Links
Website(s) of the Month
[Effective with the March 2012 Newsletter, this section will move to the password-protected Member Newsletter page.]
Computer Club (MOCC) Photo Gallery
Photos - A selection of photos from previous main meetings.
Computer Club (MOCC) - Main Meetings
Social Networking Overview - November 2011 - Denise Marshall, Cogent Business Solutions
Office 2010 Tips & Tricks - January 2011 - Barry Boudreau, Microsoft Corporation
Buying a New Computer - August 2009 - Adam Lacey, Applications, Etc.
Computer Maintenance - Provided by Applications, Etc.
Managing Files & Folders - April 2009 - Adam Lacey, Applications, Etc.
Securing Your Computer - June 2010 - Davin Enigl, Computer Security [Revised by Davin 12 June 2010]
Travel Photography - The Amateur Travel Podcast # 215 discusses tips similar to those presented at our January 2010 main meeting. The enhanced version shows the actual photos being discussed.
Computer Clubs
Linux Users’ Group of Davis - For people in the Sacramento Region who share an interest in the Linux® operating system.
MacNexus - A volunteer-based membership organization for people who enjoy using Macintosh computes and Apple technologies [ipad, ipod, etc]. The monthly meeting is held at the Sacramento Association of Realtors (SAR) building at 2003 Howe Ave in Sacramento, on the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Workshops are held on the first Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Marks United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento. Doors open about 8:30 am.
Sacramento PC Users Group - Founded in July 1982, the SPCUG is one of the largest PC user groups on the United States west coast. A beginners Q&A immediately precedes the monthly meetings. The monthly meeting is held at he Sacramento Association of Realtors (SAR) building at 2003 Howe Ave in Sacramento, on the third Wednesday of each month.
- Orangevale/Folsom Computer Group - primarily serves the Northeastern part of Sacramento County including the communities of Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale and Folsom.
Computing
Acronym Finder - acronyms, abbreviations and meanings.
C Net - reviews, news, free software downloads, daily videos, etc.
KeePass Password Safe is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager for Windows. You can store your passwords in a highly-encrypted database, which is locked with one master password or key file.
Microsoft Snipping Tool - This is a great tool for snipping a part of a page. The snipped item can then be used in a presentation, insertion into a word document, or whatever. Click on the Windows “Start” button and then type “Snip...” in the search box. The Snipping Tool will show up near the top of the search results. The original article is on page 3 of the April 2010 Newsletter
USA Today Technology Life - Provides the latest news and commentary about subjects like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, electronics, computers, ...
Win Planet - Software reviews and downloads.
Digital Photography
DP Review - Digital Camera reviews
Digital Photo Corner - Information and Education
Picasa - free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great
Windows Live Photo Gallery - View, manage and edit digital photos and videos.
Education
Educational Resources - For a complete listing, click on title to go to next page - or use navigation bar at top of this page.
Renaissance Society - Computer Tips Clinic - Spring 2012
Google Search - The PowerPoint presentation from the March 2, 2012 Renaissance Society Computer Tips Clinic is included here in pdf format.
Google Search - Basic - The two-page handout provided at the March 2, 2012 Renaissance Society Computer Tips Clinic is included here in pdf format.
Google Search - Advanced - A more advanced look at Google searches includes a list of other search engines along with more advanced topics in Google searching. This four-page pdf document includes topics not included in the handout provided at the March 2, 2012 Renaissance Society Computer Tips Clinic.
Spyware, Malware, Adware - The two-page handout provided at the May 6, 2011 Renaissance Society Computer Tips Clinic is included here in pdf format.
Renaissance Society - iPad Clinic - Fall 2011
iPad - Sacramento Bee / iPad & Facebook Apps - This five page pdf document includes various ways of
subscribing to the Sacramento Bee along with two Facebook applications. It was presented at the iPad group
on November 18, 2011.
Genealogy - Research
Ancestry.com - The premier family history site, various international sites are also available
Cyndislist.com - Categorized by subject, includes links to most genealogical resources
Dick Eastman’s On-Line Genealogical Newsletter
Jim Rader’s Genealogical Website
Rootsweb.com - the primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
Genealogical - Database Software
Family Tree Maker - The #1 Selling genealogical software
Legacy Family Tree - genealogical software [Legacy support group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM at the Mission Oaks Community Center]
RootsMagic - One of the top genealogical software programs.
PC Magazines
PC Magazine - Computer, software, hardware, and electronic feviews
PC World - Reviews and news on tech products, software & downloads
Smart Computing - Hardware and software reviews
Senior Related
AARP - Home Page
AARP - Driver safety education classes
Go60 - Seniors aging well, wisely and successfully
Network of Care - Consumer information
Social Networking
Blogs - A series of audio podcasts describing how to create blogs (Episodes 38-42)
Facebook - Helps you connect and share with the people in your life
Sacramento County (North) Area Important Contacts
Emergency or Crimes in Progress 911
Emergencies from your cell phone 874-5111
Non-Emergency 874-5115
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 874-4300
CHP 24-Hr Emergency 859-1300
Sacramento County Nuisance Hotline
875-5656
