Central Florida Computer Society / CFCS Main Meetings 2023

The Central Florida Computer Society Main Meeting on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
1. Your Heart and Your Watch - Ron Brown MD
2. Find anything using Everything - Hewie Poplock

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The Central Florida Computer Society Main Meeting for July 09 2023.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a New Laptop was the topic for discussion at the Main Meeting of the Central Florida Computer Society on Sunday June 11, 2023. The discussion was led by Mike Ungerman. Mike shows how to find the computer of choice by narrowing down all of the possibilities by looking at the desired components.

Chapters:
00:00:01 - Finding the Perfect Notebook Computer within Your Budget
00:02:21 - How to Choose a Budget Notebook
00:04:51 - Choosing the Right Computer Configuration
00:07:29 - RAM and Storage for Windows 11
00:10:09 - Upgrading laptop RAM and hard drive: what to consider
00:12:42 - Comparing Computers for Potential Purchase
00:15:20 - Looking at Product Details and Comparing Laptop Options
00:18:00 - Exploring 4K Resolution and Prime Eligibility on Laptops
00:20:54 - Reviewing Laptop Options and Trade-Offs
00:23:33 - Comparing Laptop Options and CPU Processor Power
00:26:18 - Comparing Laptop Options and Upgrading Bluetooth
00:29:15 - Building Custom Computers with David Shapiro
00:32:03 - Shopping for a Notebook and Recommended Protection Plans
00:34:17 - Protection Plans for Computers: Is it Worth It?
00:37:04 - Tips for finding and pricing laptops

The Central Florida Computer Society (CFCS) and the Sarasota Technology User Group (STUG) Windows Special Interest Group (WinSIG) meeting for May 2023. The following items were scheduled to be discussed.
• Microsoft is finished with big updates for Windows 10
• Microsoft Edge Features & Tips
• How to enable or disable Fast Startup on a Windows PC
• Microsoft Edge Brings Bing AI to Right-Click Menu for Smarter Web Browsing
• Microsoft Announces a Single Domain for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services
• Microsoft Announces the Next Generation of Its AI-Powered Products
• Microsoft says latest May 2023 Windows Autopatch update is its most impactful
• Here's why the new OneDrive is better now
• Outlook for Windows and Teams Will Soon Open Links in Microsoft Edge By Default
• Windows 11 File Explorer Is Getting a New Details Pane
• Microsoft Lists Just Got a Massive Update
• Microsoft is Bringing the Quick Access Toolbar Back to Office
• Google Accounts Can Now Use Passkeys Instead of Passwords
• Microsoft Authenticator: What it is, how it works, and how to use it!
• How does an Authenticator App work and how to install and use one
• USB-C Solves the Biggest Problem With Laptops Review Geek
• Just Running ChatGPT Is Costing OpenAI a Staggering Sum Every Single Day

The May 14th CFCS Main Meeting was centered around AI, Artificial Intelligence. First, we watched a presentation of the most excellent "60 Minutes" presentation with the CEO of Google Inc, Then we had an open discussion of all of the ramifications of what's being called one of the most significant developments in human history, along with the Printing Press, the Industrial Revolution, etc. The CBS show was aired on Apr 16, 2023. Competitive pressure among tech giants is propelling society into the future of artificial intelligence, ready or not. Scott Pelley dives into the world of AI with Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

The video was presented at the beginning of the meeting. The recording is the remainder of the meeting with is a discussion on the video and AI.

The CBS 60 Minutes on AI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=880TBXMuzmk

The April Meeting of the Central Florida Computer Society (CFCS) for April 2023. It was a general discussion of technology.

The Presentation will be "Cybersecurity A to Z" presented by Bob Gostischa (Bob G)
So, what is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. This means protecting against unauthorized access or modification of data, ensuring that systems are available for use when needed, and maintaining the privacy of information.
Sit back and let me provide you with the information needed so you can use best practices to stay secure.
This presentation will give you all the information you need to become a Cybersecurity guru.

BobG was our speaker for this month's meeting. He spoke on Cyber Security A to Z. Excellent presentation. Please click on the thumbs-up icon to like this video as it will help our YouTube status for our channel.