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RASCAL ABIT OF A
RASCAL OFFICERS* & SUPPORT STAFF
President [email protected] *Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Vice-President [email protected] *Joyce Danials 476-1956 Secretary [email protected] *Valerie Neelund 476-7311 Treasurer [email protected] *Linda Barker 476-2669 Education Director [email protected] *Jim Sweeney 846-3024 Membership Director [email protected] *Diana Plaster 472-1896 Communications and Facilities Director (interim) [email protected] *Wally Zittle 476-9800 Administrative Assistant [email protected] Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Class Signup Joyce Daniel 476-1956 Community Relations Bob Cartmell 476-9437 Data Base [email protected] Mark Simonds Audrey Williams 955-4720 Judy Engel 476-9018 Facilities Positions open Historian Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Hospitality Mary Hoffman 479-5119 Sharie Smith 476-6110 Human Resources Position open Membership Greeters Diana Plaster 472-1896 Newsletter
[email protected] Ron Willing 582-9694 Social Director Jeannette Daily 471-1904 Speaker Schedulers Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Sunshine - Artistic Design
Peggy Hill Webmaster [email protected] Galen Garretson 226-9753
VOL XXIX ISSUE 1 JAN 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE NEWSLETTER
www.rascal.cc
Change in Newsletter Format
Ron Willing ~ Editor
Nearly every day I receive several broadcasts from the various expert organiza-
tions, including PC Magazine, PCWorld, eWeek, Channel Insider, friends and
others. Many of these have a number of articles in them. Therefore, I see about
a hundred or so articles each month on a wide range of topics. These have been
the source for the four or five articles I have included in previous newsletters.
Sometimes it has been difficult fitting the original content into the NL, requir-
ing me to shrink images, use a smaller font or limit some of it. There were also
questions if the article was of interest to all readers, because of the wide range
of user skills, interest, and needs of our club members.
The new approach is for me to select a couple of dozen articles for you to chose
from. I will supply the article title and a link to it so you can see the complete
original content in its original form. Many of these will also have links to addi-
tional information and videos on the subject matter and non-related sites.
This new format will allow me to inform you of more new information on prod-
uct releases, reviews, business trends, political activity effecting computing and
other miscellaneous topics and share its location of so you can go directly to the
source at your leisure. It will also eliminate the overload of information that
may not be of interest to all and reduce the NL size when I create the PDF that
is uploaded to the RASCAL website.
I still do not intend to include special interest topics, such as, building your own
computer, gaming, etc. These are too specialized and those interested can do
web searches to get the latest information and find a wide range of locations to
chose from for the in-depth information they are looking for.
There were many Black Friday deals in the broadcasts, but because of the delay
between the creation and delivery of the NL, it was not reasonable to include
these time-sensitive ones in the NL. Remember these broadcasts I receive are
free but they may be overwhelming for many. Happy browsing!
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5 Ways Identity Theft Can Ruin Your Life
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472346,00.asp?
mailingID=BBBC620EAFE9C9DC7015ACC4B3BEC7BA?mailing_id=1096015
As Moore's Law approaches 50, Intel's battling to keep up
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2850672/as-moores-law-approaches-50-intel-battling-to-keep-
up.html#tk.nl_today
A list of all the Google Now voice commands
http://www.greenbot.com/article/2359684/a-list-of-all-the-ok-google-voice-commands.html#tk.nl_today
Study Finds Search Engine Poisoning Persistent, Hard to Solve
http://www.eweek.com/cloud/study-finds-search-engine-poisoning-persistent-hard-to-
solve.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_NV_20141117_STR3L2&dni=192558828&rni=2
1876700
PHOTOS: Philae Lander Sends First Images From a Comet
This is about the space probe that recently landed on a meteoriod’
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472092,00.asp?mailingID=20D6BDC6938BC8B723E5C4C4228F21E
D?mailing_id=1087364
More Windows 10 sites
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2846986/new-windows-10-build-adds-gestures-tweaks-the-toolbar-and-
simplifies-onedrive.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2689230/hands-on-with-microsofts-new-windows-10-ui-changes-that-look-
great-at-first-blush.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2690852/windows-10-in-pictures-see-the-technical-previews-new-
features.html
IBM's Watson Wants to Examine Your DNA
Technology meets medicine.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472037,00.asp?mailingID=56EE8D6F97F83EA887D8BB472E25E9D
0?mailing_id=1085032
Article Website Links Ron Willing ~ Editor
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How to automatically delete your cookies every time you close your browser
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2846020/how-to-automatically-delete-your-cookies-every-time-you-close-your-
browser.html
How to create a high-quality animated GIF
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2842792/how-to-create-a-high-quality-animated-gif.html#tk.nl_pwr
Microsoft releases 14 patches for Windows security problems
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2846515/microsoft-releases-14-patches-for-windows-security-
problems.html#tk.nl_today
Survey Shows Many Home Networks Are Insecure
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/hacking/329237-survey-shows-many-home-networks-are-
insecure?mailingID=35C9B673A48D54370C5D1941BACC5AB5?mailing_id=1082802
Twitter, Women's Group Team for New Abuse Reporting Tool
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471792,00.asp?mailingID=B4C558B09DBA4BA832DE463D0BC1C9
BB?mailing_id=1080272
Office goes free on phones and tablets: What you get, and what you don't
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2844476/office-goes-free-on-phones-and-tablets-what-you-get-and-what-you-
dont.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
Google's working on a nanoparticle-covered pill that can detect cancer
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2840492/google-working-on-nanoparticles-to-detect-cancer.html#tk.nl_today
12 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/262550/12-tips-for-troubleshooting-your-internet-
connection?mailingID=D9BF287DEB6E6AB040D74EB4FB292A7F?mailing_id=1102572
16 Tips Every Amazon Addict Should Know
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/325216/16-tips-every-amazon-addict-should-
know?mailingID=D9BF287DEB6E6AB040D74EB4FB292A7F?mailing_id=1102572
Microsoft turns to robotic security guards to watch for trouble
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2851393/microsoft-turns-to-robotic-security-guards-to-watch-for-
trouble.html#tk.nl_today
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Samsung Reveals Eye-Tracking Mouse for the Disabled
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472694,00.asp?mailingID=5711F4C7A18C1EB194EB66498730C720?
mailing_id=1106103
Sneaky Malware evades experts - (several articles)
http://www.eweek.com/security/complex-regin-cyber-spy-malware-steals-data-leaves-little-
evi-
dence.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_NV_20141126_STR3L1&dni=195067488&rni=21
876700
http://www.eweek.com/security/regin-cyber-spy-malware-cast-wide-net-for-telecom-phone-call-data-2.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2472622,00.asp?mailingID=09FD15D6B0C87FB1B16A164293122B55?
mailing_id=1106086
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2852012/regin-malware-linked-to-attacks-on-belgacom-wellknown-
cryptographer.html#tk.nl_today
Which Antivirus Products Are Best at Protecting Themselves?
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security-software/329844-which-antivirus-products-are-best-at-protecting-
themselves?mailingID=09FD15D6B0C87FB1B16A164293122B55?mailing_id=1106086
Intel and McAfee plan to kill PC passwords with new biometric authentication
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2851892/intel-to-tame-passwords-with-biometric-authentication.html
How to find free Internet for your laptop while traveling
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2851997/how-to-find-free-internet-for-your-laptop-while-
traveling.html#tk.nl_today
New Google Apps dashboard helps users protect accounts
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2851812/google-to-apps-users-take-more-responsibility-for-protecting-your-
accounts.html#tk.nl_today
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Your Club Needs Your Help
Jenny Spliethof ~ President
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
Where would
you like to help?
Human Resources………..Recruits
volunteers from our Membership
Presentation Scheduler…..Finds
presenters for Main Meetings
Facilities Helpers………...Sets up
and takes down for meetings,
(hangs signs, sets up audio video)
Newsletter Editor………...Sets up,
formats our newsletter monthly
Newsletter Previewers…...Edits
newsletters for editor
Telephone follow-up……..Phones
members for items like reminders
for classes, dues, welcoming new
members
Contact: Jenny Spliethof – [email protected]
Murray Johnson — [email protected]
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CAMERAS & PHOTOS (File Management)
Nancy Kain 955-4800 [email protected] *Judy Engel 476-9018 [email protected]
EXCEL
Ron Willing 582-9694 [email protected]
GENEALOGY
Laura Dunwald 479-9076 [email protected]
GRAPHICS
Bill Porter [phone n/a] [email protected]
POWERPOINT
Mark Simonds 955-4810 [email protected]
PRINTERS, SCANNERS, CAMERAS
(configuration & network set up)
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
QUICKEN
George Steffensen 474-4305 [email protected]
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
WEB PAGE HTML BASIC
Mark Simonds 955-4810 [email protected]
WORD (MS)
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
WORD PERFECT & MS WORD (for beginners)
Karen Janssen 956-6067 [email protected]
APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMS
Need Help? - Dial-A-Helper “Seniors Helping Seniors”
Support for simple computer problems is available by telephone or email.
*Dial-A-Helpers listed below with the asterisk may charge a nominal fee for in-home service.*
NOTE: RASCALs Technical ListServe Help is no longer available because we have changed our web
hosting provider. RASCAL email is still available. Go to rascal.cc/main.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Most Areas of Computer Support
*Chris Oman [phone n/a] [email protected]
Len Richardson 866-2541 [email protected]
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
*Bob Booth 474-2993 [email protected]
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
*Judy Engel 476-9018 [email protected]
Gerry Tank 476-7667 [email protected]
Marv Wilson 471-1867 [email protected]
BEGINNER’S HELP
OPERATING SYSTEMS
MS WINDOWS
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
*Chris Oman [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
MACINTOSH
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
*Judy Engel (tutoring) 476-9018 [email protected]
TABLETS
APPLE IPAD
*Liz Stempson (tutoring) 659-1938 [email protected]
ANDRIOD & MICROSOFT
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
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VOL XXIX ISSUE 1 JAN 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
RASCAL meetings are held in the Floral Building
at the Fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Weekly
meetings are on Tuesdays, except holidays. The
General Membership meets from 9:30 A.M. to
10:30 A.M. The Beginner’s Meeting is held from
10:40 to 11:30 (or to 11:45 for Q&A). All
members are welcome to attend both meetings.
Come early for coffee and chat with friends. We
also invite you to visit our website:
www.rascal.cc
for up-to-date information about our club, our
members, classes, meetings, newsletters and links
to other websites. Our RASCAL website is
managed by our web master, Galen Garretson.
B I T O F A R A S C A L S T A F F
Editor………………………...………...…Ron Willing - email: [email protected]
Columnists……………….......................Tom Crittenden, Judy Engle, Galen Garretson,
..........................................................................Bob Booth, Jenny Spliethof, Mike States
Copy Editors…..…………….……............................. Jane Frincke, DeVerne Jacobsen
Photos……………..……………….………...….........................Nancy Kain, Bill Porter
____________________________________________
We reserve the right to edit and/or omit submissions.
Items received after the newsletter deadline may appear
in the next issue.
KEEP in TOUCH
Let RASCAL know when you change
your e-mail address, your telephone number,
or your residence address.
Contact the Data Base Manager at
R A S C A L COMPUTER CLUB, 214 SW 4th STREET, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive an email and
maybe a call before the date of your
membership renewal.
Please mail yearly dues: $15 Single Membership;
$20 for Couples; $100 Single Lifetime;
$150 Couples Lifetime,
to the RASCAL address listed below,
or submit at a General Meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE
All classes require pre-registration. It’s important
to register early since classes will automatically be
cancelled if they have fewer than four (4) students
registered two working-days prior to the class start
date.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Please reference the RASCAL website’s
Education section at
http://www.rascal.cc/Education.html
for more details on all courses and
pre-requisites
PRE-REQs may be substituted with
equivalent experience.
Please register early for classes by calling the RCC
Campus Registrar for RASCAL at 541-956-7303,
or register with the RASCAL Class Registrar at
Tuesday meetings at the Fairgrounds.
BECAUSE OF THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE CLASS SCHEDULE
CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE - USE LINKS BELOW
Class Schedule - http://rascal.cc/files/Download/classcal.pdf
Class Descriptions - http://rascal.cc/Classindex.html
