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9.30 am - 11.30 am (Coffee break approx. 1030 - 10.45 am)
Please ensure you bring your valid UKCA membership card. Note: Limited service continues - There will be no breakfast club. No bar open at lunchtime. No table and chairs to be moved. You need to bring in your own tea, coffee, or other beverages (and biscuits). Please Apply Hand Sanitiser as you enter the clubhouse. Speaker: First Half Rod Morement Topic: A look at Satellites and what they can see. A look at the real world of what satellites are able to see and monitor virtually anywhere in the world. A not-to-be missed presentation that will separate reality from fiction. Speaker: Second Half Derek Noronha Depending on the time available, the last Q & A session for this year. If you have any specific questions on any aspects of computer/tech needing answers that might be of benefit to other members, please drop me line before Monday night.
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Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020 -- ZOOM only meeting
Each session: approx ' 35 mins. Speaker First half : Mike Coleman will be giving us his first impressions about the newly released iphone 12. It incorporates technologies that were on paper only a few years back, now reality packed with surprising abilities in a very short time-frame. Second session 10.30 am - 11.10 am: Derek Noronha I will be reviewing how the "covid " crisis has brought in technological changes that will impact our everyday lives much sooner than expected. A "Technologies" meeting members should not miss. Be prepared for plenty of surprises. We look forward to seeing as many members as possible joining us for this Zoom only meeting. Meeting ID and Password (same for both sessions) available on application to Derek (see here for contact) Times:- First session : 09:30 AM Cyprus time (7.30 am UK Time) Refreshment break approx' 10.10 - 10.30 am Cyprus time Second Session: 10.30 am Cyprus time (8.30 am UK time). Will those attending this Zoom meeting, let Derek know by Tuesday night, please. This week is a hybrid meeting covering both Groups.
Zoom login: Same for both sessions. (Contact Derek for Meeting ID & Password) Each session lasts 40 mins. First session : 09:30 - 10.10 AM Cyprus time (7.30 am UK Time) Content: Computer session Speaker: Janine Scott A look at the 'View' menu in File Explorer to change the way file information is displayed/hidden (and other topics this may lead to) Refreshment break approx 10.10 - 10.30 am Second Session : 10.30am - 11.10 am Cyprus time (8.30am UK time). Content: Camera Club session Speaker - Derek Noronha A look at a storage medium that many members use which is being re-structured and what it means for those of you that use it. For camera group members, details of an stimulating challenge ahead. All will be revealed during the session. Please confirm your attendance at this Zoom meeting preferably by Tuesday night. Best Wishes, Coordinators, Derek Noronha/Rod Morement With the current lock-down in progress , ZOOM meetings will continue till 2nd Dec'.
Speaker: Derek Noronha Content: Efficient Storage and finding old files quickly. This week, a short update of news items for computer users for about the first twenty minutes. For the remainder of this interactive meeting, I will be taking a look at a frequent question from many members on ways of creating efficient storage mediums and quick access to finding older files, especially when one cannot remember the exact name of how the files were stored. I am sure this applies to many of us, unless one is the exception to the rule! Zoom Meeting ID: and Pass-code: Same for both sessions. (available on application to Derek) First session : 09:30 AM Cyprus time (7.30 am UK Time) Refreshment break approx' 10.10 - 10.30 am Cyprus time Second Session: 10.30 am - 11.10 am Cyprus time (8.30 am UK time). FYI... As Black Friday is on this week, be aware of online scams. Amazon in particular is highlighted, but the same applies to other online sites for purchases. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/11/how-to-avoid-fake-reviews-on-amazon-in-the-black-friday-sales/ Will those attending this Zoom meeting, let me know beforehand by Tuesday night, please . This will allow a orderly admission of individuals from the waiting room prior to the meeting. Best Wishes, Coordinators, Derek Noronha/Rod Moment This week is a CTG session.
Speaker: Derek Noronha Both sessions Following time constraints last week, an expanded in depth look at: "What can be done to speed up Slow PC's /laptops including Windows 10 OS" With more time available this week, I welcome more specific questions that relate to this week's topic. Kindly send any relevant questions on this topic that might be of interest to other members before Tuesday evening, please. Zoom Meeting First session : 09:30 AM Cyprus time 7.30 am UK Time Refreshment break approx' 10.10 - 10.30 am Cyprus time Second Session 10.30am - 11.10 am Cyprus time 8.45am UK time. Will those attending this Zoom meeting, let me know beforehand by Tuesday night, please . This will allow a orderly admission of individuals from the waiting room prior to the meeting. Best Wishes, Coordinators, Derek Noronha/Rod Moment https://www.ukca.com.cy/computer-technology-group Following the new COVID guidelines on a Group limit of ten persons, the next two Computer Tech/Camera Group meetings will be Zoom meetings, subject to review mid-November.
Wednesday 28th October will be a combined program - subjects to be advised 1st half Computer Technology Group - Derek Noronha 2nd half Camera Club - Janine Scott Please contact Derek Noronha if you wish to attend and an invitation will be sent to you See Daily Events page for contact details This week is a CTG session @the clubhouse
9.30am - 11.30am Cyprus time Please ensure you have a valid membership card. Note: There will be no breakfast club. No bar open at lunchtime. No table and chairs to be moved. You need to bring in your own tea, coffee, or other beverages (and biscuits). Please Apply Hand Sanitiser as you enter the clubhouse. Refreshment break approx' 1030 - 10.45 am Cyprus time Speaker: Derek Noronha This week I will be looking at a number of Popular App's over the last three years or so that have been discontinued at short notice. The alternatives available in some cases are not necessarily better or rather complex to use for the end user. One of the biggest culprits is a very well known software group. Want to know more ! Then do come along to discover what options are available. This will be an interactive session where members present can also put forward alternatives they use and may be good alternative choices depending on user requirements. Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday. Note : No Zoom link due to a clubhouse flaky internet connection. Take care and stay well. This week the CTG session returns to the Clubhouse
Wednesday, 29th Sept' 2020 - 9.30am - 11.30am Cyprus time ( 7.30 am - 9.30 am UK time) Coffee break approx' 1030 - 10.45 am Cyprus time Please ensure if you have a valid membership card you bring it with you. Note: There will be no breakfast club. No bar open at lunchtime. No table and chairs to be moved. You need to bring in your own tea, coffee, or other beverages (and biscuits). Please Apply Hand Sanitizer as you enter the clubhouse. Speaker : Derek Noronha This will be a Q & A session. More of your questions answered covering Windows, Android, Media issues and other general advisory items. Any further questions about any aspect of computing issues needing advisory solutions are welcome by Tuesday AM, please. Zoom will be provided as an additional resource for UK based members. I need to know in advance how many UK based members want to join the meeting via Zoom. Minimum of three members are required, please. Please drop me a line ASAP if you wish this service to be operating. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday. Dear CTG/Camera Club members,
The first club session following the August break will be a Zoom only meeting - 9th Sept' 2020. Attached is an agenda (pdf) to review and discuss the future direction of club activities especially the Camera Club going forward. Please read content in good time for Wednesdays'meeting. (Contact Derek for pdf to review if you have not already received this - details on Wednesday page) Note : Zoom App has a minor update: Login and update at your earliest convenience to the the latest version before the meeting. (Takes about a minute) Zoom Meeting Time: Sep 9, 2020 Meeting ID: ******* Passcode: ****** (Contact Derek via e-mail for this information) Same for both sessions. First session : 09:30 AM Cyprus time, 7.30 am UK Time Refreshment break approx 1030 -1040. Second Session 10.45 am Cyprus time; 8.45 am UK time. If any of you need a refresher on using Zoom, drop me a line, please. Best Wishes, Coordinators, Derek Noronha/Rod Morement One final meeting is planned before a summer break. Contact Derek for subject details, we hope you plan to join us.
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About the 'Computer Technology Group'The 'Computer Club' was the first part of the former 'Computer and Camera Group' to be formed with a few enthusiasts meeting to share knowledge (& frustrations) in the early days of computing. Archives
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