Quad-Cities Computer Society.


FYI: Computer Tips . .

 

Good Basic Tips
for the membership
from Cody

QCS Suggests these safe links to common programs: Cody's Tips

Here's a good example of members helping members in our club. Follow this link to a page of basic tips and programs that you might want to consider using.

Here are some links requested from Larry Stone's recent presentations:
  • The link for audio books is http://www.rockislandlibrary.org/

    Click the box at the upper right corner. All local libraries participate. You need a current card from one of them.
  • The back up utililty "Rebit" can be found at http://rebit.com/
.Special ZoomWare Offer to QCS members:

Ai Squared is pleased to introduce ZoomWare, revolutionary new software that magnifies and enhances everything on your computer screen. It's perfect for those who squint at the computer screen and lean in to read the fine print.

Special APCUG Discount!

ZoomWare is affordably priced at $149 (download version), but as a member of APCUG you can purchase ZoomWare now for just $119—a 20% discount.

To take advantage of your special APCUG member discount, simply contact President Judi McDowell for the special code; then purchase ZoomWare online at www.GetZoomWare.com and enter the code at checkout. If you prefer to receive a CD version, it can be purchased for $140 (a $35 savings) and we will ship the product to you within 3 to 5 business days.

"ZoomWare is something I think almost all of us need to relieve our eye strain," states June Koppang,a ZoomWare user. "I believe that once you use it you will love it and never want to use a computer without ZoomWare again. Your eyes are too important not to protect."

In case you have missed out on our seminars and press releases, we have put together a short informational video to give you an overview of how to use ZoomWare. We invite you to share this video with your computer group, friends, family, local library—anyone you think can benefit from ZoomWare.

To download a free trial or to learn more about ZoomWare, visit
www.GetZoomWare.com.

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.Smart Computing Magazine: In Plain English

In addition to magazine subscriptions, SC also offers TECH SUPPORT at their site. They call it a "one-stop shop" for computer troubleshooting, error messages, common problems and installation tips.
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Use our source code, # 12157, when you subscribe to SC magazine and QCS will receive credit. Our source code for a subscription to "Computer Power User" magazine is # 679.

Association of Personal Computer User Groups: Learn about other computer clubs around the country. APCUG schedules an annual conference in Las Vegas to present the latest in UG management, offer vendor displays, and sponsor contests among its members from around the world. QCS is a long-standing user group of APCUG.

Gene Barlow

User Group Relations
Computer User Group

www.ugr.com

Barlow's good technical advice for computer users is a frequent feature in our Q-Bits newsletter.
Follow the User Group Relations link to an archive of his entire collection of articles. You can also subscribe to his newsletter on line at
www.ugr.com/newsletters.html.
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His e-mail address is
gene@ugr.com.

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