Members from the Milton-Ulladulla region were amongst many to take in all the new information.

Probably the one attracting most attention was the imminent shut down of the 2G mobile phone network.

Major telcos have announced the following dates, Telstra December, 1, 2016, Optus April, 1, 2017 and Vodaphone September, 1, 2017.

The thousands of old school Nokia (and other) 2G mobile phones don’t have much time left, as these basic phones that we have all, at one time, loved are reaching the end of their days.

2G phones are simpler. They are popular with the older generation who only use their mobile phones for occasional calls and emergencies.

To determine if you have a 2G phone, simply Google your phone’s number. There are any number of sites that will tell you if you have a 2G phone.

There are many weather sites available on the internet. The Weather Bureau has launched a new site specifically aimed at users of mobile devices but also suitable for laptops and desktop computers.

You will find it at m.bom.gov.au. It offers a condensed and reformatted version of the full website, customised for small screens.

It is the only mobile weather service to provide pinpointed forecasts using a six kilometre grid, giving you the most accurate and localised information as you move around.

It can be set to a definite area or to your current location. Information for Sussex Inlet is streamed from Point Perpendicular.

In other news on the local front, there is plenty of activity regarding the NBN rollout.

Checking the NBN web site for Sussex Inlet or Berrara availability reveals only that it is under construction with no completion date.

Helen has decided not to renew her satellite licence and will wait for the FTTN connection.

There was some discussion regarding the effectiveness of the Federal Governments Do Not Call Register.

This site allows anyone in Australia to list their home phone and mobile phone numbers to reduce unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Unfortunately some organisations are exempt including charities, political parties and research companies. Also, registering your mobile phone number will not exempt you from receiving SMS marketing.

We explored some of the hidden features in Windows File Explorer. To configure your Folder Options click on File and select "Change folder and search options".

You can choose how much privacy you have by opting to either display recent folders or keep them hidden after File Explorer is closed each time.

It is also possible to burn files or folders to a CD or DVD using File Explorer.

Insert a blank disc, under Share choose Burn to Disc. There are two options, "Like a USB flash drive" which lets you read and write files to the disc many times which may not be compatible with some CD or DVD players or "With a CD or DVD player" if you plan to play your disc on a fairly new home stereo.

The club meet at the Sussex Inlet RSL at 10am on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Admission is $2 which includes morning tea. Visitors are always welcome.

A link to our monthly newsletter can be found under Computer Club at  sussexinlet.info.

Check out the Facebook page for the latest in club news and useful computer related information.

For further information, contact Tom Wills 4441 0131.