SIGS led by Michael
Michael Shalkey is a computer user, member of the Channel Islands PC
Users Group of Ventura County California, and a leader of Special Interest Groups on various topics
Last updated February 18, 2007
Most Recent SIG:
Using Clipart and Pictures in Microsoft Word
Saturday February 10, 2007 (for the VBPCUG) and again
Saturday February 24, 2007
Inserting clipart and pictures can liven up any document and even help explain things
better. Also what would a newsletter be like without photos or text in blocks?
Templates can make MANY different word
processors or publishing programs easier to use because you just need
to fill in the blanks. Lastly - where can you find free clipart,
fonts, templates? Click here to find out.
Backup, Backup, BACKUP
A quick overview of backing up your email, email address book, favorites, MY DOCUMENT and even your
whole hard drive. This SIG was originally led October 28, 2006 at CompUSA in Oxnard, California.
Back to School
Where to find resources to learn about your computer and how to use your programs.
VOIP - Making phone calls over the Internet
"Can you really call Europe for free?" on May 28, 2005
new series on Quick Computer Tips
Protect
Update
Cleanup
Backup
March 22, 2005
Email Dangers
Windows and Hardware SIG for March 26
Blogs/wikis/RSS on April 23, 2005
Windows Quick Launch bar and the TaskBar
February 26, 2005
Nov 1, 2004 Converting Cassettes to CD using your computer
Sept 6 Customizing your windows wallpaper in Windows XP
Sept 25 Windows and Hardware SIG for the monthly CIPCUG meeting
Customizing XP Start menu . This was not a SIG but is a link
to another website FOR MICHAEL who keeps forgetting how to customize the Windows Start Programs menu
DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\[user name]\START MENU
September 6, 2004
Customizing your windows wallpaper in Windows XP
August 14, 2004 (for the Saticoy PC Users Group)Introduction to Digital Photography
Monday Night June 7, 2004 - Alternative Web Browsers and
Email Clients
Beginners' SIG (May 29th 2004) dealt with Backing up Email (from Outlook Express)
Other Pages on this site
Fonts and your computer
"Universal" keyboard shortcut keys for Windows and MANY programs
Making your email fancy
Introduction to Digital Photography
PDF creators
How to disable the Flash plugin for Internet Explorer
Google Search Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks to finding Tips & Tricks for almost Any program.
Beginner's Sig May 3, 2003
Many misc tips on what's in your computer,
Backups, Spam, Finding your broadband connection speed, other tips.
Setting up your own Free web site
Email Tips and Ettiquette(from April 8, 2002)
Email Tips part 2 (from April 8, 2002)
Alternative Browsers and Email Clients
IrfanView Graphics Editor
Introduction to Computer Networking
Computer Quizes (for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced)
Jan 8, 2001 ..Links to find free web-based email, free websites and a searchengine comparison
Got a new computer? Now what?
Here are Keyboard Shortcuts from Microsoft
How to find Tips and Tricks for every program
Are you a newshound? Using the Internet to find News, Rumors, and what's next
Toby's Cipcug Meeting December 1st
Toby's Favorite Sites from Dec 1, 2001
Michael's SIG December 3rd
Internet "Must See" Sites
Channel Island PC Users Group
Ventura County Computers
Michael Shalkey's Home page
Michael Shalkey's favorites
