NTPCUG meets monthly at
Northaven United Methodist Church,
11211 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75230.
Park in the North lot and use the
side entrance facing Preston
Need to learn more about computers, the Internet, programming, how to use the latest software? Are you interested in keeping your knowledge skills on the leading edge? If you are, then NTPCUG is where you will want to be.
- Computer Users
- IT Professionals
- Developers
- Small Business Owners
Next Meetings
(all on 3rd Saturdays)
- February 21, 2026
- March 21, 2026
- April 18, 2026
- May 16, 2026
- June 20, 2026
- …
In-person meetings are typically also held via ZOOM or Microsoft TEAMS teleconferencing.
Here is what we did at our Saturday, January 17, 2026 meeting …
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PowerShell SIG (not meeting in January)
8:00 – 10:00 am — See details below
Windows Tips & Tricks SIG (YES – we are MEETING !!)
8:30 – 10:30 am — See details below
Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG
9:30 – 10:30 am — See details below
Special Presentation!!
10:30 – 11:30 am — See details below
NTPCUG members will receive the meeting details in the monthly flyer, at least 2 days prior.
PowerShell SIG
(not meeting in January)
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)
8:00 – 10:00 am
For January, the PowerShell SIG will be taking the month off due to travel obligations.
When this SIG does meet, it will do so both in-person at Northaven United Methodist Church as well as virtually athttps://bit.ly/3AMFsUy.
SIG Leaders: Tom Sweet
Windows Tips & Tricks
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)
8:30 – 10:30 am
In January, Linda Eakle will demonstrate how to transfer cell phone of pictures to PC. This will cover both iPhone and Android.
Then Chuck Stark will provide an ‘Online Backup Critique’ – what’s good, and what’s not
As always, we’ll have Open Q&A.
Also, if you have a ‘troubled’ system (or your system has a troubled user!) please contact Chuck via email to arrange for a ‘Live, No Net’ troubleshooting session in front of the group.
This SIG meets this month both in-person at NUMC and remotely. If attending remotely, click https://bit.ly/3vEoTK5 .
SIG Leaders: Linda Eakle, Chuck Stark & Tom Sweet.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)
9:30 – 10:30 am (Room 239)
For January 2026, SIG Leader Howard Harkness is back, and in-person!!
Howard plans to catch up with what’s happened in the last two months, including his overall review of Galaxy.AI .
It looks like “agents” are finally coming into the mainstream, but Howard doesn’t think they are quite ready for prime time.
We’ll discuss some downsides to AI (where is the kill switch, anyway?).
Howard plans to present on-site this month, and hopefully online as well. The online link is https://meet.zoho.com/ssol-bmq-vgl , with a Meeting ID: 1079300641 and Password: rKDNsM if needed.
SIG Leader: Howard Lee Harkness
Special Presentation
(hybrid meeting – on-site and remote)
10:30 – 11:30 am
Discovering Digital Wallets: Exploring New Ways to Pay.
In this presentation, Judy Taylour explores the world of digital wallets and their transformative impact on how we pay. We’ll explore various digital wallets, from mobile apps to online platforms, and understand their benefits, including security, convenience, and speed.
Join us to learn how digital wallets reshape consumer behavior and pave the way for a cashless future!
This SIG meets this month both in-person at NUMC and remotely. If attending remotely, click
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83873153147?pwd=dfKb9desPY3ipyLzmnFZso5Eq0IqmO.1
Judy’s biography is located here.
SIG Leader: Lisa Katzenstein