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.
For information on how to install and use a Zoom account please click the button below.
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If you like what you see at PCS, please consider joining us as a member. By doing so you will obtain access to the presenters' notes and videos of the
presentations as well as other benefits of membership. Dues are only $24 a year. Information about joining PCS is available at our
Membership Info page.
February 14, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: JB Burke
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
John Kennedy - An Introduction to Linux - What is it and why would I want to use it?
Freedom and security, maybe? Linux is a free, open-source, and highly secure operating system that meets most people's everyday computing needs, looking and
acting like most other operating systems. Learn what it is, what it does, why people are switching to Linux, how well it works on new and older computers, AND that
it remains free to all.
The second hour of today's program will be Windows Adventurer Phil Ball with another helping of his famous Windows Tips & Tricks. No matter how well you
know Windows, you will be sure to come away from Phil's session with at least one new insight - and probably many more as well.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
March 7, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Touring the Web #16 - Leader: JB Burke
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
This program asks the question - can there possibly be more to find on the internet? Answer - there will always be more. JB drills down and mines the web for those
hidden gems you probably would not otherwise find. You'll be enlightened, entertained and educated with a dollop of humor. Who could ask for more?
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
March 14, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: JB Burke
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
Bill James - Modems, Routers & Wi-Fi
In the early days of networking, the term "modem" was used to describe a device that transformed speech into analog signals (and vice versa) for transmission over
telephone lines. This presentation will discuss Modems, Routers, and Wi-Fi, and how to set up your devices for optimal performance, as we all want fast, reliable,
and secure Internet. First, Bill will give us information on the latest modems, router hardware developments, and best practices for setup and deployment. Next,
he will discuss Wi-Fi as the best option and how it fits into Home Automation, demystifying terms such as WPA, Wi-Fi 6, 802.11, Ethernet, and DOCSIS 3.1. Finally,
he will also cover the pros and cons of using a professional tech service to solve technical difficulties.
The second hour of today's program will be Windows Adventurer Phil Ball with another helping of his famous Windows Tips & Tricks. No matter how well you
know Windows, you will be sure to come away from Phil's session with at least one new insight - and probably many more as well.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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.
Other Virtual MeetingsThe 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 group'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 Special Interest Group meetings. Anyone with an interest in computers is welcome to attend our
meetings and join PCS.
PCS is affiliated with OLLI as a Special Interest Group which is based at Prescott's Yavapai Community College. From the OLLI website: "Yavapai College is one of only five community colleges in the nation to boast an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, our locations in Prescott and Sedona-Verde offer a variety of learning and teaching opportunities for mature adults, 50 years of age and over." (Source)
OLLI InformationPCS is a member of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups APCUG's website. PCS uses materials from APCUG in many of its presentations. APCUG's stated mission is "to facilitate communication among computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry." APCUG members throughout the country contribute many worthwhile articles for the benefit of all computer users. These articles are available for reading on their website. From the APCUG website: "Membership in APCUG is open to any non-commercial organization whose primary purpose is to help its members learn about technology. It is a cross-platform organization supporting operating systems such as Windows, OS X, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Linux."
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