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 Next Meeting Date: May 18, 2013

Congratulations to our May raffle
winner - longtime member
Doug Scott

"THIRD SATURDAY" SESSIONS

All SIG's meet once each month, usually on the 3rd Saturday. For SIG session meeting times, click on "Meeting Schedule" at left.

Our May 2013 Meeting Agenda was:
(Special Interest Groups)
Click on the links below to go to the respective SharePoint page.

  • HTPC/Home Automation – NEW - Home Automation covers everything from setting your thermostat to having your refrigerator order milk. Come join SIG Leader Bill Parker as we set our direction for this SIG. 

  • The Internet - Is Windows Safe for Banking? In this session, we’ll discuss how to defend yourself from cyber thieves trying to access your financial accounts.

  • Microsoft PowerShell - In May, Michael Cruz will present "How to build out a test lab using PowerShell and Hyper-V on Windows 8."

  • Windows Tips & Tricks - Open Q&A this month.  And if you have a 'troubled' system, contact Chuck or Gil for a possible 'live, no net' troubleshooting session.

  • Windows Inside/Out - Accessing Windows 8 File History:  Windows 8’s backup mechanism is unlike any from before.  In this session, we’ll talk about and demonstrate what has changed and how to get the maximum advantage from the new features.

  • Salesforce Developers - TBD 

  • Building Websites - We have covered a lot of topics in past meetings, but in May, we want your input on the direction our SIG should take as we go forward. What are your thoughts?

  • Making Money on the Internet - We have covered a lot of topics in past meetings, but in May, we want your input on the direction our SIG should take as we go forward. What are your thoughts?

  • Linux Installation Project - 9:00 am
    The Linux Installation Project helps users with their Linux install or configuration problems. Bring your machine and we will help you get it running

  • HTML/CSS3/Javascript - This SIG combines the .NET Development and Web Development SIGs, and meets 10:00 – 12:00. In May, we will build an HTML app that will display locations, starting with static locations and then take in our own geolocation.

  • Digital Photography - When to buy your new camera. Suggested alternatives will be discussed.

  • Digital Photo Editing - We will discuss when and why we select updates and upgrades. .

  • Microsoft Excel - Last month, we helped a new attendee learn about lists, and how to use them productively.  What do you need to know?  Join us so we can help.

  • Microsoft Access -Setting Access SIG's Future Directions.

  • Microsoft Word - Themes, Editing and Symbols
    Discussion about adding a finishing touch - Themes and getting around in your document - Editing. If time allows, I will demonstrate how to incorporate symbols

  • Wireless Communication - TBD

  • Investors - No meeting in May, but we plan to meet in June – join us then

  • AppDev SIG - Handling Data and Forms Validation using WebMatrix
 

Need to learn more about computers, the internet, programming, how to use the latest software?
Are you interested in keeping your knowledge skills on the leading edge? If you are then NTPCUG is where you will want to be.
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NTPCUG is leading the way with its SharePoint development project. NTPCUG has a diverse membership and its special interest groups are equally diverse. Come join the fun.

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