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Linux and Makers Workshop

TechEdConnect has WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE. 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 contact information for 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
These are most like the standard classroom/lecture format. All questions, including those of the most basic nature, are welcome here. The sessions are run much like the classic teacher/student model (but no pop quizzes or exams!).

Intermediate Level Workshops
Though much of the material covered will be in the teacher/student format, members are encouraged to participate, or even occasionally lead their own sessions.

Advanced Level Workshops
These are full "round-table" format sessions, with the leader functioning as a moderator, rather than a lecturer.

The Workshop topics vary as the needs of our membership changes. 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 & locations see the calendar

For Workshop locations on interactive maps see maps (see note below)

All in-person workshops are either postponed or switched to online Zoom meetings until we can hold in-person workshops again. Contact president@wpcug.org for more information.
 

The Web Show
George Hammer
webmaster@wpcug.org

Topics for each month can be found at the workshop blog.

Directions to meeting location are found here. See note below:

All in-person workshops are either postponed or switched to online Zoom meetings until we can hold in-person workshops again. Contact president@wpcug.org for more information.

DIGITAL CAMERAS
Allan and Heather Turnbull (914-328-2601)
gaturnbull@hotmail.com

Do you want to know about the symbols and buttons on your camera? Do you want to know how to take a decent picture, download your pictures to your computer, and send them by email? Bring your digital camera and manual. We show you how to use it in a relaxed, informal, and hands-on environment.

MS OFFICE
George Hauss ((914-419-6447)
lexicomm@aol.com

Most computer users who have Microsoft Office intalled find that they mostly use Word but would like to get more out of the other programs included in the suite. Here is an opportunity to learn more about Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.

Open Source discussion. Topics vary.

Attendees should have a very basic knowledge of either Windows or Linux or macOS.

WINDOWS, BEGINNER
Various leaders

For those new to Windows or bought your first computer, this workshop is for you.

TECHNOLOGY
Anthony Tedesco (914-709-5331)

Meetings start with discussions with any related area of technology attendees feel interested in.

LINUX and MAKERS
John Moore linuxwiz7@gmail.com

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.

Going forward we intend to focus on using microcontroller boards like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi for various applications such as thermostats using the raspberry pi board.

See http://www.lions-wing.net for schedule and details.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HOME
John Moore linuxwiz7@gmail.com

Most of you know me as the Linux guy, but I first got into electronics through technical theater. I soon found myself wiring electronic controls for Rock and Roll light shows. I found the early computers fascinating and started learning more about electronics, leading to testing and troubleshooting computerized systems. As my troubleshooting became more sophisticated, I found myself writing software. So I learned there was a need for testers and troubleshooters in software even more than hardware.

So after getting my Masters Degree in Computer Science I worked full time on software, but I never stopped fixing things. My friends joke about me showing up for a dinner engagement with a toolbox to fix things in their home, and/or teach them how.

So I thought it might be interesting to bring some of those lessons to this group for all of you. I don't expect to make you house repair gurus, but it is nice to be able to fix things at home yourself.

So we are going to roll up our virtual sleeves and learn how to troubleshoot problems. Then I will show you how to fix them. You don't need more than a simple tool box for most repairs. I will also explain how to find exploded views of appliances which can help in finding and fixing a problem.

See http://www.lions-wing.net for schedule and details.

UPGRADE & REPAIR
Jonathan Hauff (914-671-9528)
pcsecurity4sure@gmail.com

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!

ONE-TOPIC WORKSHOPS

WINDOWS, ADVANCED

This is a special workshop held several times a year when a guest leader covers an advanced topic on the Windows operating system that fits into the needs of our members. We will advise when the next meeting is scheduled. Roundtable format.