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DCN Class - "Introduction to the Concept of Cloud Computing" - Thurs, 10/18/2012

What is the "cloud"? Do you still need a PC? This class will define cloud computing, describe the benefits and challenges, help you understand how the different aspects fit together (software applications, virtual servers, web-based applications such as Google Docs) and discuss security issues.

Celebrate Davis with DCN, 2012 - photos and thanks

Very glad to see many of you there! Thanks to DCN volunteers for staffing our booth -- Bill Buchnan, Tsui Chang, Sheila Evans, Jim Frame, Teri Greenfield and Russ Hobby.

Celebrate Davis with DCN

DCN will have a booth at Celebrate Davis on Thursday, May 17, 4:30-9:00 p.m. Our theme this year will be "What's New at DCN". Come visit us and tell us what's new with you!

DCN Class - "Communication Strategies for Nonprofits"

Look Before You Leap: Choosing the Best Communication Tools for Your Nonprofit. Does your nonprofit organization want to make a greater impact, involve more people or raise more money? You can if you get better at reaching out, telling your story and getting people to notice you. This is what strategic communication is all about. There are a lot of tools out there designed to help you communicate with your various target audiences. Some are traditional (like press releases and direct mail), some are new like social media (Facebook, Twitter). What tools are best for you? Tuesday, 5/1/2012, 6:30 PM at 526 B St. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required.

An enthusiastic full class for Tim Valdepena's "Protect Yourself Online"

Thanks to the new and larger classroom, we were able to accommodate all who had registered for this free class.

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!