Membership Drive - We want YOU and you want US!   Keep Learning Tech - SEE Below past meeting topics.  We are having a great 2023 - Join US!  Share Info - Be a part of being "Smart" with Tech!   ONLY $10 per household per year.  See some of our past program below, left column - scroll down.

Welcome - Royal Highlands
Computer Tech Club Information

​Meeting -See you Wednesday, March 1, Zoom.   All paid members will receive the zoom link the Sunday prior to the meeting. The program will be announced later through email.
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Thank You to those members who attended the January & February meetings.  The follow-up email and links have been sent to all attending members. 
  

Who are we? 
Royal Highlands Computer Tech Club, we meet by zoom the 1st Wednesday of each month. We are located in the Royal Highlands Community, 
Leesburg, Florida - Hwy 27.  ​Contact President, D. Binder, dbinder2004@comcast.net for more information or contact us through our "contact page."

Welcome to 2023 - Our "NEW" weekly email with tip information will be sent out each Monday.
   
Meetings in 2023:
January 4, 3 pm, Zoom, "Kardia Mobile vs Smart Watch by Ron Brown."
February 1, 3 pm, "Internet Speed, Google Search and Immersive Reader."
March 1, 3 pm, Zoom, Hodge Podge of topics.
April 5, 3 pm, Zoom, TBA
May 3, 3 pm, Zoom, TBA
Summer Hiatus...
September 6
October 4, Bob G - Security Update '23
November 1
​December 6 - Garage Party

Thank you to our former speakers 2022:
November, Judy Taylour, Google and all.
​October, Bob G, Security - Cyber
September - Kevin Beauregard
May 4, Zoom, - Google Photos Video, Geeks on Tour.
April Meeting - Kevin B; File Explorer
March 2, 3 pm, Zoom - Kevin Beauregard.  
February 2, Zoom Meeting, "Ever Lost Your Smart Phone Android 11 and iOS 15 by John Krout, APCUG. 
January 5, Zoom Meeting, Word vs Libre Writer by Kevin and Di, 3 pm.
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​Previous Past Meetings - Thank You Speakers:
​December 1 - Zoom - Door Prizes, Cell Phone, Kevin.
​November 3 - Our friend, Kevin Beauregard speaking on Windows 11.  Join us, 3 pm, Zoom.
October 6 - Bob G., Security 2021
September 8 - C Cleaner Video.

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Thank You's:  Recent speakers; Kevin Beauregard, Jere Minich, Ray Baxter, Bob G., APCUG Video speakers, Best Buy, Charlie Gamble and numerous members for helping out. 

See the Robot "Ameca" from the CES Show:

Links below - Helpful Tech Info 

Charlie Gamble's October '20 club presentation (click Right, pdf)
cgambleOCTpres20
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Transfer-photos-pc-to-ios_.pdf
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Tech games:

Watch the You Tube Video below: Funny
Get Your Score - Discover Your Cyber-security Score 
Hack Proof Your Life Now
Book recommended by Grant Tribble. 
score_page.pdf
File Size: 155 kb
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Residents - Click this link below to see Community Photos received from residents:    https://www.dis-designs.com/www.dis-designs.com/

Advertisers and Members​:  "The Happenings"

March Newsletter.pdf
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Click pdf link to the right to see the Community Newsletter.
Members... See Members Page,
password protected - contact D. Binder.
SEE New articles  on your page:  Topics - Clean out Downloads folder and your VOICE can be a password - Are you Protecting your VOICE?

Learning Articles to Read:  They are dated.

How to Make a FB post Shareable.pdf
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Articles to Read:   

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​Q&A: Should the lights on my modem blink all the time?
Answer: (From Rick's Tips) Rick’s answer: There is always data being passed between your computer and the Internet any time you have a live connection established, so yes, it is normal to see the data lights on your modem flashing pretty much all the time. Your ISP is responsible for much of the data being sent back and forth because they love to “check in” to see if your connection is healthy along with other mundane housekeeping tasks. Also, your computer is also constantly being probed by botnets and hackers trying to find a security hole through which to gain access to your system. I know that probably sounds pretty ominous, and if your computer is left unprotected it sure can be. But as long as you have a good antivirus program installed and occasionally run this series of malware scans you’ll be fine. And finally, some apps and services love to “phone home” to check for available updates (and for other miscellaneous reasons), causing data to be transmitted back and forth through your modem at what appear to you to be random times. Bottom line: Your modem is a busy device, even during the times when all of your connected gadgets are turned off. But as long as your system is protected by good security software, you don’t really need to worry about those flashing lights. I hope this helps. Good luck! (source...Rick's Tips, Written on September 13, 2021)

Cloud INFO
​Book "Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 years old", by Todd Hoff
​(see excerpts from chapter one below). 

Videos

Videos on Scamming, Drugs and more...12/2/20, 
Click the "National Geographic TV Channel" button.

Thanks to Club Officers:

OPEN, Secretary
Barbara, Treasurer
OPEN, VP, Programs 
​DiAnne, President & Website.
And, thanks to our loyal members.
"Keep up Your Computer Knowledge,
earning, Sharing."
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Royal Highlands, FL Computer Club Meeting, Join Us:    Royal Highlands Community, Leesburg, Florida.  See Contact Page for more information. 

Digital Legacy Info:
Password list for the surviving spouse and family, in case of  Death or Illness.  See below a sample list and a brief video.

Keep Reading...Digital Legacy info.
First:  It is OK to write down your passwords and more.
  • Devices & Account passwords and more:  additionally, user ID, sign-in, log-in, 4 digit codes, 6 digit codes, pins, security questions and answers, and more.
  • IMPORTANT:  If passwords and ID's change - please make that note.
  • These tips are key in planning for the future of the surviving spouse and family.  This will save a lot of problems and frustration for the bereaved family and friends.
List:  Devices and Accounts
  1. Cell Phones: ID and password.
  2. IPads & Tablets: Security code digits, Apple ID and password, ITunes Store account log-in and password. Two-factor authentication code and password, Windows Store and Microsoft account.
  3. Mini IPads and/or tablets: such as Nook, Kindle, etc).  If you are a reader on-line - make sure you list you log-in/user ID and/or passwords for ordering, buying or renting books.
  4. Computers: (Both laptops and Desktops in your household).  Security sign-in (if you have one), log-in and password, (if you have one).  Note:  Some computers/operating systems do not require a sign-in and password.  Although, most do require this security.
  5. Combination Laptops and Tablets: (such as the new Windows Surface or Lenova tablet and more).  They usually require several passwords.
  6. Wrist Tech - such as Apple Watches and Fitbits.  These have accompanying apps on a tablet or cell phone and need log-in User and Passwords.
  7. Ipods or other brand music devices.  They usually have a log-in User and passwords.
  8. ​On-line accounts: (such as - Websites - which include the following).  These ALL have a sign-in, log-in or user ID and passwords or pins: (Examples below).
​(8a). ​​E-mail:  Your E-mail account if you log-on line with (for example), Google, Comcast, Yahoo, MSN Hotmail, Microsoft Live or Outlook, Century Link, AOL, Other cable providers, Dish or Satellite or many other providers.
(8b). Facebook/My Space, Linkedin, snapchat, instagram and more social media. 
Ordering/shopping websites; such as: Amazon, E-Bay, QVC, Post ofc. account, Bealls, Kohls, HSN, Evine & more.
Stock Accounts and Financial Investment accounts.
(8c). Bank Accounts, of course.
 Bill Paying on-line:  sign-in and passwords.
(8d). Home WiFi Network security code name and password.
(8e). Modem and/or Router Name, sign-in and password, (if you want to change).
(8f). House/Landline Phone code for retrieving voicemail messages, if using their voicemail.
(8g). Ordering prescriptions/medicines on-line with your on-line pharmacy or even a Walgreen account ordering on-line and then picking up at the store.
This list is a recommendation ONLY, compiled by the RH Computer Tech Club, (6/12/2017).  If you have more ideas, send us an email to add to this list.
Entertainment - A song for your enjoyment sent by our friend and former resident, Cheryl Leffler.  Thank you.