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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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023 at 2:00pm
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutesWe are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
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Friday Dec 01, 2023 at 2:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event is full
Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.
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Monday Dec 04, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutesWe are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password. Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThe 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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Monday Dec 11, 2023 at 2:00pm
90 minutesCantook, Libby and Cloud Library. With so many options, it can be a bit daunting if you’re using these applications for the first time. Join us for a short presentation about how to access eBooks and audiobooks with the library in a low-pressure environment. Bring your devices and staff will walk you through how to access our electronic book collections.
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Monday Dec 11, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThink about all the data on your PC; videos of the grandkids 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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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 at 2:00pm
120 minutesThink about all the data on your PC: videos of the grandkids 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, Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you how to backup your files to keep them safe.
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Monday Dec 18, 2023 at 2:00pm
105 minutesLearn how to scan documents to your USB and email, use mobile printing and more! Our staff will give a short presentation on how to use library resources to print documents, as well as show examples of how to use the resources so you’ll get practical experience.
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Saturday Jan 13, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesSorry this event is full
Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.