by Charlie Bovaird I recently came across A Programming Language that can be downloaded to your personal computer with a license for noncommercial users. An Internet search for "DYALOG APL download" will get you started. I offer the following problem and a solution to illustrate APL's power … [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...]
End of File and Rewind
Let’s go back in time to March 1975 and the Homebrew Computer Club that met in Silicon Valley, CA. This is generally acknowledged to be one of the first computer clubs that focused upon computer hobbyists and the then-new microcomputer. Such notable individuals as Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve … [Read more...]
Attending HOPE X
By Jim Scheef HOPE X, or the tenth Hackers on Planet Earth Conference was held July 18-20, 2014, at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City. The conference is biennial and this was the second time I’ve attended. This year the theme was “dissent”. If you believe that the right to dissent, our … [Read more...]
August 5, 2014 Meeting Supporting Material
On August 5th at our general meeting Bob Gostischa presented the topic of “Protecting Yourself, Your Computer and Your Identity.” He has generously provided the below links and discounts. Please find Instructions to successfully install avast! and other helpful links and tips at: … [Read more...]
XP to Ubuntu Workshop Review
The XP to Ubuntu Workshop was held on Saturday, June 14th, in the DACS Resource Center. Bruce Preston led the workshop by starting with a presentation on why it is dangerous to operate an XP machine with internet access, and on the available upgrade options. He demonstrated how to disable internet … [Read more...]
Watching YouTube on Your TV
We’ve all watched YouTube videos on our computers, whether it was on youtube.com, or a video embedded in another site’s web page. Sometimes you run across videos that you might actually like to sit back and watch on your large-screen TV rather than on your computer or even smaller-screened mobile … [Read more...]
Mobile Devices and Windows 8 SIG
By Jim Scheef We have started a review of each special interest group (SIG) at the general meetings. The SIGs are the best part of DACS, yet many DACS members have never attended a SIG meeting. The intent is to familiarize those attending the general meetings with a SIG they might find … [Read more...]
XP: The End Is Near. What are you doing about it?
By Bruce Preston As of April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will cease all support of the Windows XP operating system at the SP3 level, having discontinued support for SP2 some time ago. Microsoft is also discontinuing support for Office 2003. This means that there will no longer be 'Critical Updates" … [Read more...]