Executive Board Minutes

Computer Technology Club, Inc.
Executive Board Minutes
September 8, 2023

Alan Marcus, President, called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Members in attendance: Mike Metelits, Jim Trimboli, Bob Kenlay, Don Forgette, Bob Leiner, and Alan Marcus.

The Secretary’s report was read by Bob Kenlay. No corrections or additions necessary.

Jim Trimboli then read the current Treasurer's report. The current balance is $1118.85. Jim Trimboli also filed the annual certification with the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Alan Marcus suggested that we divide up the membership into tables of four for the Questions & Answers session. We then select a table to see if they can answer the question. If the question is answered correctly, each member receives 5¢. The board agreed with suggested game.

It was suggested that we re-evaluate the fifty-fifty program and the 10-$10 gift cards at our January 2024 executive board meeting.

Bob Leiner suggested that we buy a new scanner for under $100. Motion was seconded by Jim Trimboli. The Board agreed.

Future meeting topics:

Sept 20 - 3D Printing

Oct 18 - Questions & Answers session by Alan Marcus

Nov 15 - Electric Cars update by Alan Marcus

Dec 20 - Holiday Party, Program (Electric Bikes ?)

The meeting adjourned at 9:35AM.

Respectfully submitted,
Bob Kenlay, Secretary

Windows 11 Will Soon Get A Settings Homepage

The new settings homepage gives you quick access to recommended settings, Bluetooth devices, personalization options, and more.

Microsoft is getting closer to releasing a new settings homepage in Windows 11. In an update rolled out to Windows Insiders on the Beta Channel, Microsoft added a homepage with “interactive cards” that let you quickly jump into various settings, such as device personalization, Bluetooth controls, account recovery, and more.

The page will also show recommended settings that change based on your “specific usage patterns,” giving you shortcuts to whatever settings you use the most, such as display, sound, and search permissions.

It looks like Microsoft is also using this new homepage as a way to advertise some of its own services, too. There’s a section that shows how much cloud storage you have in OneDrive, along with two cards dedicated to showing your subscription statuses for Microsoft 365 and Xbox. Microsoft says the menu will have up to seven cards to start, “with more coming soon.” The company first started testing this feature in June.

Another neat feature Microsoft could soon release is the Windows Backup app. First introduced in May, the app lets you back up your PC when getting ready to use a new one. In addition to automatically applying your existing settings to your new PC, it will also carry over any pinned apps on your desktop, Start menu, and taskbar. Microsoft says it won’t automatically install these apps on your new PC, but it will provide shortcuts that either link you to the Microsoft Store or to the developer’s website to reinstall them.

Lastly, Microsoft is pushing a small update to its Dynamic Lighting feature. Once it rolls out to everyone, you’ll be able to use the tool to sync your Windows accent color with your peripherals and PC components as well as set custom colors for your devices.

All of these features come with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22631.2262.

Credit: theverge.com