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Nothing says "summer" like a vacation from your regular daily routine. Whether traveling across the state or across the nation, the Internet is a valuable resource to make any trip a success.

Gone are the days of writing for travel brochures; now with just a few mouse clicks you can decide where you want to go and the best way to get there. Find the best prices on hotels, air fares, gas, and attraction tickets. Much of your advance planning can be done on line from your computer and then there are apps for your smart phone to help along the way.

Join us June 4th when Internet SIG leader, Ted Huberts shows you how to use the Internet to make your next vacation a great one.

Bob Gostischa presents "Protecting yourself and your identity online"
It’s common wisdom that avoiding suspicious web-based content and especially ‘dodgy’ websites will keep you safe on the Internet. Unfortunately, that sort of information is ‘old and outdated technology’. Internet security (protecting both your computer and your identity online) can, however, be demystified. This presentation focuses on normal computer users, rather than “IT geeks,” and clearly explains security myths, Internet dos and don’ts, the evolution of computer threats, and more.

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. April 3rd, 2012 QCS General Meeting at the Moline Viking Club on TUESDAY Evening at 7-8:30 PM featuring... Abby Stokes, Author and Computer Instructor, "Demystifying Computers, E-mail, and the Internet" Are you new to the world of technology and don't know where to begin? Join Abby Stokes, teacher and author of "'Is This Thing On? A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming," for a jargon-free introduction to all the great new things technology has to offer, from notebook computers and the iPad to email and the Internet. More than 85,000 copies of Abby's book have already been sold worldwide. Her companion web site offers more hand-holding help to beginners. See: http://abbyandme.com/ Abby will appear IN-PERSON at QCS's event held at the Moline Viking Club @ 1450 41st Street in Moline, IL Follow this link to see all her speaking engagements in and around the Q-Cities. Abby Stokes will appear on KWQC-TV's "Paula Sands Live" Friday, March 30th, 3:00 PM. Printable PDF of details and locations Here's a terrific endorsement of Abby Stoke's book: www.inspiredbysavannah.com/ . She relates, "In a matter of days, my parents went from fearing computers to loving them, all because of this book." Do you have a friend or relative who is afraid of computers? Bring them! There will be more jargon-free help for computer "newbies" after Abby's presentation. QCS will invite non-member beginners to a free help session on May 7th.

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"Convenience and Security with Online Banking"

Online banking sites offer lots of convenience. You can learn about ALL that a bank has to offer for business or personal needs before you ever step foot inside their building. You can compare CD or loan rates for different time periods, even after the bank has closed for the day. Most sites provide calculators to help with payment predictions before you buy that new car.

However, when you decide to do more, such as pay bills online or transfer money between accounts, the first thing you want to know is: "Is this site safe and secure?" When DHCU comes to discuss online banking they will address this basic question and lots more. If you are still skeptical about banking online, come get answers to all your questions.

Abby "wowed" our audience in 2010 when she helped Q-C Computer Society "jump start" a series of beginner classes.

If you missed her in person, here's a chance to "meet her" via a Skype connection from New York City. This will be Abby's third remote presentation for QCS.

Facebook began as a private communication network for students at Harvard University in 2004. By September of 2006, Facebook was open to EVERYONE 13 years and older. Today there are over 800 million Facebook users worldwide with over forty percent of United States residents having a Facebook account.

Facebook has evolved quickly as a place to share photos and conversation with friends and family and also a medium for business promotion. It's no wonder people want to know more about how to use this service and how to keep their account safe and secure. Kathy Jacobs will visit us via Skype to help us learn more about using Facebook and most importantly how to be safe doing it.

These bottom two images were taken at Kathy Jacobs' "remote presentation" from Arizona via a Skype connection.

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Most of our meetings will take place at the Butterworth Education Center, shown at left.

The facility address is 701-12th Avenue in Moline.

Be sure to check the monthly calendar for new dates, times plus an aerial map from Bing.com.

Meeting locations at Butterworth are handicapped-accessible.