Ottawa PC Users' Group
Ottawa PC Users' Group
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This list is subject to changes, for the latest information check the OPCUG.ca's
"Presentations" page. Presentations are scheduled as they are arranged with the Ottawa Public Library Programs. Free registration is required. |
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| 2015 | |
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235: Tue, Mar 24, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Beaverbrook
232: Tue, Mar 17, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Hazeldean |
Basic Digital Photo Editing - It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. |
| 221: Tue, Feb 10, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Hazeldean | How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
| 225: Wed, Feb 25, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Elmvale Acres | How the Internet works... and doesn't - Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to troubleshoot things when they don't work as they are supposed to. |
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237: Thu, Mar 26, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Rideau
224: Mon, Feb 23, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
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231: Sat, Mar 14, 01:00PM-03:00PM, Rosemount
227: Wed, Mar 4, 07:00PM-09:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 226: Sat, Feb 28, 01:00PM-03:00PM, St-Laurent 222: Thu, Feb 12, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Emerald Plaza |
Media Streaming 101 - Broadband internet has significantly transformed the delivery of media content to our households. With more content readily available, a growing number of Canadians are cutting the traditional cable and satellite umbilical cord and opting for online alternatives. Jeff Dubois, Publicity Chair, Ottawa PC Users' Group examines some of the alternatives, restrictions and solutions used to maximize your streaming experience. |
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233: Thu, Mar 19, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Sunnyside
223: Sat, Feb 14, 01:00PM-03:00PM, Orléans |
VoIP 101 - Today's internet has transform the telecommunications industry. Reasonable quality internet connections have served to facilitate the effective use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) as an alternative to the traditional landline telephone. Jeff Dubois, Publicity Chair, Ottawa PC Users' Group examines a number of free and low-cost options to replace or augment your existing telephone service |
| 236: Wed, Mar 25, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Ruth E. Dickinson | Backup Strategies - The only thing you can guarantee about your hard drive is that it will fail. And, when it does, you will wish you had a recent backup. Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to create full backups with disk imaging software, synchronize files and folders, and implement a real-time backup system for data files. Use one or all of these techniques and keep your data safe. |
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229: Mon, Mar 9, 06:30PM-08:30PM,
Greenboro District
228: Thu, Mar 5, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Sunnyside |
HTML 101 - Would you like to be able to create your own web pages? Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will take you through the basics and get you up to speed. |
| 230: Thu, Mar 12, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Emerald Plaza | So You Want to be a Blogger? - You want to keep your family up to date on your world travels, share your mouth-watering recipes with friends, or simply impart your philosophy to the world. You need a blog. Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group will have you creating a blog, and making your first post, within 15 minutes of deciding what to name your blog. And it won't cost you a cent. |
| 234: Thu, Mar 19, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Orléans | Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
| 238: Mon, Mar 30, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood | Linux 101 - An Introduction to the "Other" Operating System - Just what is Linux? Is it really better than Windows? Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help sort out the facts from the fiction. |
| 2014 | |
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206: Tue, Oct 14, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Manotick
196: Thu, Jun 12, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rosemount 191: Sat, May 17, 01:00PM-03:00PM, Centennial 185: Tue, Apr 29, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Orléans 183: Tue, Apr 22, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Hazeldean 182: Sat, Apr 12, 02:00PM-04:00PM, Emerald Plaza 180: Tue, Mar 25, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Alta Vista 175: Mon, Feb 24, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood 171: Tue, Feb 11, 06:15PM-08:15PM, North Gloucester 169: Thu, Jan 23, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Sunnyside 168: Tue, Jan 14, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Hazeldean |
Basic Digital Photo Editing - It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. |
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198: Tue, Jun 17, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Stittsville
188: Wed, May 7, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood 178: Sat, Mar 8, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Main |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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197: Sat, Jun 14, 02:00PM-04:00PM, Orléans
195: Mon, Jun 9, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood 194: Thu, Jun 5, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Elmvale Acres 187: Sat, May 3, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Main 176: Sat, Mar 1, 11:00PM-01:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe |
How the Internet works... and doesn't - Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to troubleshoot things when they don't work as they are supposed to. |
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218: Tue, Nov 25, 06:15PM-08:15PM, St-Laurent
215: Thu, Nov 13, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rosemount 214: Sat, Nov 8, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Orléans 211: Tue, Oct 28, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Hazeldean 202: Sat, Sep 20, 02:00PM-04:00PM, Emerald Plaza 186: Thu, May 1, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rideau |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
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210: Sat, Oct 25, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Orléans
193: Tue, May 27, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Hazeldean 181: Thu, Apr 10, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rosemount 174: Tue, Feb 18, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rideau |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is. |
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207: Wed, Oct 15, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Ruth E. Dickinson
201: Thu, Sep 18, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Beaverbrook 199: Wed, Jun 18, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 192: Tue, May 20, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Orléans 190: Thu, May 15, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rosemount 177: Mon, Mar 3, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Greenboro District 173: Sat, Feb 15, 10:30PM-12:30PM, Emerald Plaza 170: Tue, Feb 4, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Cumberland |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
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205: Mon, Oct 6, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Beaverbrook
204: Tue, Sep 30, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Stittsville 189: Thu, May 8, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Elmvale Acres 184: Thu, Apr 24, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Sunnyside 179: Tue, Mar 18, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Hazeldean 172: Thu, Feb 13, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Orléans |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Jeff Dubois from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Jeff will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. |
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220: Thu, Dec 11, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood
216: Sat, Nov 15, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Orléans 212: Sat, Nov 1, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Nepean Centrepointe 208: Sat, Oct 18, 10:15PM-12:15PM, Main 200: Wed, Sep 17, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Alta Vista |
Media Streaming 101 - Broadband internet has significantly transformed the delivery of media content to our households. With more content readily available, a growing number of Canadians are cutting the traditional cable and satellite umbilical cord and opting for online alternatives. Jeff Dubois, Publicity Chair, Ottawa PC Users' Group examines some of the alternatives, restrictions and solutions used to maximize your streaming experience. |
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219: Wed, Dec 3, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Main
213: Wed, Nov 5, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Cumberland 203: Mon, Sep 29, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Nepean Centrepointe |
Backup Strategies - The only thing you can guarantee about your hard drive is that it will fail. And, when it does, you will wish you had a recent backup. Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to create full backups with disk imaging software, synchronize files and folders, and implement a real-time backup system for data files. Use one or all of these techniques and keep your data safe. |
| 209: Tue, Oct 21, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Beaverbrook | HTML 101 - Would you like to be able to create your own web pages? Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will take you through the basics and get you up to speed. |
| 217: Tue, Nov 18, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Greenboro District | So You Want to be a Blogger? - You want to keep your family up to date on your world travels, share your mouth-watering recipes with friends, or simply impart your philosophy to the world. You need a blog. Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group will have you creating a blog, and making your first post, within 15 minutes of deciding what to name your blog. And it won't cost you a cent. |
| 2013 | |
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163: Thu, Nov 28, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Orléans
158: Thu, Nov 14, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Elmvale Acres 155: Tue, Nov 5, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Cumberland 154: Sat, Nov 2, 02:00PM-04:00PM, Greenboro District 153: Wed, Oct 30, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Hazeldean 148: Mon, Oct 21, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood 147: Sat, Sep 28, 02:00PM-04:00PM, Rosemount 136: Wed, May 29, 6:15-8:15PM, Carlingwood 130: Thu, Apr 25, 6:15-8:15PM, Orléans 129: Wed, Apr 24, 6:15-8:15PM, Beaverbrook 119: Thu, Mar 21, 6:15-8:15PM, Rosemount 115: Thu, Feb 28, 6:15-8:15PM, Manotick 112: Thu, Feb 21, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 107: Wed, Feb 6, 6:15-8:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 105: Tue, Jan 22, 6:15-8:15PM, North Gloucester |
Basic Digital Photo Editing - It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. |
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165: Thu, Dec 5, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Sunnyside
137: Wed, Jun 5, 6:15-8:15PM, Centennial 122: Thu, Apr 4, 6:15-8:15PM, Orléans 114: Tue, Feb 26, 2:00-4:00PM, Hazeldean 108: Thu, Feb 7, 6:15-8:15PM, Main Library |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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161: Wed, Nov 20, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rideau
139: Thu, Jun 13, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 132: Sat, May 18, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District 123: Tue, Apr 9, 6:15-8:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson |
How the Internet works ... and doesn't - Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to trouble-shoot things when they don't work as they are supposed to. |
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167: Thu, Dec 12, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Elmvale Acres
159: Sat, Nov 16, 11:00PM-01:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 149: Tue, Oct 22, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 146: Thu, Sep 26, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Sunnyside 138: Sat, Jun 8, 10:15AM-12:15PM, Hazeldean 133: Wed, May 22, 6:15-8:15PM, Rideau 126: Wed, Apr 17, 6:15-8:15PM, Elmvale Acres 117: Tue, Mar 5, 6:15-8:15PM, North Gloucester 111: Wed, Feb 20, 6:15-8:15PM, Elmvale Acres |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
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166: Tue, Dec 10, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Manotick
160: Tue, Nov 19, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Stittsville 151: Thu, Oct 24, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Sunnyside 140: Sat, Jun 15, 11:00AM-1:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 134: Thu, May 23, 6:15-8:15PM, Centennial 131: Thu, May 16, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 128: Tue, Apr 23, 6:15-8:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 125: Tue, Apr 16, 6:15-8:15PM, North Gloucester 109: Mon, Feb 11, 6:15-8:15PM, Carlingwood |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is. |
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164: Wed, Dec 4, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson
157: Thu, Nov 7, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Rosemount 152: Tue, Oct 29, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Orléans 145: Wed, Sep 25, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Beaverbrook 143: Sat, Sep 21, 10:15AM-12:15PM, Main 142: Wed, Jun 19, 6:15-8:15PM, Elmvale Acres 135: Sat, May 25, 12:30-2:30PM, Hazeldean 124: Thu, Apr 11, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 118: Tue, Mar 19, 6:15-8:15PM, Stittsville 113: Sat, Feb 23, 11:00AM-1:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 106: Wed, Jan 30, 6:15-8:15PM, Rosemount |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
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162: Tue, Nov 26, 06:15PM-08:15PM, North Gloucester
156: Wed, Nov 6, 06:15PM-08:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 150: Wed, Oct 23, 06:00PM-08:00PM, Beaverbrook 144: Mon, Sep 23, 06:30PM-08:30PM, Carlingwood 141: Tue, Jun 18, 6:15-8:15PM, Orléans 127: Sat, Apr 20, 10:15AM-12:15PM, Main Library 121: Wed, Apr 3, 6:15-8:15PM, Centennial 120: Tue, Mar 26, 6:15-8:15PM, Hazeldean 116: Mon, Mar 4, 6:15-8:15PM, Carlingwood 110: Thu, Feb 14, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Jeff Dubois from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Jeff will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. |
| 2012 | |
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082: Sat, Sep 22, 10:30AM-12:30PM, Main Library
086: Wed, Oct 3, 6:15-8:15PM, Orléans 090: Wed, Oct 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Alta Vista 091: Sat, Oct 20, 10:30-12:30PM, Nepean Centrepointe 094: Wed, Nov 7, 6:30-8:30PM, Cumberland 101: Wed, Nov 28, 6:15-8:15PM, Beaverbrook |
Basic Digital Photo Editing - It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. |
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067: Wed, Mar 7, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres
073: Wed, Apr 25, 6:30-8:30PM, Orléans |
How the Internet works ... and doesn't - Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to trouble-shoot things when they don't work as they are supposed to. |
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068: Thu, Mar 8, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside
070: Tue, Apr 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Stittsville 083: Tue, Sep 25, 6:15-8:15PM, Blackburn Hamlet 087: Thu, Oct 4, 6:15-8:15PM, Elmvale Acres 092: Mon, Oct 22, 1:30-3:30PM, Carlingwood 097: Wed, Nov 21, 6:15-8:15PM, Orléans 098: Thu, Nov 22, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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063: Wed, Jan 25, 6:30-8:15PM, Rosemount
066: Sat, Feb 25, 2:00-4:00PM, Main Library 071: Wed, Apr 18, 6:15-8:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 081: Thu, Sep 20, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 088: Thu, Oct 11, 6:15-8:15PM, Rosemount 095: Thu, Nov 8, 6:15-8:15PM, Carlingwood 104: Thu, Dec 6, 6:15-8:15PM, Blackburn Hamlet |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
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061: Thu, Jan 19, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside
065: Thu, Feb 23, 6:30-8:15PM, Rosemount 069: Thu, Apr 5, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres 085: Tue, Oct 2, 6:15-8:15PM, North Gloucester 102: Thu, Nov 29, 6:15-8:15PM, Rosemount |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is. |
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060: Wed, Jan 18, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres
062: Mon, Jan 23, 6:30-8:30PM, Carlingwood 064: Wed, Feb 22, 6:30-8:30PM, Orléans 074: Tue, May 1, 6:15-8:15PM, Manotick 075: Wed, May 2, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres 089: Tue, Oct 16, 6:15-8:15PM, North Gloucester 093: Wed, Oct 24, 6:15-8:15PM, Ruth E. Dickinson 096: Thu, Nov 15, 6:15-8:15PM, Elmvale Acres 103: Tue, Dec 4, 6:15-8:15PM, Rideau |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
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072: Sat, Apr 21, 2:00-4:00PM,
Greenboro District
076: Thu, May 3, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 077: Thu, May 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres 078: Wed, May 23, 6:30-8:30PM, Orléans 084: Thu, Sep 27, 6:15-8:15PM, Manotick 099: Sat, Nov 24, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District 100: Tue, Nov 27, 6:30-8:30PM, Nepean Centrepointe |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. |
| 079: Wed, Sep 12, 6:15-8:15PM, Manotick | Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
| 080: Wed, Sep 19, 6:30-8:30PM, Orléans | So You Want to be a Blogger? - You want to keep your family up to date on your world travels, share your mouth-watering recipes with friends, or simply impart your philosophy to the world. You need a blog. Alan German, Treasurer, Ottawa PC Users' Group will have you creating a blog, and making your first post, within 15 minutes of deciding what to name your blog. And it won't cost you a cent. |
| 2011 | |
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057: Sun, Nov 20, 1:00-3:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe
050: Thu, Oct 6, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 046: Wed, Sep 21, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres 045: Tue, Sep 20, 6:30-8:30PM, Rosemount 044: Sat, Sep 17, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District 041: Mon, May 9, 6:30-8:00PM, Elmvale Acres 040: Tue, Apr 12, 6:30-8:00PM, North Gloucester |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
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059: Sat, Nov 26, 2:00-4:00PM,
Greenboro District
058: Mon, Nov 21, 7:00-8:30PM, Carlingwood 055: Wed, Nov 16, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres 051: Sun, Oct 23, 1:00-3:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 048: Mon, Oct 3, 6:45-8:15PM, North Gloucester |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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056: Thu, Nov 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside
053: Tue, Oct 25, 6:30-8:30PM, Rosemount 049: Tue, Oct 4, 7:00-9:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe 042: Tue, May 31, 6:30-8:00PM, North Gloucester 039: Thu, Mar 24, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
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052: Mon, Oct 24, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres
036: Thu, Feb 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 035: Tue, Feb 8, 7:00-8:30PM, Carlingwood 034: Sat, Feb 5, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is. |
| 037: Thu, Mar 10, 6:30-8:00PM, North Gloucester | How to use the Ottawa Public Library's Digital Media Collection - The Ottawa Public Library has an extensive digital media collection of e-books, audio books, and music. This seminar shows how to effectively use the collection, demonstrating how to find the material you want and get it to your computer for reading or listening. Supported portable devices are explored and explained. Limitations that come as a result of digital rights management are explained. Library policies are covered.Presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group. |
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054: Tue, Nov 15, 6:30-8:30PM, North Gloucester
047: Thu, Sep 22, 6:30-8:30PM, Alta Vista 043: Thu, Jun 16, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside 038: Tue, Mar 22, 7:00-9:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. |
| 2010 | |
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033: Thu, Nov 25, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside
028: Sat, May 8, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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032: Tue, Nov 9, 7:00-9:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe
026: Mon, Mar 29, 6:30, Hazeldean 024: Tue, Feb 23, 6:30PM, North Gloucester 023: Sat, Jan 30, 2:00, Greenboro District |
Protecting Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
| 031: Tue, Oct 19, 7:00-9:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe | How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that someone will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is. |
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030: Thu, Oct 14, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside
025: Mon, Mar 8, 6:30, Hazeldean |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
| 029: Wed, Sep 22, 6:30-8:00PM, North Gloucester | Downloading audiobooks and e-books program - Yes, it's now possible to download digital books that you can read or listen to for free! Learn how to get audiobooks and e-books using Overdrive from the Ottawa Public Library website! |
| 027: Tue, May 4, 7:00-9:00PM, Nepean Centrepointe | Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Jeff Dubois from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Jeff will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. |
| 2009 | |
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022: Tue, Nov 24, 7:00PM, North Gloucester
021: Mon, Nov 23, 7:00PM, Carlingwood 015: Thu, Oct 1, 6:30PM, Alta Vista 014: Sat, Sep 19, 2:00PM, Greenboro District |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, you are faced with a lot of choices; laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster processor or more memory. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. |
| 020: Sat, Nov 21, 2:00PM, Greenboro District | How to Buy a Digital Camera - When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus" your search for the ideal digital camera. |
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013: Thu, Sep 17, 7:00PM, Sunnyside
012: Mon, Sep 14, 7:00PM, Carlingwood |
How to Secure Your Computer - The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. |
| 018: Sat, Oct 24, Greenboro District | Windows 7 Launch Party - With the release of Windows 7, this was a chance to look at the new features and the things that make this perhaps Microsoft's greatest desktop operating system to date. |
| 011: Sat, Feb 21, 2:00PM, Greenboro District | Chris Taylor will let you know what you need to do to protect your computer from attacks. The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. |
| 010: Thu, Jan 29, 6:30PM, Alta Vista | Home wireless networks are very useful and easy to set up. But if left unsecured, you could be hacked and your network could be used for illegal activities. Chris Taylor will let you know the simple steps you need to do to protect a home wireless network. |
| 009: Sat, Jan 24, 2:00PM, Greenboro District | Chris Taylor will give advice on "How to Buy a Digital Camera." With the huge number of choices out there, Chris will help sort out what features to look for. This will be the same presentation given in the spring at the North Gloucester Branch. |
| 008: Thu, Jan 22, 6:30PM, Alta Vista | Chris Taylor will let you know what you need to do to protect your computer from attacks. The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. |
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019: Thu, Nov 5, 6:30PM,Alta Vista
017: Mon, Oct 19, 7:00PM, North Gloucester 016: Thu, Oct 15, 7:00PM, Sunnyside |
Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
| 2008 | |
| 007: Mon, Nov 24, 6:45PM, Carlingwood | Chris Taylor will give advice on "How to Buy a Digital Camera." With the huge number of choices out there, Chris will help sort out what features to look for. This will be the same presentation given in the spring at the North Gloucester Branch. |
| 006: Thu, Nov 20, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | Alan German will answer the question "Vista - Is It a Good Thing?" If you have not yet made the leap to Vista, you might be wondering what it offers that another option such as Windows XP or Linux doesn't. |
| 005: Thu, Oct 23, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | Alan German will be presenting "HTML 101." Would you like to be able to create your own web pages? Alan will take you through the basics and get you up to speed. |
| 004: Thu, Sep 25, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | Chris Taylor will be presenting "How to Secure a Home Wireless Network." Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that a cracker will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. |
| 003: Wed, Jun 4, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users Group can help you sort them out. |
| 002: Wed, May 21, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | Just what is Linux? Is it really better than Windows? Find out with Alan German from Ottawa PC Users Group. |
| 001: Wed, May 7, 7:00PM, North Gloucester | Keep hackers away and your computer safe by following advice given by Chris Taylor of the Ottawa PC Users Group. |
