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Under the Computer Hood Users Group (UCHUG)
Under the Computer Hood Users Group (UCHUG) is a non profit Users Group. UCHUG membership consists of first time computer users through Computer Consultants. This diverse audience allows users of all experience levels to feel comfortable with exchanging ideas and obtaining help for problem resolution.
Upcoming Meetings
August 2nd - Topics: To Mesh or not to Mesh, An Introduction to Home Automation
- What is a Wi-Fi Mesh network, and how is it different from Wi-Fi range extenders? Our presenter's experience setting up a mesh network will explain it all.
- Want to control your home like the Jetsons? This APCUG video presentation will show how Home Automation technology can allow control of your connected devices and appliances from a central hub using your smartphone or tablet. The presentation will explain how to set up a system using widely available Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung Smarthings hubs.
Sept 6th - Continuing with Mobile Devices and home automation, we will feature the Samsung Galaxie S8 smart phone, and discuss WIFI controlled Home and Business Thermostats.
THIS MONTH on the UCHUG web pages
Just a few of the new August library files - CDBurnerXP makes burning media very easy - map out and virtually test networks with GNS3 - use Rocrail to control your model railroad layouts.
Pictures from the 2017 Annual UCHUG Picnic Meeting at Crown Point are now posted on the Group Activities page.
We are starting to gather info and tips/tricks on Windows 10 plus other how to fix articles. To check out the info go to the Sites & Guides page and click on the Windows 10 button. The latest additions to are:
- How to Fix: BAD_POOL_CALLER Blue Screen of Death
- How to Fix: Can't Click Links in Outlook: 'Operation cancelled due to restrictions' Error
- How to Fix: Can't Convert Image to VHD: 'The vhd file could not be created or written to'
- How to Fix: Disable 'Unsupported Hardware' Error when attempting to Download Windows Updates
- How to Fix: Hide User Accounts on Windows 7, 8, 10 Login Screen
- How to Fix: IAStorDataMgrSvc High CPU Usage
- How to Fix: USB 'Safely remove hardware' icon missing
- How to Fix: Windows Mail: 'Your Outlook account settings are out of date' Error
Updated 01 August 2017
