What kind of computer do you use? What kind will you use later on?

The future of computers - how about an "All-In-One"or an Eyeglass Computer?

Just curious, but what kind of computer do you use? Do you own a laptop, a desktop, or maybe just a smart phone?

Web browsing - from the free Clker site.

It seems there are so many kinds of computers you can own nowadays. People are no longer stuck with just a desktop computer. They can be more mobile and go online with their phones or tablets too.

It used to be IBM vs. Mac. Now there are fast computers with many brand names, and even Apple has its Pro versions, laptops, tablets, (iPads) iPods, and iPhones. Other companies all have their favorites in all sizes and types.

It seems like everyone wants to have one of everything. For me, I'm mostly happy just with a regular desktop right now. My laptops seem to wear out easier, and the iPad is great, but not as versatile as a "real" computer.

What do you think? Will the desktop computer eventually turn into a dinosaur? Perhaps we will all have portable computers that grow or shrink screens depending on how we plan to use them that day. They will all have phones in them, and all have an option to switch on "Everywhere Wireless" probably for a fee.

You will be able to connect your TV to online shows (probably for free) and multitask when something good is on by using the portable screen and phone at the same time you are recording the other good show on another channel.

Many of these things are already possible. Even the mini-computer glasses to use while doing cleaning or the dishes at the same time you are watching your favorite show have already been invented - at least, the technology is there.

I think it's going to be fun just as soon as everyone can afford the technology, and learns how to use it. It is going to be so fun.

What do YOU think will be popular in, say, 10 years from now? 20?

E. Sheppard
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Our Last Meeting and Presentation at the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green Kentucky

Hi all!

I took a few pictures at our last BGAMUG meeting (last week).  We had a presentation by Joe Easterling about Speech to Text programs you can use on your computer.

I did get to take a few pictures at the meeting. Some I cropped. Here they are:

These are just a few of the pictures I took. Our newsletter editor has these and some more, and some may be in the next BGAMUG Newsletter.

Have a great 4th of July!

E. Sheppard
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No Genealogy SIG this Tuesday

Just a heads up: we won't be having a Genealogy Sig meeting at 5:30 Tuesday.

But we WILL be having a BGAMUG meeting, regular time, 6:30 p.m.

See you there!

Betsy Sheppard

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Betsy Sheppard
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Are you a club member and writer? You can write for the BGAMUG Computer Club News

Writing for the BGAMUG Newsletter

Have you ever wanted to be a writer? Do you have some programs or games you like that you would like to share with other computer users?

Then you can write for the BGAMUG Computer Club News, fellow BGAMUG members.

Think of something YOU know about - a hobby, a fun game, what YOU like to do online. The possibilities are endless. Somebody in the club will have a lot of fun reading what you have to share.

Or sketch a photo, scan it, and send it for the Newsletter too.

This neat pen photo is from the opencage.info site.

So... think about it, BGAMUG members. I know I would love to hear about a game or hobby online I can look at.

Other people: have you read a BGAMUG newsletter lately? There are some issues online. Here they are: BGAMUG News Archive.

Read one and leave a comment.

Thanks.

Betsy Sheppard

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What is a BGAMUG? The Meaning Behind our Name...

BGAMUG Computer Club recently updated its name.

Lots of people already know the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was started back when Bulletin Boards were in style. It used to be the latest thing, years ago, and helped people connect.

This club is expressly for people who want to learn about their computer. I know I have learned so much at the BGAMUG meetings. I have also had a lot of fun at their events.

Some people don't know that BGAMUG (the original club name) means the Bowling Green Microcomputer User Group.

There are many User Groups in the country, and BGAMUG Computer Club is made up also of computer users from all over.

Do you live in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area? Do you like to learn about your computer? Then the BGAMUG Computer Club may be the club for you.

We love visitors! Come by and see what we are all about. We help people learn about their computers, and learn how to protect their information and find neat things online.

Later!

Betsy Sheppard

Webmaster, The BGAMUG Computer Club 2012

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Great ideas from the Officer's Meeting tonight

Hi, all! This is a report from the BGAMUG Computer Club meeting tonight.

Photo by photosteve101 on Flickr. (his blog)

We have some great ideas for presentations for the months coming up at the BGAMUG meetings.

June: Voice Recognition software and how it works (Joe)

July: Windows 8 - what makes it tick (Joe)

August: Backups - including connected hard drive backups, online backups and external services (Ray and Betsy)

We may also have another fun computer-related AUCTION fundraiser too, maybe in September. So get together that computer hardware, computers, games, and other things people would like to bid on.

Think: digital cameras, ipads and ipod accessories, computer cleaners, games for newer computers, mouse pads, screen cleaners, computer books, computer tables, covers, iphones, iphone covers, etc. etc. - - tech and computer-related things - maybe something new you haven't used.

We are ordering NEW Door Prizes for next meeting that people will really like - and they should be there by next meeting, which is June 26th. Members and Guests to Be: put this date on your calendar. 

We also talked about BGA-Bucks (remember those?) and all the places we have met as a club in the past.

It was nice to chat with the other BGAMUG members tonight.

All for now,
Betsy Sheppard
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The Domain Registry of America - help mail or a scam?

The Domain Registry of America is... a scam. 

They send notices to you if you have a blog or site, and let you know that it is time to renew - WITH THEM.

They make it sound like they already own your domain or site and they are the "officials" in charge.

Their prices are expensive too. They make it seem like you MUST register again with them, even if you already have a web host or provider.

Don't believe these letters. You do NOT have to register your domain name or site with them.

I have never liked these letters, which my mother and I both have received in the past.

I ran across a great posting about this Domain Registry of America scam today. They are not doing things that are against the law, they just are right on the line, so be warned ahead of time.

Here is that great article:

The Domain Registry of America scam (from the SpinWeb site). I am signed up to their mailing list, so that is how I can across it.

I hope you are having a fun and productive week. I personally was doing yard work this morning. It was already getting hot!

Betsy Sheppard
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