Internet Links
Website(s) of the Month
Yellow Maps - This website provides interactive maps for North America (US and Canada), World Maps and Topo Maps. The site also provides maps by state. For example, you can see the Missouri state map or the counties of Missouri in a variety of ways (base map, blank map, labeled counties map, etc.). This is a great resource for genealogists, travelers, or others, who want to see the location of counties within a state.
Is Your Social Security Number Online? - Do you want to find out if your Social Security Number is online? It likely is, but that’s OK in some cases and very dangerous in others. Refer to the original article on page 4 in the July 2010 Newsletter for information on finding the original article.
Identity Theft & Online Family History - If I post my family tree online, can my identity be stolen? Find out by reading the article on page 4 in the July 2010 Newsletter.
Computer Club (MOCC) Photo Gallery
Photos - A selection of photos from previous main meetings.
Computer Club (MOCC) - Main Meetings
Buying a New Computer - August 2009 - Adam Lacey, Applications, Etc.
Computer Maintenance - Provided by Applications, Etc.
Managing Files & Folders - April 2009 - Adam Lacey, Applications, Etc.
Securing Your Computer - June 2010 - Davin Enigl, Computer Security [Revised by Davin 12 June 2010]
Travel Photography - The Amateur Travel Podcast # 215 discusses tips similar to those presented at our January 2010 main meeting. The enhanced version shows the actual photos being discussed.
Computer Clubs
Linus Users’ Group of Davis - For people in the Sacramento Region who share an interest in the Linux® operating system.
MacNexus - A volunteer-based membership organization for people who enjoy using Macintosh computes and Apple technologies.
Sacramento PC Users Group - Founded in July 1982, the SPCUG is one of the largest PC user groups on the United States west coast.
Computing
Acronym Finder - acronyms, abbreviations and meanings.
C Net - reviews, news, free software downloads, daily videos, etc.
KeePass Password Safe is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager for Windows. You can store your passwords in a highly-encrypted database, which is locked with one master password or key file.
Microsoft Snipping Tool - This is a great tool for snipping a part of a page. The snipped item can then be used in a presentation, insertion into a word document, or whatever. Click on the Windows “Start” button and then type “Snip...” in the search box. The Snipping Tool will show up near the top of the search results. The original article is on page 3 of the April 2010 Newsletter
USA Today Technology Life - Provides the latest news and commentary about subjects like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, electronics, computers, ...
Win Planet - Software reviews and downloads.
Digital Photography
DP Review - Digital Camera reviews
DP Corner - Information and Education
Picasa - free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great
Windows Live Photo Gallery - View, manage and edit digital photos and videos.
Education
Educational Resources - For a complete listing, click on title to go to next page or use navigation bar
Renaissance Society - Spring 2010 - PC Tips Clinic [PowerPoint in pdf format]
Google Basic Search - Information presented at the 9 April 2010 clinic
Google Advance Search - Additional information beyond what was presented at the clinic
Spyware, Malware, Adware - Information presented at the 23 April 2010 clinic
Genealogy - Research
Ancestry.com - The premier family history site, various international sites are also available
Cyndislist.com - Categorized by subject, includes links to most genealogical resources
Dick Eastman’s On-Line Genealogical Newsletter
Jim Rader’s Genealogical Website
Rootsweb.com - the primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
Genealogical - Database Software
Family Tree Maker - The #1 Selling genealogical software
Legacy Family Tree - genealogical software [Legacy support group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM at the Mission Oaks Community Center]
RootsMagic - One of the top genealogical software programs.
PC Magazines
PC Magazine - Computer, software, hardware, and electronic feviews
PC World - Reviews and news on tech products, software & downloads
Smart Computing - Hardware and software reviews
Senior Related
AARP - Home Page
AARP - Driver safety education classes
Go60 - Seniors aging well, wisely and successfully
Network of Care - Consumer information
Social Networking
Blogs - A series of audio podcasts describing how to create blogs (Episodes 38-42)
Facebook - Helps you connect and share with the people in your life