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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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.
Tuesday May 20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ruth E. Dickinson Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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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 21
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Video conference
  • Alan German
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Macro (close-up) Photography (Ottawa Public Library)

Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Thursday May 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosemount 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.
Friday May 23
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Nepean Centrepointe Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Organizing your photos (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Learn how to create a free on-line photo album using Flickr. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Thursday May 29
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beaverbrook 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.Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies.
Saturday May 31
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cumberland Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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