Welcome to the Prescott Computer Society

Interested in Membership?

Information about joining PCS is available at our Membership Info page.

Online Meetings Using Zoom

PCS meetings are available to anyone, including non-members, who wish to join us online. We are using Zoom as a means of holding our meetings in the convenience of your own home.

Even if you're not a member of PCS we urge you to attend our online meetings. Both members and non-members may do so in advance of the meeting by registering below. You will receive a password and link to the meeting by email. This step is necessary to keep out spammers and hackers. You may join the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

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Getting started with Zoom

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Zoom Help

Currently Scheduled Online Meetings

August 3 - Tuesday - 5:00-6:00 PM
PCS Board of Directors Meeting - Leader: JB Burke
Zoom meeting will open at 4:45 PM

The board will meet to discuss PCS operations - Meeting Schedules, Zoom issues, etc.

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

August 7 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Digital Photography SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Zoom meeting will open at 12:45 PM

Professor Phil Ball will resume our ongoing education in all things Digital Photography. Phil regularly peppers his programs with an eclectic mix of digital photo examples, shooting suggestions and post-production demonstrations. If you have a digital camera, and who doesn't with a smartphone in their pocket, you will benefit from Phil's expertise.

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

August 21 - PCS Annual Picnic

The annual PCS picnic will be held on Saturday, August 21 from Noon - 2:00 PM at the Lakeview Pavilion, Goldwater Lake Park, Prescott.

Map to PCS picnic

PCS will provide chicken, soft drinks and the usual paper and plastic products. There will also be a drawing for prizes.

To attend this most amazing event, please bring a dish to share. You're not limited to just salad or dessert. We'd like to see your culinary skills so feel free to bring something more substantial if you wish. If you are bringing an entree or side dish, please describe it when you RSVP. To let us know you're coming, please fill out our quick and easy online RSVP form right now!

Picnic RSVP

August 28 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
John Carter - What's in a photo?
Zoom meeting will open at 12:45 PM

John Carter will answer the question "What's in a photo" as he demonstrates more features of the powerful and inexpensive Photoshop alternative, Affinity Photo, in the next installment of the August Special Programs Series.

Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Other Computer Groups Sharing Meetings

Through PCS' affiliation with APCUG (see below) you may also virtually attend other computer club meetings throughout the country. Check out the wide selection of programs available to you.

A typical PCS meeting scene.

General Information About PCS

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 are our General meeting and 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).

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.