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 did at our Saturday, June 21, 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!!  EVs for Tech Folks: The Digital Side of Driving, 
              by Chris Mercer
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 June, we’ll discuss –

  • Windows Home vs. Pro. What up?
  • How to move data and programs to a new computer.

And beginning last month, 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.

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

In June, our topic will be on Artistry.ai (https://artistly.ai/), presented by Georgene Harkness. Join her 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 now.

During the process, we’ll be creating a short children’s flip-book from scratch and showing some differences between various design abilities of the program.

Note: Per Georgene, “I have no financial interest in Aristry.ai, and no affiliate relationship. It’s just a really interesting AI tool that I decided to buy.”

The Artificial Intelligence SIG will meet remotely via Miro Talk P2P. Connect to https://sfu.mirotalk.com/join/21JuneAISigNTPCUG , then enter your name and Join the meeting.

 SIG Leader:  Howard Lee Harkness

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

10:30 – 11:30 am

In June, Chris Mercer will present on EVs for Tech Folks: The Digital Side of Driving.

Electric Vehicles are more than just a different way to refuel; they are computers on wheels. This presentation moves beyond the headlines to explore the core technologies that set EVs apart from their gas-powered counterparts. We’ll demystify the instant torque of single-speed transmissions, navigate the ecosystem of charging options, and decode how real-world range is estimated. A special focus will be placed on the technology behind autonomous driving; examining its current capabilities, limitations, and real-world safety data.

Finally, we’ll address the practicalities of ownership, including total cost, simplified maintenance, and the crucial, often overlooked, digital security of a connected car.  During this presentation, we will look at many of the scams that face seniors and what we can do to prevent that from happening.

 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