Time to Update Zoom Apps

Hi, everyone,

Zoom has released a major new Version 5 and they are frequently releasing updates to it.  Currently we are at 5.0.3.  I was waiting until it settled down to tell you to update.  However, now I am hearing that some people are having difficulty joining meetings.  My friends think it is because they are using apps that are not updated.  The good news is that the whole process is very quick and you won't notice the changes.  Bill Radock has provided us with the instructions below.  If you have time, try this before the meeting and report your success or problems at the meeting.

Thank you.

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From Bill:

On April 27, Zoom released version 5.0 software.  It will enable additional security features, including encryption, during Zoom meetings.  

You are required to upgrade your Zoom devices to version 5.0 to join a Zoom meeting after May 30.

To determine what version of Zoom you are using and upgrade to 5.0 on a Windows or Mac computer, follow these steps:

1. Start the Zoom program on your Windows or Mac desktop or laptop.
2. Click on your Zoom account icon or profile picture in the upper right corner.
3. Choose the ‘Check for updates’ option in the drop-down menu.
4. A window will appear showing your current Zoom software version and will automatically download the latest version, if required.

For other devices, start the Zoom app, open the ‘Settings’ option, then ‘About’ to view your current Zoom version number. 

To upgrade the Zoom app on a smartphone or tablet, visit the Apple App Store or Android Play Store, search for the Zoom Cloud Meetings app and then select the Upgrade option.

For more information about Zoom 5.0, visit:

https://zoom.us/docs/en-us/zoom-v5-0.html?zcid=1231

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Free Research and Education Possibilities

Are you the kind of person who is bored during this pandemic?  So many bloggers are giving us a list of twenty things to do if you are bored.  Not me.  I’m as busy as I ever was.  I’m thinking you might find something that interests you in this list of five free possibilities.

 #1.  FREE ONLINE EVENT! Libby Copeland with The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are  (Rave Reviews)

For a look at DNA and genealogy PLUS an AMAZING STORY, join bestselling author Libby Coleman on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time via New England Historic Genealogical Society/American Ancestors and the Boston Public Library. Click here to register for FREE!  https://wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TUJ37hOESyKWPs0wcrseBA

#2.  ABC NEWS PRESENTS NEW PRIME-TIME SERIES ‘THE GENETIC DETECTIVE’

Premiere postponed to June 2.

Investigative Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore Helps Police Uncover a Criminal Suspect’s Identity Through Crime Scene DNA, Research and Revolutionary Technology.  Moore Takes on Her First-Ever Cold Case – the Snohomish County Double Homicide of Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg – in Series Premiere, Tuesday, June 2, 10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC.

#3.  Free records during Memorial Day week.

More than 550 million military records on Fold3^®, covering military conflicts as early as the Revolutionary War, open May 21-25.

And…nearly 500 million records and images from the National Archives and Records Administration available on Ancestry, including all 36 million of the nation’s available World War II young man’s draft cards, open now through June 1

#4.  During this time when so many Americans must stay at home, the National Genealogical Society (link) (NGS) is offering non-members free access to five years of NGS Monthly (link). Starting immediately through 31 July 2020, everyone interested in family history can read insightful articles in our digital publication archive.

NGS Virtual Conference:  Registration for NGS 2020 Live! has closed but you can still watch the sessions as part of the fee-based On-Demand packages available for purchase beginning in June on the PlaybackNGS website.

#5.  I’m a little late with this one.  The UK National Archives, a repository of millions of government and official documents has decided to make its entire digitised (British spelling) archive available for free. It says “during the lockdown” so we don’t know how long it will last. Thanks to Judy S.

https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2020/04/23/national-archives-makes-its-entire-digital-archive-available-for-free/

Meeting Monday by Zoom, Help Requested

Hello, Ferndale Genies,

Where has this past month gone?  For me, it just flew by.  Our monthly meeting by Zoom is next Monday, May 18.  This meeting will be similar to our last one. Virtual doors open at 12:45; meeting starts at 1:00.  We’ll wrap up around 2:30. There is no presentation, just check in for each person, conversation and announcements.

We have various security options.  One is the use of a waiting room and I will admit you as soon as I can.  All mics will be open to start. 

“Screen share” will be available for anyone who wants to demo or share something.  If you haven’t done it before, we will walk you through it.  Last time I wasn’t successful but I am practicing.

If you are feeling hesitant about trying Zoom or just have some questions, I would be happy to meet with you over the weekend to get you going.  Email Ferndalegenies @ gmail.com with no spaces.

Attention, all…I would like someone to volunteer to lead the meeting.  I’m looking for someone to keep the conversation going and I will take care of admitting people and all the Zoom particulars.  Also we need someone to take minutes.  If I don’t hear from anyone, I will start calling.  Thank you in advance for stepping up.

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Your invitation:

Topic: Ferndale Genies Monthly Meeting

Time: May 18, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time (Virtual doors open at 12:45)

Click the link below to Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83926633686?pwd=UXNITG12Zm9panNqZm9qNGpDaEpyZz09

Meeting ID: 839 2663 3686

Password: 123247