PC Community members review software and hardware from many vendors. We also review products that members buy at the retail level. Reviews are placed in our monthly newsletter and here at our online review site. All reviews are sent to the vendors by regular mail or e-mail. We have no affiliation with any vendor and our reviewers are instructed to be honest with the products they evaluate.

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PC Community supports users of personal computers running various versions of Windows, Linux, OS/2 and DOS. The membership is composed of all ages and backgrounds, amateur and professional.

Meetings

Main meetings are held on the first Friday of each month. Presentations include speakers from software and hardware vendors, PCC member presentations, and an "Ask the Experts" panel. Door prizes are awarded.

Special Interest Groups (SIGS)

SIGS are smaller groups of members, focusing on narrower topics. Meetings are held on different days throughout the month at members' homes, offices and at the Clubhouse.

Community

PC Community has a long history (20 years) of donating computers to those whose lives can be changed by access to technology. Many computers have been refurbished by members and donated to members of the larger community.

Newsletter

PCC publishes an award winning monthly newsletter that includes reviews, articles about topics of interest to computer users, the Special Interest Group reports, the calendar of events for the month, directions and maps, and information about the main meeting. The newsletter is also available on-line. PCC maintains a list of members willing to assist other members with their computer problems and support is available from members on a more informal basis as well.

Web Site

Since you are here, you know that PCC also supports a web site and various related activities. We support Internet activities with several SIGs and information on this site. This site was created using Joomla, an open source content management system, written in PHP and using a MySQL database. For more information about the Joomla CMS, go to the Joomla website.

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Included in this section are columns written for this website, articles excerpted from the newsletter and accounts of prior programs presented at the main meeting.

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We bring computers to life.....

What and Where?

The PC Community clubhouse at the Hayward Adult School is alive with a variety of activities that are educational and just plain fun. These activities are instrumental in recruiting new members. The Clubhouse provides various levels of interest for members to pursue further knowledge and expertise in their field of interest.

In addition to the great learning experiences available, the clubhouse has been and continues to be a place of acquiring great friendships and camaraderie that have lasted for many years.

Activities for Members

• Repair and refurbish their personal computers
• Internet available
• Learn to build a computer from scratch
• Lean to install hardware and software
• Learn to format hard drives
• Learn to prepare computers for donations to others
• Learn computer gaming in-house and online
• Enjoy monthly cookout every 1st Saturday (free food)

Community Outreach

The Clubhouse is active in providing community support through the school system, specifically the Hayward Adult School. Students enrolled in computer classes at the school are given consistent support with class work. Our support is also provided to the following:

• Schools and  classrooms
• Special education students
• Senior Citizens
• Disabled individuals and groups
• Persons unable financially to purchase a computer
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Churches
• PC Community Club Members

PowerPoints, minutes and other materials from presentations given at PCC Main Meetings. Use the filter below to locate a specific topic using a keyword from the title of the presentation. You may also want to check the Main Meeting Minutes for other information and details of presentations. Materials from presentations are not available for all meetings.

SIGs (Special Interest Groups) are smaller groups that meet to learn about specific topics in more depth. SIGs change from time to time as member interests change so keep checking back for new information.

Special Interest Group meetings are held on different days throughout the month at members' homes, businesses and other locations. Check with the SIG leader for location information.