Whether you're a true computer geek or you don't know RAM from SPAM, the Computer Club is here to help you navigate the digital wave. Our computer room, located in the Clubhouse, is open to all residents, and includes 14 workstations - both Mac and PCs - networked printers and a scanner. Two large overhead monitors enable students to see the screens as experts hold free classes for Windows and Mac apps. Work on your own or attend one of the club's free "Help Sessions" offered throughout the month. Need help with how to take or print out a great photo from your digital camera? Monthly drop-in sessions are available for residents interested in digital photography. If you've always wanted to know more about your family tree, the club offers classes on ancestry.com in our computer room. So, expert or novice, log on with us and let's speak geek.

2016 Events

OHCC Computer Club
Next General Meeting in Abravanel Hall
Wednesday September 28 1:00 PM

PARTY TIME!!!

Click HERE to see photos and videos from party

DOOR PRIZE WINNERS at the party WERE:

Joyce Beer	Patty Levine	Ruthie Alexander
Kathy Thornton	Wannee Kornfeld	Susan Shaw
Grace Park and Patti Kopcho

“Wikipedia and its Community"

with Brian Cox, English Wikipedia Arbitrator

Brian Cox is an undergraduate at the University of California San Diego. He started participating in Wikipedia in 2005, and by 2009 was highly involved in the site and its day to day operations. Known by the pseudonym NativeForeigner on Wikipedia, since 2010 he has engaged in a multitude of activities including writing articles on Battleships, digitally restoring 19th century campaign posters, writing code to help maintain the encyclopedia, and coordinating the military history project. For the last two years he has been an Arbitrator, a member of a 15 person panel that aims to resolve inextricable disputes between those who write the encyclopedia.

Wednesday April 27,

1:00 PM

e-Books &

e-Audiobooks

San Diego County Library has free eBooks and eAudiobooks to read or listen to on your Nook, Kindle, tablet, mobile phone, and other compatible devices.

Digital books are automatically "returned" to the library - no late fees!

On Wednesday April 27th at the Computer Club General Meeting, folks from the San Diego County Libraries - Vista will be here to inform us about borrowing e-books, both audio and text. They will show us how to borrow (download and mange) e-books and talk about all the devices available to use them.
If you don't have a San Diego County- Vista Library card you can sign up for one after the program on the 27th.

Wednesday March 23, 1 PM

TECHNOLOGY FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Looking back at technology and comparing it to now, this presentation is an enjoyable and funny comparison combined with the stark reality of what you need to do to keep safe in the modern world. The presentation covers: Computers (Windows and Mac), tablets and Smart Phones.

Join presenter Bob Gostischa, as he takes a comical look back in time and then explains what you need to know to stay safe in the present. He will make your Internet experience and computer operation safe, secure and, enjoyable.

Norbert “Bob” Gostischa, Avast Evangelist. After a successful career in banking, Bob enjoys his retirement as an enthusiastic IT security expert for AVAST Software, maker of the most trusted antivirus program in the world, proudly protecting more than 230 million devices from hackers, thieves, spies, etc. in 186 countries. The Avast website has a discussion and help forum where Bob has been helping with security-related and general computer issues since 2004. He has contributed to over 30,000 forum interactions. https://forum.avast.com/ Bob is proud that his presentations have been approved by AARP: http://createthegood.org/volunteer/opportunity-details/19507

You can learn a little more about Bob’s presentations and passions in his blog and YouTube channel.http://bob3160.blogspot.com/ http://bit.ly/1OFDyHy

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