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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!

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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.


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