From the editor's
desk
It has been a busy month for the
committee. The activation of 0198 dialup for web access has, at long
last, been achieved. But it still needs fine tuning as the President
points out, and we ask that you do not use it where a local call
is otherwise available.
The PCUG Centre is looking better
every time I go there, and the staffers deserve our outspoken
appreciation of their efforts to keep it running smoothly, under
sometimes stressful conditions.
Involvement of members in projects is
particularly noticeable this month, with the PCUG achieving prominence
in Microsoft's Unlimited Potential competition, and a very willing and
capable tutor commencing formal training courses before the month is
over.
My own focus is on computer security,
with yet another tool to prevent phishing expeditions and malicious
software ruining your PC experience. Firetrust have generously donated
vouchers for two valuable software packages as door prizes at our
April meeting.
Anecdotal evidence indicates an
increasing vulnerability of the public, and some members, to phishing
expeditions and phone scams wanting your financial details. If you did
not initiate the communication - as with a bank or online
purchase - do not give away your credit card or bank account details.
It's really as simple as that.
Beginning this month, we will try to
present a review of the previous Monthly Meeting topic for the benefit
of members who could not attend. Where possible we will provide links
to that meeting's content, as with Microsoft's PDF file of their
February presentation.
Terry
Bibo
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