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Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on the unique interest of our members.  Topics are developed at the SLC when activities indicate members would benefit from  a presentation and a group discussion.

Digital Devices SIG

 

These talks will be at the monthly meeting of the new HAL-PC Clear Lake Computer & Digital Devices SIG, 9:30AM at Clear Lake Medical Tower, 450 Medical Center Blvd., 4th Floor, Webster, Texas.

 
Camcorder SIG
 

The Camcorder & Video SIG meets in the SLC at 11:30.  It is an open forum to discuss methods of creating and manage videos (and movies). The  activities include selecting camcorders and related hardware, learning the art and mechanics of creating videos, using editing software and techniques, searching the Web for resources and keeping up-to-date with technologies and recent developments.

 
 

A special presentation by
Dwight Silverman - Houston Chronicle
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Windows7

 


Saturday, November 21st
, 9:30 - 11:30a
Clear Lake Medical Tower
450 Medical Center Blvd., 4th Floor, Webster, TX

Hanu Kommalapati, a Microsoft Strategy Advisor, will present the features and capabilities of Windows 7.  Vista is good but Windows 7 is better.  This is an excellent opportunity to find out all you need to make the next big leap forward.

For More Information:  281-316-0768

 
 

Win7Overview
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Windows 7 Overview October 22nd

Jerry Poel, HAL-PC Clear Lake Technician

Jerry presented the features of Windows 7 and what to expect from this cleaner Windows Operating System.

TechBits
 

Tech Bits - October 17th

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2nd Copy is an easy to use backup program: by Leo Waltz.
   
  
Download PDF file presentation  Free PDF file makers - free tools to create PDF files from nearly any Windows application: by Jim Evans
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 Download ONE-NOTE notes in PDF format Using Microsoft One Note - a digital notebook that provides one place to gather notes and information: by Liz Lunden
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Computer Build
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Building Your Own Computer - August 14th


Jerry Poel, HAL-PC Clear Lake Technician

On Friday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m., Jerry & George demonstrated how to build your own computer starting with the basics:  Case, Mother Board, Processor, Memory Modules, Hard Drive, CD ROM, Power Supply, and Corded USB Keyboard and Mouse.

They assembled the computer, installed the XP Home Operating System and updated the OS and device drivers. This is a new MB and SATA HD and the original XP Home OS does not have SATA drivers available for the HD without Service Pack 3.  The process of slipstreaming or how to add SP3 to the install disk was described.

The Windows Upgrade Advisor shows that these computers are fully compatible with Windows 7.