Next General Meeting:
Back To School Tech
Date: Monday, August 3, 2009
Location: Danbury Hospital Auditorium,
24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Program Preview:
by Rob Limbaugh

It is almost necessary for kids to have computer technology at their disposal from High School on up.

In Middle School, kids are being prepped using presentation software, photo editing suites, pod-casting, and other ‘high-tech’ skills. Word processing skills are being introduced even in middle school or earlier in many places around the country.

Many colleges now require students to have a computer. Some even tell you what particular models and brands are acceptable, what software you need, among other details.

This year is a great time to take advantage of sales on hardware and software to leverage the best of everything.

But, what do you really need?  Do you need a new computer?  Do you have to buy what the school says?  Isn’t the other version of that ‘office’ suite better?  Who will fix it?  How can I keep from going broke on the software?  Not sure if you should buy a new computer for your student?  Hesitant to replace the expensive machine you bought them just two years ago?  Mac?  PC?  Netbook?  What about PDA, phone, music player?  AAAARRRGGGHHHH!

These and other questions will be answered in our August meeting. The DACS crew will bring an informative slant on how to go back to school with the best bang for your buck!  We’ll give you practical guidelines of what to look for, how to get it, and what to do to protect the investment.

DACS meetings are held at the Danbury Hospital auditorium. (Click here for directions.) Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with registration and casual networking. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. with our regular features. The main presentation begins approximately at 8:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.

DACS General Meetings are free and open to the public. Members and prior attendees are encouraged to extend invitations to anyone interested in photography, digital media and digital arts.

Danbury Area Computer Society (DACS) is a registered nonprofit and has been serving the region since 1990. Members receive an award-winning newsletter, members-only workshops and events, and access to volunteer phone support.