Meeting Information
Sharon Kalwani, president of SEMCO, will start the meeting and make general announcements.
Since May 12, 2024 we have been using a Hybrid Zoom and IN PERSON format for our meetings.
For In Person location see below. Come and join us in person if you can.
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Please join the meeting around 1:15 PM or later. This link will be active on the day of the meeting.
Members will also receive an e-mail on the day of the meeting, with the link and any further details and instructions about how to log into the meeting.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:30 P.M.
Where: In person at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307 in Conference room B (upstairs).
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SIG Computing Topic: Windows 11 – Tips, Tricks and Tweaks
Presented by Rob Truman
When you unpack a new Windows 11 laptop or desktop, the operating system often arrives with more than just the OS: promotional games, trial utilities, vendor utilities, and background helpers that quietly launch at startup. Want to take control and get rid of Microsoft tracking, make your computer faster, or just do some cleaning and take out the garbage. Join us as we examine a variety of Tips, Tricks and Tweaks for the Novice to help make your copy of Windows 11 ‘Not Suck’..
Rob is a member of Computer Booters of Sun Lakes Computer Club and serves on their Board of Directors as their Web Director. He has over 40 years of experience in Information Technology and Internet-related fields. He is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Electronics Technician and has worked as a Technical Support professional for Microsoft over the years. Rob holds a Master of Arts degree in Adult Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (BSIT). He is a staunch proponent of lifelong learning and runs a website/blog called GeezerTek which focuses on helping the senior community with their technology needs. Rob also volunteers and teaches adult education technology classes through his local community college and their lifelong learning program: New Adventures in Learning.
Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:35 P.M.
Where: Meetings will be Hybrid in person and online. Details shown above.
SIG-Linux Topic: FOSS (Free and Open Source Software)
Presented by Sharan Kalwani
So far we have been waxing lyrical about lots of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software), especially Linux.
Linux has so many (distributions) aka distros (over 500) that the standard response/phrase is often : “there is a distro for almost any requirement/shape or profile of users”.
However, there are some distros – that do not suit many folks, especially beginners or users switching over from Windows or other Operating Systems. In this session, we will talk about certain distros – that need not be tried by the average user, for a variety of reasons. Amongst them are: Arch Linux, Gentoo, Slackware, etc.
We will also highlight reasons to treat these distros carefully.
Sharan Kalwani is a High-Performance Computing Aficionado, a specialist for all things open source, soft skills, and contemporary IT Knowledge Expert.
He is open to a wide variety of training & knowledge delivery projects.
Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.
