OPCUG PRESENTATIONS AT THE
OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
by
Chris Taylor
As
was announced in the spring of 2008, rather than our
traditional fall workshop, we are now giving
presentations through the Ottawa Public Library. We hope
this will continue to be a win-win situation, where we
get to introduce people to the OPCUG and the library gets
access to skilled presenters.
Following are upcoming presentations currently scheduled.
January - May 2012
Protecting Your Computer
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Elmvale Branch
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to
be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under
15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor,
President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the
simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from
being hacked.
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Sunnyside Branch
Most 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.
Protecting Your Computer
Monday, January 23, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Carlingwood Branch
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to
be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under
15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor,
President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the
simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from
being hacked.
How to Buy a PC
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6:30 - 8:15 PM, Rosemount Branch
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop
or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big
a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster
processor or more memory ... Chris Taylor, President of the
Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can
buy the computer that is right for your needs.
Protecting Your Computer
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Orleans Branch
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to
be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under
15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor,
President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the
simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from
being hacked.
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 - 8:15 PM, Rosemount Branch
Most 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.
How to Buy a PC
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Main Branch
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop
or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big
a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster
processor or more memory ... Chris Taylor, President of the
Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can
buy the computer that is right for your needs.
How the Internet works ... and doesn't
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Elmvale Branch
Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the
Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain
in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange
information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to trouble-shoot things
when they don't work as they are supposed to.
How to Buy a Digital Camera
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Sunnyside Branch
When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of
choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus"
your search for the ideal digital camera.
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Elmvale Branch
Most 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.
How to Buy a Digital Camera
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Stittsville Branch
When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of
choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users' Group President will help "focus"
your search for the ideal digital camera.
How to Buy a PC
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6:15 - 8:15 PM, Ruth E. Dickinson Branch
When buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices, laptop
or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, how big
a hard drive, how big a monitor, is it better to buy a faster
processor or more memory ... Chris Taylor, President of the
Ottawa PC Users' Group will help sort out the choices so you can
buy the computer that is right for your needs.
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy
Saturday April 21, 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Greenboro Branch
The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr,
Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than
privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and
Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will
describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will
give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't
compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse.
How the Internet works ... and doesn't
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Orleans Branch
Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the
Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will explain
in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange
information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to trouble-shoot things
when they don't work as they are supposed to.
Protecting Your Computer
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:15 - 8:15 PM, Manotick Branch
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to
be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under
15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor,
President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the
simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from
being hacked.
Protecting Your Computer
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Elmvale Branch
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to
be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under
15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor,
President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the
simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from
being hacked.
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy
Thursday May 3, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Sunnyside Branch
The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr,
Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than
privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and
Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will
describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will
give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't
compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse.
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Elmvale Branch
The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr,
Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than
privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and
Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will
describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will
give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't
compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse.
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Orleans Branch
The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr,
Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than
privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and
Andrea Wells from the Ottawa PC Users' Group. Andrea will
describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will
give the cautions about using these tools so that you don't
compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse.
Presentations
are scheduled as they are arranged with the Ottawa Public
Library. This page will be updated as things change.
For
more information about these presentations, you can check
the Ottawa Public Library web site biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/main/program
Free registration is required.
Here is a list of presentations given in the past.
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