PCS meetings are available to anyone, including non-members, who wish to join us online. We are using Zoom as a means of holding our meetings
in the convenience of your own home.
Even if you're not a member of PCS we urge you to attend our online meetings. Both members and non-members may do so in advance
of the meeting by registering below. You will receive a password and link to the meeting by email. This step is necessary to keep out spammers and hackers.
You may join the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
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If you like what you see at PCS, please consider joining us as a member. By doing so you will obtain access to the presenters' notes and videos of the
presentations as well as other benefits of membership. Dues are only $24 a year. Information about joining PCS is available at our
Membership Info page.
June 2, 2026 - Tuesday - 4:00-5:00 PM
PCS Board of Directors Meeting
Zoom meeting will open at 3:45 PM
The board will meet to discuss PCS operations - Meeting Schedules, Zoom issues, etc.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
June 6, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Smartphone Photography SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
After 50+ years of shooting and processing photos, from film cameras and chemicals in the darkroom to post-processing digital images using Photoshop Elements,
Phil has caught the Smartphone photography bug. Now, he's acquired a phone with a high-quality camera, or, as he likes to say, a high-end camera with a phone
feature. Phil is exploring the use of online apps to optimize his images with occasional use of Photoshop Elements for more difficult tasks. He enjoys the convenience
of always having a high-quality camera with him and finding that online tools such as Google Photos and Snapseed can quickly and easily optimize photos. Join
Phil in the NEW PCS Smartphone Photography SIG and see what is possible using the latest equipment and techniques for producing fine photos.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
June 13, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: JB Burke
Francis Chao - A Comparison of OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, iDrive and iCloud
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
A Comparison of OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, iDrive and iCloud
Using a cloud drive for storage or backup allows you to access your files from anywhere with an internet connection, making it convenient for sharing and
collaboration. Additionally, cloud services often provide automatic backups and data redundancy, ensuring your files are secure and protected against loss.
This detailed comparison among six cloud storage services provides you with objective information for selecting which ones to use.
The second hour of today's program will be Windows Adventurer Phil Ball with another helping of his famous Windows Tips & Tricks. No matter how
well you know Windows, you will be sure to come away from Phil's session with at least one new insight - and probably many more as well.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
July 11, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: JB Burke
Chris Taylor - Protecting Your PC
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
Protecting Your PC
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 demonstrate the simple steps you need to take to protect your
PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
The second hour of today's program will be Windows Adventurer Phil Ball with another helping of his famous Windows Tips &
Tricks. No matter how well you know Windows, you will be sure to come away from Phil's session with at least one new insight - and
probably many more as well.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
July 18, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Touring the Web SIG #17 - Leader: JB Burke
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
JB will serve up another carefully researched and finely tuned program of Special Topics. You will learn many useful, interesting, unusual,
educational, humorous, and ancient chunks of knowledge that you just never thought of. Now you don't have to because JB has thunk them
for you. [Check back for a more detailed update on this Program.]
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
August 1, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
Smartphone Photography SIG - Leader: Phil Ball
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
After 50+ years of shooting and processing photos, from film cameras and chemicals in the darkroom to post-processing digital images using
Photoshop Elements, Phil has caught the Smartphone photography bug. Now, he's acquired a phone with a high-quality camera, or, as he
likes to say, a high-end camera with a phone feature. Phil is exploring the use of online apps to optimize his images with occasional use of
Photoshop Elements for more difficult tasks. He enjoys the convenience of always having a high-quality camera with him and finding that
online tools such as Google Photos and Snapseed can quickly and easily optimize photos. Join Phil in the NEW PCS Smartphone Photography
SIG and see what is possible using the latest equipment and techniques for producing fine photos.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
August 4, 2026 - Tuesday - 4:00-5:00 PM
PCS Board of Directors Meeting - Zoom meeting will open at 3:45 PM
The board will meet to discuss PCS operations - Meeting Schedules, Zoom issues, etc.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
August 8, 2026 - Saturday - 1:00-3:00 PM
General Meeting - Leader: JB Burke & Judy Taylour
Spotting Fake News & Political Ads
Zoom meeting will open at 12:30 PM - Program starts at 1:00 PM
Don't Be Fooled: How to Identify Fake News & Political Tricks
Learn how to recognize scams, fake political ads, and misleading information online. We'll cover common warning signs, such as missing "Paid for
by…" statements, emotional manipulation, and fake news clues like sensational headlines and unreliable sources. You'll also learn simple ways to
verify information and spot manipulated videos. By the end, you'll have practical, everyday tools to stay informed and avoid being misled. Think
critically — verify before you share.
The second hour of today's program will be Windows Adventurer Phil Ball with another helping of his famous Windows Tips & Tricks. No matter how
well you know Windows, you will be sure to come away from Phil's session with at least one new insight - and probably many more as well.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Through PCS' affiliation with APCUG (see below) you may also virtually attend other computer club meetings throughout the country. Check out the wide selection of programs available to you.
Other Virtual MeetingsThe Prescott Computer Society (PCS) is a PC-based users group located in Prescott, Arizona. Our primary attention is focused on IBM-compatible
computers, associated software and smart phones. 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 group's meetings.
We hold several meetings each month to show you how to get the most out of your computer. These are our General
meeting and Special Interest Group meetings. Anyone with an interest in computers is welcome to attend our
meetings and join PCS.
PCS is affiliated with OLLI as a Special Interest Group which is based at Prescott's Yavapai Community College. From the OLLI website: "Yavapai College is one of only five community colleges in the nation to boast an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, our locations in Prescott and Sedona-Verde offer a variety of learning and teaching opportunities for mature adults, 50 years of age and over." (Source)
OLLI InformationPCS is a member of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups APCUG's website. PCS uses materials from APCUG in many of its presentations. APCUG's stated mission is "to facilitate communication among computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry." APCUG members throughout the country contribute many worthwhile articles for the benefit of all computer users. These articles are available for reading on their website. From the APCUG website: "Membership in APCUG is open to any non-commercial organization whose primary purpose is to help its members learn about technology. It is a cross-platform organization supporting operating systems such as Windows, OS X, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Linux."
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