September 2014 - Bitcoins by BitSent

BitSENT CEO (Leo Dominguez) and Rep. (Ryan Scott) explained the origins of crypto-currencies, and how they can benefit both payees and payers in everyday use. Foremost amongst such currencies is BitCoin, which can now be exchanged for online payment in many thousands of locations. BitSENT, a Canadian company, has also installed BitCoin ATMs in several major cities. Put in CDN$s and get BitCoin value in exchange. Spend that currency wherever it is accepted, and for much lower service rates. Such exchanges are well trusted and secured by nodes throughout the World. Another major endeavour of BitSENT is the creation of new BitCoins by investing in shared BitCoin mining, a process requiring extensive computing power and technical expertise - something these clever individuals hold in spades.  http://www.bitsent.ca/

August 2014 - What to do After XP

Alex Morrison and John Sylvestervich demonstrated Zorin, a Ubuntu derivative that offers two user  interfaces (similar to XP and Windows 7), along with programs similar to (or equivalent to) XP or Windows 7 in their functionality. Zorin has five packages, covering 32-bit and 64-bit systems, with software included for either education or business. The procedure is... choose and download a Zorin iso, burn it to a disk (or to a USB key), install the operating system (optionally on a separate partition), and let it do necessary online updates.

July 2014- Video Editing and Streaming

Mathew Farrow (presenter, centre) is flanked by his mom and grl-friend, as well as two club executive members... Anne and Dan Delong. A local news photographer is snapping a photo.

June 2014 - Photography Software and Advice

Brian Greenway - frequent presenter at the Clarington Older Adults Centre - offered a wealth of knowledge with respect to digital cameras, impressive editing software, and organizational methods.

June's presentation was moved to the large living room area of the church, as the main meeting area was being used for the provincial election polls.

May 2014 - Sunsiblesolar

Ken Wilson described the technology and costs involved in going off-grid with solar electrical installations. His company also carries gas generators and special home appliances designed to work on solar/battery power. http://energygiant.ca/

Bob Bell, a long time club member has taken many photos during meetings. Check them out. You may be featured in his photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/roberttbell/collections/72157633028539019/

April Meeting: Dr. Patricia Campbell - Your Eyes and Technology: See Where We're Going

Dr. Campbell (Optometrist) shared her expert knowledge about new developments in the testing and treatment of eye problems. At her office, she is often able to provide treatments or referals that eliminate the need for eyeglasses.
http://www.oshawaeyes.com

March - Genealogical Software

Ed Goudge demonstrated his favourite, free, genealogical program - Gramps. https://gramps-project.org/
He also used his favourite operating system - Linux. Gramps is also available for other computers operating systems, specifically Windows XP and above, and OSX 10.5 and above.

February - Content Management Systems

Jason Mills shared his professional knowledge regarding building web sites using CMS (Content Management Software). He demonstrated the quick development of a commercial website, including shopping cart, by installing and then using Joomla to build the web site. He also discussed various hosting options, comparing costs and performance.

January 9 - Mtg. Announcement

Kylie Percy, from the Clarington Library, will give an update on what’s new in eBooks, devices and the new user interface. http://clarington-library.on.ca/ecollection

Find out what's available, and how to use the NEW FREE eMagazine service.

Learn about the library’s digitizing project.

After the break Hugh Crawford will lead our Q&A Bug Session on audience computer problems.

Everyone is welcome to attend.  

Free Admission

1778 Nash Rd. Courtice

Jan. 9, 2014, 7:00 PM

December - Makerbot 3D Printing

Anthony Bayat, of the Whitby Library, demonstrated one of the more popular plastic printing machines and followed with projections for future possibilities in industry and biomedicine.

 

Members shared the Christmas spirit with treats during the break, along with our regular bug session, led by Hugh Crawford.