General Meeting Topic – September 2026

August 21, 2026 by Kenneth Tubaugh
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Passkeys & Two Factor Authentication Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time In the world of online security, when a public key and a private key when combined, create a passkey that can unlock your account. Passkeys have plenty of benefits; for example, they cannot be guessed or shared. Also, passkeys resist some phishing attempts because they’re unique to the sites they’re created for, so they won’t work on fraudulent lookalikes. This presentation will examine what passkeys are, how to set them up Continue reading →

General Meeting Topic – August 2026

August 7, 2026 by Kenneth Tubaugh
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An Introduction to Linux Mint: Linux for Windows Users Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time If you are familiar with the Windows desktop, navigating Linux Mint will feel natural. Here is how core features in Windows map directly to Linux Mint: Applications Menu: Clicking the Windows Start button opens the Start menu. In Linux Mint, clicking the Menu button opens the Application Menu. Task View: Clicking Task View in Windows displays all active desktops and running applications. In Linux Mint, clicking Panel Continue reading →

General Meeting Topic – July 2026

June 19, 2026 by Kenneth Tubaugh
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Fun and Useful Tips Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge your web searches & help you find the most relevant information; generate images & videos from text prompts; summarize web pages, YouTube videos, & PDF files; help you accomplish tasks in your programs; assist with creative writing; and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will show you how easily it can be Continue reading →

General Meeting Topic – June 2026

May 22, 2026 by Kenneth Tubaugh
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Microsoft PC Manager Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Microsoft PC Manager is one of those surprisingly useful Windows utilities that most people don’t realize already exists. Designed as an all-in-one optimization and maintenance tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11, PC Manager bundles storage cleanup, startup management, security checks, and performance monitoring into a lightweight app that feels a bit like Task Manager mixed with Windows Security. Where: In-Person & via Zoom Columbus Metropolitan Library, Hilliard Branch Hilliard Room 4500 Hickory Continue reading →