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).

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If an OPL event below is not listed on the OPL website, it is because the Ottawa Public Library has not yet listed the event.

The ins and outs of electronic mail (Ottawa Public Library)

E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover the basics of webmail and E-mail clients, POP/IMAP, and settings required to access mail servers. We will discuss the evils of spam, spoofing & phishing and how to detect & deal with them. We’ll look at mail folders and filters for organization. Find out how portable and disposable addresses can be used to make it easier to change Internet Service Provider and safeguard your privacy when giving your email address to those you don’t entirely trust.
Monday Apr 27
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Centennial Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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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 Apr 29
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Video conference
  • Alan German
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Organizing and showcasing your photos (Ottawa Public Library)

Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Learn how to create on-line photo albums and how to make a video from a PowerPoint presentation to showcase a trip or a collection of family photos even with music! Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
Thursday Apr 30
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosemount Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Lynda Buske
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The ins and outs of electronic mail (Ottawa Public Library)

E-mail systems are used by almost everybody but not necessarily well understood by all. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will cover the basics of webmail and E-mail clients, POP/IMAP, and settings required to access mail servers. We will discuss the evils of spam, spoofing & phishing and how to detect & deal with them. We’ll look at mail folders and filters for organization. Find out how portable and disposable addresses can be used to make it easier to change Internet Service Provider and safeguard your privacy when giving your email address to those you don’t entirely trust.
Saturday May 02
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cumberland 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 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 accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
Wednesday May 06
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Video conference
  • 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 all, it can be done for free.
Thursday May 07
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Metcalfe Village Branch
Ottawa Public Library
  • Chris Taylor
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