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DACS provides very useful computer insight all year round. There are instances, however when a user wants to elaborate more in depth on a computer subject without having to take unfair advantage of the DACS volunteers who very generously provide computer help to other members. There may be other instances when a user wants to learn about a topic at a more basic level, and DACS meetings may on occasion be somewhat above one’s head. The September meeting will be about Smart Computing, a monthly computer magazine intended to help users of “all skill levels improve their PC-related productivity.” The magazine offers “dozens of features, columns, reviews, and tips & tricks to help you become a more efficient computer user.” Each monthly issue has sections on PC operation, tech support, product reviews, general computing, PC projects and troubleshooting. The magazine allows readers to “stay abreast on the latest products and trends, solve troubleshooting problems, perform PC tasks, utilize software programs, enhance online time and learn tips and tricks” In addition to the magazine, the company offers to its subscribers a website, www.smartcomputing.com, which makes available a large amount of information from all of its publications. The resources available to readers are archive tools such as Search Engine, Dictionary, Question & Answer Board. Chat Rooms, Daily Tips & Terms, Product Reviews, Online Access to PC Novice, PC Today, CE Tips, and CPU. Smart Computing may be a good complement to your DACS membership. It is worth checking it out and then decide if this is for you. The September DACS meeting will take place on September 7, 2004 at Danbury Hospital Auditorium. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. with the question and answer session, following by brief club announcements. The main presentation by Amber Coffin and Jen Clausen, who will present on behalf of Sandhills Publishing, publisher of Smart Computing will start at 8.00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.  |
| Marlène Gaberel is a DACS board member and VP for Public Relations. You can e-mail her at marlene_gaberel@yahoo.com. |
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