Monthly Newsletters

How to Become a Computer-Savvy Senior I often talk about ways you can be more engaged with technology because every day I see folks struggling with things that could be so much easier if they were aided by technology. Things that would make their lives easier and help gain back some time each day that […]

10,000 Computers – and Still Going Strong! This month is all about how our Technology Access Program (TAP) just reached an unbelievable milestone – refurbishing and repurposing 10,000 computers! Certainly, a milestone that was unimaginable when the TAP program was conceived in 2007. TAP was envisioned by Warren Sanders, a pillar in our club, and […]

Two Things for 2023 As we begin 2023, there are two things I’d like to share with you. The first is something we enjoy being able to offer our members each January, and the second…well, you can read that when you finish reading the first one. TAP Computers for Sale Every January, the rules regarding […]

Don’t Get Scammed Over the Holidays (or Anytime) The holidays are the perfect time for scammers to try and take advantage of you. A couple of these tips we’ve shared with you previously, but they’re worth repeating, along with some new ones. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers often pretend to […]

Whether you’re buying technology tools and gadgets for yourself, or family and friends, it’s easy to fall prey to gift guides that feature items based solely on affiliate marketing (where the publisher receives a percentage of the sale). For our last monthly bulletin of the year, we’re featuring some very highly rated and affordable gift […]

Staying Safe Online There are currently several ways that bad actors are convincing folks to do the wrong things online. You may have recently read in the news that Facebook just warned over a million users their private information had been leaked through some apps that let users sign into other places using Facebook. In […]

September Monthly Bulletin Preparing Your Old Computer for Donation, Selling or Recycling Buying a new computer? Regardless of what you’re planning to do with your old computer (PC or Mac), the first, and most important thing you should do is to completely erase the hard drive. Your best option for this is to use the […]

July Monthly Bulletin President’s Message Computer Problems? Try These Solutions First. I was talking recently with Tom Verbeke, who heads up our First Level Support (FLS) team, about which technology problems we encounter most frequently. It turns out that many support calls answered by our FLS team are for repetitive problems, and we thought it […]

June Monthly Bulletin President’s Message How to be a Tech-Savvy Senior Some of our members are already tech-savvy, but for those who aren’t – or for those who’d like to just ride along, here is some information to help you master the ever-changing world of technology. As seniors living in a digital world, we can […]

May Monthly Bulletin President’s Message Is it Time for a New Smartphone? Now is a great time to shop for a new smartphone. It’s mid-year for most manufacturers and they’re past the onslaught of buyers wanting the latest and greatest when new phones first release, and they’re also dealing with slumping sales caused by other […]

April Monthly Bulletin Aging in Place (With the Help of a Smart Home) As we grow older, the need for a support system becomes greater, including assistance from family members, caregivers, or even a residence that is designed to accommodate seniors. We’re more prone to reduced vision, less mobility, risk of falls, and more. Wouldn’t […]

March Monthly Bulletin President’s Message I’m devoting this entire monthly bulletin to a very important topic that affects us all – digitally preparing for when we’re gone. Seldom a month goes by that I, or someone else on the FLS team, helps a member access a deceased loved one’s phone or computer to obtain access to financial […]

President’s Message This month’s message is about our Technology Access Program (TAP) and the helping nature of our members. The recent tornadoes in Tennessee and Kentucky wreaked havoc with thousands of families, leaving them homeless and stripped of all their possessions. No one felt this devastation more than the children. Adults are more resilient and […]

President’s Message We’ve been receiving lots of questions about Windows 11. Should I upgrade? Is Windows 11 a big change? Will I have to learn everything again? Do I have to upgrade? What happens if I don’t upgrade? I’ll address these concerns again and provide some additional insight about Microsoft’s newest of version of the Windows operating […]

President’s Message The holiday season is a time when we can all slow down a little, enjoy our families and friends, and start planning the new year ahead. On behalf of the TVCUC Board of Directors and our many volunteers, I wish each of you and your families health and happiness for the holiday season […]

President’s Message  The first half of October was a busy time for the Technology Giants. Microsoft announced Windows 11, the first new version in over six years; Apple released their annual new line of iPhones, followed by a second event announcing a completely redesigned MacBook Pro, powered by faster processors than we could have ever […]

President’s Message Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs, and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. A new Windows experience, Windows 11 is designed to […]

President’s Message When we ask our members what we can do better, technology education is almost always at the top of the list. While we love being able to directly help you with First Level Support, we know you would also like to learn more about your technology devices with resources such as professionally created […]

President’s Message June was a very busy month! With COVID restrictions lifted, we can now travel to visit family and friends again and begin returning to life as we used to know it. But travel often means hotels with unsecured Wi-Fi and the temptation to just join that free Wi-Fi with the same password that […]