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).

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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?
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If an OPL event below is not listed on the OPL website, it is because the Ottawa Public Library has not yet listed the event.

How to Buy a Digital Camera (Ottawa Public Library)

When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users’ Group President and Orleans Photo Club Vice-president will help focus your search for the ideal digital camera to fit your budget and suit the style of photography that interests you.
Monday May 11
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carlingwood Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Ask the Geeks!

This month we will have a panel of self-proclaimed “geeks” (or are they “experts”?) available to answer all of your computer-related questions. We invite you to test our panel’s mettle with your real-time queries! OPCUG Geeks: Alan German, Chris Taylor, Harvey Hope, Steve Parker, Tom Trottier
Wednesday May 13
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Video conference
  • OPCUG Speaker(s)
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How to take better vacation photos (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show how to use light, foreground, people, and framing. Learn the best ways to shoot seaside, sunrise/sunset and more to create descriptive photos that needs no captioning.
Thursday May 14
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alta Vista Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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Tips and techniques for better photos (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls. Applicable to cell phones too. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Saturday May 16
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cumberland Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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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.
Sunday May 17
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Stittsville Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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This Week’s Q&A Session

The OPCUG is holding Q&A sessions weekly on Wednesday evenings. You do not have to be an OPCUG member; everyone is welcome at no charge to join us and ask questions about their specific computer-related problems.
Wednesday May 20
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Video conference
  • Alan German
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Fun with fonts – the art and science of typography (Ottawa Public Library)

Dive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke. Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will help you choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Thursday May 21
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosemount Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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