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)
- October 19, 2019
- November 16, 2019
- December 21, 2019
- January 18, 2020
- February 15, 2020
- March 21, 2020
Here’s what we have planned for the October 19th meeting:
(Special Interest Groups)
Home Automation
8:00 – 9:00
Home Automation and Home Theater come in an endless range of capabilities, complexity, and price. Come join us as we cover this new and exciting area. Home automation covers everything from setting your thermostat to having your refrigerator order milk. Join us!
SIG Leader: Bill Parker
Making Money Online
8:00 – 9:00
Topic: Selling on Amazon. Diane Bentley will discuss her experience with selling on Amazon.
SIG Leader: Howard Harkness
Powershell
8:00 – 10:00
In the 8:00 o’clock hour we cover topics and demonstrations that come up in informal discussion.
In the 9:00 o’clock hour, Terry Dow will present Discovering PowerShell
SIG Leader: Larry Weiss
Microsoft Office Suite
9:00 – 10:00
Frank Tubbs returns with exciting topics on Excel. Q&A always an option.
We also have expert members available to handle member questions about other Microsoft Office products
Windows Tips n’ Tricks
10:00 – 11:00
If you have a “troubled” system, contact Chuck or Gil for a possible “Live, No Net” troubleshooting session in front of the group.
SIG Leaders: Chuck Stark and Gil Brand
AppDev
10:00 – 12:00
Chris Morgan will discuss our club’s WordPress website, especially how SIG leaders can publish articles on their SIG page.
Divi is a full-featured web design ‘theme’ and page builder that does not require knowledge of HTML or CSS. It is the new look and feel for our NTPCUG web site.
SIG Leaders: Chris Morgan and Tom Perkins
Internet
11:00 – 12:00
Topic: Best Windows Antivirus Software for Home Users.
We will also cover trending topics about the Internet.
SIG Leader: Glynn Brooks
Windows Inside/Out
12:30 – 1:30
- Migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 – what you need to consider and plan for, if you want to upgrade an old computer, or migrate your files and programs to a new computer.
- Windows 10 version 1909: new and changed features – contents of the next Windows 10 upgrade, due out this month.
SIG Leader: Glynn Brooks
Wireless Communication
12:30 – 1:30
No SIG meeting in October
SIG Leader: Birl Smith
October / November Computer Raffle
Members are eligible to purchase tickets for a full-featured computer. See the 2nd page of the monthly flyer for a full description of the computer.