WELCOME TO THE HOME PAGE OF
THE PRESCOTT COMPUTER SOCIETY

The Prescott Computer Society (PCS) is a PC-based users group located in Prescott, Arizona.  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.  Owning a computer is not a requirement for membership.

Our primary attention is focused on IBM-compatible computers and associated software but anyone with an interest in personal or small business computing will find both basic and advanced information by attending our club’s meetings.

For further information, please contact any PCS Officer, SIG Leader, visit the About Us page, fill out a Membership Application or view our tri-fold brochure. (PDF file)

PCS is a member of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG) and the Arizona Alliance of Computer Clubs (AZACC).  PCS members may access the AZACC User Groups Discount page here.

FUN (AND INTERESTING) STUFF

Scene from a typical Question and Answer session in which our members attempt to "Stump The Geeks."  Did they succeed?  I guess you'll just have to come to a meeting to find out.

Actually, the questions are submitted in advance so we can come up with useful answers to our member's concerns.  But that doesn't mean there won't be any surprises during the meeting!

MEETING INFO

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in the Founders Room (1st floor) of the Prescott Public Library.  The Library is located at 215 E. Goodwin Street, Prescott, Arizona.  Map

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
SIG = Special Interest Group

Saturday - February 13 - 1:30-3:30 PM
Digital Photo SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Skill Level: Intermediate

Please note the later starting time for this meeting!

In this session, Phil will discuss different aspects of working with Photoshop Elements. He will show you how to use this powerful program to edit your digital images to obtain the best quality available. Always entertaining, he will also discuss better ways to take your pictures in the first place to lessen your editing work. Make sure not to miss this one!

FUTURE MEETINGS 

Saturday - February 20 - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Skill Level: Novice to Advanced

First Hour: Once again, Phil Ball will amaze us with his world-famous "Tips 'n' Tricks" session regarding things you absolutely need to know about your computer. He will present a program designed to show you how to get the most from your PC. Whether it's a demonstration about making your computer run faster or how to do every day computer tasks more efficiently, you will certainly learn something new at each and every presentation Phil gives. Don't even think of missing this installment of the latest hints guaranteed to make your computer run at its best.

Second Hour: Norm Samuelson is a retired computer scientist. He worked for several years at Livermore Labs in California where he helped developed some innovative programming. Since coming to Prescott, he has been heavily involved in kayaking and a variety of volunteer services like CASA and Big Brothers. He is a regular presenter at OLLI on computer-related topics. He is also Youth Service Director at the Sunup Rotary Club and served as Registrar at the Rotary Youth Leadership Award [RYLA] program. This last activity is a weekend camp that brings together over 100 exemplary high school students from several parts of Arizona. The camp seeks to encourage self-confidence and the development of leadership skills in the youth who attend.

As Registrar, Norm is responsible for collecting a large amount of information about the youth and have this information available for use in preparation and implementation of the camp program. It is this last activity that Norm will describe in his presentation - how he used various software programs to organize large amounts of information and make that information readily accessible. He will encourage those in attendance to think about ways they can take on similar projects that require organizing information.

Saturday & Sunday - February 20 & 21
APCUG Region 9 Computer Conference in Tempe

Great presentations, demos and giveaways.  For complete details, see their website and information flyer.

Saturday - February 27 - 1:00-3:00 PM
Advanced SIG - Leader: Ray DeCosta
Skill Level: Intermediate

This is the CD Burning program of January 23 which has been rescheduled because of the numerous storms.

CD BURNING 101

Don't let the "Advanced" name of this SIG make you think that the "geek level" of today's presentation will be off the charts.  This session will be very basic in nature and will show you from the ground up what you need to know about CDs to get started burning your own.  Ray will discuss what format of CDs works best with your equipment, show you how to burn data and music CDs as well as how to care for your CDs to protect them from harm.  He'll also talk about the different CD burning programs available and an introduction to MP3 players.

Friday - March 5 - 1:00-3:00 PM
Internet SIG - Leader: Jim Perry
Skill Level: Intermediate

Topic to be announced.

Saturday - March 6 - 1:00-3:00 PM
Digital Photo SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Skill Level: Intermediate

In this session, Phil will discuss different aspects of working with Photoshop Elements. He will show you how to use this powerful program to edit your digital images to obtain the best quality available. Always entertaining, he will also discuss better ways to take your pictures in the first place to lessen your editing work. Make sure not to miss this one!

Saturday - March 13 - 1:30-3:30 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Skill Level: Novice to Advanced

Please note the later starting time for this meeting!

PCS elections will be held.

Other topics to be announced.

Saturday - March 20 - 1:00-3:00 PM
Advanced SIG - Leader: Ray DeCosta
Skill Level: Intermediate

Topic to be announced.

Saturday - March 27 - 1:00-3:00 PM
New Developments SIG - Leader: JB Burke
Skill Level: Intermediate

This is a new SIG which will appear on a temporary basis and deal with contemporary computer topics.

More information will be provided as the details are firmed up.