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) 

  • July 19, 2025
  • August 16, 2025
  • September 20, 2025
  • October 18, 2025
  • November 15, 2025
  • December 20, 2025
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In-Person meetings are typically also held via ZOOM or Microsoft TEAMS teleconferencing.

Here is what we plan for our Saturday, July 19, 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
NOT Meeting in July
(normally 9:30 – 10:30 am) — See details below

 Special Presentation!!  Dazzling Databases 2.0, 
by Mrs. Cecilia Pham de Medina
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 

In July, for the first half of the meeting, Linda Eakle will present on the availability of the Windows 10 update extension (how to get it, what the is the current status, etc.). 

Then Tom Sweet will do an introductory presentation on VPN and data deletion, including why to have a VPN, who offers them, etc.

And beginning in May, we added a new ongoing monthly feature – TnT ‘Tip O’ The Month!  If you have a special trick or tip that Chuck may want to share, forward it to him at Chuck.Stark@ntpcug.org .

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)(NOT Meeting in July)
9:30 – 10:30 am

In July, the AI SIG will NOT be meeting.
But in August, we will again try to cover Artistry.ai (https://artistly.ai/), presented by Georgene Harkness. Join her in August as she gives an overview of the various capabilities of Artistly.ai and how it’s different from some of the other graphic AI programs available.
Plan on attending in August!!

 SIG Leader:  Howard Lee Harkness

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

10:30 – 11:30 am

In July, Mrs. Cecilia Pham de Medina will present on Dazzling Databases 2.0.

Who doesn’t want to have entertainment on demand and for FREE!

The Houston Public Library can offer all Texas residents access to a plethora of free entertainment options beyond audio and e-books!

In this presentation, we will dive into free entertainment options that you can access with your FREE HPL Learning Link Card and sign you up to get your HPL card if you do not have one already!

BIO:
Cecilia is currently at the Houston Public Library, as a Senior Community Liaison, building partnerships, expanding programming, and creating community connections.

  • A first-generation immigrant, Mrs. Cecilia Pham de Medina is passionate and committed to connecting underserved communities with organizations, programs, and services that enrich and support daily life. In the past 30+ years, she has had the opportunity to wear many different hats: fundraising, event planning, program management & development, and organizational restructuring.
  • Working at various nonprofits, she has learned the art of “The Ask” to support many initiatives and programs that either had a very small budget or no budget at all.

 This SIG will meet both in-person at NUMC, and remotely using MS Teams.  If remote, use this link — https://bit.ly/3vEoTK5 .

Chris’ detailed bio is provided here.

SIG Leader:  Lisa Katzenstein