Ottawa PC Users' Group

Welcome to the Ottawa PC Users’ Group (OPCUG).
We are a not-for-profit organization located in Ottawa, Ontario. Our motto is Users Helping Users, a task we have undertaken for more than 40 years.

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We are a group of computer enthusiasts.

Our purpose is to serve not only our members, but also the community at large. Members consist of folks like you and me who have joined together to help one another optimize the use of computer technology.  Members range from those who do not yet own a computer, to managers of corporate IT (Information Technology) departments, who want to share and help.

Our monthly meetings consist of presentations given on a variety of topics from speakers within the group as well as from outside sources. Open forum Q&A sessions allow members to find solutions to problems. Visitors are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings and Q&A sessions (currently via Zoom video conference) and meet our members. We also give in-person presentations at various branches of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL).

The OPCUG operates 3 Google Groups for disseminating and sharing information.  Members can enjoy these services by signing up. Here’s how.

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OCTOBER 14th MEETING:
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OCTOBER 21st GET-TOGETHER
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FAMILY BOAT EXPERIENCES
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OPCUG receiving an Ontario Volunteer Service Award in 2018
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(there are no Regular Monthly Meetings in July and August)

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You can help fulfill our motto Users helping users. Do you know someone who could give a presentation to the OPCUG?
Do you have an idea for an interesting topic? Send an email to with details.

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If an OPL event below is not showing on the OPL website, it is because the Ottawa Public Library has not yet listed the event.
Here is a list of all programs we currently offer to the Ottawa Public Library for their choosing.

This Week’s Q&A Session

The OPCUG is holding Q&A sessions weekly on Wednesday evenings. You do not have to be an OPCUG member; everyone is welcome at no charge to join us and ask questions about their specific computer-related problems.
Wednesday Oct 28
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Video conference
  • Alan German
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): fun and useful tips (Ottawa Public Library)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information; generate images & videos from text prompts; summarize web pages, YouTube videos, & PDF files; help you accomplish tasks in your programs; assist with creative writing; and more. Chris Taylor […]
Friday Oct 30
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Centennial Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Protecting your PC (Ottawa Public Library)

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 PC from being hacked. And best of […]
Monday Nov 09
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Emerald Plaza Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Restoring old photos (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn the options for digitizing old photos plus receive a demo on how to straighten, sharpen, adjust lighting, remove scratches and spots using free software (Photoscape X). Free online AI editing tools will also be covered. Lynda will also cover Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Saturday Nov 21
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Nepean Centrepointe Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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Keeping passwords safe (Ottawa Public Library)

We are told: don’t write down passwords; don’t reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don’t let your online […]
Monday Nov 23
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Emerald Plaza Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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Keeping passwords safe (Ottawa Public Library)

We are told: don’t write down passwords; don’t reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will show how to use free software to store all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protect them with a single, very strong password. Don’t let your online […]
Friday Nov 27
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Centennial Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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