This blog is for former members of the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We helped people in need get computers, and we also helped people learn about technology, the internet, and computers.
<Note: I corrected the wrong posting title this time.> Next week is the last meeting of the year for the BGAMUG Computer Club here in Bowling Green, Kentucky. That is Tuesday, November 27th.
Just saying.
Now, if you were signed up for this blog, you'd get this reminder in your email.
The Genealogy group will meet at 5:45 too. I have been personally learning a lot here. (Thanks, Jeri.)
Not in the group? Live in the area? Join us. We welcome guests.
I went to the APCUG website today just to check it out.
They have articles on their main page, and interesting facts and programs they talk about too.
Here is that website:
http://apcug.net/index.html You will need to cut and paste this link, because I have not figured out how to "select" just one line yet on my iPad. I like all the things they are doing, and glad we are a member here. Do you have a website or computer tip you would like to share? Leave it as a comment here. Thanks! Betsy S. Webmaster, BGAMUG, 2012 The BGAMUG Computer Club http://bgamug.com/ PS You can read about the next meeting's presentation AND about the BGAMUG Computer Club's Christmas Party coming up here: http://bgamugbg.blogspot.com/2012/11/get-those-white-elephant-gifts-ready.html.
Just a reminder: the next BGAMUG meeting is on November 27th.
This presentation on Craigslist and Ebay should be fun.
And the BGAMUG Christmas Party is coming up.
Contact Paula if you can help with the party.
These notices are from the latest BGAMUG News, which you can download here.
Members, you can start wrapping up those White Elephant gifts now to have them ready by the party date. You can bring 1 gift or 5 and more if you wish.
"Keep all of your electronic devices plugged in to charge so they are at 100% when the power goes off.
Tips for conserve power for your phone:
Turn the phone off when you can. (Some people forget they can actually turn the phone OFF and then turn it back on at scheduled intervals.)
Change your voicemail message to let people know you are all right but you're trying to conserve power. Ask them to leave a message and you will call them back at (time). Better yet, have one person designated as your point of contact and direct your calls to that person.
If you need to send email(s), turn the phone on but use airplane mode. After all your emails have been written, turn the phone off airplane mode, send the emails you have drafted, and then turn the airplane mode back on.
Turn down the brightness on your phone.
Use texting instead of phoning.
No playing Angry Birds, slots or Farmville! :)
And it's too late now, but think about getting a supplemental charger (or two) to have when you'll be away from an electrical plug-in (airplane), or for an emergency.
What other tricks have you learned to conserve power for your phone?"
My hint is to turn off the Wireless if you are away from home or where there is any wireless connection. The iPhone seems to keep looking for the Wireless connection and loses battery power quicker. Any other suggestions? A follow up to the original post suggested that you should unplug all the devices once they are charged. This is to prevent damage if there is a surge in power.
The meeting this week went well. We talked about the Christmas Party, and found out some things about the CCleaner free app that cleans Windows computers.
Here is something that our VP sent via email today.
APCUG, which the BGAMUG Computer Club belongs to, has a YouTube Channel!
I went to this page today and looked at the titles. Our President, Jerry S., has a video about using Family Search.org for Genealogy Research here.
There are videos about digital photos, conferences, user group meetings as a vendor, Linux, Virtual Tech Conferences, and How to Register for an APCUG Virtual Conference.
Neat! I look forward to trying these.
Here is Jeri's presentation video and her slides:
Also, Jeri would like to post this link from MakeUseOf here on the blog today:
