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DCN volunteers assisted community members with web video

Davis parcel taxes explained.

New! Video tutorials produced by DCN ... and more on the way.

We have recently released short step-by-step video tutorials for DCN's Nonprofit Internet Toolkit. The toolkit includes tools for SimpleSites, email list management and web calendars. Topics range from adding a Facebook box to your SimpleSite, changing your website's visual theme, embedding a video, to changing Mailman's administrative password.

Resources for digital image editing - online or offline, free or commercial

What a fabulous class on digital image basics! Instructor Nick Cheng effectively put complex concepts into readily digestible language and balanced the demonstration with fun filled hands-on. Here's the handout (slides in PDF) which includes a list of resources for digital image editing - online or offline, free or commercial. A great start to get participants ready for more exploration.

DCN Class - "Digital Image Basics for Websites and Prints"

When you leave the class, you'll have a conceptual understanding of how a digital image is stored, what factors affect image size and appearance, tips for managing images and tools you can utilize to ensure your images are ready for printing and/or posting on the web. Tuesday, 4/24/2012, 6:30 PM, at 526 B Street. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required.

DCN's Steve McMahon interviewed by Capital Public Radio's Insight program

Listen to the podcast on the topic of "Cutting the Cable" broadcast on March 28th.

DCN's Steve McMahon presented "Cutting The Cable" at UCD's brown bag

Over 100 attended the presentation on March 22 organized by UC Davis's Worklife and Wellness program.

Joint meeting of City Council and Telecommunications Commission

Video streaming of the March 20, 2012 meeting is available online.

"Protect your privacy; put a PIN on your smartphone"

Whether you work for UC Davis or not, the advice from their campus-wide smartphone security campaign is sound for all.

Seeking Ideas For Future DCN Classes

We're starting to develop our Spring class schedule, and we need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete a very short survey. Let us know what Internet topics you are interested in learning about, what times are best for you, and any other suggestions you have. Our classes are free and taught by knowledgeable volunteers, and we will be in a new, larger location this Spring. We would appreciate your response by Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Steve McMahon

Current Office: Vice President

DCN Class - "Online Collaboration Part II - Hands-on Workshop"

Participants in this class will learn how to use some of the popular and free tools for productive online collaboration. Enrollment in "Online Collaboration Part I" recommended but not required. Please note that access to a Google account (e.g. Gmail) will be needed. Pre-registration required.

DCN Class Schedule Update

Please note new dates for re-scheduled classes: Online Collaboration I - Tips and Tools for Productive Online Collaboration (Tue., Nov 1), Online Collaboration II - Hands-on Workshop (Tue., Nov 8), Email List Management with Mailman (Thurs, Nov. 10).

A lively full class on "Cutting the Cable"

Thanks to Steve McMahon for an informative presentation! Thanks to the attendees for the lively participation!

DCN Class - "Social Media Series - Twitter 101"

Interested in learning about Twitter but don't know where to begin or how to use its many features? This class will provide an informative introduction and overview. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

DCN Class: "How to Configure Your Facebook Settings for Security and Privacy"

This class is part of DCN's Social Media Series. We will walk you through recommended privacy settings in Facebook. We will show you how to set secure levels of privacy and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of hacking, viruses, information collectors and identity thieves. The class is for current Facebook users but non-users are also welcome. Tuesday, 9/27/2011, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the City Training Lab. Free and open to the public. Register now!

DCN Class - "Social Media Series - Twitter Hands-on Workshop"

This class is for beginners. Enrollment in Twitter 101 recommended but not required. Please note that access to a web-based email account (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo are fine too) will be needed if you wish to create a Twitter account during the class. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Fall 2011 class schedule. Register now!

DCN frequently schedules free public classes and workshops in its commitment to public education about the Internet and its community applications and services. The classes include a wide array of topics on Internet tools useful for organizations and individuals alike. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration is required to make sure sufficient handouts are available. Register now!

Our medal arrives from Computerworld

The Nonprofit Internet Toolkit, used by hundreds of Davis and Yolo nonprofits, was honored as a laureate in the collaboration category of the 2011 Computerworld Honors Program.

On Davis Community Network [Video]

Former Davis Mayor and Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor talked about DCN at Celebrate Davis!

Celebrate Davis with DCN, 2011 - photos and thanks

Very glad to see many of you there! Thanks to DCN volunteers for staffing our booth -- Tsui Chang, Jim Frame, Sheila Evans, Teri Greenfield, Rob Nickerson and Kimball Sargeant. Thanks to Scott Alumbaugh for the beautifully designed banner, flyers, and t-shirts.