Privacy
John Buck
John will lead a discussion on computer privacy based on the recent articles published in the November 2016 issue of Consumer Reports. Members are encouraged to review the articles before the meeting.
Security and Privacy Forum
Sue Kayton (The Computer Doctor) and Michael Barclay (Electronic Frontier Foundation) will moderate an open forum on computer security and privacy issues. Please go to the link below to submit your questions in advance.
CES 2017
Andy Marken
Andy Marken returns to SPAUG to review some of the new and exciting developments from CES 2017.
Monthly meeting of the SPAUG Planning Committee.
Agenda items to be announced
Member’s Night
The February meeting will be devoted to short (15-20 minute) presentations by members of the club. If you have a topic you would like to present, please email a title and short description of the presentation to webmaster@spaug.net. A laptop computer and projector will be available for your use.
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Smart TVs and Next Generation TVs
Sue Kayton
The Computer Doctor returns to SPAUG with a demonstration of Smart TVs and a discussion of the features of the next generation of TVs. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their own experience with the new TV systems, especially how they feel about Smart TVs as a replacement for the desktop computer.
Living Better with Technology
Avenidas living better with technology conference for seniors. Explore, engage and shape. Talks and exhibits on a wide variety of subjects. Larry Magid will be the keynote speaker. Details on the schedule of talks in this brochure
Machine Learning and AI for the Rest of Us
Jim Baldwin, Antimatter Research
What is Machine Learning and how will Artificial Intelligence help us. Jim will present an introduction to help demystify these concepts. He will also introduce the “Alice” project which aims to make using internet services simpler and safer for all of us.
Jim Baldwin is the Founder and CEO of Antimatter Research which launched in Palo Alto on December 13, 2013 with a core vision of building products with embedded intelligence.
Getting to Know Windows 10
Lucas Magalhaes & Juan Chavez, Microsoft
In this session, we’ll discuss how Windows 10 integrates with your various devices and how Windows 10 can help make them better. Then we’ll get our hands on Windows 10, so you can learn how to explore and modify features that will help you get more done and have fun on your device.
Member’s Night
A series of short talks by members on various subjects, including
- John Buck on My Favorite Clipboard Manager
- Maurice Green on Phishing Schemes and Ransomeware
- Robert Mitchell on the Alice Project by Antimatter Research
If you have a topic you would like to present, please email webmaster@spaug.net with a description and you might get your 15 minutes of fame.