We'll talk about Google's recent announcements that include the next version of Android, Android 5.0 Lollipop. They also announced a new phone with nearly a 6" screen, the Motorola Nexus 6, and a tablet, the HTC Nexus 9, as well as an unexpected new Android TV device. The Nexus moniker is used to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
President’s Column November 2014
With the holidays fast approaching, don’t forget to use our Amazon Smile link at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1304936 if you plan to shop at Amazon.com. Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to DACS at no cost to you when using this link. It might also be a good time to consider gifting a … [Read more...]
Apple SIG Notes, October 2014
iOS 8 has been released so we explored it on my iPhone and iPad. We took a look at the new iPhone Health app which is designed to centralize health data from other apps you have installed. My iPhone 5s has an M7 coprocessor that monitors my steps during the day without having an app open, so that … [Read more...]
Web Design SIG – Workshop, Oct. 21, WordPress Q & A
We've covered several WordPress functions in recent months, and at this session I'd like to give members the opportunity to discuss their own WordPress websites, and/or voice any questions they may have. Every WordPress installation starts the same, but very quickly becomes unique - depending on the … [Read more...]
DACS Board Minutes for Wednesday, October 8, 2014
A meeting of your board of directors was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Attending were Richard Corzo, Dick Gingras, Bert Goff, Lisa Leifels, Andy Woodruff. Guests: Charlie Bovaird and Annette van Ommeren. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. The minutes of the last meeting were … [Read more...]
The Internet of Things with Steven Posick
At the DACS October 2014 meeting, Steven Posick explained the “Internet of Things” (IoT). Steven works in this field at ESPN, as Associate Director, Production Workflow Application Development. He is also a member of SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) and has served as a … [Read more...]
Secure Digital Communications
Presenter: Bruce Preston Date: Tuesday, November 4, 7 p.m. Location: Danbury Hospital Auditorium Have you ever wondered how private and personal information can be exchanged between your computer and a remote site such as a bank or an on-line retailer? The answer is that it is done by way … [Read more...]
Ask DACS, October 2014
Moderated and reported by Sean Henderson. Q - My Windows 7 laptop gets the "blue screen of death" if I walk away from it for 30-60 minutes, when I do not have USB audio interface attached. A - Initial thoughts were that the USB audio interface was out-of-date and lacking DDM (Dynamic Device … [Read more...]
Upcoming Linux SIG October 15th
"Discussion about 'shellshock' fixes--Ubuntu and OS X 10.9.5" will be part of the program. We'll also continue with Windows XP to Ubuntu installs and help attendees to solve their Linux issues. We discuss topics that use the Arduino or Raspberry Pi also. So come to the meeting and bring your … [Read more...]