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Phil’s Ramblings
Unhappy with all the rain we had in May and · Show ‘n Tell – another opportunity for
June? July solved that problem! members to display & discuss technolo-
gy
In our indoor world of computing, nothing dra- · Grayslake Library technology “Hub” / 3-
matic has happened. But underneath the sur- D printing
face, a lot is going on. The biggest news is 5G Unfortunately for us (but hopefully good for her)
cellular data, which may enhance our Chynna Rose will not be able to do a presenta-
smartphone capabilities tion for us any time soon about Skype (as I
and offer an alternative to mentioned in the June newsletter) because of
home fiber-optic and DSL the responsibilities of her current job. Unless
Internet service. But the someone else feels comfortable covering Skype
greatest impact may be in at a coming meeting, we’ll put the Skype
providing fast IoT connec- presentation on the back burner for now.
tivity. Here is a link to a PC World article that But there are a number of other topics on our
discusses this new technology: https:// list. Linda Rohlfing and I will follow up with Mike
www.pcmag.com/news/353421/t-mobile- Andrews to see if he can cover one or more of
announces-low-band-5g-network. T-Mobile has the other program subjects. And, I will check
just announced a $3.5 Billion deal to buy gear the library of YouTube videos from past APCUG
from Nokia that they will need for their 5G roll- Virtual Technology Conferences for a match to
out – so they are clearly stepping on the gas! some of the potential programs. Meanwhile,
In LCACE news, we had a relaxing and enjoya- please consider volunteering – on your own or
ble picnic at State Bank of the Lakes in July. in partnership with another LCACE member or
Many thanks to Liz Barnett for coordinating our a friend, business associate, etc. – to cover one
food service, and to all who brought food and or more of the topics on our list.
helped with set-up and clean-up! April was our LCACE anniversary month. As
In the June newsletter, I listed the topics sug- J.J. has reminded us, annual membership dues
gested during our May meeting for future pro- are payable in April. At last count, we still have
grams. To refresh your memory, here they are at least 15 families and/or individuals who have
again: not renewed their membership for the 2018-
2019 fiscal year. If you have not yet renewed,
· Skype and other video-calling applica- please follow up with J.J. at our August meeting
tions
· Useful cell phone apps – Android and or by mail to complete your renewal!
iOS; perhaps as a panel discussion (While we are on this subject, please continue
· Using Zoom as a video-conferencing
tool for net meetings to invite friends, family members and casual ac-
· Tivo / Netflix tutorial quaintances to our meetings and encourage
· Costco technology offerings & support – them to become full-fledged members! We can
later in the year help them and they can help us – as we journey
· Using a laptop computer as a desktop together toward safe, productive and fun use of
replacement
· All-in-One computers, explanation, pros computers and related technology.)
& cons, etc. See you at our August meeting – on the third
th
Saturday (August 18 )!
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