As the new movie, Steve Jobs, rolls out in theaters everywhere, my interest in the Apple story has resumed. This new movie, with a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin (remember The West Wing on TV, same writer) promises to be excellent but does not attempt to tell the whole story. If you walk out of the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
DACS President’s Column, November 2015
The Mad Hackers Technology & Innovation Fair on October 17th was a great success for DACS. A special thanks to Cathy Quaranta for organizing and executing this event. It took a lot of hard work on her part putting it all together. We had an impressive set of posters that caught the eyes of … [Read more...]
Apple Monthly Workshop Notes – October 2015
Apple released iOS 9 to run on iPhones going back as far as the 4s, iPads going back to the iPad 2, and iPod touch 5th generation and later. We discussed its common features as well as those unique to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. First there are new and updated apps in iOS 9. The brand-new News app … [Read more...]
October 2015: Meeting Review – Anyone Can Make a Mobile Application!
By Andy Woodruff Mike Kaltschnee regaled us once again with an informative and fast-paced presentation about mobile apps. After some introductory comments and background information, he said that he would show us how to build a working mobile application … and that he could complete it in just a … [Read more...]
November 2015: The Intersection of Computers and Amateur Radio
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 7:30 PM Location: Danbury Hospital Creasy Auditorium Presenter: Michael Walters by Andy Woodruff Spend an evening learning how computers are used in amateur radio! Mike Walters will tell us about amateur radio, how radio operators use computers, and how he … [Read more...]
October 21: Linux Workshop
We're going to look at some malware/virus malware that arrived by email and is intended to infect a Windows machine. Luckily it arrived at a Linux computer instead. We'll dissect the payload to see how it was intended to operate and what it does once it has installed itself. Then we'll see who it … [Read more...]
October 20th, Google AdWords
Getting your site to appear on the first page of a Google Search Results Page ("SERP") is not easy. "Search Engine Optimizing" needs to be just right for your website and takes a lot of custom tweaking. If first-page visibility is critical it may be time to start using the fee-based Google AdWords. … [Read more...]
Join DACS at Mad Hatters!
Celebrate DACS’ 25th anniversary with us on October 17 at the 2015 Mad Hackers Technology & Innovation Fair at Danbury Library. More than 40 technology, craft and fun exhibits will be on display. It will be great event for kids of all ages!! Tickets are FREE. … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Devices VIP Event
VIP New Device Preview for Businesses Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30pm—7:30pm Microsoft Store at the Danbury Fair Mall Join us in store for an exclusive preview experience reserved just for our business VIPS. You’ll enjoy: A personalized, hands-on experience with our new Windows 10 … [Read more...]
DACS Board Meeting Minutes, Sept. 30, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 7:12pm by Dick Gingras. In attendance were Richard Corzo, Dick Gingras (President), Lisa Leifels, Cathy Quaranta, Tom Zarecki. Linda Bourie was present as a guest, and the minutes were taken by Richard Teasdale. The Minutes of the 9/2/2015 Board Meeting were … [Read more...]