QCS Event Calendar

March 10th, 2010, Wednesday - 7 PM
Gene Barlow presents "Moving to Windows 7"

A longtime supporter of User Groups, Gene Barlow, will return ‘virtually’ to the QC Computer Society with a new presentation, “Moving to Windows 7”.

Using a remote connection from his office in Utah, Gene will give us instructions and tips on how to switch to Microsoft's newest operating system. His approach focuses on hard drive efficiency and keeping your current operating system intact.

For over 25 years, Gene has worked with software companies for the betterment of user groups. He knows what computer users want and need.

Join us in March for this essential information about Windows 7!

When Gene did a "remote" presentation for QCS in February 2009, he demonstrated the award-winning back up and recovery software, Acronis. He may also be able to answer our questions on this product following the Windows 7 presentation.

For more information on Acronis products, see www.acronis.com

April 21st, 2010, Wednesday - 7 PM (Note date....One week later than normal)
Genealogy and 'RootsMagic' presented by Bruce Buzbee, Software Developer

Tracing your family history? Planning a family reunion? Don't miss this meeting!

The QCS is privileged to offer this presentation by a nationally-known authority on genealogy and its software. Buzbee has authored several family genealogy programs, including Family Atlas and Family-Reunion Organizer. He is also the webmaster of a popular reunion planning website, www.Family-Reunion.com, and another website for his current software products, www.rootsmagic.com.

Here are some other special events for QCS members to attend in the near future:

Digital SIG will have a guest speaker, Dino Milani, helping us with "Camera Basics" on March 17th.

A presentation by Abby Stokes, New York author of Is This Thing On? and It's Never Too Late to Love a Computer, is "in the works" for April. She will talk about demystifying the computer for anyone intimidated by them.

Following Stokes presentation, QCS will be offering BASIC computer instructions for "older newbies". A series of four classes are being planned to cover everything from turning the computer on to Internet safety. Watch for details.

February 10th, 2010, Wednesday - 7 PM
Dr. Ilesh Kurani presents "Computers in the Doctor's Office"

Computers have revolutionized every part of our lives, including our health care and visits to the doctor. This presentation by Dr. Ilesh Kurani from the John Deere Medical Group will bring you up-to-date. He will explain how computers and the use of "Pentabs" help expedite and enhance your appointments.

January 13th, 2010, Wednesday - 7 PM
The Quad-Cities Computer Society Says...
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This event was postponed from December due to ominous weather forecasts for 12/09/09.

Held on January 13th instead, the party was fun and the food was great and plentiful! We held a white elephant sale, had some great door prizes (including two gift certicates for Whitey's Ice Cream donated by a member) and we played a few games. Two members won the raffle for the Vista Ultimate Operating Systems.

January is a great time to relax after the holidays and have some fun with friends. This year the QCS will do just that at the first general meeting of the new year. Games, finger foods, a White Elephant Gift Exchange and some good conversation with friends are what’s in store for all those who attend. It's also your final opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for Vista Ultimate—Two winners will receive the Grand Prize! See details here: www.qcs.org/notice.html

Bring a "white elephant" gift item to exchange... A computer or "tech" related item that you no longer want or need might be especially appropriate. There's no need for fancy wrapping paper, either!

To see Quad-City Computer Society events from
previous years, click these links:

2007 QCS events

2008 QCS events

2009 QCS events