6:30pm    TC User Group West
Category : SIG     Fee : US$
Our group promotes candid conversation on stock charting without the intimidation that could exist in a larger group. The group consists of some experienced traders as well as those who are just getting their feet wet. Our primary function is that of a workhshop. We meet and discuss stocks and trading methodologies and present new ideas.
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1:00pm    Build or Buy a Computer
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Have fun while learning & sharing the PC build experience! At the Build or Buy weekly discussion session, attendees may expect coverage of all aspects of building and buying PCs, from specifying motherboards to digital audio/video technologies.

Special build sessions are usually held quarterly. Watch for upcoming special events and guest speaker announcements. All are encouraged to attend - we're here to help those who are willing to help themselves. Building your own PC can be a rewarding experience.

SIG Leader: Gil Boyd ...
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9:45am    Laptop Investors
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Laptop Investors SIG

SIG Leader: Chuch Porth
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6:00pm    A+
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
A+ SIG will give members hands-on experience while studying for the A+ certification or just exploring what's indise your computer. Not only will we review subjects covered by the PC Upgrade SIG, we will delve more deeply into the inner workings of the PC and its operating systems. We'll even have lots of practice tests so you will be ready to take your certification tests when it's time.

Members (newbies as well as those more knowledgable) will get hands-on experience working with the entire PC, including motherboards, video cards, USB ports and other stuff found inside that funny looking box, tall or flat. Anyone who wants ...
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9:30am    PC Upgrade & Troubleshooting
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The PC Upgrade & Troubleshooting Workshop specializes in helping HAL-PC members get their misbehaving computers back in good working order. The Workshop meets every Friday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the HAL-PC Headquarters. We have helped members with a variety of basic hardware issues including adding or replacing memory, modems, hard drives, CD burners, etc. Our SIG members are very experienced in removing viruses and spyware from infected computers. We also welcome HAL-PC members who just want to learn how to repair or upgrade a PC.

Any HAL member who wants assistance from this SIG to fix his computer MUST CALL THE ...
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10:00am    Computer Investing
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The Computer investing SIG was formed to combine members of the HAL-PC Mutual Fund SIG and the American Association of Individual Investors Computer SIG in order to look at all forms of investing used by the members. As members brought more knowledge and experience, the number of financial programs increased. Members demonstrate the programs they use to assist in making investment decisions. We welcome new
members who bring a lot or no knowledge to the group. We are continually looking for people who are willing to share their experiences with us and make presentations to the group. We intend to learn from each other.

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6:30pm    Microsoft Server
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Microsoft is changing the names of its server certifications - so the MCSE SIG is now the Microsoft Server SIG! The SIG will begin studying Server 2008 on September 5th, using the Microsoft Self-Paced Training books. Over the next year, the SIG will review the three books preparing for the exams leading to the Server 2008 Administrator certification. These provide a good survey of Server 2008, even though many SIG members are interested only in learning about Server 2008 rather than taking the exams.

The SIG will have four Server 2008 installations for hands-on training.

The technical sessions will be lead by J ...
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7:00pm    New Member Orientation
Category : General     Fee : US$ 0
Welcome new HAL-PC member! Stop by the suite on any Friday evening and a HAL volunteer will show you around and go over the many benefits of membership so you can take the best advantage of being with HAL-PC!
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9:30am    

PC 101 (1 of 2)

Category : Classes     Fee : US$ 50
This is a hands-on class on how to use a computer. You will get a basic to intermediate understanding of how to use a computer. We will teach you computer acronyms and terminology. You will be able to tell others (such as tech support!) how much RAM you have, the size of your hard drive and what Operating System you are running. You will learn how to cut, copy and paste files, use a thumb drive, how to use various software programs to process documents. Learn email do's and don'ts, how how to do better and quicker internet searches, proper PC posture and what hardware and accessories to use.

Meets for 3 hours on two consec ...
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10:00am    Multi-Media/MIDI
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Music software has come a long way since the first version of "Cakewalk", a DOS MIDI sequencing program, inspired the formation of the MIDI SIG in the early 80's. There are several programs used by SIG members, in particular "Cubase" and "Ableton Live". Cubase is a series of MIDI, music sequencer and digital audio editing computer applications, created by the German firm Steinberg. It offers recording, producing and mixing of sounds in order to make music production for distribution on CDs or the internet. Most of the facilities in recording studios are now available for computer owners using Cubase or other similar products. Ableton Liv ...
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10:00am    Visual Basic Programming
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Visual Basic Programming SIG

SIG Leader: Tom Baehr
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1:00pm - 3:30pm    

Basic 101 Seminars

Category : Special Event     Fee : US$
Bob DuVernay presents what you need to know about a variety of subjects on the first Saturday of the month. No registration fee is required: first come first seated. Public is welcome, but door prizes are for members only!

See the HAL-PC meetings page for details on this month's seminar. ...
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2:00pm    Samba & Network Administration
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
Samba is the free software program that allows Unix computers to join MS Windows Workgroups & Domains. Samba is applicable to both the business user an the home network. This SIG is working through the examples in the book Samba 3 by Example. The SIG also covers hybrid and open source networking.

SIG Leader: Rick Archibald
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