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RASCAL ABIT OF A RASCAL OFFICERS* & SUPPORT STAFF President [email protected] *Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Vice-President [email protected] *Joyce Danials 476-1956 Secretary [email protected] *Valerie Neelund 476-7311 Treasurer [email protected] *Linda Barker 476-2669 Education Director [email protected] *Jim Sweeney 846-3024 Membership Director [email protected] *Diana Plaster 472-1896 Communications and Facilities Director (interim) [email protected] *Wally Zittle 476-9800 Administrative Assistant [email protected] Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Class Signup Joyce Daniel 476-1956 Community Relations Bob Cartmell 476-9437 Data Base [email protected] Mark Simonds Audrey Williams 955-4720 Judy Engel 476-9018 Facilities Positions open Historian Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Hospitality Mary Hoffman 479-5119 Sharie Smith 476-6110 Human Resources Position open Membership Greeters Diana Plaster 472-1896 Newsletter [email protected] Ron Willing 582-9694 Social Director Jeannette Daily 471-1904 Speaker Schedulers Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Sunshine - Artistic Design Peggy Hill Webmaster [email protected] Galen Garretson 226-9753 VOL XXIX ISSUE 3 MAR 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE NEWSLETTER www.rascal.cc The first article is about an experience I had with Amazon and some interesting things I learned about it after the fact. The next group contains different sub- jects on many topics about the computer world. The last group on the following pages will overload you with WIN 10 information. It will show you how to download the preview version for free and describe many of the latest version’s features. If you currently have Win 7 or Win 8, it looks like you will be able to upgrade to Win 10 for free, at least during the first year. A note about my preview experience. The latest 9926 update had some serious bugs and caused my Dell to have a blank screen when booting requiring me to backup one level. Amazing Amazon! Ron Willing ~ Editor I don’t usually shop online but recently I had a problem with the blower on my wood insert. Orleys does not supply parts for it so I went to Google. My search ended up on Amazon where I found a tip about how to find the original manu- facturer’s part number for the blower. I didn’t know Amazon had Tips. I then did another Google search and I again ended up at Amazon who had the exact part I needed and the part had a price just over the requirement for free two or three day shipping. The interesting part of this story is that on same day I received an email about the complex working behind the scenes at Amazon’s warehouses. It was so interesting, I thought I should share it with you. There are two parts to the email. One is on our web site and the other is a video. The links are below. http://www.rascal.cc/files/Download/amazon.pdf http://www.chonday.com/Videos/how-the-amazon-warehouse-works Note: If you have a problem with either of these websites (I did not), send me an email and I will send it to you in a reply. Newsletter Content Ron Willing ~ Editor
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RASCAL ABIT OF A
RASCAL OFFICERS* & SUPPORT STAFF
President [email protected] *Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Vice-President [email protected] *Joyce Danials 476-1956 Secretary [email protected] *Valerie Neelund 476-7311 Treasurer [email protected] *Linda Barker 476-2669 Education Director [email protected] *Jim Sweeney 846-3024 Membership Director [email protected] *Diana Plaster 472-1896 Communications and Facilities Director (interim) [email protected] *Wally Zittle 476-9800 Administrative Assistant [email protected] Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Class Signup Joyce Daniel 476-1956 Community Relations Bob Cartmell 476-9437 Data Base [email protected] Mark Simonds Audrey Williams 955-4720 Judy Engel 476-9018 Facilities Positions open Historian Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Hospitality Mary Hoffman 479-5119 Sharie Smith 476-6110 Human Resources Position open Membership Greeters Diana Plaster 472-1896 Newsletter
[email protected] Ron Willing 582-9694 Social Director Jeannette Daily 471-1904 Speaker Schedulers Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Sunshine - Artistic Design
Peggy Hill Webmaster [email protected] Galen Garretson 226-9753
VOL XXIX ISSUE 3 MAR 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE NEWSLETTER
www.rascal.cc
The first article is about an experience I had with Amazon and some interesting
things I learned about it after the fact. The next group contains different sub-
jects on many topics about the computer world. The last group on the following
pages will overload you with WIN 10 information. It will show you how to
download the preview version for free and describe many of the latest version’s
features. If you currently have Win 7 or Win 8, it looks like you will be able to
upgrade to Win 10 for free, at least during the first year.
A note about my preview experience. The latest 9926 update had some serious
bugs and caused my Dell to have a blank screen when booting requiring me to
backup one level.
Amazing Amazon!
Ron Willing ~ Editor
I don’t usually shop online but recently I had a problem with the blower on my
wood insert. Orleys does not supply parts for it so I went to Google. My search
ended up on Amazon where I found a tip about how to find the original manu-
facturer’s part number for the blower. I didn’t know Amazon had Tips. I then
did another Google search and I again ended up at Amazon who had the exact
part I needed and the part had a price just over the requirement for free two or
three day shipping.
The interesting part of this story is that on same day I received an email about
the complex working behind the scenes at Amazon’s warehouses. It was so
interesting, I thought I should share it with you. There are two parts to the
email. One is on our web site and the other is a video. The links are below.
http://www.rascal.cc/files/Download/amazon.pdf
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/how-the-amazon-warehouse-works
Note: If you have a problem with either of these websites (I did not), send me
an email and I will send it to you in a reply.
Newsletter Content
Ron Willing ~ Editor
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The 15 best Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for faster productivity
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2871246/the-15-best-chromebook-keyboard-shortcuts-for-faster-
productivity.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
Hands-on with Microsoft's HoloLens: The 3D augmented reality future is now
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873657/hands-on-with-microsofts-hololens-the-3d-augmented-reality-future-is-
now.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
No Google Glass or Oculus Rift copycat, Microsoft's HoloLens has its own ideas
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874432/with-hololens-microsoft-charts-its-own-course-for-headmount-
displays.html#tk.nl_today
How to replace your Android or iOS keyboard
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2857872/how-to-replace-your-android-or-ios-keyboard.html#tk.nl_today
PCs in 2015: Smaller, Thinner, Affordable and Armed With Windows 10
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/slideshows/pcs-in-2015-smaller-thinner-affordable-and-armed-with-windows-
10.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_BOE_20150123_STR1L1&dni=211516775&rni=21876700
Canonical Embeds Ubuntu Linux Into Devices to Secure IoT (Internet of Things)
http://www.eweek.com/security/canonical-embeds-ubuntu-linux-into-devices-to-secure-
iot.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_BOE_20150123_STR5L1&dni=211516775&rni=21876700
How to Quit Social Media (and Why You Should)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475453,00.asp?mailingID=F1D09ACE1C6474AE3F0CA9154E632DC0?mai
ling_id=1152594
The 10 Best iPad Astronomy and Space Apps
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/331352/the-10-best-ipad-astronomy-and-space-
apps?mailingID=F1D09ACE1C6474AE3F0CA9154E632DC0?mailing_id=1152594
The 10 Best Laptops
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369981,00.asp?mailingID=15A435E6503C28457307EA23F98F568A?mailin
g_id=1152048
Driverless Cars and Green Tech: What Google Is Doing Outside of Search
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/driverless-cars-and-green-tech-what-google-is-doing-outside-of-
search.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_NV_20150119_STR1L1&dni=210239987&rni=218767
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German Professor Develops Method to Secure IoT Smart Device Data http://www.eweek.com/networking/german-professor-develops-method-to-secure-iot-smart-device-data-2.html
Miscellaneous Article Website Links
Ron Willing ~ Editor
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Intel Rides Data Center, PC Sales to Record 2014 Revenue
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/intel-rides-data-center-pcs-to-record-2014-
reve-
nue.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_NV_20150119_STR3L1&dni=210239987&rni=21876
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Virgin, Qualcomm Want to Deploy 648 Internet Satellites
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475268,00.asp?mailingID=6AF5DE2261E04FE613D0CF6F8F64C407?m
ailing_id=1149673
Republican net neutrality bill allows 'reasonable' network management
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2871972/republican-net-neutrality-bill-allows-reasonable-network-
management.html#tk.nl_today
Windows 7 exits mainstream support: What you need to know
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2452702/dont-panic-yes-windows-7-is-leaving-mainstream-support-but-it-isnt-
being-abandoned.html#tk.nl_today
The Windows 10 vs. Chrome OS battle means it's a great year to buy a PC
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2867932/windows-10-chrome-os-battle-royale-to-benefit-pcs-this-
year.html#tk.nl_today
Forget Medicare and Social Security: Seniors are embracing Facebook
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2867412/forget-medicare-and-social-security-seniors-are-embracing-
facebook.html#tk.nl_today
U.S. lawmakers push bill to permanently ban Internet access taxes
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2867432/us-lawmakers-push-bill-to-permanently-ban-internet-access-
taxes.html#tk.nl_today
The 7 best games for Android TV (no controller required!)
http://www.greenbot.com/article/2863908/the-7-best-games-for-the-nexus-player-and-android-tv.html#tk.nl_today
Amazing Amazon Also - See Amazon PDF on http://www.rascal.cc/PresHandouts.html
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/how-the-amazon-warehouse-works
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Will Be the Last OS Upgrade You'll Ever Need
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/microsoft-says-windows-10-will-be-the-last-os-upgrade-youll-ever-need-
2.html
Do you have kids or grandkids that are into technology. Have then look at the
Raspberry Pi 2: Faster Processor and Windows 10 Support for Only $35
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/slideshows/raspberry-pi-2-faster-processor-and-windows-10-support-for-only-
35.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_NV_20150204_STR1L1&dni=214122251&rni=218767
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Tasty Spam: Watch Out for Attachments
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/spam/331629-tasty-spam-watch-out-for-
attachments?mailingID=8388388A8B68779113125F89F31ECBFD?mailing_id=1159611
AV-Comparatives Names Product of the Year for 2014
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security-software/331532-av-comparatives-names-product-of-the-year-for-
2014?mailingID=8388388A8B68779113125F89F31ECBFD?mailing_id=1159611
10 alternative carriers that can save you serious cash on your smartphone bill
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2878298/10-alternative-carriers-that-can-save-you-serious-cash-on-your-smartphone-
bill.html#tk.nl_today
Google Cuts Google Earth Pro From $400 to Free
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476149,00.asp?mailingID=D30797019B0AE45198EBE19719642696?maili
ng_id=1158452
How three small credit card transactions could reveal your identity
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2878112/how-three-small-credit-card-transactions-could-reveal-your-
identity.html#tk.nl_today
6 Lethal Selfies You Need to Learn From
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476322,00.asp?mailingID=FD029D0BEE47D710DAEF4BF09E7FE709?ma
iling_id=1160634
Radio Shack is gearing up to sell or shutter its stores, report says
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2878815/radioshack-is-gearing-up-to-sell-or-shutter-its-stores-report-
says.html#tk.nl_today
Radio Shack Is On its Deathbed
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476216,00.asp?mailingID=8E9BB7ADCC4428E4C469D38A3BE0620F?ma
iling_id=1160435
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How to install the Windows 10 Preview: Everything you need to know
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2690339/how-to-install-the-windows-10-technical-preview-everything-you-need
-to-know.html#tk.nl_today
Windows 10 preview download 9926 is available now
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874800/microsofts-windows-10-build-9926-with-cortana-is-live-
now.html#tk.nl_today
Hands-on with Windows 10 consumer preview: Hey Cortana, is that a Start Menu?
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873557/hands-on-with-windows-10-consumer-preview-hey-cortana-is-that-a-
start-menu.html
Microsoft Cortana on the PC: She's not fully alert in Build 9926 of Windows 10
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874395/microsoft-cortana-on-the-pc-shes-not-fully-alert-in-build-9926-of-
windows-10.html
10 Factors That Make Windows 10 a Game-Changer for Microsoft
http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps/slideshows/10-factors-that-make-windows-10-a-game-changer-for-
micro-
soft.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_EP_20150123_STR1L2&dni=210242624&rni=2187
6700
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Will Be the Last OS Upgrade You'll Ever Need
http://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/microsoft-says-windows-10-will-be-the-last-os-upgrade-youll-ever-
need.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EWK_NL_EP_20150123_STR2L2&dni=210242624&rni=2187
6700
Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873214/windows-10-will-be-a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-
users.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
Microsoft announces Office 2016 suite, touch-enabled Office for Windows 10 apps
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873686/microsoft-announces-office-2016-suite-touch-enabled-office-for-
windows-10-apps.html#tk.nl_pcwbest
Windows 10: The 10 most important new Consumer Preview features
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873106/windows-10-the-10-most-important-new-consumer-preview-
features.html#tk.nl_today
Win 10 Article Website Links
Ron Willing ~ Editor
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Windows 10: The 10 coolest features you should check out first
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874400/windows-10-the-10-coolest-features-you-should-check-out-
first.html#tk.nl_today
Here's the Windows 10 preview user forum on Microsoft's site
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874401/heres-the-windows-10-preview-user-forum-on-microsofts-
site.html#tk.nl_today
DirectX 12 just sneaked into Windows 10, but you can't use it yet
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2875094/directx-12-just-sneaked-into-windows-10-but-you-cant-use-it-
yet.html#tk.nl_today
Microsoft's new Spartan browser and IE11 will coexist in Windows 10
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874512/spartan-and-ie11-to-coexist-in-windows-10.html#tk.nl_today
Microsoft plans stable Windows 10 transition for businesses
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2878108/microsoft-plans-stable-windows-10-transition-for-
businesses.html#tk.nl_today
Preview Microsoft's Universal Office Apps for Windows 10 Now
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476302,00.asp?mailingID=FD029D0BEE47D710DAEF4BF09E7FE709?
mailing_id=1160634
The Windows 10 9926 preview build gets updated with a boatload of bug fixes
http://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-9926-preview-build-gets-update-boatload-bug-fixes
Hoover Dam before filling
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Your Club Needs Your Help
Jenny Spliethof ~ President
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
Where would
you like to help?
Human Resources………..Recruits
volunteers from our Membership
Presentation Scheduler…..Finds
presenters for Main Meetings
Facilities Helpers………...Sets up
and takes down for meetings,
(hangs signs, sets up audio video)
Newsletter Editor………..Finds
content for our newsletter
Newsletter Previewers…...Edits
newsletters for editor
Telephone follow-up……..Phones
members for items like reminders
for classes, dues, welcoming new
members
Contact: Jenny Spliethof – [email protected]
Murray Johnson — [email protected]
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CAMERAS & PHOTOS (File Management)
Nancy Kain 955-4800 [email protected] *Judy Engel 476-9018 [email protected]
EXCEL
Ron Willing 582-9694 [email protected]
GENEALOGY
Laura Dunwald 479-9076 [email protected]
GRAPHICS
Bill Porter [phone n/a] [email protected]
POWERPOINT
Mark Simonds 955-4810 [email protected]
PRINTERS, SCANNERS, CAMERAS
(configuration & network set up)
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
QUICKEN
George Steffensen 474-4305 [email protected]
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
WEB PAGE HTML BASIC
Mark Simonds 955-4810 [email protected]
WORD (MS)
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
WORD PERFECT & MS WORD (for beginners)
Karen Janssen 956-6067 [email protected]
NETWORKING
Chuck Stobing 408/314-6397 [email protected]
APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMS
Need Help? - Dial-A-Helper “Seniors Helping Seniors”
Support for simple computer problems is available by telephone or email.
*Dial-A-Helpers listed below with the asterisk may charge a nominal fee for in-home service.*
NOTE: RASCALs Technical ListServe Help is no longer available because we have changed our web
hosting provider. RASCAL email is still available. Go to rascal.cc/main.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Most Areas of Computer Support
*Chris Oman [phone n/a] [email protected]
Len Richardson 866-2541 [email protected]
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
*Bob Booth 474-2993 [email protected]
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
*Judy Engel 476-9018 [email protected]
Gerry Tank 476-7667 [email protected]
Marv Wilson 471-1867 [email protected]
BEGINNER’S HELP
OPERATING SYSTEMS
MS WINDOWS
Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
*Chris Oman [phone n/a] [email protected]
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
MACINTOSH
*Wally Zittle 476-9800 [email protected]
*Judy Engel (tutoring) 476-9018 [email protected]
TABLETS
APPLE IPAD
*Liz Stempson (tutoring) 659-1938 [email protected]
ANDRIOD & MICROSOFT
*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)
226-9753 [email protected]
*Andy Mauth 925/519-5163 [email protected]
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VOL XXIX ISSUE 3 MAR 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
RASCAL meetings are held in the Floral Building
at the Fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Weekly
meetings are on Tuesdays, except holidays. The
General Membership meets from 9:30 A.M. to
10:30 A.M. The Beginner’s Meeting is held from
10:40 to 11:30 (or to 11:45 for Q&A). All
members are welcome to attend both meetings.
Come early for coffee and chat with friends. We
also invite you to visit our website:
www.rascal.cc
for up-to-date information about our club, our
members, classes, meetings, newsletters and links
to other websites. Our RASCAL website is
managed by our web master, Galen Garretson.
B I T O F A R A S C A L S T A F F
Editor………………………...………...…Ron Willing - email: [email protected]
Columnists……………….......................Tom Crittenden, Judy Engle, Galen Garretson,
..........................................................................Bob Booth, Jenny Spliethof, Mike States
Copy Editors…..…………….……............................. Jane Frincke, DeVerne Jacobsen
Photos……………..……………….………...….........................Nancy Kain, Bill Porter
____________________________________________
We reserve the right to edit and/or omit submissions.
Items received after the newsletter deadline may appear
in the next issue.
KEEP in TOUCH
Let RASCAL know when you change
your e-mail address, your telephone number,
or your residence address.
Contact the Data Base Manager at
R A S C A L COMPUTER CLUB, 214 SW 4th STREET, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive an email and
maybe a call before the date of your
membership renewal.
Please mail yearly dues: $15 Single Membership;
$20 for Couples; $100 Single Lifetime;
$150 Couples Lifetime,
to the RASCAL address listed below,
or submit at a General Meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE
All classes require pre-registration. It’s important
to register early since classes will automatically be
cancelled if they have fewer than four (4) students
registered two working-days prior to the class start
date.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Please reference the RASCAL website’s
Education section at
http://www.rascal.cc/Education.html
for more details on all courses and
pre-requisites
PRE-REQs may be substituted with
equivalent experience.
Please register early for classes by calling the RCC
Campus Registrar for RASCAL at 541-956-7303,
or register with the RASCAL Class Registrar at
Tuesday meetings at the Fairgrounds.
BECAUSE OF THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE CLASS SCHEDULE
CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE - USE LINKS BELOW
Class Schedule - http://rascal.cc/files/Download/classcal.pdf
Class Descriptions - http://rascal.cc/Classindex.html
