The only thing that stops many folks from joining face book is the fear of the unknown; the fear that they might be attacked by viruses, have their identity stolen, and yes - going public; perhaps the most frightening thing of all.
If you have a phobia about having your photograph taken then I shall give up any persuading right now, but for the millions that don't, then a photo of your ugly mug is the first thing you need, and then a few details, as many or as few as you like because Facebook gives you the choice.
You need to remember your password and that's it: you can get started.
The best bet is to try and get people you know to be your friends and slowly the number of friends increases. If, like me, you love to play the computer games on offer, then you will need to make a lot of friends in order to progress with your chosen game. I have 2000 friends. It used to be more but maybe I lost some along the way.
Rotary is well represented on Facebook and if you are lucky you may link up with someone who does get to go to all the big Rotary occasions and takes lots of photos, which they post - a great big plus for us news letter writers.
Bejewelled Blitz, a game that lasts just a minute and takes hours as it is so very addictive with a fresh score board each week.
Mob Wars, a long term game which I joined 437 days ago and where I have reached Level 1140 now. And Mafia Wars, another game which asks for much time to be wasted. There are several more games depending on your proclivity towards being a vampire or a farmer or even a knight in shining armor with a castle to maintain.
The Pitt-Payne family is scattered across the world and we are all in touch with each other through Facebook.
This Facebook does not take up all my time but I do log in every morning and check the birthday lists and then wish the named person a very happy birthday.
For me it is the ideal communication tool. And I commend it to you!
James Pitt-Payne
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 13:05
Access to eBooks
Written by Carl Cardey
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 05:04
Click on Kindle for PC for a free download of the software needed to read eBooks which use Amazon's proprietory format. Save the download and then Run.
Amazon's page of Free Book Collections offers access to many free classics and out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books as well as limited-time free promotional books available for Kindle.In addition to promoting the Kindle Store (currently 620,000 titles) the page lists online collections of older, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books, which include nearly 2 million titles available to downloaded for free.
It should be noted that these large collections of older free books are typically created from scanned copies of physical books and can have variable quality.
Carl Cardey - Tech Tips Secretary ICUFR
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 13:10
What is my sign in name and password?
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 05 August 2010 18:12
What is my sign in name & password?
OUR WEBSITES:
The legacy website at: https://www.icufr.org has a 'Members Only' section, which was originally introduced for members who had paid dues for the year. Since we became a 'free' fellowship this is no longer appropriate, and there are no plans to introduce a 'Members Only' area on the new website currently being developed at https://www.icufr.org.uk .
ONLINE DATABASE:
The main reason for a 'Members Only' section is to facilitate contact between members by providing access to a members database. However our on-line database was closed down some years ago, following concern by members that ANY personal information on the web was at risk. The database is maintained off-line, and is updated from the 'Join' form information. It is used mainly to control bulk emails to the membership (e.g. general announcements and the newsletter).
In principle members can email the secretary to request lists of members, but at the moment arrangements are in flux following the change of chairman and secretary, and developments at the new website.
OUR FORUM:
https://www.icufr.org/forum Register with your own choice of username and password. It is open to all - there is no link to any 'member' password.
OUR MAILING LIST:
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Subscribe by sending an email to rotary-request at taranto.com with the subject: subscribe
OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER:
We make this available on our web site (both old and new sites at present), and email all members to announce when it is available. You will be included in the mailing automatically if you provided a valid email address when you joined the ICUFR. Please advise the secretary of any changes.
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2010 18:28
Top I0 keyboard shortcuts you should know!
Written by Carl Cardey
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 03:59
Below is a list of 10 keyboard shortcuts that will help you increase your productivity by eliminating the need to reach for the mouse.
CTRL + C will copy text after it has been highlighted.
CTRL + V will paste text that you have copied.
CRTL + Z will undo any change that you have done.
CTRL + ESC will bring up the Start Menu.
SHIFT + F3 will turn all capitalized text into lowercase.
SHIFT + DELETE will delete an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin.
ALT + TAB will bring up a Window with a list of icons representing programs which are currently running on your computer. While holding the ALT key, press and depress the TAB button to cycle between each icon task.
ALT + ESC will switch to the next task running on your computer. Hold down ALT before pressing and depressing the ESC key to cycle to the next task.
CTRL + ALT + DELETE will bring up Task Manager and allow you to end a process (terminate a program) if it has crashed or has stopped responding. Select the process which has stopped responding, and then press "END PROCESS".
SHIFT + INSERT will paste any text that is in your clipboard. Your cursor must also be placed in an area that will accept keyboard input for this to work.
Carl Cardey - Tech Tips Secretary ICUFR
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 13:11
Yesterday and today
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00
For fifteen years the ICUFR has been promoting the use of computers and online communications within Rotary. At the same time it has encouraged the fellowship and worldwide contacts that are the bedrock of the Rotary movement.
We were there when district bulletin boards were the cutting edge, we ran our own forum on CompuServe when it was the only global network, and from our Internet committee came the first web site devoted to Rotary.
Over the years our members have built up a wealth of experience on Rotary matters and computing issues. The fellowship exists to promote friendship between Rotarians interested in computers, and to share our experience with Rotarians around the world.
The International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians (ICUFR - pronounced ' I see you afar') is a member of Rotary International's Global Networking Group.
The only thing that stops many folks from joining face book is the fear of the unknown; the fear that they might be attacked by viruses, have their identity stolen, and yes - going public; perhaps the most frightening thing of all.