Saturday, December 21, 2013

Hello, BGAMUG Computer Club members and supporters. The newest BGAMUG Newsletter is out!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Merry Yule, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year to all readers.
Holly bush from Taki Steve on Flickr.







We have a new December 2013 BGAMUG Newsletter, BGA-Bytes, for everyone to download from the website that Sharon and Jerry have done, and it looks good. You can download it on the BGAMUG website's Newsletter Archive Page. Just scroll down to find it (it is in the green box.)

In the newsletter, there are some great photos and some news too, plus the usual great, useful articles.

BGAMUG Computer Club has a New Meeting Place!

Our new meeting place is the Kentucky Museum on the WKU Campus.

Look for more news about that after the next Club EBoard Meeting. Jerry will also be working on a map to make it easier to find if you have not been there yet, plus some parking instructions.

Our next meeting (January) is Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT: There is NO meeting in December, due to the holidays.

Ho Ho Ho! Have a GREAT holiday.

House Decor! By Chase N. on Flickr.










Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster, 2012-13
The BGAMUG Computer Club

Friday, December 6, 2013

The BGAMUG Computer Club Christmas Party was fun! The cruise and more.















I had a really good time. 

The present Gift Exchange went well, I thought, we had plenty of presents. I hope we get to do that next year too. We'll see. I may bring more next year, so everyone gets two presents. (IF we do it again).

The centerpieces had BLINKING lights! And the food was really good.

I left early (my apologies) because of the weather and etc. and got to take home a 3-selection Power Strip package as my prize.

Some group members are going on an APCUG Cruise soon! I can't wait to hear about it.

Download our latest newsletter on this page.

An FYI: We do NOT have a meeting in December.

Our next meeting is our January meeting which is on Tuesday, January 28th.

Later, and have a WONDERFUL holiday!

Betsy Sheppard
the BGAMUG Computer Club
BG, KY


Thursday, November 21, 2013

November BGAMUG 2013 News, Update on next meeting, and the latest on the Christmas Party, and more!


 







Hello, BGAMUG Members and Friends!

The November Newsletter is done today, and I have posted it to the Archives Page here. Just refresh the page to see it.


Our next meeting is November 26th at 6:30 p.m. The Genealogy SIG meets beforehand, at 5:45.















The location is Building F.




















All members are invited to the  
BGAMUG Christmas Party
December 5th - Christ Episcopal Church
BG, KY 6-8 p.m.

Bring 1-3 wrapped gifts for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. (Extras are for people that forget to bring them).

Officers, bring 1-5 gifts. Label for Man, Woman, or Both. Wrap them in pretty packages. Value: $10-15 and up.

Bring a potluck dish or dessert. The Club will furnish the meat, dishes, drinks, and utensils, etc.There will be prizes for best food dishes.

Wear your most festive holiday sweater or vest. You could win a BLUE RIBBON for best attire - male, female, and couples can win.

We will be voting in new officers in November too. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!
Thanksgiving at the Trolls by Martha_Chapa95 on Flickr.
 








Wednesday, November 13, 2013

More about our next meeting and the BGAMUG Christmas Party! Have a great Thanksgiving too!










Here is the latest about the BGAMUG Computer Club's Christmas Party.

Hi again, All!

The BGAMUG Computer Club Board is getting things ready for our Christmas Party.

Here is that info:
BGAMUG Christmas Party
December 5th - Christ Episcopal Church
BG, KY 6-8 p.m.

Bring 1-3 wrapped gifts for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. (Extras are for people that forget to bring them).
Officers, bring 1-5 gifts. Label for Man, Woman, or Both. Wrap them in pretty packages. Value: $10-15 and up.

Bring a potluck dish or dessert. The Club will furnish the meat, dishes, drinks, and utensils, etc.There will be prizes for best food dishes.

Wear your most festive holiday sweater or vest. You could win a BLUE RIBBON for best attire - male, female, and couples can win.

Sharon is planning the event. She is also doing the Event Booklets.

Where we meet for November:

The Club meets this month (November) at Building F, Tuesday November 26th, at the Conference Room. We will be voting in new officers. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!
Thanksgiving at the Trolls by Martha_Chapa95 on Flickr.






Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Getting ready for the Christmas Party! And our next meeting.










 Hi, All!

The BGAMUG Computer Club Board is getting things ready for our Christmas Party. Sharon is planning the event. She is also doing the Event Booklets.

The Club meets this month (November) at Building F, Tuesday November 26th, at the Conference Room. We will be voting in new officers. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!






Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster again.

The Newsletter is posted. It has details about the Christmas party on it, plus lots more. Click here to download it.

Our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's (SKYTCC's) Main Campus today, Tuesday, October 22nd.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.

The Genealogy Sig is meeting again that day at 5:45. We will learn more about entering information into FamilySearch.org from census records.


















The presentation has been changed this month. Via Jerry, we will be talking about several interesting topics:

One will be about the future of Windows XP, and the other on a new meeting concept called MEETUPS.
 
Attached is a copy of the APCUG Reports of which these topics were taken.

AND we will NOT be voting yet! That is next month (thanks for that info., Jerry!)

But nominations will be taken.

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions that are open:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Ch-Changes - Updated. Our newsletter is posted today too.

 Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster.

The Newsletter is posted. It has details about the Christmas party on it, plus lots more. Click here to download it.

I just got an email today from Jerry G., who sent over the meeting agenda in the October BGAMG News.

Our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's Main Campus on Tuesday, October 22nd.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.

The Genealogy Sig is meeting again that day at 5:45. We will learn more about entering information into FamilySearch.org from census records.


















And here is the presentation for this month:









AND we will NOT be voting yet! That is next month (thanks for that info., Jerry!)

But nominations will be taken.

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions that are open:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ch-Ch-Changes! Our Meeting Room for October 22nd will be Room 119 in Building G

Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster.

I just got an email tonight from Jerry G., who informs us that our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's Main Campus.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.


















And here is what we will be doing at the meeting. (Taken from the last posting):

Voting for Officers!

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

The BGAMUG Auction was fun! And now it's Officer Time and more.

Hi everyone! This is Betsy again, with an update on our Auction Meeting this past Tuesday.

It went great! We had lots of laughs too, which I liked most of all. We sold nice notebook computers, printers, jewelry, a pretty glass plate, stationery, a mouse, and lots more, for great prices.

Our next BGAMUG meeting is on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:30 at the BGTC Building F.

The meeting room is down from our old meeting room, to the right. (see the map below).


Do you want to be a BGAMUG officer next year? You can. Most of the positions are open.

I am not running again for Webmaster, because I was going to do it for only one year, and have been doing it longer.

So if you like blogging and/or doing web pages, we need you!

We also need other officers to spell the ones who have been working hard month by month.

I am in other groups, too, (like many members) and also have a LOT to do to catch up on work here at my Home Office.

But luckily, other officers have volunteered to do this job for awhile, which is good. It helps the Club a lot, and you get to make decisions that help everyone.

There are other officer slots available too. So be thinking of which job you would like best.

If you would like to volunteer to help the club, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you. His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

All for now,

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.








Thursday, September 19, 2013

BGAMUG September Auction Meeting September 24 2013 UPDATED

Get ready to have fun at our Auction meeting on Tuesday, September 24th. 

UPDATED - this posting includes a map and meeting instructions.










Last year's auction was so fun. I got some great deals. Our members Paula and Jerry are going to be helping, plus more members.

If you can help, contact Jerry.

Here is the latest news from Jerry G.

"We are pleased to announce our September meeting will be in the BGTC Building F. (Same as last month.)"



 



















"If you are bringing items for the auction, we will be there about 5 PM. 

There will be no Genealogy SIG meeting this month."


Last year we had lots of neat items at the auction. This year we have computer items, a Garmin GPS with accessories, a wireless MP3 headset, a photo printer and a Kindle!

Also from Jerry:  


"...members are asked to bring items to the meeting to be auctioned off as a
BGAMUG Fund Raiser. The items do not have to be computer related, but should be in good functional condition. Items that do not sell will be returned to the member donating them..."


 



See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Monday, September 16, 2013

Get ready... it's time for the fun annual BGAMUG Auction!

Get ready to have fun at our Auction meeting on Tuesday, September 24th.










Last year's auction was so fun. I got some great deals. Our members Paula and Jerry are going to be helping, plus more members.

If you can help, contact Jerry.

Here is the latest news from Jerry G.

"We are pleased to announce our September meeting will be in the BGTC Building F. (Same as last month - map)
Enter on the right double doors. There are no steps to climb."
 
If you are bringing items for the auction, we will be there about 5 PM.
 
There will be no Genealogy SIG meeting this month.


Last year we had lots of neat items at the auction. This year we have computer items, a Garmin GPS with accessories, a wireless MP3 headset, a photo printer and a Kindle!

And let Sharon know what you are bringing too (along with Jerry) so they can go into the Newsletter.

From Jerry: "...members are asked to bring items to the meeting to be auctioned off as a
BGAMUG Fund Raiser. The items do not have to be computer related, but should be in good functional condition. Items that do not sell will be returned to the member donating them..."




See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky


Thursday, August 29, 2013

Our August meeting was fun. I learned a lot about Computer Shortcuts.

There were some fun tips at the latest BGAMUG Meeting.
YourKeys Font







 I learned how to (much more quickly) access special characters and save time doing work with them. One character I want to use on Facebook is a heart. <3 br="">

There was another group at our (new) meeting place. So we moved back to our OLD building (F) and moved to the right, to a new, bigger room. It is on the same side of the building as our old room, just go to the right all the way down the sidewalk.

Next time, we may be there again. I will post here when I and they find out.

We got some good handouts too. The most fun for me was talking about fonts.

Our Next meeting is our fun Auction, Tuesday, Sept. 24th. Bring quality computer items, good printers, other computer stuff PLUS other useful quality items in good condition to sell for the Club.

The Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Group) was also very interesting. I think I'm learning by osmosis here, and hope to be able to do great things later on with it.

Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky


Thursday, August 22, 2013

Message from Jerry - August 2013 meeting is in Building G, more.

Hi all!

This is Betsy, taking Jerry's message to post on the site for everyone. Our next meeting (August) is on Tuesday, August 27th.

We will be meeting at Building G, Room 119, at the Bowling Green Technical College, Main Campus.

There will be helpful signs and also parking assistance available that day.

Here is the map for this meeting.



Bring a guest! This month's presentation will be about "Keyboarding 1001" by Jerry Gillette. Here is his description:

"During this month’s presentation, we will cover all the keys on the keyboard, even the mysterious ones you have never used. In addition we will cover some speedy and more productive time saving tasks you can accomplish in document creation and navigating the PC screen by using the keyboard more and the mouse less.
To top things off I’ll show you how to insert characters into your emails and documents that
do not appear on the keyboard, like; ¢ ™ ® ° © » ± ……"


So be there or be be unaware! Guests are most welcome.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

BGAMUG Officer Meeting is today. Also, next month is a fun auction, more.

Hi, all!






This is Betsy again. I am updating this blog, pending news from tonight's Officer's Meeting.

Did you know that members can attend Officer's (Board) meetings? Tonight we meet at 6:30 p.m. (room is reserved at 6:00) at Mr. Gatti's.

Our fun Auction is coming up in September.

We may meet at the new location this month OR the old location. We will find out about that.




Our next meeting is on Tuesday, August 27th. A Genealogy Special Interest Group will meet at 5:45.

The meeting may be in Building H, Room 133.

Or the meeting may be in the older location. (Building F).
Here is the map to the H building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.)

It also shows the other buildings.
















 Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Sunday, July 28, 2013

The picnic was fun! I loved the homemade food. Our next meeting... more.

Well, our host and hostesses at Diamond W Farms (Gary and Karen Wickliff) certainly outdid themselves for the BGAMUG picnic. 

I want to thank them for their terrific hospitality. It was fun to see everyone. We have some pictures to share later on too.

Also, I got to see a beautiful horse, and a redecorated hanger area there.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, August 27th. A Genealogy Special Interest Group will meet at 5:45.

The meeting may be in Building H, Room 133.
Or the meeting may be in the older location. (Building F).

Here is the map to the H building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.)

It also shows the other buildings.
















 Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Thursday, July 25, 2013

August's Meeting may be at the new location OR the old location.

Hi, all! The July meeting was fun.

We will find out this month which building the August meeting is to be in on Tuesday, August 27th.

The meeting may be in Building H, Room 133.

Or the meeting may be in the older location. (Building F).
Here is the map to the H building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.) It also shows the other buildings.


















There is a picnic this Saturday for BGAMUG members. Check out the July BGAMUG Newsletter for details. Just scroll down until you get to Page 5 of 8.

Members are asked to bring a side dish. Everyone should arrive at noon, and everyone eats at 1 p.m. We will be in the shade. Bring a lawn chair or folding chair.

See you there!

Betsy
Webmaster 2013
BGAMUG

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

July Meeting is in a new building.

Hi all!

We meet this month on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Building Access – "Our July meeting will be held in Building H, Room 133 and then they will determine what to do with us for future meeting depending on the renovation process taking place on campus."
Here is the map to the building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.)

















Note that we will use the Main Entrance.

There should be plenty of parking, though maybe not right next to the building.

See you there!

Betsy
Webmaster 2013
BGAMUG

Monday, July 1, 2013

An FYI Update: BGAMUG Computer Club news for July.


Here is an update for BGAMUG Computer Club members and friends.

Well, that was interesting last month! We had a meeting scheduled, but there was no place to park, as the school was re-doing the parking lot.
So we are waiting to hear about where we will meet next month. I have gotten a few emails and have put some information here.

Right now, we have some meeting ideas which have probably moved a bit.

July, Jeri Steele (Photo Editing in Office 10)

August - Jerry G - Keyboarding 1001


September - Auction (This event is really fun!)


The BGAMUG Board meeting is now July 9th.

I hope everyone's computer is doing fine. :-) 
  
Happy Computing!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

PS FYI: The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Meeting Cancelled!

Tonights BGAMUG Computer Club meeting for 6:30 has been cancelled, as has the Genealogy Sig meeting.

Why? Because the parking lot is all torn up.

I could not see all of it, but was called as I was driving over to it. I could see some big white pipes there, and some mini-mountains of asphalt and dirt.

Darn! I was looking forward to going. Sorry if anyone went there and could not find it. I would have put it here if I'd known.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 23rd. I hope the parking lot is done by then!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

PS FYI: The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Our Meeting Agenda for tomorrow - highlights!

Hi all! We have a BGAMUG meeting tomorrow. Of course, guests are warmly invited.

We will be discussing our fun Picnic and also our Christmas Party.

 Jeri Steele will tell us about the KATI Workshops, and we will learn more about the APCUG conference in Dayton, Ohio too.

Jeri Steele will give a presentation on editing pictures in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Also, some members meet after the meeting at Dairy Queen on Nashville Road.

See you there!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

PS FYI: The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Just Saying...

Do you live in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area?

The question for today is, why join the BGAMUG Computer Club?

Well, other than the fantastic and nice people in it, the BGAMUG Computer Club:

1. Supplies computers for people who need them but can't afford them,
2. Has fun social events,
3. Provides help and support for computer users,
4. Has short seminars at meetings to help you understand your computer and programs better, and
5. Lets members order software at a discount.

There are lots more reasons to join.

Why not come by a meeting and see? It's free. See ya!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.


E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
the BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Monday, June 10, 2013

Hi to all BGAMUG members and readers!

Welcome to the BGAMUG Blog and Page. We are a group of computer users who meet monthly (except Dec.) to learn about our computers. We also help people and groups who have need of computers, but not the money to get them.

Members, please contact Betsy (the webmaster for 2013) to let her know if you have something you would like to talk about on the blog. All members are welcome!

Reminder: Get Sharon an article this week for sure, any members who want to be in the Newsletter.

Next meeting: Jeri Steele will give a presentation on editing pictures in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. This should be good! We also have a Door Prize and Door Dollars!

Again, our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Bring a friend, and join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

We love to have guests. See you there.



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The Board meeting went great. I tried some hot pasta too.

The meeting tonight was full of plans and a couple of surprises too.

There are plans for a July Picnic, and also a class taught by our intrepid teacher guru, Jerry Gillette, who will talk about Keyboard Shortcuts.

These Keyboard shortcuts can save a LOT of work time.

The calendars are on order, and the Christmas Party planning is also well underway.

I tried the hot pasta, and so did somebody else. It WAS hot.

Members, remember to be saving your computer items and other items for the great BGAMUG Computer Club auction to be held in August.

Again, our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Bring a friend, and join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.
 
All for now!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

The BGAMUG Board Meeting is tonight.

NEWS FROM THE WEBMASTER.

The Officers are meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti's on the Bypass.

The room is reserved at 6, for people who want to come and eat earlier.

This is an open Board meeting, members are welcome to attend. We usually have pizza and a drink there. The price is reasonable.

Have anything you want to discuss? Send an email to an officer.

In the meantime, members, be sure to be going through your things for anything you want to auction at the BGAMUG Auction coming up in August.

Anything of value (not too cheap) will be useful to the club, per Jerry G. And let Jerry know what you have. Maybe email him about it.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.
 
All for now!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Last night's meeting went great. We learned more about CCleaner, plus more.

As a Mac user (for now) I wasn't sure I would get much out of learning more about how to operate Windows computers or getting neat software for it.

But I got to see CCleaner demonstrated up close and personal on the screen, and it looked pretty easy to do. I am considering getting a PC to load Corel on. I miss being able to make interesting logos using Corel.

So I will probably be getting CCleaner (otherwise known as Crap Cleaner) for it.

Here is a link where you can download CCleaner. http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Our Tech guru, Joe Easterling, explained that the free version was very good and useful.

I will add some more info. from the meeting here or on the Newsletter soon.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Thanks for visiting the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

Sunday, May 26, 2013

It's almost time for our meeting! Here is a reminder.

Dear BGAMUG Blog readers,

Our meeting is this Tuesday, May 28th, in 2 days. It is right after Memorial Day.

To our potential guests: I hope you can make it! We would love to have you.

There is a map on the BGAMUG website you can use to get there. Just scroll down to see it.

I hope you are all having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

photo by cwwycoff1 on Flickr.


















ES
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Your meeting reminder. I hope you can make it to our BGAMUG meeting this month.

Here is a meeting reminder from our website:


We hope you can join us this month.

ES
Webmaster
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Club Members, we will have another Auction - save your items.

OK, BGAMUG Computer Club Members.

Remember to save your useful computers and other items for another BGAMUG Auction.









A date has not been set, but I think it's a good idea. I was able to get a great deal on a small trampoline last time.

How is everyone doing? Great, I hope.

Our next BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is on Tuesday, May 28th, at 6:30.

Guests are always welcome. So stop by!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Thanks for visiting the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Google Glass - is it a computer? Sort of. Would you wear it?

Via Planeta on Flickr.






Are you thinking you will get a set of Google glasses?

Maybe not right now, but later?

They had a news story about these tonight. Someone used them in Times Square, in New York. They took some photos and got directions.

They do cost a lot. My husband said he would probably pass on them. But when the apps are made, I'll bet having a pair of Google glasses (or Google Glass with no "es"?) would be fun.

I think the price will probably go down.  And I'm curious. I think it would be fun to try these out. I hope they become affordable in the future.

What do you think?




 

All for now,

Our next BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is on Tuesday, May 28th, at 6:30.

Guests are always welcome. So stop by!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Thanks for visiting the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY


Saturday, April 27, 2013

The April meeting was fun. Join us in May, on Tuesday, May 28th.

Well, another BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is done, and it was a good one.
Computer with peripherals. Credit: Dnikolos on Flickr.













Our next BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is on Tuesday, May 28th.

Guests are always welcome. So stop by!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Thanks for visiting the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Join us on Facebook! We have a BGAMUG Computer Club page there.

Hi all!












FYI, computer users in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and elsewhere: The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.

We would love to have you.

And if you are living in the Bowling Green area, you can attend the meeting as our guest.







Later!


Betsy
BGAMUG Webmaster, 2013


You can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Microsoft to bring back its "Start" button? Is that something you would like?

Is this something you would like?

I think I would. I tried to navigate a Windows computer with a new OS about a year ago. I could not find where to go!

Maybe a start button (like I'm used to) would help. I am used to using a Mac, but I used to use a Windows OS before. It would help me possibly use one again.

Why? Because not all programs are made for both platforms (think: Corel!)

What do you think?

Here is the (pretty interesting!) article I found today via Yahoo News.

Microsoft told to bring back Start button as ‘a sign that it listens to its customers’ by Brad Reed.

Betsy
BGAMUG Webmaster, 2013


You can find out more about the BGAMUG Computer Club at their website and Facebook page.

And you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

It's time to backup!

Have you backed up your important computer files lately?

If not...

















This cool Image (above) credit: ~Twon~ Robert Anthony Provost on Flickr.







An example of important files are:

Your book manuscripts

Names and addresses

Important emails

Etc. Etc.

You will be so happy to have this extra copy when you need it.

You can also double-backup by using a Cloud service or another form of backup.

Later!

Betsy
BGAMUG Webmaster, 2013


You can find out more about the BGAMUG Computer Club at their website and Facebook page.

And you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

New Authors and Articles needed for this blog: the BGAMUG Computer Club Blog

Are you a computer whiz? Or do you enjoy using your computer?










We would love a guest posting here on the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

If you are a member of the BGAMUG Computer Club blog, that's even better.

So send your ideas as comments here after this posting.

And Happy Computing!!

And just for fun, here is a computer joke from pickandsend.com:

It's time to turn off your computer when...

...you wake up at 3 am to go to the bathroom, but stop to check your email first...








Betsy
BGAMUG Webmaster, 2013




You can find out more about the BGAMUG Computer Club at their website and Facebook page.

And you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

 Art credit: Clker.com
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