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iPad/iPhone SIG
Central Resource Library
9875 W 87th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
Conference Room 01
Friday, January 17, 2025, 2:00 ~ 3:30 pm
The main goal of our special interest group (SIG) is to share our knowledge of all things iPad and iPhone. The group is open to all. We encourage your questions on general and specific Apple-related topics/issues. Bring your questions to the meeting or send Ray a text or email before the meeting and he’ll add them to the agenda.
Ray Martinez convenes the iPad/iPhone SIG
(913) 286-3918, rpmartinez@ymail.com
SenCom is on Facebook. See the access instructions below to find our Facebook Group page (SenComKC). Check it out! Share your favorite SenCom moment or interaction.
To access the group page:
- Log into your Facebook account.
- On your computer, click “Search Facebook,” left-hand corner (to the left of the home icon, on your mobile device, in the middle of the screen on top, then type SenComKC (not case sensitive).
- Search results should give you “Groups” and under that, you will see SenComKC. To the right of your search results, you should see a “Join” button. Click the button to request to be a member of this Facebook group.
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* Volunteers Needed *
SOS! NEEDED NOW! — Volunteers to help our Board of Directors fill the board positions of Vice President, Program Director, and Lunch & Learn Hospitality Director. If interested, please email me or another Board Member. Our email addresses are on the “Board of Directors” page under the “About Us” menu. Remember, this is your organization; please help us keep it healthy and growing!!
LITTLE OR NO COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED.
Lou Risley, 913-298-0575 or sencomprez@gmail.com
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CDC information on the Coronavirus Outbreak →
GEEK FREE
By Joe Callison
4 January, 2025
A, B, C’s of Computer Terms (Part 1)
Computer technology comes with its own jargon that may not be familiar to some non-technical seniors. Here is a partial alphabetical list of some common terms. More of the alphabet will be covered in future articles.
App
Short for application. This is synonymous with a program in computer parlance, but is now generally used in reference to the category of single-purpose applications found on phones and tablets, but can also appear on computers along with the more complex programs.
Browser
A computer program or app used to access, view, and interact with content on the World Wide Web (also called the Internet). A browser has many options for searching the internet, called search engines, and for additional add-on features, called extensions. These options may be provided by the same company providing the browser program or by a different company.
Cookie
Data saved by a browser when viewing or clicking on web page content or entering data. Cookies may be for the owner of the web page or its third-party advertisers. Acceptance of some or all cookies may be required to access the web page. Third-party cookies are generally blocked by default in the browser settings.
Download
A file that is retrieved from the internet and placed in a folder on the computer (or phone). The default folder is generally Downloads, but can be any designated folder chosen for the location.
Ethernet
The standard way of connecting computers and other devices on a network over a wired connection, as opposed to Wi-Fi over a wireless connection.
Firmware
A program or instructions stored on hardware in a reprogrammable memory that enables it to communicate with other hardware. Firmware is in almost all types of connected hardware and can be updated for performance, compatibility, or security reasons.
GPU
Graphics Processing Unit. The hardware that translates data into visual images. It may be incorporated into the computer chip for the Central Processing Unit that processes data to run programs or maybe on a separate computer chip.
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language. The language used to create web pages.
IP Address
Internet Protocol Address. A unique address that identifies a device on the internet or on a local network of devices.
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(For Geeks Only)
By Joe Callison
9 December 2024
Windows 11+
If there are things about Windows 11 that bug you or you would just like to customize it beyond the built-in capabilities provided by Microsoft, take a look at https://windhawk.net. This collection of open-source customization mods may have just the features you wish Windows 11 had. A review of its capabilities can be found at Windhawk is one of the coolest Windows customization tools I’ve ever seen
If you would rather try a Linux distro that looks like Windows 11, take a look at three of the best possibilities at 3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows | PCWorld
Lastly, if you intend to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 eventually but have been holding off because of all the reported problems, I have just completed the updates on two different brands of laptops, both about 3 years old, and had no issues. The updates did take much longer than expected, and I took the precaution of creating system image backups before performing them. Interestingly, I have not really noticed any changes that stand out as of yet, perhaps because they are not AI PCs.
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Thank you for all that you do
Hi Joe,
We hope you and your team are achieving all your year-end appeal goals (and more!) Remember, as you use our tools during this busy time, our team and our partners are here to answer your questions and help you find the best resources to meet the moment.
Our team is in awe of how the Senior Computer Users Group of Greater Kansas City Association, Inc. is making its mark on the world. We see how you are continually asked to do more with less, yet still create meaningful change in your community. It is such a joy to engage with you and the over 325,000 nonprofits around the globe who are leveraging Microsoft resources to drive this positive impact.
Your stories inspire us every day and we are grateful for your tireless work.
Thank you again for all that you do, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration in the year ahead.
Regards,
The Microsoft Tech for Social Impact Team
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following organizations for their support:
Google Fiber
City of Shawnee:
Parks & Recreation Department
Johnson County Library:
Central Resource, Oak Park
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