Welcome Summer Visitors!
Please feel free to stop by and check out our meetings which are usually held at the
Prescott Public Library on most Saturday afternoons from 1:10-2:50 PM.
Map to Library Just make sure to always check our schedule below to confirm meeting details. You can also get
our free Android app
which will keep you informed about our many events.
You're welcome to visit as our guest for a reasonable amount of time. If you find that you like
our programs, please consider joining PCS for the remainder of the year -
it's only $2 a month. And you can always ask us questions about the local
area should you be considering moving here to escape the Valley heat.
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.
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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Next Meeting
June 20 - 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.
June 24 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
Special Topics SIG - Leader: JB Burke
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
This month, JB will delve into topics related to computer hardware, software, the Internet and the World Wide Web. You are sure to find
something educational and/or entertaining and/or interesting in this fast-paced enjoyable session. As always, questions and comments
will be welcome. After all, JB has to be learning something from these sessions too!
Future Meetings
June 27 - 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.
July 8 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
Digital Photo SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite B
Many aspects of digital photography will be discussed, including use of digital
cameras and using Photoshop Elements to make your photos look their best.
July 11 - 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.
July 15 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
First Hour: Backup 101
Dick Mason will present a talk called "Backup 101" with the aim of helping
people of all skill levels set up a quality, fully automatic backup system.
He will discuss the equipment required, the options available while
configuring the system, and the part "the cloud" can play in a backup
system. Several popular backup programs will be described along with the results of a comparative test between them.
Following the formal presentation portion, the PowerPoint set will include a
number of slides showing screen shots with click-by-click instructions
showing how to set up each of the programs discussed.
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 on the item you'd like to win.
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.
July 18 - 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.
July 22 - Saturday
No PCS meeting is scheduled.
July 25 - 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.
July 29 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
Smartphone SIG - Leader: Murray Smolens
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
Murray Smolens will discuss Smartphone-related topics.
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August 1 - 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 3 - Thursday - 6:00-7:45 PM
Board of Directors meeting
Location: Prescott Public Library; Elsea Room
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 5 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
Digital Photo SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite B
Many aspects of digital photography will be discussed, including use of digital
cameras and using Photoshop Elements to make your photos look their best.
August 8 - 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 12 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
First Hour: To be determined
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 on the item you'd like to win.
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 15 - 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 19 - Saturday
No PCS meeting is scheduled.
August 22 - 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 26 - Saturday - 1:10-2:50 PM
Smartphone SIG - Leader: Murray Smolens
Location: Prescott Public Library; Founders Suite A & B
Murray Smolens will discuss Smartphone-related topics.
August 29 - 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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