NTPCUG meets monthly at

 

Northaven United Methodist Church, 
11211 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75230.

Park in the North lot and use the 
side entrance facing Preston

 

 

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.

 

  • Computer Users
  • IT Professionals
  • Developers
  • Small Business Owners

 

Next Meetings

 (all on 3rd Saturdays) 

  • January 18, 2025
  • February 15, 2025
  • March 15, 2025
  • April 19, 2025
  • May 17, 2025
  • June 21, 2025
  • July 19, 2025
  • August 16, 2025

 In-Person meetings are typically also held via ZOOM or Microsoft TEAMS teleconferencing.

Here is what we plan for our Saturday, January 18, 2025 meeting …

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PowerShell SIG
8
:00 – 10:00 am — See details below

Windows Tips & Tricks SIG
8:30 – 10:30 am — See details below

Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG
9:30 – 10:30 am — See details below

 Special Presentation!!  Utility Apps, 
             
by Judy Taylour
10:30 – 11:30 am — See details below

 NTPCUG members will receive the meeting details in the monthly flyer, at least 2 days prior.

PowerShell SIG
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)

8:00 – 10:00 am 

For the PowerShell SIG beginning at 8:00, we will have a general “All Things Related to PowerShell” discussion in an online meeting format. Join us !!

This SIG will meet both in-person this month at Northaven United Methodist Church as well as virtually at https://bit.ly/3AMFsUy.

SIG Leaders: Larry Weiss and Josh Miller

 

 

 

 

Windows Tips & Tricks
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)

8:30 – 10:30 am 

Well, Linda Eakle and Tom Sweet solved last month’s ‘technical issue’ of not begin able to display Linda’s laptop on the equipment in the room. So – “Getting Gmail to work in Outlook, Round 2”.

AndChuck Stark will ‘revisit’ problems with BitLocker. Another sad story of ‘irretrievable’ data.

And – Let’s visit with “Ask Leo” and get a primer on OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.

And – Physical proof the “Rufus” Windows 11 install modification works.

As always, we’ll have Open Q&A.

Also, if you have a ‘troubled’ system (or your system has a troubled user!) please contact Chuck via email to arrange for a ‘Live, No Net’ troubleshooting session in front of the group.

This SIG meets this month both in-person at NUMC and remotely.  If attending remotely, click https://bit.ly/3vEoTK5 .

SIG Leaders: Lind Eakle, Chuck Stark & Tom Sweet

Artificial Intelligence (AI)(remote meeting only)
9:30 – 10:30 am

For January, this session will feature some political news in AI, along with a test of a text to video tool.

The Artificial Intelligence SIG will meet remotely via Zoom at https://bit.ly/3PKEFK5. 

SIG Leader:  Howard Lee Harkness

Special Presentation
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)

10:30 – 11:30 am

In January, Judy Taylour (APCUG) is back for the EIGHTH time, presenting on Utility Apps.

What is a utility? It’s an app that performs a specific task and adds functionality to your computer or helps your computer perform better. System monitoring, backing up, system maintenance, password management, virus protection, and more — we all have our favorites.

Judy shares some of favorite apps in this presentation. Please plan to share one or two of your favorites during the Q&A part of the meeting. Hopefully, we will all learn about at least one new utility we want to try.

This SIG will meet both in-person at NUMC, and remotely using Zoom.  If remote, use this link   (https://bit.ly/40n66P0 )

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Judy Taylour, President, SCV Computer Club; Member, APCUG Speakers Bureau

Judy is a 35-year member of the Santa Clarita Valley Computer Club, where she serves as President and Webmaster. In addition, she co-facilitated the Southern California Regional User Group Summit (SCRUGS), a group of computer clubs in Southern California that met quarterly for over 20 years to share ideas, presenter information, solve problems, etc. Information shared at the meetings helped two of the groups remain active.

She spent 23 years volunteering with the Southwest Technology Conference held in San Diego for 20 years and three years at Cal Poly Pomona. In addition, Judy served as chair or co-chair for 21 years. Her responsibilities included registration, scheduling speakers, and working with the volunteers.

Judy taught adult education technology classes for over 20 years through her local high school district. She firmly believes in life-long learning and enjoys giving presentations via APCUG’s Speakers Bureau.

She is a member of the Los Angeles FBI Senior Scam Working Group. In addition, she is a Pierce College Computer Applications and Hospitality Management Advisory Committee member. They meet annually to suggest courses and hardware for the next school year.

SIG Leader:  Lisa Katzenstein