. Whether we want to or not, most of us computer geeks wind up being front-line computer support for parents, siblings, and close friends. Learn what you can do right now to keep the people you love — and even yourself — safe from computer disasters.
Mark Schulman, Central Florida Computer Society

Computer Buying Guide. Getting ready to invest in a new computer?  Totally confused about all of the terminology and specifications. Rob will provide some basics when it comes to picking your next machine. If you are looking for a pre-purchase buying guide, then this presentation is for you.
Rob Truman, Computer Booters of Sun Lakes

Computers to the Moon. Did the spacecraft have computers? What were their goals? How did we accomplish the goals and land on the moon? Mark will answer these questions and more during his presentation.
Mark Schulman, Central Florida Computer Society

Cutting the Cord – Watching TV (Legally) Without Cable.  Discover your options when it comes to living without a cable bill each month. Learn how to use your Internet connection for all your viewing needs, including cable, local, premium, music, and sports channels.
Rob Truman, Computer Booters of Sun Lakes

Digital Asset Estate Planning: Your ID Isn’t Safe, Even After You’ve Died.  Each year the identities of nearly 2.5 million deceased Americans are used to fraudulently open credit card accounts, apply for loans and get cellphone or other services, according to fraud prevention firm ID Analytics. (Source: AARP)
The complexity of our digital lives has resulted in many different types of accounts, logins and passwords. The year after somebody dies is one of the most at-risk times for identity theft. Because death certificates are public records and obituaries are posted in newspapers, it is easy for criminals to search through the recently deceased’s records and create fake identities. This presentation covers many ways your identity can be stolen and ways to prevent it being stolen after you are no longer here. You will also learn how to make it easier for your Digital Asset Executor to close your accounts.
Judy Taylour, SCV Computer Club

Digital Wallets: Exploring New Ways to Pay. In this presentation, we’ll explore the world of digital wallets and their transformative impact on how we pay. We’ll explore the various types of digital wallets, from mobile apps to online platforms, and understand their benefits, including security, convenience, and speed. Join us to learn how digital wallets reshape consumer behavior and pave the way for a cashless future!
Judy Taylour, SCV Computer Club

Encryption Software.  Losing a laptop or flash drive might mean you’re out of money, but it doesn’t have to mean that your private data leaks into the world.  Learn how to use encryption software to protect your private data on a PC, laptop, external hard drive, or USB flash drive.
Mark Schulman, Central Florida Computer Society

Technology Always Seems to be Changing the Way We Listen to Music at Home and in the Car. We’ve all experienced the changes technology has provided over the last several decades in almost every facet of our lives. I think how we listen to our favorite tunes at home and in our cars has probably seen the most changes. I’ll review how we’ve listened to the music we choose in our homes, starting with the 78-rpm record and all the devices in between, bringing us up to date with today’s various streaming options. Then the focus will move to how we consume music on the road, starting with when it was so “cool” to have a push-button AM radio in the car. I’ll also focus on utilizing your existing Compact Disc collection now that new cars no longer have a CD player and streaming from an online service, using Bluetooth, flash drives, smartphones, and more.
This is a presentation Ray is constantly updating, so there is always something new to present.
Ray Baxter,  APCUG President & Treasurer; President, Payson Computer Meet-Up Club

Troubleshooting Your Computer 101.  Before you make that $99 tech support call, there are many easy things you can do to troubleshoot problems that you encounter with your computer. Can’t start your computer? Does your hard drive make grinding noises? Is it taking forever to start? Does it randomly turn off and restart? Has your printer stopped working? This presentation covers problems and solutions that just might help if and when….
Judy Taylour, SCV Computer Club

Typography – the art and science of written communications has been around for over five hundred years and is constantly evolving. Good typography makes it easy to read and can be eye-catching. Bad typography can be distracting and hard to read.  Chris will discuss some of the historical significance of type. Then he will delve into the subjective nature of choosing typefaces: what makes a typeface more or less readable, how and when to combine multiple typefaces, what emotions are evoked in readers, and how to avoid common faux pas.
Chris Taylor, President, Ottawa PC Users’ Group

Your Digital Legacy.  How do you want to be remembered? A will takes care of your physical possessions, but what about your digital life—photos, email, files, and the like? Learn the steps you need to take now to make sure your digital assets will be handled in the future the way you want them to be.
Joe Kissell, Take Control Books