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If you seem to be getting an unusual number of bounced messages from e-mails you know you are not sending, that probably indicates your e-mail address is being used for spam. It is recommended that you change your password immediately. If you need assistance to change your password, contact the office at 713.993.3300.

Please delete any emails you receive from the "Webmail Management Team" threatening to delete your email account because you have exceeded your storage limit. Do not click on any of the links in the email. These emails are fake. HALNet will never delete your email account.

Please delete any email that you receive from the following accounts: robot@hal-pc.org and security@hal-pc.org.
Also, please ignore and delete any email that asks you to change your security settings.
These emails are fake.

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SIG & CLASS CALENDAR

May 22
1:00 pm	Build or Buy a Computer

6:00 pm	Linux Workshop
May 23
6:00 pm	A+
May 24
10:00 am	Computer Investing

6:30 pm	~~Microsoft Server~~Canceled Today
May 25
	HAL-PC closed
May 28
4:00 pm	Sybase Technologies

6:30 pm	TC Users Group West

7:00 pm	Web Design

7:15 pm	HAL-PC Board Meeting
May 29
1:00 pm	Build or Buy a Computer

6:00 pm	Linux Workshop

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Houston Area League
of PC Users, Inc
4543 Post Oak Place Drive, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77027
713.993.3300 (main)
713.993.3333 (fax)
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9a.m. - 6p.m.
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For information about important parking changes at HAL-PC headquarters, please click here.

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Holiday Schedule 2013
Memorial Day
Closed Sat 05/25,
Sun 05/26, Mon 05/27
Open Tues 05/28 at 9:00a.m.
July 4th
Closed Thurs 07/04
Open Fri 07/05 at 9:00a.m.
Labor Day
Closed Sat 08/31, Sun 09/01, Mon 09/02
Open Tues 09/03 at 9:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving
Closed Wed 11/27 at 6:00 p.m., Thurs 11/28, Fri 11/29,
Sat 11/30, Sun 12/01
Open Mon 12/02 at 9:00 a.m.
Christmas
Closed Tues 12/24,
Wed 12/25
Open Thurs 12/26 at 9:00 a.m.
New Year’s
Closed Wed 01/01/2014
Open Thurs 01/02/2014 at 9:00 a.m.

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Volunteers Needed

As with any volunteer organization, HAL-PC cannot function without participation from its members. Those of you who are looking for an outlet for fulfillment, consider HAL-PC as a place to stretch yourself. Read more...

Support HAL-PC with a Tax Deductible Donation

HAL-PC would appreciate your consideration as you make charitable gifts throughout the year. Because your club is a nonprofit corporation under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, your contributions should be fully tax deductible if you itemize; check with your tax adviser. To make your gift, please send a check to the business office or, to donate by credit card, call the office at 713.993.3300. Thanks!

Welcome to HAL-PC

HAL-PC is the world's largest PC user group - home to an award winning internet service, exciting technology presentations, Special Interest Groups, hands-on computer classes, award winning Magazine, Senior Learning Center Courses and more! We invite you to join the group and become one of thousands of computer users helping other computer users since 1982.

Call for Candidates EXTENDED!!!

HAL-PC needs more Board members!
That means YOU!

So we are extending the sign-up period for candidates until 5PM Friday, May 24, 2013.

If you are willing to serve on the Board, please email your intention to election@hal-pc.org.

Your club needs your help, so please sign up now! Many thanks.

The Senior Learning Center

The new address is 18100 Upper Bay Road, Suite 108 in Nassau Bay - the two story building next to the Post Office. The phone number is 281-333-1111. Visit the HAL-PC Clear Lake Website: www.hal-pc.org/clearlake.

The “Using Your Digital Camera” class has been changed to Tuesday and Thursday, June 4 through June 20. The time will be 10:00 to 12:00.

The “Files and Folders” class has been changed to Tuesday and Thursday, June 11 through June 27. The time will be 1:00 – 3:00.

Attention all HAL-PC/HALNet
dial-up users.

Our local Houston dial-up number is changing. Users dialing into the 713-625-9909 access number should switch to our new 281-220-0067 access number.

If you are in an out lying area and are not using the 713-625-9909 number please check for your number here

On May 24th the 713-625-9909 main Houston access number will be decommissioned permanently. Please make your changes before the May 24th date.

For Dial-Up access you MUST use your FULL HALNet E-MAIL ADDRESS as your userid --- your HALNet email address - username@hal-pc.org in lower case letters ---
in order for the system to properly authenticate your session and allow you to log-in.

For setup information see our HAL-PC User Support site:
http://www.hal-pc.org/support-setup.html
(Disregard the 713-625-9909 number shown and use the new 281-220-0067 number).

If you have questions or problems please call 713-993-3300 or email support@hal-pc.org

HAL-PC Magazine

Which digital media application is right for you? Our HAL-PC review staff can help you choose.

Robert Du Vernay reviews the latest version of Nero. He also reviews NTI Media Maker 9 Ultimate HD Edition

Should you upgrade to Roxio DVD Creator 2012 Pro? Jerry J. Martinique summarizes the major features.

Members Helping Members

A member writes: How do I ensure that HAL-PC stays as my home page?

To set up a home page so every time you open Internet Explorer you go straight to the site you use most:

Make sure you've closed all open tabs, then open Internet Explorer for the desktop.
Tap or click Tools, and then tap or click Internet options.
Under the General tab, enter the web address of your new home page, and then tap or click Apply.

You'll need to restart both Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer for the desktop to see your new home page. You can change your home page at any time, or set up multiple home pages that will open in separate tabs.

Firefox offers more options. For information, read here.

Remain vigilant updated 05/15/13

Zero-Day Exploit Published for IE8 http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/05/zero-day-exploit-published-for-ie8/ "Security experts are warning that a newly discovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 is being actively exploited to break into Microsoft Windows systems. " "The company stresses that other versions of IE - including IE6, 7, 9 and 10 are not affected by the vulnerability. However, all versions of IE8 are vulnerable, including copies running on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7."

Java users beware

If you haven't installed last week's Java update, now would be a good time. Read more...

The US-CERT Current Activity web page is a regularly updated summary of the most frequent, high-impact types of security incidents currently being reported to the US-CERT. Visit their website.

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Computer Security

One mistake is all it takes. Recognizing you have a problem is the first step to limiting the damage the criminals will do to you and everyone else. Read more in Part 1 and Part 2 of Robert Spotswood's Computer Security Series.

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