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Meeting
Agenda For April 2008
 April
1 - Quicken - Part 3
Following up on John Gieb's successful presentations
on Quicken, we'll have Part 3 for this
meeting. John will show parts requested for which there
has not been time. John has been quite good at answering
questions that have come up so we look forward to the material
he has prepared for this meeting.
Long-time users have picked up ideas and tips from John's
past presentations. It's always interesting to hear someone
in the audience whispering, "I didn't know that!"
 April
8 - Free Quick Wire
Did you know that you will be able to Send and Receive live
checks at no cost? I didn't, so I contacted a representative
who will tell us all about this new program.
They expect consumers and businesses will be able to pay
all bills and vendors at no cost - instantly. Merchants and
charities will be able to collect payments and receive donations
online. eBay users can instantly send or receive payments
free of charge. Even institutions and utility companies will
be able to accept checks online without fees.
To answer your questions, these are features you will see:
Free
Send checks to anyone anytime. No postage, delivery costs
or late fees.
Fast
Instantly accept checks and print on-site for immediate bank
deposit.
Convenient
Works stand-alone and integrated with your existing financial
software!
Ecological
Save resources and help our environment by eliminating transportation
of pre-printed check.
Secure
Data transmission and web pages are protected with SSL encryption
technology.
Sound too good to be true? They are just getting started,
so come learn how this can change the way business in conducted.
 April
15 - Computing 101
Our Computing 101 meeting is moved up a week in our
schedule this month so be sure to keep track, particularly
if you are planning to participate in the Hardware Lab.
Jay has a new lesson ready for us, and those who attend
know how much they have gained by attending these sessions.
He puts a lot of thought into what he presents and knows the
topics with which we need to be familiar, therefore being
the most help to us.
We can't thank Jay enough for the work he puts into helping
TUGNET members be better computer users!
Photo Contest
All entries are to be turned in by this meeting and the judging
will take place.
Hardware Lab
 If
you are having hardware problems, need a card or scanner installed,
this is when you can bring your computer, minus monitor, to
the meeting and have our techies help you with it.
It helps when Jay knows what to expect since he can have the
appropriate tools, etc., ready. See Jay's Computer Shop
ad for his contact info.
Please don't bring it in when you
first arrive but rather during the break.
Please let us know if
you expect to take advantage of this opportunity so we can
be prepared. You can email or call Marian. Marian's email
address can be found in the "Contacts" and her telephone
and email address are also in your monthly "Keywords"
Newsletter.
April 22 - Which
Battery is the Best Choice?
 Chances
are you have a PDA, cell phone, watch, iPod, Mp3, cordless
phone, camera or laptop computer, so you know how important
batteries are to you. As technology advances, so does the
dependence on portable power sources. Did you know the average
U.S. household has 21 battery operated devices?
 How
many kinds are there? Do you sometimes wonder whether a rechargable
is a better deal for a particular appliance? Do you know which
batteries should be kept charged and which are better if they
are run down? Should they run down all the way? What about
"battery memory" I've heard about?
Mr. Gary Hirth runs a BatteriesPlus store in
Thousand Oaks. We are so fortunate that he is willing to come
share his extensive knowledge with us. After hearing his talk
and seeing his PowerPoint presentation, you will make much
better choices when purchasing batteries. He will discuss
some of the myths surrounding certain battery types and surprise
you with the facts you need to know. I'm willing to bet you
will learn at least one fact that will help you make better
use of your battery operated devices.
This is a presentation you all need to attend!
April 29 - System
Mechanic
 Most
of our members are familiar with this great utility program.
In fact, some of our members were asked to be beta testers!
Over 98% of PC problems are caused by clutter and faulty
settings that are the result of everyday PC use. iolo's
System Mechanic keeps your PC running faster, cleaner
and error-free. Its powerful arsenal of 40+ award-winning
precision tools fixes stubborn errors, cleans out clutter,
optimizes Internet and download speeds, ensures personal security
and maintains maximum computer performance automatically.
 We'll
see the latest version demonstrated by an iolo representative
this evening and you can decide if your computer can use these
great tools. Some of the local stores run special pricing
and rebates but if you miss those, TUGNET always has a special
discount offer for you.
Just click on one of the topics for the latest
articles from several of your favorite
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