Welcome to the Prescott Computer Society
A typical PCS meeting scene.
The Prescott Computer Society (PCS) is a PC-based users group located in Prescott, Arizona. Our primary attention is focused on IBM-compatible computers,
associated software and smart phones. We strive to provide personal, home office and small business computing solutions and presentation topics. You may obtain both basic and
advanced information about computers by attending our club's meetings.
We hold several meetings each month to show you how to get the most out of your computer. These consist of our General meeting
as well as several Special Interest Group meetings. Anyone with an interest in computers is welcome to attend our meetings and join PCS.
PCS is a member of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG).
Interested in Membership?
Additional information about PCS is available at our About Us
page. For information about becoming a member of PCS, please contact
Murray Smolens, our Membership chair.
Fun Stuff
A typical Q&A meeting chaired by some of our favorite PCS members. It's known as a "Stump The Geeks" session which is always enjoyed by all those who attend.
We often hold Question and Answer sessions at General meetings where our members attempt to
"Stump The Geeks" with their questions about computer and smartphone problems and other related issues.
Do the geeks ever get stumped? Of course, once in a while they do but we all appreciate the very interesting and informative discussions that
are held. I guess you'll just have to come to a meeting to see for yourself.
Meeting Info
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in the Founders Suite (1st floor) of the Prescott Public Library.
The Library is located at 215 E. Goodwin Street, Prescott, Arizona.
Our extended meeting schedule (5-6 months in advance) is available here.
Free Android App
The free Android app which conveniently displays the complete extended schedule for PCS
on your Android smartphone or tablet can be obtained
here.
Don't miss out on any of our very interesting meetings because you forgot to check your calendar!
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Upcoming Meetings
August 7 - Tuesday - 10:00-11:00 AM
Technology Help Hour - Leader: PCS Staff
Location: Prescott Public Library Training Lab; Third Floor
Ask a technology question and get help from members of the Prescott Computer Society. Bring your own laptop
or mobile device or use a library laptop. This is a weekly drop-in service and registration is not required.
August 7 - Tuesday - 6:00-7:45 PM
Board of Directors meeting
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite, Room B
All PCS members are welcome to attend but you are asked to first
contact Ray Carlson in order to ensure that there will be room available for you.
August 11 - Saturday - 1:05-2:50 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
First Hour: A World without Passwords
As the next step, Google is promoting a
USB-type drive it developed called the Titan Key. The drive includes
security information that identifies the user. Google required that all its
staff use this Key for a couple of years, and the result was that its staff
experienced no phishing attacks. This session will look at how the Titan Key
works, its pluses and minuses, and whether it can remove the need for user
passwords. Google expects to start selling this device very soon, but, in
the meantime, it recommends a less sophisticated Yubico version that is already for sale.
Second Hour: Phil Ball will present Tips and Tricks with insights into various topics that assist with regular computer activity.
In addition to the presentations,
the following are typical events which take place at our General meetings:
1) We hold an informal Flea Market in which you are encouraged to bring in your excess computer
equipment or software and make them available for others to enjoy at no
charge. Please deposit give-away items on the table in the back marked "Free Stuff." Any items left
here at the end of the meeting are subject to disposal.
2) If you have items that are just too good to give away, you may set up a
separate table and hold your own sale.
3) We conduct a free drawing for gift cards at the end of the
meeting, so make sure to get a pair of tickets from whoever is in
charge and place one in the container provided.
4) We will also accept your used ink and toner cartridges for recycling. They are
turned in to Think4Inc for credits which PCS uses to purchase office supplies from them.
August 14 - Tuesday - 10:00-11:00 AM
Technology Help Hour - Leader: PCS Staff
Location: Prescott Public Library Training Lab; Third Floor
Ask a technology question and get help from members of the Prescott Computer Society. Bring your own laptop
or mobile device or use a library laptop. This is a weekly drop-in service and registration is not required.
August 18 - Saturday
No PCS meeting is scheduled.
August 21 - Tuesday - 10:00-11:00 AM
Technology Help Hour - Leader: PCS Staff
Location: Prescott Public Library Training Lab; Third Floor
Ask a technology question and get help from members of the Prescott Computer Society. Bring your own laptop
or mobile device or use a library laptop. This is a weekly drop-in service and registration is not required.
August 25 - Saturday - 1:05-2:50 PM
Smartphone SIG - Leader: Murray Smolens
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
John Carter will discuss interesting topics related to smartphones.
August 28 - Tuesday - 10:00-11:00 AM
Technology Help Hour - Leader: PCS Staff
Location: Prescott Public Library Training Lab; Third Floor
Ask a technology question and get help from members of the Prescott Computer Society. Bring your own laptop
or mobile device or use a library laptop. This is a weekly drop-in service and registration is not required.
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