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Android SIG
Oak Park Library
9500 Bluejacket Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
Small Meeting Room
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:30 ~ 4:00 pm
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Bob Bowser convenes the Android SIG
bbowser@kcsenior.net
Do you have a computer that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11, and don’t know what to do with it?
Would you like to learn about a different Operating System called Linux?
If you’re a senior using a Windows 10 computer, now is a great time to consider switching to Linux. Windows 10 has reached the end of its support, which means no more security updates – leaving your system more vulnerable unless you enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates for one more year of support. Linux is a free, secure, and easy-to-use alternative that runs well on older machines, helping you avoid the cost and hassle of buying a new computer. Many versions of Linux, like Linux Mint or Zorin OS, are designed to feel familiar to Windows users, making the transition smoother. With Linux, you can continue browsing the internet, sending emails, watching videos, and more – without worrying about viruses or forced updates. It’s a smart, budget-friendly choice for staying safe and productive online. If everything you do on your computer is done inside a browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, etc.), Linux can easily handle your needs.
Please let us know your interest! SenCom is considering holding workshops and developing classes on Linux. Contact either Joe Callison (jcallison@kcsenior.net) or Frank Mundt (fmundt@kcsenior.net).
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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 in to your Facebook account.
- On your computer, click “Search Facebook” in the left-hand corner (to the left of the home icon, or on your mobile device, in the middle of the screen at the 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.
* Volunteers Needed *
SOS! NEEDED NOW! — Volunteers to help our Board of Directors fill the board positions of Vice President, Program Director, and 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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GEEK FREE
By Joe Callison
14 October, 2026
Email Server Settings
Gmail Changes
Setting up email accounts in email programs, especially for additional email accounts, often requires manually entering the server settings for the account. In January 2027, Google Gmail will no longer allow POP (Post Office Protocol) email accounts except on mobile devices. The POP server settings will need to be changed to IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) server settings for the additional email accounts. An AI-enabled internet search of commonly used email services and their server settings is included in this article as examples. As with any AI search, there may be errors in the information. The official customer support pages for the email providers are the most reliable sources.
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FOR~GO
(For Geeks Only)
By Joe Callison
8 August 2026
Enable SUDO for Windows Terminal
If you are familiar with using the “superuser do” sudo command in a Linux or MacOS terminal for administrative functions, then you might appreciate that it can also be enabled for the Windows Terminal without elevating the terminal to administrator privileges. Go to Windows Settings, System, Advanced, and under Terminal you will find Enable sudo. It has three options, of which the inline option is most like other operating system sudo commands. This capability is especially useful if you work from a standard user account, as recommended by many, including Microsoft, for enhanced security of your Windows computer from malware attempting system changes in an account with administrator privileges.

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