Would you like free access to daily newspapers, magazines, books and more, all at your fingertips ? Today’s libraries offer far more than shelves of printed literature. With a smartphone or tablet and an internet connection, you can borrow books, read daily newspapers and magazines, listen to audiobooks, and access a wealth of other resources… Continue reading Free Reading – anywhere, anytime
Login Confusion
For many years, logging in to websites has relied on a combination of: This system is still widely used today, however passwords have weaknesses: Because of the inherent weaknesses of using passwords alone, many organisations are now adding extra layers of security to log in. For many people, these extra steps can seem inconvenient and… Continue reading Login Confusion
Campus Tour
Recently I was given a guided tour of the Monash Clayton Campus. So much development and upgrading with modern technology has taken place that only remnants of our days on campus (1969-71) remain. The old Padua theatre/ tutorial room within the Anatomy area remains, but is in need of refurbishment. Whilst the anatomy museum and… Continue reading Campus Tour
Modem-Router Security
Most homes connect to the internet through a modem-router or Wi-Fi router supplied by the internet provider. This device is the “gateway” between your home devices and the internet, for which a few simple changes to the settings can greatly improve the security of your home network. Accessing Your Modem-Router Settings Most modem-routers have a… Continue reading Modem-Router Security
Lunch @ the Botanic Gardens
Eleven Monash Med74 colleagues met for lunch at The Terrace in the Royal Botanic Gardens on Wednesday 25th March, thanks to Chris Drummond’s superb organisation. Conversations included our health, work, retirement, families (grand children), and holidays, as well as solutions to the world’s problems – if only we were pulling the levers ! Many thanks… Continue reading Lunch @ the Botanic Gardens
Safer Computing
Desktop and Laptop Accounts One of the simplest ways to improve desktop and laptop computer security is to avoid using an administrator account for everyday work. Administrator accounts have full control of the system, which means that if malicious software is encountered whilst logged into an account with Administrator privileges, the malware can also gain… Continue reading Safer Computing
Reunion 2027
Date Arrangements have been made for the Reunion on Friday 19th March, 2027. Venues 1) The Monash Club – 32 Exhibition Walk, Monash University, Clayton, as shown on the map here: https://monash-med74.dyndns.org/Clayton-Map.pdf 2) Metropolitan Golf Club – 5 minutes away by car in South Oakleigh: entrance off Golf Road (just south of North Road) with… Continue reading Reunion 2027
Lunch/ afternoon tea in the Botanic Gardens
Chris Drummond is kindly arranging a 2nd get together, following the success of the 1st get together last August. Venue: “The Terrace” cafe in the Royal Botanic Gardens. This is the cafe near the Alexander Pde and Anderson St corner entrance to the gardens – walking distance from Richmond Station across Gossch’s Paddock and the… Continue reading Lunch/ afternoon tea in the Botanic Gardens
Computer Backup
Regular backups are essential to protect your computer’s system and data in the event of hardware failure, accidental deletion, malware, or a failed system update. What to Back Up: System vs Data System BackupsSystem backups include your operating system, installed application programs and system settings. If your computer fails, a system backup lets you restore… Continue reading Computer Backup
Cybersecurity
A few simple habits can dramatically reduce the chances of being caught in a scam or attacked by malware. Start With the Basics • Use strong, unique passwordsAvoid easy passwords like birthdays or pet names, and don’t use the same password on multiple sites. Many of us would benefit from a password manager which can… Continue reading Cybersecurity
Mini-Reunion – Survey
Attendees at the 50-year Reunion voted overwhelmingly in favour of a “mini-reunion” to be held sometime in 2027. The Committee has therefore been looking at all options for the date, venue and program. To get an idea of numbers and preferences, please provide your feedback and comments before any tentative plans become locked in. This… Continue reading Mini-Reunion – Survey
AI
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is today’s buzz word with claims of revolutionising the workforce and society itself. Scott Farquhar, tech billionaire and co-founder of Atlassian with Mike Canon-Brookes, gives his take on AI to the National Press Club in this edited 4 minute video here. His advice is for us to use AI every single day… Continue reading AI
Internet Etiquette
Computer technology wasn’t around when we were growing up and going through University. After all, the first productive personal computer program (the spreadsheet, VisiCalc) appeared in 1979, and the public Internet (World Wide Web) began in 1991, when we were already over 40 years old ! Whereas our children and grandchildren have grown up with… Continue reading Internet Etiquette
A visit to Monash Clayton
Peter “Bluey” McLaughlin and I were passing the Clayton Campus @ Monash today and couldn’t resist going in to look around. I hadn’t been back to the campus since our graduation in 1974, and found the changes jaw-dropping … The Robert Menzies building was still recognizable amongst the botanical landscape. But the old Union Building,… Continue reading A visit to Monash Clayton
Coffee @ the Botanic Gardens
14 of our Monash Med74 colleagues met for coffee at The Terrace in the Royal Botanic Gardens on Wednesday afternoon 27th August, thanks to Chris Drummond’s superb organisation. Chris Drummond with Mark and Jane Robinson. Jim Mullany, Jane Wischusen, Bruce Waxman, Bill Downey, Philip Bolton, Jane Fyfield and Peter “Bluey” McLaughlin. Ian Hunter and Sue… Continue reading Coffee @ the Botanic Gardens
Casual get together 27th August
Christine Drummond has kindly arranged a get together 🙂 Place: “The Terrace” cafe in the Royal Botanic Gardens Website: https://theterrace.melbourne/ Time: Wednesday 27th August at about 2.30 PM. Note that “The Terrace” closes at 4pm on Wednesdays. This is the cafe near the Alexander Pde and Anderson St corner of the gardens. If anyone wants… Continue reading Casual get together 27th August
50th Reunion
The 50th Reunion was held at the Curlewis Golf Club on the Bellarine Peninsula, the official program running over Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, 2024.Prior to this, Peter Lucas organised a number of golfing tragics, male and female, who enjoyed an early start to proceedings with 9 holes on the Thursday followed by 18… Continue reading 50th Reunion