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Presentations by OPCUG membersat the Ottawa Public Library |
| 2012 | |
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Wednesday, Jan 18, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
| 2011 | |
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Saturday, Sep 17, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District Tuesday, Sep 20, 6:30-8:30PM, Rosemount Wednesday, Sep 21, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres Thursday, Oct 6, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside Sunday, Nov 20, 1:00-3:00PM, Centrepointe |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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Thursday, Sep 22, 6:30-8:30PM, Alta Vista Tuesday, Nov 15, 6:30-8:30PM, North Gloucester |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - 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. |
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Monday, Oct 3, 6:45-8:15PM, North Gloucester Sunday, Oct 23, 1:00-3:00PM, Centrepointe Wednesday, Nov 16, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres Monday, Nov 21, 7:00-8:30PM, Carlingwood Saturday, Nov 26, 2:00-4:00PM, Greenboro District |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - 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. |
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Tuesday, Oct 4, 7:00-9:00PM, Centrepointe Tuesday, Oct 25, 6:30-8:30PM, Rosemount Thursday, Nov 17, 6:30-8:30PM, Sunnyside |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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Monday, Oct 24, 6:30-8:30PM, Elmvale Acres |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - 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. |
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June 16, 2011 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sunnyside Branch |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - 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. |
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May 31, 2011 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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May 9, 2011 Monday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Elmvale Acres |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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April 12, 2011 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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March 24, 2011 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sunnyside Branch |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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March 22, 2011 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM Centrepointe Branch, room 1B |
Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy - 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. |
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March 10, 2011 Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
How to use the Ottawa Public Library's Digital Media Collection - The Ottawa Public Library has an extensive digital media collection of e-books, audio books, and music. This seminar shows how to effectively use the collection, demonstrating how to find the material you want and get it to your computer for reading or listening. Supported portable devices are explored and explained. Limitations that come as a result of digital rights management are explained. Library policies are covered.Presented by Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group. |
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February 17, 2011 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sunnyside Branch |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - 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. |
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February 8, 2011 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 PM Carlingwood Branch |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - 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. |
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February 5, 2011 Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 PM Greenboro District Library |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - 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. |
| 2010 | |
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November 25, 2010 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sunnyside Branch |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - 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. |
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November 9, 2010 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM Centrepointe Branch, room 1B |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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October 19, 2010 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM Centrepointe Branch, room 1B |
How to Secure a Home Wireless Network - 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. |
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October 14, 2010 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM Sunnyside Branch |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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September 22, 2010 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Downloading audiobooks and e-books program - Yes, it’s now possible to download digital books that you can read or listen to for free! Learn how to get audiobooks and e-books using Overdrive from the Ottawa Public Library website! |
| 2009 | |
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November 24, 2009 Tuesday 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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November 23, 2009 Monday 7:00 PM Carlingwood Branch |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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November 21, 2009 Saturday 2:00 PM Greenboro District Library |
How to Buy a Digital Camera - 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. |
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November 5, 2009 Thursday 6:30 PM Alta Vista Branch |
Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
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October 19, 2009 Monday 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
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October 15, 2009 Thursday 7:00 PM Sunnyside Branch |
Is Free Software Really Free - And, if it is free, can it be any good? In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes. There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed. So, join Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group to find out about some must-have - and absolutely free - software! |
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October 1, 2009 Thursday 6:30 PM Alta Vista Branch |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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September 19, 2009 Saturday 2:00 PM Greenboro District Library |
How to Buy a PC - When buying a computer, 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. |
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September 17, 2009 Thursday 7:00 PM Sunnyside Branch |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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September 14, 2009 Monday 7:00 PM Carlingwood Branch |
Protecting Your Computer - 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. |
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Feb 21, 2009, 2:00 PM Greenboro District Library |
Chris Taylor will let you know what you need to do to protect your computer from attacks. 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. |
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Jan 29, 2009, 6:30 PM Alta Vista Branch |
Home wireless networks are very useful and easy to set up. But if left unsecured, you could be hacked and your network could be used for illegal activities. Chris Taylor will let you know the simple steps you need to do to protect a home wireless network. |
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Jan 24, 2009, 2:00 PM Greenboro District Library |
Chris Taylor will give advice on "How to Buy a Digital Camera." With the huge number of choices out there, Chris will help sort out what features to look for. This will be the same presentation given in the spring at the North Gloucester Branch. |
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Jan 22, 2009, 6:30 PM Alta Vista Branch |
Chris Taylor will let you know what you need to do to protect your computer from attacks. 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. |
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Nov 24, 2008, 6:45 PM Carlingwood Branch |
Chris Taylor will give advice on "How to Buy a Digital Camera." With the huge number of choices out there, Chris will help sort out what features to look for. This will be the same presentation given in the spring at the North Gloucester Branch. |
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Nov 20, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Alan German will answer the question "Vista - Is It a Good Thing?" If you have not yet made the leap to Vista, you might be wondering what it offers that another option such as Windows XP or Linux doesn't. |
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Oct 23, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Alan German will be presenting "HTML 101." Would you like to be able to create your own web pages? Alan will take you through the basics and get you up to speed. |
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Sep 25, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Chris Taylor will be presenting "How to Secure a Home Wireless Network." Most wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure you are not the "low hanging fruit" that a cracker will decide to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. |
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Jun 4, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users Group can help you sort them out. |
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May 21, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Just what is Linux? Is it really better than Windows? Find out with Alan German from Ottawa PC Users Group. |
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May 7, 2008, 7:00 PM North Gloucester Branch |
Keep hackers away and your computer safe by following advice given by Chris Taylor of the Ottawa PC Users Group. |
