Wednesday Workshops
From the Zoom Team
John Kennedy, Host/Moderator
Judy Taylour, Coordinator/Chatbox
Bill James, Zoom Help
To learn more about various technology topics, you might want to check out the APCUG Wednesday Workshops and quarterly Saturday Safaris. These online Zoom events feature presentations by enthusiasts and experts in different aspects of computing, such as the Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, backups, AI, home automation, and more. You can also interact with the presenters through chat or open mic at the end of the presentations. You can attend these free workshops if you belong to an APCUG member group. If you don’t belong to a group, check for one in your area (search by state): https://apcug2.org/locate-a-user-group/
Register for the workshops by completing a Google form one of your group’s officers forwards to you. You will receive a registration confirmation and an email with the Zoom link and password after the registration deadline.
The APCUG Wednesday Workshops and Saturday Safaris are a great way to explore technology in-depth and learn new skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and discover new possibilities with APCUG!
Wednesday Workshops began in May 2020 when members were sheltering in place and might need more to occupy their time. We started having them once a month and now have three. WWs have either an in-depth two-hour presentation by a single presenter, a panel of presenters, or two presentations with open mic Q&A following the presentations.
The WW presentations have received high praise from attendees and presenters. Both have enjoyed the Zoom meeting format instead of the VTC Webinar presentations. With the WWs, cameras are an option for everyone, although the presenters liked seeing the many people attending the workshop. Everyone enjoys the feature where the mics are open at the end of the workshop for general questions, comments, and sometimes socializing. We have people who attend just about every workshop, even from Australia. We’ve become a Wednesday family.
Wednesday Workshops – 2023
October 11
Securing Your On-Line Communications, John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/0j2iwy-n4_s
September 27
Accessing Your iPhone/iPad Apple iCloud On Your Win PC – How to Make and Animate a Memoji
Joe Dietz, member/instructor at the Central Kentucky Computer Society and Brooke Thomas, President CKCS
https://youtu.be/J0iIovoeQn8
iOS17, Features that Make it a Desirable Upgrade, Jerry Rogan, Past President, Sunland Springs Village Technology Group
https://youtu.be/zOU-yutlLkI
September 20
OneDrive Surprises in Windows 11, Dale Harrington, MiCRO-PC Program Chair
https://youtu.be/GOaT4j7FoFM
Configure Storage Sense & Free Up Disk Space & Another Level of Security for Your Win PC, Bill James, Vice President, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/jnq_Y3TFfcg
August 30
ABCs and XYZs of Artificial Intelligence, Adam Drake, VP and Program Chair, East Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/M1QhpD9M3e4
August 9
Surge Protection and AC Wiring Problems, John Krout, PATACS Presenter and Newsletter Contributor
https://youtu.be/YN9CcnzptdM
What You Need to Know about SD Cards, Hewie Poplock, Central Florida Computer Society and Sarasota Technology Users Group
https://youtu.be/V9FeXJOSqwg
July 26
Free Software for Editing Video Recordings, Francis Chao, Member, Tucson Computer Society
https://youtu.be/p-S__eypVXk
Gmail – Start to Finish, Rob Truman, Vice President and Web Director, Computer Booters
https://youtu.be/mFKmiPN9vR8
July 19
Learning Linux MATE vs Mint Xfce, John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/RhvfEztTaVc
Learning Linux, A Very Unique Installer – elive, John Kennedy
https://youtu.be/v8sZUX5tCQE
Learning Linux Mint 22.2 Update, John Kennedy and Taming the Terminal, Chapter 5, Orv Beach
https://youtu.be/fHqtYj7kLXA
KDEConnect, Drew King, Director, Sarasota Technology Users Club
July 12
AirTags, John Krout, PATACS Presenter and Newsletter Contributor
https://youtu.be/3yeW7RdrL84
Technology Always Seems to be Changing the Way We Listen to Music at Home and in the Car, Ray Baxter, Coordinator, Payson Meetup Group
https://youtu.be/cEU8CMi68RE
June 28
Researching Criminal Ancestors, Sue Mueller, Genealogy Group Leader, Computers of Erie
https://youtu.be/JldOAwRr894
Apple Smart Speakers, Craig Wright, Columbus Computer Society & Deborah Neff, Prescott Mac Group
https://youtu.be/-p93cjBCggU
Download Videos from the Internet, John Krout, PATACS Presenter and newsletter contributor
https://youtu.be/kt_-eE0Sn7A
June 21
DE Showcase XFCE, John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/LE573dbw8yg
June 14
Working with Windows, JB Burke, President Prescott Computer Society
https://youtu.be/_07emVQEjog
Learning Linux Mint 22.2 Update, John Kennedy
Windows 10 and 11 Security Secrets, Bill James, Vice President, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/opVt-uVd5w4
May 10
How to Stop Keyless Entry Car Theft, John Krout – PATACS presenter and Newsletter Contributor
https://youtu.be/OCunZsK1R7s
Spot, Avoid, and Report Scams, Heather Clary, Community and Media Relations Coordinator – Central & Eastern Kentucky BBB
https://youtu.be/cxJ9yjjRNJY
April 26
Learning the Mac OS with Bill James, VP, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/9tShxnhen3Q
Your Health and Your Technology with Bill Crowe, Sarasota Technology Users Group
Director, Class Instructor, and Forum Leader for Apple Products
https://youtu.be/zMjnJ2iVBs4
April 19
Cross-Platform Software, Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader, Cajun Clickers
https://youtu.be/NNfHT7sXys8
Desktop Showcase – Mate, John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/W-5ZTFU6yro
Taming the Terminal, Chapter 4 All About Your Computer, Orv Beach, Retried System Administrator, and Linux Guru
https://youtu.be/pve-Bf-CRYY
April 12
What is Ham Radio?, Orv Beach, Linux Evangelist
https://youtu.be/4JkwtRFhl0k
A Closer Look at AI, Bob Gostischa, IT Enthusiast
https://youtu.be/gHwW6D6_LQg
March 22
Backing Up With Your Mac or Windows 10/11 OS, Jerry Rogan & Bill James
https://youtu.be/iixTtn0ndY8
March 15
Learning Linux
Desktop Dive – KDE – Orv Beach, Linux Guru
https://youtu.be/ys_Ep5m-Krc
Taming the Terminal, Chapter 2 – Orv Beach, Linux Guru
https://youtu.be/BZeWv6_rTIs
Dupacti, Drew King, Director, Sarasota Technology Users Group
https://youtu.be/_KP980j6ByY
FreeFileSync, John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/WGtZYmQ74ZI
March 8
Computer Backups, Adam Drake & ChatGPT
Adam Drake, VP/Program Chair, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/ZhR5SYO02lU
Backing Up with pCloud
John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/_IJgr6oSAYM
GoodSync, An Introduction to GoodSync Backup & File Sync Software
Drew King, Director, Sarasota Technology Users Group
https://youtu.be/c6co58JJGj4
February 22
YouTube, an Introduction
Rob Truman, Webmaster, Computer Booters of Sun Lakes
https://youtu.be/JCqA6wCEpb8
Google Drive
Dale Harrington, Program Chair & APCUG Representative
Mile High Computer Resource Organization
https://youtu.be/6ZpVVHfMASw
February 15
Learning Linux
Question of the Month: Sharing files between Linux and a Windows Computer
John Kennedy, Linux Help Desk-East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
DE Discovery – Gnome Desktop
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader, Cajun Clickers
Taming the Terminal, Chapter 1-Orv Beach, Linux Guru
https://youtu.be/sjshyClg0rg
January 18
Introduction to Linux, Part 1 + Answers to 12/28 questions
Orv Beach, Retired Linux Sys Admin for a medical device company
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader & Teacher, Cajun Clickers Computer Club
John Kennedy, Webmaster and Coordinator of ECOTUC’s TLS (Technology, Learning, and Continued Support)
https://youtu.be/RCynm4P5R68
January 11
Smart TVs
Hewie Poplock, Director, Sarasota Technology Users Group
https://youtu.be/0pGPSNCfESo
DNA for Technology
Sue Mueller, Genealogy Group Leader, Computer Users of Erie
https://youtu.be/38_DuG8zn-w
Wednesday Workshops – 2022
December 28
Learning Linux Roundtable
John Kennedy, Webmaster, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
Blending Windows & Linux Apps
Bill James, VP Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/cMDxvOK2wL4
December 14
Record 4k Videos with your Smartphone
John Krout, Presenter, Potomac Area Technology And Computer Society And APCUG Speakers Bureau member
https://youtu.be/bYEnyu-G-FE
Preserving Digital Photos
Mark Schulman, Past President, Central Florida Computer Society
https://youtu.be/nIXn0Wxyrhg
November 16
Learning Linux from the Windows User’s Point of View Part 3
Orv Beach, Linux Guru
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader & Teacher, Cajun Clickers Computer Club
John Kennedy, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/AZEDjNSSy5c
October 26
Home Automation Security
Bill James, VP of Operations, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/mCBdJjRPTic
October 19
Learning Linux
From the Windows User’s Point of View – Part 2: The Install
Orv Beach, Linux Guru
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader & Teacher, Cajun Clickers Computer Club
Dave Melton, Member, SCV Computer Club
https://youtu.be/VrZWoXAuRNg
October 12
Encryption Software
Mark Schulman, Past-President, Central Florida Computer Society
https://youtu.be/VeIOAiFxkxY
September 28
Home Theatre Tips & Tricks
Ray Baxter, President, Payson Computer Meet-Up Club
Bill James, Vice President, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
Mike Ungerman, Member, Central Florida Computer Society
https://youtu.be/QHmLLBYhcgQ
September 21
Learning Linux
Getting started using Linux from the Windows users’ point of view
John Kennedy, Webmaster, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader, Cajun Clickers
https://youtu.be/NnmO6KiwSDc
September 14
Hard Disk Sentinel, Gabe Goldberg, APCUG Rep, Potomac Area Technology And Computer Society
Apple and Samsung Health Apps
Jerry Rogan, President-Sunland Springs Village Technology Group
Bill James, VP-Operations-Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/53kDK-1Tpd8
August 10
Everything is FREE at this workshop
Free and Open-Source Software
“Free” John Kennedy, ECOTUC Webmaster
Free Utility Apps
Judy Taylour, SCV Computer Club
https://youtu.be/JyyXhbE_u5E
The Frugal Genealogist
Sue Mueller, Genealogy Group Leader, Computer Users of Erie
https://youtu.be/CgGoqNSL9Ig
July 27
Mac Find My App and Air Tags
Craig Wright, Columbus Computer Society and Deborah Neff, Prescott Macintosh User Group
Apple Maps — Flyover Tours and City Guides
Brooke Thomas, Central Kentucky Computer Society
Intro to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Jerry Rogan, Sunland Springs Village Technology Club
https://youtu.be/bQQY2Mdve-0
July 20
Learning Linux – Networking
The Linux Team
John Kennedy, Webmaster, ECOTUC; Orv Beach, Linux Guru;
and Dave Melton, Member, SCV Computer Club
https://youtu.be/52GhghbYcmg
July 13
Cryptocurrency – Is the future of money digital currency?
Chris & Jim Guld, Geeks on Tour
https://youtu.be/j5kFP4VayDw
QR Codes and More
John Krout, Presenter and Newsletter Contributor, PATACS
https://youtu.be/8FskI_RIh-w
June 22
Digital Literacy with TechBoomers
Corbin Hartwick, Editor, and Jessica Dawson, Video Manager
https://youtu.be/k4fZ4CkzQqA
June 15
Learning Linux DistroWatch & Roundtable
Orv Beach, Linux Guru; Cal Esneault, Past-president, Teacher, Linux SIG Leader
John Kennedy, Webmaster, ECOTUC; & Dave Melton, Member, SCV Computer Club
https://youtu.be/Kl5hZ17oD00
June 8
Touring the Web
JB Burke, Prescott Computer Society
https://youtu.be/mw0RDtwrcFo
May 25
Add NAS to your Router & IP Addresses & Port Numbers
John Krout, Presenter & Newsletter columnist, PATACS
May 18
Learning Linux Headless Raspberry Pie
Curt Trout, Twin Cities PCUG
https://youtu.be/XoRst_688fk
April 27
Taking Better Pictures
Bob Bowser & Ray Martinez, Seniors Computer Group of Greater Kansas City
https://youtu.be/j67x00QhfEo
April 20
Linux for Beginners, Everyday Activities, Part 1
John Kennedy, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/aY-48tbNG3o
March 30
Celebrating World Backup Day – Backups in a Busy World
Mark Schulman
Central Florida Computer Society
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Don Arrowsmith
Philadelphia Area Computer Society President –
OneDrive
Bill James
Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/ZRT4R_dn-wg
March 16
LET’S TALK SOFTware
Orv Beach, Linux Evangelist;
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG leader, Cajun Clickers
John Kennedy, Linux Help Desk, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/lW7MYZU-x3E
March 9
Gmail – Beginner to Pro
Default Software that Comes with Linux Mint
Cool, Fun, & Helpful Google Stuff
Judy Taylour
SCV Computer Club
https://youtu.be/8_0g1_0vJa4
February 23
It’s all about Windows 11, Bill James,
Computer Club of Oklahoma City
https://youtu.be/lJGfmfJkdmUhttps://youtu.be/8_0g1_0vJa4
February 16
Learning Linux, – Default Software that Comes with Linux Mint
Cal Esneault, Linux SIG Leader, Cajun Clickers
Linux Control Panel/Control Center
John Kennedy, Linux Help Desk-East-Central Ohio Technology Users Cl
My Distro Hopping, Dave Melton; Software Management and the Default Software that Comes with Linux Mint
SCV Computer Club
Cal Esneault; Linux Control Panel/Control Center, John Kennedy
https://youtu.be/jlPP394qdnE
January 26
Chromebooks, an Alternative, Bill James, VP Operations, Computer Club of Oklahoma City
Snapseed, Chris and Jim Guld, Geeks on Tour
https://youtu.be/QwxK7godyDk
January 19 – Linux for Beginners — I’ve installed Linux, now what do I do next?
John Kennedy, Linux Help Desk, East-Central Ohio Technology Users Club
https://youtu.be/y8_FtXQ2c5s
January 12 – What’s New in ’22 Roundtable. We’ll talk about what our groups have planned for this new year and if/how APCUG can help.
https://youtu.be/jPG0QS2yx_M