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ABIT OF A

RASCAL OFFICERS* & SUPPORT STAFF

President rascalpres@gmail.com *Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Vice-President rascalvicepres@gmail.com *Joyce Danials 476-1956 Secretary rascalsecretary@gmail.com *Valerie Neelund 476-7311 Treasurer rascaltreasurer@gmail.com *Linda Barker 476-2669 Education Director rascaleduc@gmail.com *Jim Sweeney 846-3024 Membership Director rascalmembership@gmail.com *Diana Plaster 472-1896 Communications and Facilities Director (interim) rascalfacilities@gmail.com *Wally Zittle 476-9800 Administrative Assistant vadagnan@uci.net Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Class Signup Joyce Daniel 476-1956 Community Relations Bob Cartmell 476-9437 Data Base rascalmembership@gmail.com Mark Simonds Audrey Williams 955-4720 Judy Engel 476-9018 Facilities Positions open Historian Vivian Dagnan 582-0824 Hospitality Mary Hoffman 479-5119 Sharie Smith 476-6110 Human Resources Position open Membership Greeters Diana Plaster 472-1896 Newsletter

rascaleditor@gmail.com Ron Willing 582-9694 Social Director Jeannette Daily 471-1904 Speaker Schedulers Jenny Spliethof 441-2286 Sunshine - Artistic Design

Peggy Hill Webmaster rascalwebmaster@gmail.com Galen Garretson 226-9753

VOL XXIX ISSUE 5 MAY 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE NEWSLETTER

www.rascal.cc

U.S. Cellular to expand LTE network cover 98% of its custom-

ers by end of 2015

I myself am not a subscriber to any of the LTE providers (too damn expensive).

But as this particular company is somewhat local to this area I thought that this

bit of news merited it’s own topic, especially as I notice more than a few mem-

bers at the weekly meetings “playing” with their phones, prior to the meeting

getting started (of course). So in case you were not already aware of this partic-

ular upgrade in service for our local market, here you go.

In addition to the above bit of news, there is now this revelation, which may not

be of any real surprise to many of you:

Pew: 64% of American adults have a smartphone, and 10% rely

on it for their broadband connection Considering the lack of any real internet service (my opinion) in our local area

once you get more than about 5 miles or so outside of GP, smart phones and/or

hubs may now provide a third choice for internet service in the home.

US Cellular news

Al Guenther ~ Editor

My Windows 10 experiences/observations

Al Guenther ~ Editor

So, in a strictly FYI posting for anybody interested, I have “sacrificed” one of

my 3 laptops that was running Win 7 Ultimate and UPGRADED the OS to Win

10. As we approach the much ballyhooed release date later this summer, I will

share some of my experiences with the product. Now, Windows 10 is also slated

for release on Windows phones and tablets but not RT as yet.

My laptop does not have touch screen functionality so no help there.

Now, if any of the more intrepid of our members out there in Rascals land have

also taken the plunge on any of the currently supported devices and would care to

share your opinions with me for inclusion in future news letters please feel free

to email me at mailto:al.guenther@charter.net

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New Windows 10 preview leaks as Microsoft struggles to deliver official test version

Microsoft is planning to distribute future Windows 10 updates using a peer-to-peer (P2P)

protocol

How to Get the Windows 10 Technical Preview on Your Smartphone

Windows 10 Coming This Summer

Microsoft cutting space requirements for Windows 10

Windows 10 to make the Secure Boot alt-OS lock out a reality

Windows 10 Technical Preview updated, build 10041 out now

Microsoft's Project Spartan: Lean and mean, makes its debut in Windows 10

Microsoft Previews Windows 10 Music, Video Apps

Win 10 Article Website Links

Al Guenther ~ Editor

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Rumor: Apple Trade-In Program to Accept Non-Apple Devices

Apple Pay Fraud Cases Caused by Sloppy Bank Credit Card Tracking

Apple ResearchKit, iOS Health Apps Aim to Change Medical Research

Who Should Buy the New Apple MacBook?

How to Print From Your iPad

Apple's Revamped Beats Music Service to Be Announced at WWDC

Apple Reportedly Adding Its Force Touch Feature to Next iPhones

Apple Launches iOS 8.3 Public Beta

Apple Patent Application Shows Side Displays Could Come to iPhones

Rumor: Apple Trade-In Program to Accept Non-Apple Devices

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro Reviewed Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro Reviewed

Apple Confirms: No Walk-In Purchasing for Apple Watch

Apple/Mac Article Website Links

Al Guenther ~ Editor

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Security Article Website Links

Al Guenther ~ Editor

Conn. AG Pushes Lenovo for Answers on Superfish

FREAK Bug Also Peeking in Windows

U.K. Police Arrest 57 in Cybercrime Crackdown

We Weren't Surprised CSI:Cyber Gets InfoSec Wrong. Were You?

Wikimedia Sues NSA Over Surveillance

Feds Charge Three With Theft of 1 Billion Email Addresses

Malware, PUPs and Angler Exploit Kit Are on the Rise

IT Security Is Not Keeping Pace With Threats

How to Clean Crapware From a New PC

Companies Fail to Remain Compliant With PCI Rules

HTTPS-crippling FREAK exploit affects thousands of Android and iOS apps

Mobile Threat Monday: Android Malware Breaks Banking Security

The Best Free Antivirus for 2015

Obama Authorizes Sanctions for Cyber Attacks

We Test 32 Antivirus Apps to Help You Choose

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Smart Phone Articles

Al Guenther ~ Editor

Mobile Threat Monday: Mysterious Android App Emails Your Location to Creepers

Google announces Android 5.1 Lollipop, rolling out to Nexus devices now

DisplayMate: Galaxy S6 has the best smartphone display ever

Meet HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6's Chief Android Challenger

A Look at Lenovo's New Smartphones, Tablets and a Portable Projector

Heavy Smartphone Use Linked to Low Intelligence

Motorola Moto E $130 Smartphone Comes to Cricket Wireless on March 13

Dropbox SDK Flaw Could Allow Attackers to Reroute Data

PCMag Readers' Choice: Smartphones and Carriers

Microsoft Launches Affordable Lumia 430 Dual SIM

Samsung Galaxy S6 Reviewed

The HTC One M9 Reviewed The HTC One M9 Reviewed

PCMag Reviews the LG G Flex 2

100 Best Android Apps

Google sidesteps lawsuit over its Android apps

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Your Club Needs Your Help

Jenny Spliethof ~ President

POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

Where would

you like to help?

Human Resources………..Recruits

volunteers from our Membership

Presentation Scheduler…..Finds

presenters for Main Meetings

Facilities Helpers………...Sets up

and takes down for meetings,

(hangs signs, sets up audio video)

Newsletter Editor………..Finds

content for our newsletter

Newsletter Previewers…...Edits

newsletters for editor

Telephone follow-up……..Phones

members for items like reminders

for classes, dues, welcoming new

members

Contact: Jenny Spliethof – jen-jsb@gmail.com

Murray Johnson — muraud@msn.com

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CAMERAS & PHOTOS (File Management)

Nancy Kain 955-4800 nankain@rascal.cc *Judy Engel 476-9018 judyengel@msn.com

EXCEL

Ron Willing 582-9694 rwilling@charter.net

GENEALOGY

Laura Dunwald 479-9076 beagenie@charter.net

GRAPHICS

Bill Porter [phone n/a] silverfoxbill@outlook.com

POWERPOINT

Mark Simonds 955-4810 mark@msimonds.org

PRINTERS, SCANNERS, CAMERAS

(configuration & network set up)

*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)

226-9753 galencg@gmail.com

QUICKEN

George Steffensen 474-4305 stefff@peoplepc.com

Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] TD1@back40software.com

WEB PAGE HTML BASIC

Mark Simonds 955-4810 mark@msimonds.org

WORD (MS)

Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] TD1@back40software.com

WORD PERFECT & MS WORD (for beginners)

Karen Janssen 956-6067 ilea-ak@charter.net

NETWORKING

Chuck Stobing 408/314-6397 chuck@stobing.com

APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMS

Need Help? - Dial-A-Helper “Seniors Helping Seniors”

Support for simple computer problems is available by telephone or email.

*Dial-A-Helpers listed below with the asterisk may charge a nominal fee for in-home service.*

NOTE: RASCALs Technical ListServe Help is no longer available because we have changed our web

hosting provider. RASCAL email is still available. Go to rascal.cc/main.

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Most Areas of Computer Support

*Chris Oman [phone n/a] coman@budget.net

Len Richardson 866-2541 len_r@yahoo.com

*Wally Zittle 476-9800 wzittle@charter.net

*Bob Booth 474-2993 robtb@riousa.com

Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] TD1@back40software.com

*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)

226-9753 galencg@gmail.com

*Judy Engel 476-9018 judyengel@msn.com

Gerry Tank 476-7667 badger1gt@charter.net

Marv Wilson 471-1867 mwlw86@charter.net

BEGINNER’S HELP

OPERATING SYSTEMS

MS WINDOWS

Tom Crittenden [phone n/a] TD1@back40software.com

*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)

226-9753 galencg@gmail.com

*Chris Oman [phone n/a] coman@budget.net

*Wally Zittle 476-9800 wzittle@charter.net

MACINTOSH

*Wally Zittle 476-9800 wzittle@charter.net

*Judy Engel (tutoring) 476-9018 judyengel@msn.com

TABLETS

APPLE IPAD

*Liz Stempson (tutoring) 659-1938 lexusliz@yahoo.com

ANDRIOD & MICROSOFT

*Galen Garretson (available Mon. through Fri.)

226-9753 galencg@gmail.com

*Andy Mauth 925/519-5163 helpmanhere@gmail.com

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VOL XXIX ISSUE 5 MAY 2015 - ROGUE AREA SENIOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE

RASCAL meetings are held in the Floral Building

at the Fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Weekly

meetings are on Tuesdays, except holidays. The

General Membership meets from 9:30 A.M. to

10:30 A.M. The Beginner’s Meeting is held from

10:40 to 11:30 (or to 11:45 for Q&A). All

members are welcome to attend both meetings.

Come early for coffee and chat with friends. We

also invite you to visit our website:

www.rascal.cc

for up-to-date information about our club, our

members, classes, meetings, newsletters and links

to other websites. Our RASCAL website is

managed by our web master, Galen Garretson.

B I T O F A R A S C A L S T A F F

Editor………………………...………...…Ron Willing - email: rascaleditor@rascal.cc

Columnists……………….......................Tom Crittenden, Judy Engle, Galen Garretson,

..........................................................................Bob Booth, Jenny Spliethof, Mike States

Copy Editors…..…………….……............................. Jane Frincke, DeVerne Jacobsen

Photos……………..……………….………...….........................Nancy Kain, Bill Porter

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We reserve the right to edit and/or omit submissions.

Items received after the newsletter deadline may appear

in the next issue.

KEEP in TOUCH

Let RASCAL know when you change

your e-mail address, your telephone number,

or your residence address.

Contact the Data Base Manager at

<rascalmembership@gmail.com>

R A S C A L COMPUTER CLUB, 214 SW 4th STREET, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526

PLEASE NOTE: You will receive an email and

maybe a call before the date of your

membership renewal.

Please mail yearly dues: $15 Single Membership;

$20 for Couples; $100 Single Lifetime;

$150 Couples Lifetime,

to the RASCAL address listed below,

or submit at a General Meeting.

SPECIAL NOTICE

All classes require pre-registration. It’s important

to register early since classes will automatically be

cancelled if they have fewer than four (4) students

registered two working-days prior to the class start

date.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Please reference the RASCAL website’s

Education section at

http://www.rascal.cc/Education.html

for more details on all courses and

pre-requisites

PRE-REQs may be substituted with

equivalent experience.

Please register early for classes by calling the RCC

Campus Registrar for RASCAL at 541-956-7303,

or register with the RASCAL Class Registrar at

Tuesday meetings at the Fairgrounds.

BECAUSE OF THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE CLASS SCHEDULE

CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE - USE LINKS BELOW

Class Schedule - http://rascal.cc/files/Download/classcal.pdf

Class Descriptions - http://rascal.cc/Classindex.html