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News & Views August News & Views from the Tower August 2019 Editor: Brian Korner ([email protected]) President’s message September contributions due 25 August Inside this issue This is my first column in our newsletter, and I wish it was written under different circumstances. You may recall a recent email from our President, Penny, advising that she Management Committee ........... 2 would not seek re-election at our October Annual General Meeting. With some regret, Penny Letters to the Editor................... 2 has brought forward her resignation, and therefore stepped down from the Management Coming up in August ................ 3 Committee. Management Committee report 3 I wish to thank Penny for her almost five years as President of Brisbane Seniors BCC Libraries IT classes .......... 4 Online. Penny has worked tirelessly to ensure the ongoing functioning of BSOL, above and East Hub Clinic’s Wow! ............. 4 beyond the necessary. She has done lots of behind the scenes work that learners and The dreaded password (3 ) ....... 5 mentors never see, not just to keep BSOL going, but to make it a great volunteer That Shoebox of 35mm slides .. 6 organisation. She was involved in two office re-locations, the Publicity Committee, administration duties, taking many calls from members, and many other duties that most of Seniors Week ............................. 6 us don’t see in the day to day running of an organisation. Digital Photography Group....... 7 Brisbane Open House ............... 8 To further complicate matters, our former Vice President, and current ICT Manager and Apple Group ............................... 8 committee member Paul Boult has also resigned. Paul has served on the Management Brain Teaser ............................... 9 Committee for almost eight years. He has managed our IT infrastructure and telecommunications needs, bringing his long experience with CSIRO to our benefit. Paul was Hub Coordinator details ............ 9 also involved in two office re-locations, has given numerous technical presentations to members, and saved us last year when our Member Information System totally failed. Coming up soon On a more personal note, I turn 60 next year, and am planning extended overseas travel for See the online Events Calendar for details the next couple of years. This means that I am unable to nominate or consider the role of President of BSOL. Thur 8 Apple Group So, BSOL may be facing an existential crisis. Mon 12 East Hub Snr Learners’ Clinic Meanwhile, both Federal and State Governments are boosting efforts to get seniors online. Tue 13 Digital Photography Group Government services are increasingly being delivered online, and it won't be much longer Mentor Support Group + lunch before there will be no alternative to the delivery of most services in the online platform. Tue 20 Research indicates that those seniors not already online remain computer illiterate for a Management Committee number of reasons including cost, inadequate technology, and social exclusion. This opens Banyo Library—BSOL Q&A opportunities for BSOL. Wed 21 17 Mile Rocks—Seniors’ Expo Our next President could steer a steady ship, and see BSOL gradually wind down with a job Tue 27 New Mentor Induction Training (Continued on page 2) Fri 6 September—Linux Group BSOL News & Views August 2019 Page 2 President’s message (contd.) (Continued from page 1) well done. Or they could lead BSOL into a new stage of existence, where we make some change and reach that cohort of seniors that the Government is targeting. The role of President could be as interesting and challenging as she or he wants to make it. Drop me a line if you are interested, or you know someone else who might be. There are two vital positions which have to be filled. Photo by Nathaniel Shuman on Unsplash Ron Horst Mentor Support Group In Brian’s absence, Ken formally opened the meeting. He supervise the addition of their contact details to the student’s advised that the lunch at the German Club will be after the mobile phone address book and that mentors send an SMS a group’s next meeting on 20 August. Details will be emailed out day or so before the session to confirm session date and time or by Brian prior to this meeting. to arrange another session date and time. (This is now a regular practice with medical appointments). A CMOS battery had been replaced on a desktop computer but on re-booting the BIOS could not be accessed to reset the date Ken had come across some websites which may be useful to and time. Possible solutions were to leave the battery out for a mentors and of assistance to students. Sites of interest are “Ask day or so to allow the computer to completely power off, reset Leo” (technical support), “BeConnected” (a government site with the CMOS on the motherboard (refer to the motherboard guides and notes for learners and mentors) and GroovyPost manual) and remove and reseat the RAM. Discussion turned to (technical support and articles). A new browser called “Brave” is passwords and password managers. Members were advised to available and appears to have good security features but it may read the recent article in the BSOL newsletter and the article in need further investigation as it matures. this edition on password managers. Rod Mogg There is an issue of students not being home at the agreed time West Hub for a mentoring session. It was suggested that the mentors Letters to the Editor (and do please keep them coming) I am a mentor with the Redlands Hub and have some additional I have really enjoyed Mike Timms’s “The Dreaded Password” info on configuring the mouse pointer to that provided by Kevin articles in June and July’s “News & Views”. A password trick that I Brown in the latest newsletter. I am a subscriber to Cloudeight use is to take an easily remembered phrase and adapt it as a and although at times the writer of the newsletter gets a bit carried password by selecting key letters and digits. For example a away, he does come up with some very worthwhile subjects. phrase that I easily remember is “My first car was a 1951 Wolseley 6/80”. The resultant password is Mfcwa51W6/80. This If you go to the following web page, (rather than reproducing the content here), you will see a great improvement by Microsoft complex 12 character password is a mix of uppercase and regarding the mouse pointer in Windows 10 Version 1903. Either lowercase letters, numbers and special characters that is valid for click here to get to the article itself or go to http://thundercloud.net/ the many websites that require this level of complexity. I always to find this and many other tips use the on-screen keyboard to enter my passwords to avoid key- logging malware. I have never been compromised. I have tried changing the mouse size and it is great. Regards David White Que Bro member No. 3903 BSOL News & Views August 2019 Page 3 Coming up in August ... BSOL Members’ and Guests’ Clinics more specialised groups such as the Linux Users Group and the BSOL conducts monthly clinics for BSOL members and their Apple Users Group. guests in various BCC libraries. These clinics usually comprise a presentation followed by a discussion on topics that attendees • Linux Users: 2 August 10.30 am–12.30 pm want to raise. Guest attendance is welcome. Time to socialise • Digital Photography: 13 August, 10.30 am–12 noon over tea, coffee and biscuits is included. • Apple Users: 8 August, 10.30 am–12.30 pm Here are August’s clinics: • Mentor Support Club. 20 August 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. • Carindale Library: 12 August, 2–4 pm, hosted by East This SIG provides advice and guidance to BSOL mentors, Hub. The subject is “"DNA & Genealogy". Click here and attendance is restricted to mentors. for details. • Banyo Library: 21 August, 10am – 12 noon hosted Check the BSOL Events Calendar for details of the above events by North Central Hub. The subject is “Passwords and other happenings. and Security”. Click here for details. BSOL Special Interest Groups (SIGs) BSOL SIGs meet monthly in the BSOL Office. They include the Kevin Brown very popular Digital Photography Group where you can learn how Hub Liaison Coordinator to improve your digital photography skills and get out and about on photo shoots with other group members. There are also other Management Committee The Management Committee met on Tuesday 16th July with seven Committee would like to once again thank Ron and Gary Alcorn for members present. The Treasurer, Ivan Kirk, reported that the the considerable time and effort which they have both contributed to 2018/2019 accounts are closed and have been submitted to the this project. auditor. He noted that subscriptions are now recognised on a cash basis not accrual and that operating expenses are within budget. Ron also reported that a number of ideas had been received which Ivan also submitted the Draft Budget for 2019/2020 which was the Futures Working Group is considering. A report is planned for the approved by the committee. Management Committee at the August meeting. Membership numbers saw a decrease of 13 in June. There will be a Members’ meeting called after the AGM on 24th October to vote on the increase in learner’s subscription motion. The committee voted against allowing members to advertise on The Management Liability Insurance policy is still under review. BSOL’ s Facebook page. Steve Dixon will seek $1500 from Be Connected to conduct workshops during Get Online Week in October. Ivan Kirk will represent BSOL at the Be Connected Conference to be held at the State Library on 25th July.
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