Microsoft Office / Outlook We reviewed Microsoft’s current offering of Office apps on iOS (iPads and iPhones). Microsoft first dipped its toe into iOS when it offered the free OneNote app, a rich text, drawing, and rich media note taking app, back in 2011. Then about a year ago, in spring 2014, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Upcoming Web Design SIG – Responsive?
Google favors responsive websites... And since ever-increasing people are viewing websites on their smart phones or tablets, it’s becoming more urgent to upgrade static sites to responsive sites. If you have an existing static site, what would be the best way to convert it? Let’s explore the options … [Read more...]
DACS Board Minutes for February 4, 2015
Called to order: 7:08 Attending: Dick Gingras, Cathy Quaranta, Bert Goff, Lisa Leifels, Richard Corzo, Jim Scheef Guests: Tom Zarecki, Bruce Preston Minutes of Last Meeting: Approved Treasurer Report Balance on hand 1/1/2015 $3738.84 … [Read more...]
DACS President’s Column March 2015
Dues increase – Last chance to renew your membership or recruit a new member before dues increases on April 1st. Tag line – Your opinion counts. We need a short but descriptive tag line to describe DACS that will be used consistently with our newsletter, website, social media, email, and all … [Read more...]
Digital Mapping & Orienteering
Meeting review by Richard Teasdale At the DACS February 2015 general meeting, long-time DACS member, Ed Hicks, gave us a wide-ranging overview of the subject of maps and map-making. The broad theme of Ed's talk was the revolutionary changes in the world of maps that have been brought about by … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Install Windows 10 Technical Preview
I just installed the Microsoft Windows 10 Preview - twice. The first install was a piece of cake and I urge you to try it with a few caveats – keep reading. Microsoft has created a consumer-oriented (that would be “technical consumers”) portal for the Win10 Technical Preview called Windows Insider. … [Read more...]
Single Board Computer Workshop February 19
Our first meeting was a great success with fifteen attendees plus myself, ranging from neophytes to years of professional experience with embedded systems. Wow, talk about diversity! At our next meeting, a group member has volunteered to show two of his projects. One is an environmental monitor … [Read more...]
RESCHEDULED – Start an Online Business in your Spare Time
>>> This presentation has been rescheduled from its earlier planned March 3rd date. <<< Presenter: Mike Brooks Date: Monday, March 16, 7:30 pm Location: Danbury Hospital Auditorium Mike Brooks has been running his own online business for over 10 years. He has taught people … [Read more...]