Ottawa PC Users' Group

Welcome to the Ottawa PC Users’ Group (OPCUG).
We are a not-for-profit organization located in Ottawa, Ontario. Our motto is Users Helping Users, a task we have undertaken for more than 40 years.

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We are a group of computer enthusiasts.

Our purpose is to serve not only our members, but also the community at large. Members consist of folks like you and me who have joined together to help one another optimize the use of computer technology.  Members range from those who do not yet own a computer, to managers of corporate IT (Information Technology) departments, who want to share and help.

Our monthly meetings consist of presentations given on a variety of topics from speakers within the group as well as from outside sources. Open forum Q&A sessions allow members to find solutions to problems. Visitors are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings and Q&A sessions (currently via Zoom video conference) and meet our members. We also give in-person presentations at various branches of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL).

The OPCUG operates 3 Google Groups for disseminating and sharing information.  Members can enjoy these services by signing up. Here’s how.

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(there are no Regular Monthly Meetings in July and August)

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You can help fulfill our motto Users helping users. Do you know someone who could give a presentation to the OPCUG?
Do you have an idea for an interesting topic? Send an email to meetings@opcug.ca with details.

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Keeping passwords safe (Ottawa Public Library)

We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
Friday Apr 25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Centennial Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Quick PC Tips: Enhancing Capabilities and Performance with Free Tools (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data, learn why you should avoid PC "fix-it" utilities, and embed music in PowerPoint presentations.Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies.
Thursday May 01
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Alta Vista Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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How to make a hard copy photo book (Ottawa Public Library)

Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show you how to make a hard copy book using the on-line service, Photobook Canada. You can completely customize the arrangement of your photos, backgrounds, frames, embellishments, etc. A great way to preserve memories of family events or travel!
Saturday May 03
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cumberland Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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Quick tips: AI tools (Ottawa Public Library)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, personalized songs, summarize long text, describe the content of videos, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
Tuesday May 06
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerald Plaza Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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