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- Nicks Tech Tips Dec 2025
At Mondays meeting I spoke to U3A members telling them that my days of being the Web Master for U3A had come to an end. My sight is getting worse, my right eye continually weeps and only sees everything blurred, I can still see colours but no true outlines. The left eye is 6/6 and I hope it stays this way at least into my 80s. I have a medical notation on my licence.
The program I have now is not as friendly as DreamweaverMX and it is a nightmare getting items to lock in place. I have heard that U3A has a trained Technician who may get things going again.
It was back is about 1998 that I visited U3A at Coker Hall with plans to help members with computer issues. Nothing came of that because of lack of equipment and a room.
Then Richard Tosen from CQNET gave me Front Page and said he wanted a web site for the original Capricorn Helicopter Rescue and it ran until the RACQ became the major sponsor and took the site over.
Looking at the history of all of my Webs it must have been between 1998 and 2002 that I created a Draft U3A website and put it on Tripod. Then at a meeting I asked Mss West the President, if U3A would like a web site. Then I gave her the URL so she and the committee could look at it. They decided it could show others what we do. Tripod used Adds and I asked my ISP if they could HOST our site and that is where it has been ever since. The Domain name u3arockhampton.org.au is registered with Vodien and active until 16 April 2029.
There have been MANY changes and much more information available for members and visitors.
Here are some statistics from the site: 2054 photos and PDFs, not all active. 90 Web pages including the conference and some of those may not be active. The site on the web is 458.7Megabytes This year we have had 2401 people visit and they looked at 6636 pages. NO one looked at the site in March, June, July and September.
If your PC is running Win 10, do not panic, there are still people using Win 7and 8. You will not get updates, but you can install an antivirus either purchased or use a free one. You should externally save any files that you don’t want to lose.
Officeworks only has 16Gb USBs and higher or you could purchase an external USB 1 TB hard drive and they have one cord that plugs into a USB port. Don’t rush in this area because many new external devices come with a USB Type C. When shopping don’t panic because there are hundreds of plugs and cords, adaptors, just ask for assistance.
Apple users including watches, tablets and other gadjets, the latest update in software versions from Apple include iOS 18.5, macOS 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4.1.
Windows 11 users – Windows 11 has an annual feature update cadence. Feature updates are released in the second half of the calendar year and come with 24 months of support for Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro Education editions; 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions. For more information, see the Windows lifecycle FAQ.
Windows 11 also releases monthly security updates on the second Tuesday of each month. These releases are cumulative, containing all previous updates to keep devices protected and productive.
Next to the Start button in the search window type Check for updates and press enter. The results will tell you what you need to do.
Because you will be meeting on Tuesday, my priority is Cockscomb, so you may not see me for a while. If you still want Nicks tech Tips, im happy to produce them.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR to YOU ALL
Cheers Nick Quigley OAM
- New Venue
REMEMBER – NEW VENUE
for Monthly Meetings in 2025
at
BAUHINIA HOUSE
Berserker St13 October 2025
9am for 9:20am
- NEWSLETTER – May 2025
REMINDER – THERE IS NO GENERAL MEETING IN MAY 2025
GUEST SPEAKERS: Our guest speaker for June is Sue Neaton, a dedicated volunteer with
Capricorn Rescue for over 10 years. She’ll share insights into the vital work of Cap Rescue, its history, and the strong partnership between the service and our community.
DEVELOPING DIGITAL SKILLS: There will be a 2 day Workshop on creating a Photo Book on Monday 19th May and Monday 16th June, 10am till 12 noon at Rockhampton Golf Club (meeting
room). Choose your favourite photos to create a personalised photo book of memories using the Snapfish website/app. The photobooks are proudly manufactured in Australia. You’ll learn how to upload photos, edit photos, design the layout and decorate, and order and pay for your creation which will be delivered to your door by Australia Post. Cost: Workshop $Nil. Photobook cost will be as per your chosen book size. To register, please contact Judi Blanchard on 0447 227 630.
GARDEN LOVERS: The Garden Lovers group will be meeting on Friday, 30th May at 9.30am at the Japanese Gardens. Please bring morning tea to share. Contact Terry, phone 0427 689 312.
Please Note We are still looking for a convenor for Garden Lovers group. Please contact Terry on 0427 689 312 if you would be willing to have a go at this position. Garden Lovers is a large and popular group, so we wouldn’t like to see this group disbanded. Surely someone can spare the time to be coordinator.HISTORY GROUP: The next meeting of the U3A History Group will be on Monday 19th May at Oaktree, Glenmore Road, Park Avenue, starting at 2pm. The subject will be Breweries and Soft Drink Factories in early Rockhampton. Contact Ann, phone 0400 766 112.
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: The next meeting will be on Friday, 16 May at Athelstane Bowls Club, Ward Street. The topic will be ‘Ireland and Italy”, presented by Kathleen Winter. Contact Judy, phone 0457 712 978.
MONTHLY LUNCH: The May Monthly Lunch will be held on Monday 12th May at Cafe 63 in the Keppel Bay Plaza (near Coles), James Street, Yeppoon. Time 12 midday. RSVP to Robyn via Facebook or text/phone 0438 284 871.
SOCIAL OUTINGS: On Wednesday 14th May starting at 10.00am there will be a conducted walk around the historic Southside Cemetery. Cost for the walk is $15. Meet at entrance on Prospect Road (the road opposite Aldi). Lunch will be available at Allenstown Hotel afterwards.
On Friday 23rd May 2025 at 9.30am there will be a Murder Mystery Morning at the Diggers Memorial Bowls Club. Cost for Hall Hire and Morning tea is $15.00. Contact Bev, phone 0410 341 843. There are many other groups and activities for members to participate in and enjoy. See the current Activities List for all our activities. New members are always welcome in the groups.There are many other groups and activities for members to participate in and enjoy. See the current
Activities List for all our activities. New members are always welcome in the groups. - Christmas at Jackies
- Depot Hill Garden
Photos from our day venturing in the depot hill garden.
