Windows SIG for 9-1-2009

I will be bringing in my external hard drive and using the clubs laptop computer and the Acronis imaging software already installed to demonstrate how easy it is to back up your computer for when your computer needs to be restored. Either because of a software or hardware failure.

Possible CSS coding for personal web page

I was thinking about converting my personal page site; www.dmanns.org to CSS coding. From the research I have done so far, it looks like a rather large undertaking. If anyone has any books or programs; freeware; that would make this easier, it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I will probably just leave the site as it is.

Update: 8-20-2009 - I have just downloaded a few freeware CSS editors. I will try installing one or two tomorrow and see how they work.

Windows SIG on 6-23-2009

For the Windows SIG on 6-23-2009 I plan to demonstrate two small programs. One is Easy Read, which attaches to Internet Explorer and can change the zoom of a web page making it easier to read. The other is Magnifier which can magnify and screen capture different parts of the screen. These programs can be downloaded from http://iconico.com/easyRead/ & http://iconico.com/magnifier/, respectively.

Windows SIG for 5-12-2009

For the Windows SIG on 5-12-2009 I will be discussing passwords, their importance and generating new ones. A program that allows you to create passwords and test their strength can be downloaded from http://www.pctools.com/guides/password/

Password Strength Checker

I found a Password Strength Checker at a Microsoft web site. Just type in your password. (Nothing is transmitted across the web.) As you type the rating changes from Weak to Medium to Strong to Best - The link is http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx

Windows SIG for 3-31-2009

For the Windows SIG on 3-31-2009 I will be presenting a program called Karen's Computer Profiler. This program allows you to learn more than 200 interesting facts about your computer. Details about your CPU, memory, operating system, even your computer's power source, can be displayed. You can also copy the information to the Windows clipboard, and paste it into a document for permanent storage. This program can be downloaded from
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptprofiler.asp

Windows SIG for 3-3-2009

For the Windows SIG on 3-3-2009 I will be presenting a program called Virtual Drive Creator. This program allows you to create virtual drives, that are really only a folder but appear and act as if they were an additional hard drive. The program is easy and simple to use: Just enter the drive letter to create and the folder to substitute and click OK to create the virtual drive. To remove a virtual drive, click the Drive Letter and Click the Remove Virtual Drive button. This program can be downloaded from http://www.snapfiles.com/get/vdrivecreator.html