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) 

  • June 20, 2026
  • July 18, 2026
  • August 15, 2026
  • September 19, 2026
  • October 17, 2026
  • November 21, 2026
  • December 19, 2026
  • …
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In-person meetings are typically also held via ZOOM or Microsoft TEAMS teleconferencing.

Here is what we did at our Saturday, July 18, 2026 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
(Online Only)

 Special Presentation!!
10:30 – 11:30 am — See details below

 NTPCUG members will receive the meeting details in the monthly flyer, usually 2+ days prior.

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

8:00 – 10:00

 For July, regular guest Sean Wheeler of Microsoft will review Sean’s legend .

Come, visit, learn how PowerShell can help you in your daily computing life.

    This SIG will meet both in-person at NUMC as well as virtually at https://bit.ly/3AMFsUy.

    SIG Leaders: Tom Sweet 

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

    8:30 – 10:30 am

    In July, as we go to press, the Tips ‘N Tricks SIG leaders are in the process of selecting topics for presentation.  Your input either before or during the SIG will help determine the topics discussed. 

      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: Linda Eakle, Chuck Stark & Tom Sweet.

      Artificial Intelligence (AI)
      (hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)

      9:30 – 10:30 am (online only)

      In July, Howard Harkness will discuss the following:

      • US Politics & AI
      • International Politics & AI
      • AI Consciousness?
      • Other News
      • Q&A

      This presentation will be online only using Howard’s favorite tool, ZOHO.  The online meeting link is https://meet.zoho.com/dboy-xzv-ium, Meeting ID: 1089891822 and Password: uJMRAK  (if needed).

      The meeting will go live at about 9:15 to give some time to set up & visit.

      SIG Leader:  Howard Lee Harkness

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

      10:30 – 11:30 am

      How to Secure a Home Wireless Network, by Chris Taylor

      Many 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.

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

      Rob’s bio is at https://ntpcug.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Biography-Rob-Truman.pdf.

      SIG Leader:  Lisa Katzenstein