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. 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.
For further information, please contact any
PCS Officer, SIG
Leader, visit the
About Us page, visit the
Membership Information page, fill out a
Membership Application or
view our informational 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.
 Additional
information about PCS, including computer how-to articles, may be found in
the "Messenger", our monthly newsletter which is distributed at our General
meetings. Check out the most recent issue by clicking the graphic to the
left or going here.
 What's
this "PCS Hot Tips" button all about?
Well, it's a link to listings of some especially interesting Tips 'n' Tricks that have
appeared in our recent newsletters or mentioned in meetings. They are covered in greater detail here on
the website than would normally be available using other methods. Give
the button a click and see what you find.
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, some of 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.
July 16 - Saturday - 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!
FUTURE MEETINGS
July 23 - Saturday - 1:45-3:45 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Please note the later starting time for this
meeting.
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: Carver Smith will discuss the care and feeding,
pampering and debugging of your PC. Topics will include speeding it up,
debugging BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) and what is eating your computer. If you
have questions of general computer interest that you'd like to see answered at
this session, please send them to the
Webkeeper and I'll pass them along to Carver.
July 30 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Special Topics SIG - Leader: JB
Burke
Skill Level: Novice to Intermediate
This month, JB will delve into topics related to computer hardware, software, the
Internet and the World Wide Web. You are sure to find
something educational and/or entertaining and/or interesting in this fast-paced enjoyable session. As always, questions and comments
will be welcome. After all, JB has to be learning something from these sessions too!
August 6 - Saturday - 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!
August 9 - Tuesday - 6:00-8:30 PM
Board of Directors meeting - Prescott
Public Library; Elsea Room
All PCS members are welcome to attend but you are asked to first
contact Ray Carlson in order to ensure that there will be room
available for you.
August 13 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: Ray Carlson
Skill Level: Novice to Advanced
Topics to be announced.
August 20 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Special Topics SIG - Leader: JB
Burke
Skill Level: Novice to Intermediate
This month, JB will delve into topics related to computer hardware, software, the
Internet and the World Wide Web. You are sure to find
something educational and/or entertaining and/or interesting in this fast-paced enjoyable session. As always, questions and comments
will be welcome. After all, JB has to be learning something from these sessions too!
August 27 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Q&A SIG - Leader: Andy Reti
Topics to be announced
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