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) 

  • September 19, 2026
  • October 17, 2026
  • November 21, 2026
  • December 19, 2026
  • January 16, 2027
  • February 20, 2027
  • March 20, 2027
  • …
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eIn-person meetings are typically also held via ZOOM or Microsoft TEAMS teleconferencing.

Here is what we plan for our Saturday, Septembr 19, 2026 meeting …

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

Windows Tips & Tricks SIG
8:30 – 10:15 am – See details below

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

 Special Presentation!!
10:15 – 11:45 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 September, regular guest Sean Wheeler of Microsoft will again lead the conversation.

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 September, 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 September, Howard Harkness will discuss the following:

      Main Topic: 99.9% Probability AI Will Kill us All??

      This presentation will be online only using Howard’s favorite tool, ZOHO.  The online meeting link is https://meet.zoho.com/yjqw-ewx-euj, Meeting ID: 1077632539, and Password: dFrd6g (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)

      10:15 – 11:45 am

      The 15th Curated Selection of the Good Stuff, by J.B. Burke

      In just one sitting, you’ll learn what’s beneath the White House and how people could see better before glasses. You’ll benefit from 15 things to do before you travel by air as well as how not to explode.

      Do you have an old laptop? Our speaker will show you how to make it new again.

      See predictions for 2026 from an AI expert, plus where the AI datacenters are.  Also, you’ll view some amazing educational maps, rare facts about Einstein, and a look back at the 1948 Berlin Airlift.

      Plus, of course, much, much more.

      This SIG meets this month both in-person at NUMC and remotely.  If attending remotely, click https://bit.ly/4y8n0An .

      Our on-site presenter is J.B. Burke, has worked for IBM and others in the Tech industry for a total of 40 years, and s currently President of the Prescott Computer Society and is a member of Tech Committee of the Yavapai College OLLI program.  His full Bio is here. 

      SIG Leader:  Lisa Katzenstein