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PresentationsYou may download and view any of the following previous or upcoming presentations for the general assembly of CUGG. For your convenience, the links to the presentations are listed by topic and by presenter. Under each topic and presenter is a list of one or more links listed in chronological order beginning with the most recent. |
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| Summary: | Learn how to install and run another operating system as another Windows application |
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| Presenter: | James Wiegel, CUGG |
| Presentation Date: | January 12, 2008 |
| File: | PowerPoint Presentation (1.1 MB) |
| Summary: | Learn how to manage and modify digital photos with Picasa |
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| Presenter: | Charlotte Rathke, CUGG |
| Presentation Date: | October 13, 2007 |
| File: | Handout
(27 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn what are web browser cookies, whether they're dangerous, and what to do about them |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore, CUGG |
| Presentation Date: | October 13, 2007 |
| File: | OpenOffice Slideshow
(15 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn the latest on LCD monitors and what to look for when shopping for one |
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| Presenter: | Don Wiegel and Jamie Leben, CUGG |
| Presentation Date: | September 8, 2007 |
| File: | Monitors 101
- Definitions and FAQ (42 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn why may wish to build your own computer from scratch rather than buy one off the shelf |
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| Presenter: | Ron Mettler, CUGG |
| Presentation Date: | August 11, 2007 |
| File: | Building
Your Own Computer (39 KB) Pictures of My Components (18 MB) Another Wish List from a Friend (49 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn about useful online resources for researching your family's history |
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| Presenter: | Jackie Glavinick, Weld County Genealogical Society |
| Presentation Date: | July 14, 2007 |
| File: | Handout (26 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn what to expect if you decide to upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system and how to plan for the big change |
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| Presenter: | Ron Mettler |
| Presentation Date: | June 9, 2007 |
| File: | Presentation Summary |
| Summary: | Tips on getting getting good results when taking closeup photographs of flowers |
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| Presenter: | Bill Popejoy |
| Presentation Date: | May 12, 2007 |
| File: | Handout (Word Document) (27 KB) |
| Summary: | Notes from Jamie Leben's presentation on using Audacity to record sound |
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| Presenter: | Jamie Leben |
| Presentation Date: | May 12, 2007 |
| File: | Notes (plain text) (2 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn the features offered by Norton Ghost to perform backups and quick restorations of a damaged Windows operating system |
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| Presenter: | Ron Mettler |
| Presentation Date: | January 13, 2007 |
| Files: |
Norton Ghost Review (PDF Document) (3.5 MB) Hard Drive Backup (PDF Document) (13 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn about setting up a home network, including routers, wireless connections, and security. |
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| Presenter: | Ron Mettler |
| Presentation Date: | November 11, 2006 |
| Files: |
Computer Networking Glossary (PDF Document) (24 KB) D-Link Router Setup Example (PDF Document) (1.3 MB) |
| Summary: | A summary on digital camera technology and what to look for when shopping for a new camera. |
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| Presenter: | Bill Popejoy |
| Presentation Date: | October 14, 2006 |
| File: | Presentation Notes (Word Document) (28 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn what a PDF file is and tips on creating your own PDF files |
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| Presenter: | Ron Mettler |
| Presentation Date: | September 9, 2006 |
| File: | Creating PDF Files (641 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn the basics of what to back up on your computer and the types of media available for the job |
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| Presenter: | Jamie Leben |
| Presentation Date: | August 12, 2006 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint Slideshow (77 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn how and why to use Windows XP accounts to limit what users can do on your computer |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | May 13, 2006 |
| File: | Handout (28 KB) with definitions, tips, and warnings |
| Summary: | Learn about saving money by using Vonage to make phone calls over your broadband connection |
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| Presenter: | Dick Maxfield |
| Presentation Date: | April 8, 2006 |
| File: | Basics of VOIP (37 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn to use Windows XP's repair and restore utilities to return your computer to a working state |
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| Presenter: | Jamie Leben |
| Presentation Date: | April 8, 2006 |
| File: | Quick Summary (27 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn the methods and tools for giving an effective presentation |
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| Presenter: | James Wiegel |
| Presentation Date: | March 11, 2006 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (204 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn about ways to effectively organize your web browser's bookmarks |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | March 11, 2006 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (137 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn about the benefits of using an inexpensive alternative to Microsoft Office and other commercial office productivity suites |
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| Presenters: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | February 11, 2006 |
| Files: |
OpenOffice presentation (25 KB) MS PowerPoint presentation (53 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses why you would upgrade your computer's RAM, what to shop for, and how to install new RAM |
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| Presenter: | Jamie Leben |
| Presentation Date: | January 14, 2006 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (163 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn about a free, alternative program for managing your e-mail, news, and RSS feeds |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | January 14, 2006 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (169 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses the benefits of using Mozilla Firefox instead of Internet Explorer |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | November 12, 2005 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (558 KB) |
| Summary: | Learn how to protect yourself from malicious software and impostors who want your sensitive data |
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| Presenter: | Jamie Leben |
| Presentation Date: | October 8, 2005 |
| Files: |
MS PowerPoint slideshow (Part 1) (145 KB) MS PowerPoint slideshow (Part 2) (72 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses what to look for when shopping for an inkjet printer |
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| Presenter: | Bill Popejoy |
| Presentation Date: | August 13, 2005 |
| File: | Review of Features and Prices (28 KB) |
| Summary: | Takes a look at the printing cost per page for different types and models of printers |
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| Presenter: | James Wiegel |
| Presentation Date: | August 13, 2005 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (21 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses different software options for backing up your computer and gives a quick primer on using Microsoft Backup |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | April 10, 2004 |
| Files: |
MS PowerPoint presentation (136 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses the benefits of creating your own web site and the software tools and protocols to choose from |
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| Presenter: | Frank Whiteley |
| Presentation Date: | February 14, 2004 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (33 KB) |
| Summary: | Discusses available software tools, recommendations, and considerations when designing your own web site |
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| Presenter: | Eric Moore |
| Presentation Date: | February 14, 2004 |
| File: | MS PowerPoint presentation (23 KB) |