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Westchester PC Users Group has WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE who uses a computer. Some workshops have a formal classroom-type approach; others are more informal meetings, where ideas and problems are discussed. Below is a list of the various workshops, with phone numbers and email addresses of the leaders. Feel free to contact each leader for more information. Annual dues allow all immediate household/family members to attend as many workshops as they wish. While each Workshop takes on the style and flavor of the Workshop leader and its participants, most follow these guidelines: Beginner Level Workshops Advanced Level Workshops The Workshop topics vary as the needs of our membership varies. Also, as our Workshop leaders are volunteers, we can offer only those Workshops for which we can find a leader! We have been fortunate to have attracted an outstanding group of talented leaders. For Workshop schedules see the
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WEBSITE
DESIGN Learn ways to create a Web site using various programs such as Microsoft Expression Web. The discussion can range from the technical, i.e., Search Engine Optimization to artistic concepts of color, layout, visitor eye movement, etc. More information on this workshop is found at it's blog: http://expressionwebworkshop.blogspot.com/ |
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EXCEL The two Steves unite to bring the popular spreadsheet program MS Excel back to WPCUG. Alternating each month, a Steve presents their expertise in an entertaining and educational manner. |
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LEARN THE MAC It‘s time to learn the MAC. We start at the beginning and over time become familiar with the essentials of running this computer. |
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OPEN SOURCE Joe Bruno What is Open Source? A definition is stated by the Open Source Initiative on the www.opensource.org website. Further information is available by searching for Open Source on Google. This first meeting will be a demonstration of a cross-platform website copier. It will be shown using Windows and Linux although it is available for Mac as well. This first workshop is designed for everyone beyond very beginner. |
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QUICKEN Quicken is an easy and intuitive program that you can keep simple or you can use for complex planning and investing uses. If you want it to keep your checkbook reconciled, it‘s simple. If you want to break down your investments into asset classes, it is a little less so but still not difficult. A Q&A session begins each workshop. We work through cash accounts, file management, and some online functions. Later we will get into investment accounts. All sessions will be open to comments and discussion. Contact Harry for more details. |
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WINDOWS, BEGINNER
For those new to Windows XP/Vista/7 or bought your first computer? This workshop is for you. |
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MICROSOFT WORD
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and Intermediate Level) Are you new at Word or have a bit of experience? Attend this class where we cover shortcuts and techniques. Questions are welcome and are an integral part of the class. If you have questions about a specific document, bring a copy on a flash drive or CD and we’ll help you. |
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XP/VISTA/WINDOWS7
We continue exploring Windows7 to help you decide whether to upgrade or just wait until you buy a new computer with Windows7 on it. |
| Intermediate Level Workshops |
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EXCEL The two Steves unite to bring the popular spreadsheet program MS Excel back to WPCUG. Alternating each month, a Steve presents their expertise in an entertaining and educational manner. |
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PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
Make your photographs look their best. Edit, enhance, organize, and share your photos. Fix common flaws, create composites, add text and graphics. Entertain friends with a dynamic slideshow. Show your photos on the Web. E-mail your images to friends and family. Show all of your photos in one place, and find photos using visual tags and a variety of viewing options. |
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LINUX
This is the hot, superior, stable, and free operating system. Because the Linux community is one of camaraderie in which advanced users help write and maintain this free OS, this workshop will provide encouragement and help for all levels of users, with input from all. |
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QUICKBOOKS
Anyone running a small business will benefit from at-tending this workshop. Learn how to install, set up, and troubleshoot QuickBooks. John Filiberti, who is a Quick-Books expert, will lead the workshop. Please feel free to contact John with any questions or ideas. |
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MICROSOFT WORD
(Beginner
and Intermediate Level) Are you new at Word or have a bit of experience? Attend this class where we cover shortcuts and techniques. Questions are welcome and are an integral part of the class. If you have questions about a specific document, bring a copy on a flash drive or CD and we’ll help you. |
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UPGRADE & REPAIR
We cover hardware and software. The good stuff, fun stuff, and bad stuff. Sessions feature the good stuff: adding to your PC (cameras, phones, PDAs, iPods, MP3 players, mass storage, backups) and upgrades; and the bad: error messages, stubborn installations, dreaded ―blue screens of death,‖ conflicts, and buggy programs, virus/spyware/identity issues and how to understand and solve them all! |
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UTILITIES & TROUBLESHOOTING
Learn to troubleshoot hardware and software problems using field-tested techniques. We demonstrate the lat-est commercial, shareware, and freeware utilities. We start with a Q&A session. Sick computers are always welcome, but by appointment only. Contact Richard for more details. |
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POWERPOINT Communicate your ideas through PowerPoint 2007. Learn how to add new theme colors, special effects, graphics, photos, charts, and music to the text of a presentation or slideshow. And just for fun add a voice over or sound track. "Start with the nuts and bolts and end with a quality presentation, while having fun." |
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WINDOWS, ADVANCED Guest leader each month will provide new ideas and in-sight on how to use your computer. Come expecting to learn from the experts and have your toughest questions not only answered but also expanded upon. |
updated 01/22/12