The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 at 5:30pm
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
120 minutesJoin us for a workshop from The Council on Aging of Ottawa / Le Conseil sur le vieillissement d'Ottawa. Participants will explore what’s involved (practically, emotionally, and financially) in continuing to live independently with services and supports. This will include an overview of common needs, available options, and financial considerations.
Registration required
Wednesday June 26, 1:00-3:00pm
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Saturday Jul 13, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesLearn the basics of saving seeds, plant genetics, collection techniques, storage and viability. Breed your own varieties, adapted specifically to growing conditions in the garden.
Registration is limited. Please pre-register online.
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Monday Jul 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesLearn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
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Monday Jul 22, 2024 at 6:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesThis program shows Chromebooks users how to search the Internet using popular search engines, shopping, maps and weather. Also presented are some security basics and other features.
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Monday Jul 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThink about all the data on your PC; videos of the grand kids playing in a park, photos of your trip to Patagonia (lucky you!), tax records, emails… Now think about whether those files exist anywhere else. If the answer is no, you need to think about backup.
You could lose data due to viruses, fire, theft, tornado, hard disk failure, making an unintended change to a file, or a wayward finger deleting a file. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will discuss various ways you can ensure your important data survives any catastrophe.
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Saturday Aug 10, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesLearn about Canadian workplace culture and how you can break into the Canadian Job Market.
Newcomers program.
Please register online.