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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 calendar
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EBAY Howard Hill, 914-232-4896 or email Billnye@bestweb.net Set up accounts, make bids, sell, and learn more of what eBay offers. Topics: become a verified member; navigate in eBay; search for items; reserve prices; eBay stores; PayPal accounts; money transfers; feedback. Advanced topics: start selling your items; construct good item descriptions; good titles for selling items; eBay Motors—shopping for cars; bidding on unusual items (vacations); shipping issues (domestic); international shipping; and eBay fraud; eBay listing costs; getting support. Email questions to help make workshop personal and useful. |
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EXPRESSION WEB This cooperative learning round table considers the elements necessary for planning and creating a Web site using MS Expression Web. |
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MAINTAINING YOUR PC |
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MULTIMEDIA |
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Palm/PocketPC
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POWERPOINT |
| Intermediate Level Workshops |
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Adobe Photoshop |
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 Workshop leader: Elliott Topp 914-693-6416 ell.topp@verizon.net 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. Email 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. Join us for presentations and discussions about Linux. 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. Visit www.linuxpcug.org for schedule and details. |
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MICROSOFT WORD
(Some meetings fall into Beginner category) Whether you are new at Word or have a bit of experience, now is the perfect time to attend this class. We will go over some shortcuts and techniques that everyone will use regardless of which version of Word that you are using. Questions are not only welcome, but are an integral part of the class. If you have questions about a specific document, bring a copy of it on diskette and we will see if the class can help you. |
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MS-OFFICE ESSENTIALS MS-Office Essentials: Learn Microsoft Office & (other office technologies including OpenOffice.com) Workshop will focus on essentials and integration, of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc. This workshop will NOT replace learning the details of MS-Word, or any other current workshop. Contact Ken Fried, Leader, KenFried@bestweb.net, or (H) 914-528-2433, for any questions. |
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TABLET PC Explore both the fun and practical powers of the portable Tablet PC from note-taking and handwriting recognition to painting and pen-enabled games. We'll cover improvements in Windows Vista for the Tablet; usage techniques; buying tips; and, if time permits, developing your own custom ink-enabled applications. Bring your Tablet or join us to learn if one is right for you. |
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UPGRADE AND REPAIR Jonathan Hauff 914-654-4166 SPERF@aol.com
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| QUICKEN Harry MacLaughlin harrym67@verizon.net Quicken is in my view an easy and intuitive program in the respect that you can keep it simple or you can use it for complex planning and investing uses. If you want it to keep your checkbook reconciled, it's simple. If you want to breakdown your investments into asset classes it is a little less so but still not difficult. A Q and A session will begin each workshop. We will then 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 XP/VISTA |
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UTILITIES & TROUBLESHOOTING Learn how to troubleshoot hardware and software computer problems using field-tested techniques. We also will demonstrate the latest 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. |
| VIDEO EDITING Al Conte (coleader) aljo40@verizon.net Steve Gardner (coleader) stegar1@optonline.net Irwin Norman (coleader) irwinor@rcn.com
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Will be rescheduled if interest warrants and a Workshop leader can be found. |
| Advanced Level Workshops |
| JAVA Pat Murphy pmurphy@stepinac.org Temporarily suspended. |
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Advanced Ralph Grauso (337-7479) ralfromny@hotmail.com Jonathan Hauff (assistant) (834-0587) sperf@aol.com Guest leader each month will provide new ideas and insight 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. |
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MS-Access Learn how to customize and automate MS Office applications through the use of macros and programming basics. Contact Doug or Ken for more details. |
updated 02/05/08