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) 

  • April 19, 2025
  • May 17, 2025
  • June 21, 2025
  • 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, April 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
9:30 – 10:30 am — See details below

 Special Presentation!!  How to Buy a Digital Camera, 
              by Chris Taylor
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 April, Linda Eakle will tell a tale of an alien invasion – on her pc. And give us an update on Microsoft’s Phone Link app (syncing phone to pc).

Chuck will talk about ‘end of life’. Uh, no, not that one. The Windows 10 one. And what to do about your hardware.

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)(remote meeting only)
9:30 – 10:30 am

In April, “The Robots are (still) Coming!”  Sorry about last month!  Howard isn’t sure what caused the technical problems, but it may have been his choice of a version of Miro Talk to use that wasn’t the right fit.

This month, we’ll use the P2P version of Miro Talk, which is smaller.  Howard managed to run a couple of test sessions on it, and suspects it will be better than Zoom. Just hoping it remains free…

There is a Pro version of Miro Talk containing all of the Miro Talk apps, available for $300, which he believes to be a one-time fee, since you can get an additional support contract.  The P2P version, which Howar thinks is about right for SIG meetings is $80, also with a support contract available.  He might end up buying the P2P version with self-support since it appears to work better than Zoom for what he is doing.

The Artificial Intelligence SIG will meet remotely via Miro Talk P2P. Connect to https://bit.ly/3Y2a5R1 , 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 April, Chris Taylor will present on How to Buy a Digital Camera, where you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris, Ottawa PC Users’ Group President and Orleans Photo Club Vice-president will help “focus” your search for the ideal digital camera to fit your budget and suit the style of photography that interests you.

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

BIO:  Chris Taylor worked for the Canadian Federal Government for over 36 years in user & server support, IT architecture and IT security. He has been active in community user groups for over 45 years and is President of the OPCUG in Canada’s capital. He co-hosts the very popular weekly Q&A sessions hosted by the OPCUG. 

Chris has given over 540 presentations at the Ottawa Public Library on many computer- and photography-related topics. He has given 11 presentations to groups within the APCUG and is scheduled to give another 5 this spring.  He has written articles for GlassWire’s Cybersecurity News and was on the Community Review Board for the SANS OUCH! security newsletter.

Chris has been awarded 15 times as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. He received the Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award and  the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his volunteer efforts.

SIG Leader:  Lisa Katzenstein