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In this issue, you will find meeting ideas, what 6. Reminder - FREE August 19 Summer
is happening in other groups, and a list of the VTC
latest updates uploaded to Jere’s Tech Tips A few members can get together and watch
column on APCUG’s website as well as the the sessions together. Or, members can
new Apple Tech Tips column. They are updat- ‘attend’ different presentations at home in their
ed a minimum of once a week or more often bathrobes and fuzzy slippers and give reports
as he and others find tips they think you would at their next general meeting. Or, if your group
be interested in knowing about. Gabe also has meets on August 19, attendees can watch live
his usual Tips for User Groups. I think you will one or more of the presentations for their
find interesting information on each page. meeting. The Quad-Cites Computer Socie-
ty (also from Region 6) has had Tailgate par-
4. Is Your Group’s Website Protected with ties in their meeting room with attendees
an SSL Certificate? bringing the refreshments. Of course, groups
SSL establishes an encrypted link between also use the VTC videos for meeting presenta-
your web server and your visitor’s web brows- tions.
er. This ensures that all data passed between
the two remains private and secure. Google Descriptions and Bios at: www.apcug2.org
highly recommends all websites be secure with
an SSL certificate. Your first step should be to Register at: https://apcug-summer-2017-
check with the ISP that hosts your website and vtc.eventbrite.com
ask about what they offer in the way of SSL
certificates. TRACK 1
Pi-hole ad blocker
This link takes you to an article on how to get a Home Automation Security
free SSL certificate: http://bit.ly/2vg2TF2 Finding Tech Information on Medium.com
This article also has information on obtaining TRACK 2 (I'll be hosting this Track again)
an SSL certificate: http://bit.ly/2v8mPIU GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) –
Why You Shouldn’t Get Lost!
Let's Encrypt https://letsencrypt.org/ is a site Chromebooks are for Seniors
that offers free SSL certificates that work with Ideas for Revitalizing Your Computer Club
many hosting companies.
Until next time. Remember to let me know
5. APCUG’s Facebook Page (https:// when your group is doing something special
www.facebook.com/APCUG/) for your program or activity so I can include it
If your group is on Facebook, have you and in the next APCUG Report.
your group liked APCUG’s page? Have you let
your members know APCUG has a presence John
on Facebook and that we encourage them to John Kennedy, APCUG
like the page? Lots of great information and Board of Advisors
tips are posted regularly. For information on Region 3 (IN,KY,MI,OH,TN)
how your group can connect with APCUG’s Region 6 (IL,IA,MN,ND,NE,SD,WI)
Facebook page, click on these links: http:// Your communication link with APCUG
bit.ly/2tKHaAR / https://www.screencast.com/t/
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APCUG itself is not a user group; only user
groups themselves are members. APCUG’s
product and service are offered to group
leaders, who can then share them with their
members.
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