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1. have been using Windows Live OneCare for a couple of years on my laptop and have been very happy with it OneCare is being discontinued next year and will not support Windows 7 Microsoft Security Essentials is a real time security anti malware application The main difference between Mi crosoft Security Essentials and OneCare is that Secu rity Essentials only provides malware protection while OneCare contains additional applications including a firewall backup tune up multi pc management simple Wi Fi security configuration and simplified printer shar ing With the upcoming discontinuation of OneCare loaded Microsoft Security Essentials a free download from Microsoft on my desktop to try it out still run a personal firewall and left one other anti malware appli cation on the computer Security Essentials is designed to provide real time anti malware protection from threats including viruses spyware rootkits Trojans and other emerging threats in a single application The download of Microsoft Security Essentials is free and installation simple The program is easy to use As it does everything in the background Automatic up dates assure that your computer is protected by the latest available technology Like OneCare Security Es sentials makes it easy to see if the computer is secure The green icon means it s secure The Installation Wizard walks you through the installa tion which only took a few minutes It
2. serving Lake County Illinois February 2010 By Gypsy D Katz Roxio Easy VHS to DVD includes eve rything you need to easily transfer video from VHS Hi8 V8 or analog camcorders to DVD Perfect for digitiz ing and protecting home videos on outdated media and have tons of them gt TS lt Q lt i WHS toDVD Roxio Easy VHS to DVD comes with a digital capture device a small black unit that resembles a USB flash drive with also contains a mini USB con nector with audio S video and Composite connectors to attach to your VCR Once installed the software which was pretty straight forward plugged the device into my USB port and connected the Roxio Adaptor You will have to supply your own RCA cables to connect to the audio and video ports of the Roxio Adaptor You have a choice of using S video or Composite con nections would highly recommend S video for better video quality Easy VHS to DVD supports most analog camcorders After making all the connection the recording process is very simple You add your software title to your movie you are going to create set the quality of the video capture and queue your VHS player by pushing the play button The content of you VHS tape is dis played on the screen When you are ready to capture Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts Create DVD movies from your VHS Tapes Volume 26 Issue 11 Sere roxto Pres
3. Lois and Alden Wells and new members George Becht and Eric Rehberger Equally pleased were our publicity chair webmaster Lester Larkin who won a year s subscription to Smart Computing Magazine and Doreen Lagoni who also col lected 14 in our 50 50 drawing We have exciting programs scheduled for 2010 February 13 Smart Computing Magazine presented by Thippy Nguyen March 13 Best Buy of Mundelein gaming April 17 elections LCACE 27 birthday party show and tell and ask the gurus May 8 Creating a genealogy website Bobby Jacobs June 12 Wendy Warden will present Digital Nature Photography which the Grayslake Area Public Library will co sponsor December 4 Holiday party State Bank of the Lakes 1 5 p m Save the date LCACE has a three step election process We take nominations for board positions in February March and April We elect our board at the April meeting and then choose our president from the people elected to serve on the board Please think of people you would like to nominate Remember that you can nominate yourself For the last year or two the latest in computing was the netbook The first Asus EeePC had a 7 screen Net book screens went from 9 to 10 and then 12 More recently the newest category of portable computer was the thin and light laptop with a 12 or 13 3 screen Most of these thin and light machines have an ultra low voltage processor which allows a fairly long battery life Apple final
4. It comes with a USB Key Flip video camcorders are known for making video simple and not with this TV its even easier to enjoy and share you videos So just connect its base to your TV plug the USB Key into your computer and start enjoying your Flip Video li brary wireless on you TV The device uses a dedicated Wi Fi connection to trans mit video from your PC or Mac to your HDTV and to create a Flip Channel so other FlipShare TV owners can watch your footage and vice verse All connecting drivers and software are pre loaded on the key it auto matically loads onto a PC when you plug it in You foot age is then transmitted from your PC via a private N network to the console and then to your TV screen FlioShare TV is somewhat like a vid eophone you can t really buy just one As normal when you plug in your Flip camcorder the controlling Flip Share video manager software auto matically loads You can transfer you footage to your hard drive edit it and e make little movies and even be more creative Don t forget to burn you video to DVDs List price 150 www theflip com Page 8 Members E mail Addresses Alleman Elizabeth esa2204 aol com Anderson Jean M jande77893 aol com Barnett TE AAEE BNSCom aol com Berg Wells Lois J uludefl yahoo com Berry ESO 000 ee mgd2race yahoo com Berry Tracy Mu D M ne pic nn ome ae tbern eAqQaol com Bitter
5. a scan by clicking the Change My Scan Schedule link on the Home window or on the Settings tab The History tab displays all Detected Items Quarantined Items and Allowed Items Remove the history by clicking the Delete History button haven t been running Microsoft Security Essentials long but my experience with OneCare tells me it will work well and protect my computer from threats have already noticed that the computer runs faster during scans than with my previous software Page 7 January Winners Staples of Mundelein Continued from page 5 forgetting one behind on some obscure outlet keep the Chargepod by my bed and actually fall asleep with my iPod plugged in with the iPod sleep timer set my iPod is charged and ready to go in the A M along with my cell phone At present only have one Chargepod but will be purchasing a second one soon And like me it s great to give as a gift because I m a happy re cipient Thanks Terri REVIEW FlipShare TV Wireless Flip videos on your TV By Nova D Katz The new FlipShare TV from Flip Video lets you watch your entire Flip Video library wireless on your TV or HDTV You y can us this device to Ea watch videos you ve E shared with your family a and friends using Flip Share Channel featured even if you don t own a Flip Video camcorder You just need to use your remote control to play and navigate though your videos on your TV
6. gaming sys tems via device specific adaptors Just pick out the manufacturer specific adapters for your devices and throw away the dozens of power cords and wall warts that are cluttering your office and home Chargepod uses voltage regulator technology and interchangeable power adapters to safely charge all of your mobile devices regardless of manufacturer or model The unit comes with the Chargepod base unit 2 device adapters car charger AC power cable carrying case and user manual What surprised me the most it that one of the adaptor fit my Sprint PDA Cell phone and my iPod Touch The blue indicator lights up on each port to ensure de vices are charging The device is sleek and modern design lets you keep your Chargepod out for everyone to see To tell the truth it looks like an octopus If you have multiple devices to charger the Chargepod is fan tastic keep in my computer bag which take to work each day and while travel In the hotel room it s great to have all your chargeable items on the pod especially if there are limited outlets and also you lower the risk of Continued on page 8 Page 5 Microsoft Security Essentials By Lynn Page Editor Crystal River User Group Florida www crug org newsletter at crug com This article has been obtained from APCUG with the author s permission for publication by APCUG member groups all other uses require the permission of the au thor see e mail address above
7. ication you will have to instruct your firewall to allow it to connect to the internet A Microsoft Security Essentials Completing the Microsoft Security Essentials Installation Wizard You ve successfully completed the Microsoft Security Essentials Installation Wizard Fresh to complete the n5tallabon Microsof Security Essentials will start he latest ymabcally and check for t test virus and spyware Gefirebor a n i Firash Page 6 Microsoft Security Essentials Computer status At risk iroso c eniai User In ntetace f saps 1 20 mi emole por neseces ewe is tying to connect to go miciosoft com HTTP Wald Wide Web D you ward to low vs pr syam 0 acce s he Vale 7 Remember fy arawe and do not ack me oom for this appecabon O Ud you know Veus amp spyware definibons are files that Microsoft Security Essentials uses to Identify maliaious or potentially unwanted software on your computer You should always keep these defrvtons up to date to help protect your computer against the latest threats Until the updates and initial scan are computer Security Essentials shows the red warning that your computer is at risk Once the scan is complete and any problems addressed the computer status will be green or Pro tected Microsoft Security Essentials Computer status At risk 4 History Settings O Microsoft Security Essentials is scanning your computer This firzt tme scan can take several mrustes to com
8. is newsletter in other User Group publications provided that credit is given to LCACE and the individual author s The News Journal is produced using a Dell Dimen sion 8300 512 Plus Troy MICH printer and MS Publisher 2007 software L C A C E Logo designed By JR Johnson Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts LCACE c o Group Ambassador J J Johnson Membership Membership in LCACE is open to all individuals and families interested in personal computing Annual dues are 20 00 per individual family Associate membership is only 10 00 out of state unable to attend meetings Membership includes a one year subscription to the LCACE News Journal and access to all club libraries and functions Applications for membership may be obtained at the monthly meeting by request on the club hotline and are now available on our web site at http www lcace org Meetings LCACE meetings are usually held on Saturdays at the Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Lane Grayslake Illinois The meeting room opens at noon and the formal meeting begins at 12 30 p m All meetings are open to the public Bring a friend Advertising Ad rates per issue Full page 25 Half page 15 Quarter page 10 Business Card 5 Discounts are available on advance purchase of multiple issues Please send camera ready copy and payment to the club address by the 21st of the month preceding publication For more informati
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10. ly on April 1st This change in the payment of annual dues will allow the treasurer to budget our money more closely If you have not al ready renewed your membership please see Sherry Florian or Winnie Frost Page 9 Serving Lake County Illinois NEXT MEETING LAL 7 BEST BUY OF MUNDELEIN GAMING March 13 2010 Since 1983 Visit us http www lcace or February 13 Meeting uE Computing Magazine presented by Thippy Nguyen Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts 409 S Elmwood Avenue POSTAGE Waukegan IL 60085 REQUIRED Page 10
11. ly introduced their long anticipated touch screen tablet com puter the iPad Weighing about 1 77 pounds it appears to be a cross be tween an iPhone and alaptop First comments included gorgeous super thin not light stun ning screen Feels just like a huge iPhone blazingly fast no multitasking excellent ebook implementation no camera runs iPhone 3 2 operating system keyboard is good not great no Flash about 10 hour battery life small hard drive 16 64GB Prices will range from 499 to 829 depending on storage capacity and connectivity The 64 question is when our club founder will have one Happy computing Page 4 s i iec eomner any seminars scheduled in the northern Illinois are for the upcoming months but if you would like some quick photography tips check out the follow ing link http www digitaldaysphoto com photo tips html I igital days photography work shop doesn t have Photography Compotition Gain worldwide recognition for your work by entering the most prestigious juried competitions in visual com munications Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography the Communication Arts Pho tography Competition Any photograph first printed or produced within the last twelve months prior to the deadline is eligible Selected by a nationally represen tative jury of distinguished designers art directors and photographers the winning entries will be dis
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13. o Canada include GST BN123482788RT0001 1 3264 Outside US Canada subscribe at www smartcomputing com TP Page 3 xm Hobin s RAMblings The snow stopped the sun shone and we had a won derful turnout for our January meeting We were happy to see Jack Halley of Ingleside and Leslie Sals burg of Lake Villa who have been absent recently Both renewed their memberships Welcome to our two newest members George Becht who hails from Fox Lake and Grayslake resident Eric Rehberger A majority of the members were interested in a July pic nic We will need someone to chair the event We voted to donate 100 to the Grayslake Area Public Li brary to thank them for providing us with our beautiful well equipped meeting room Len Sachittello manager of Staples in Mundelein and Reginald Bolden and Larry Del Garo Staples mobile technicians spoke to us about Staples computer ser vices and Windows 7 Reginald discussed using Up grade advisor to see if your hardware and software will work with the new Microsoft operating system He briefly mentioned virtualization which would allow you to run Windows XP and Windows 7 at the same time You need to have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate to do this Several members thought this sounded inter esting and would like to know more They brought ten H P photo printer bags as door prizes Our happy winners included Betsy Alleman Dorothy Sutherlund Doreen Lagoni Leslie Salsburg Ed Gothann
14. on on ad pricing please call our Hotline Ads are FREE to all paid members Notice LCACE WILL NOT CONDONE or knowingly participate in copyright infringement of any kind The LCACE News Journal is published by and for LCACE members Opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of LCACE the membership the Board of Directors and or our advertisers Page 2 PATRICIA ORISEIPFEN MIKE MC ENERY TRACY BERRY Found 12 inch butcher knife white plastic handles on the table BILL HAMILTON at the Holiday Party DOROTHY SUTHERLAND Contact Dorothy Sutherland Mom Time to clean out your closet Bring it to the meeting and place it on the FOR SALE or FREEBIE tables All items placed on the FOR SALE table MUST have your name T i and asking price attached to it If you just want to get it out of your closet then place it on the FREEBIE table and FANTASTIC hope one of your club members has a better home for it FREEBIES All items not sold or taken must be reclaimed by the end of the meeting E New Subscriber w Renewal Order S V 5m mam TOY Name _ User Group Nam LCACE Address City State Zip Phone Email Phone 800 334 7458 Online www smartcomputing com groups Mail To Smart Computing User Group Program 131 W Grand Dr Lincoln NE 68521 All prices payable in US funds First issue mailed within two weeks Prices t
15. plete Please wat Microsoft Se tv Essentials Computer status Protected Scheduled scan settings Nextscan Sunday around 2 00 AM Quick scan Change my scan schede The Security Essentials interface is tab based The Home tab displays the application s status Note that Real time protection is on and definitions are up to date Security Essentials performs scheduled scans but you can select and run a manual scan from the Home tab When running a System Scan select from Quick Full or Custom ran both a quick scan and then a full scan on my computer If a threat is detected Security Essentials changes to show the computer is at risk and that a threat has been detected To remove a threat click the Clean computer button displayed on the Home tab Microsoft Security Essentials Computer status Protected eS History a Turn on reat ome protecbon recommended exuded fles Real bme oro tecbon alerts you when vruses spyware or other potentally unwanted Fucluded Ge types stall itself or run on your computer Tell me more about real time Exduded processes nin ien Advanced Microsoft SpyNet software attempts v Monitor fle and prog am activity on your Computer iv Scan al downloaded fles and attachments The Settings tab provides control over the application saw no reason to make any changes from the default settings The one thing you might want to change is the scan schedule You can schedule
16. s first step re quires validation of your copy of Windows Then you are instructed to remove any other antivirus or antispy ware applications installed on the computer There is even a link to tell you how to remove the applications Based on Alfred s discussion at the October meeting expected this and had already uninstalled my antivirus application Since the anti malware program have in stalled does not run in the background left it on the computer Microsoft Security Essentials runs efficiently in the background so you can use your computer without in terruptions or long wait times When completing the in stallation The Wizard you have the opportunity to re quest a scan of your computer EER Welcome to the Microsoft Security Essentials 1 0 Installation e Microsoft Security Essentials otect you from emerging threats Microsoft Searity Essentials is continuously ef ls ous features and services that may require sending additional informato p e Se oft Please read the Microsoft Security Essentials Privacy Statement and chec val download after the instalaton completes inckadng es Click Next to proceed iz Microsoft Security Essentials Ready to install Microsoft Security Essentials How do I remove other antivrus or antispyware programs Cance When finished Microsoft Security Essentials starts and automatically checks for updates before running the requested scan Since it is new appl
17. s the capture button on your computer and when you have captured everything you need simply press Finish There are many other features like capture video at full DVD quality resolution make corrections and add tran sitions Add Hollywood style menus and chapters for impressive results but we will save those for a future demo of the program Roxio Easy VHS to DVD also lets you digitize just au dio such as LPs and cassettes and burn them to CD The procedure works in the same way except you need only the audio connector on the Roxio Adaptor oimply attach this to the output sockets of your cas sette deck or record player http www roxio com Price 59 95 XY Members Helping Members since 1983 Board of Directors 2009 2010 Robin Seidenberg President president lcace org Mike McEnery Vice President vicepresident Icace org Linda Busch Secretary secretary olcace org Winnie Frost rn Treasurer treasurer Icace org Terri Hanlon Programs programs lcace org Sherry Florian Membership membership lcace org Lester Larkin Public Relations pr lcace org The LCACE News Journal is published eleven times annually Members are encouraged to submit contributions which will be acknowledged in this newsletter Permission is granted to reproduce any or all parts of th
18. tributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography An nual and on commarts com assuring important expo sure to the creators of this outstanding work As a ser vice to art directors designers and art buyers a com prehensive index will carry contact information of the photographers represented FlipShare TV Now you can expand your viewing experience with Flip Share TV which lets you watch your entire Flip Video library wirelessly on your TV or HDTV The Flip Video camcorders allows you to make video simple and now with FlipShare TV it s even easier to enjoy and share your videos Just connect the FlipShare TV Base to your TV plug the USB Key into your computer and start enjoying your Flip Video library wirelessly on your TV If you are never scared embarrassed or hurt it means you never take chances TAKE A CHANCE JULIA SOUL REVIEW Chargepod 6 in 1 Charger For Cell Phones MP3 Players Portable Gaming By Gypsy D Katz This was a present from my Secret Santa this year The Chargepod is a 6 way charging device that allows you to charge multiple cell phones PDAs headsets and most other mobile electronics with a sin gle power cord The Chargepod charges up to 6 devices at the same time which eliminates clutter from having multiple chargers and is compatible with over 1000 mobile de vices including cell phones Bluetooth headsets PDAs digital cameras MP3 players amp portable

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