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?
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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.

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 Dec 04
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alta Vista Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): fun and useful tips (Ottawa Public Library)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information; generate images & videos from text prompts; summarize web pages, YouTube videos, & PDF files; help you accomplish tasks in your programs; assist with creative writing; and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to avoid dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
Monday Dec 08
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Richmond Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): fun and useful tips (Ottawa Public Library)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information; generate images & videos from text prompts; summarize web pages, YouTube videos, & PDF files; help you accomplish tasks in your programs; assist with creative writing; and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to avoid dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.
Tuesday Dec 09
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Orleans Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Armchair travel: the Baltics (Ottawa Public Library)

Enjoy photos and narration from a cruise that included Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland, Estonia, and Norway. Highlights include where Nobel prizes are awarded, a rock church, and palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Monday Dec 15
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Laurent Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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