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Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. The theme of user groups is: “Users Helping Users.” It is the oldest organization of its kind in Southern Ohio.

(DMA) is a 50-year-old, 501c(3) Non-profit, All-volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group. (DMA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, all-volunteer, social-service organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group. Founded in April of 1976, it is also one of the first computer user groups formed in the nation and one of the oldest in the world. The DMA, originally established by a small band of computer hobbyists, has since become an association for novice and professional users alike. Although its annual membership fee is only $25.00, all DMA meetings are Free and Open to the Public. DMA is an organization with no special emphasis on any specific hardware platform, operating system, or software application. DMA can "round out" the membership's knowledge by addressing all aspects of computing, from presentations on the latest software and hardware to ethics and trends in the computing world. Our General Meeting is held at 7pm the last Tuesday of each month except December, and we also have numerous Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that meet throughout the month. Please visit our website (www.dma1.org) for current information. Specialties
Computers, PC, microcomputer, Apple, Mac, Windows, Linux, OS-X, computer club, computer user group, UG, learning computers, help, education, Dayton, Ohio, Dayton OH, and Miami Valley, Montgomery County and its surrounding Ohio Counties. All others can access most of our meetings live via Zoom from anywhere in the world. The largest current DMA project is The Dayton Computer Museum (www.DaytonComputerMuseum.org).

Tuesday, 6/30 DMA General Meeting Presentation Topic:Touring the Web, with multiple sites chosen by the presenter: JB Bu...
06/28/2026

Tuesday, 6/30 DMA General Meeting Presentation Topic:
Touring the Web, with multiple sites chosen by the presenter: JB Burke

In this episode of Touring the Web, you’ll learn how smart crows are, whether your browser should save your passwords, and what our galaxy really looks like. And some cool statistics by state, how much gas costs, the history of the US $1 bill, and how many humans have ever lived? Plus, recent info on dementia (how to avoid), the pros and cons of using chatbots, where data centers are, and where they might go. Plus, the rise and fall of civilizations, fascinating websites, and much, much more.

Presenter’s Bio:
JB grew up in Chicago and graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1963. He moved to Silicon Valley in 1968 and worked for IBM and others in the Tech industry for a total of 40 years. He moved to Prescott, Arizona, with his wife of 61 years, Nita, in 2004. He’s President of the Prescott Computer Society and is a member of Tech Committee of the Yavapai College OLLI program and teaches occasional OLLI classes. Otherwise, he’s retired!

About the DMA:
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a 50-year-old, 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit, all-volunteer social service organization, best known as a Computer User Group. The theme of user groups is: “Users Helping Users.”

Founded in April 1976, the DMA is one of the oldest continuously meeting computer user groups in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio. The DMA's mission is to promote interest in and knowledge of all facets of computer technology, to encourage education in computing technologies, and to provide a medium for communication between individuals, product developers, and the public.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) holds an online/in-person monthly General Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December) about various technology topics.

All DMA meetings are free and open to the public. There may be admission charges for some events sponsored by others that DMA volunteers participate in, either as presenters or as guests.

In addition to our Monthly General Meetings, many other DMA meetings are offered in a hybrid format. For more information about the DMA, please visit our website--http://www.dma1.org. Information about our Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings and events is also available there.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), an International organization whose mission is to facilitate communication between computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting--TOMORROW (Tuesday, 05-26-2...
05/25/2026

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting--TOMORROW (Tuesday, 05-26-2026).

You’ve heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Every day, this subject is covered on both general news and business news channels and websites.

If you would like to ask questions of an AI aficionado, you can do so either in person with members of the Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) and the friends of this user group, or via Zoom. There is no charge for anyone to attend this interesting and valuable presentation because all DMA Meetings are free and open to the public.

The in-person meeting takes place at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights with networking and COD meals beginning at 6:00 PM. The Zoom presentation sound and video checks begin at 6:30 PM. Facilitating this informative, live Zoom presentation, which begins at 7:00 PM (Eastern) on Tuesday, May 25 is Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group. The Computer User Group theme is: “Users Helping Users.”

For Free access to the Zoom link, Please visit www.dma1.org and click on the Meetup button at the bottom of that page. DMA Members have already received the Zoom link and all are free to share with anyone who might be interested in this subject. Since the DMA pays for Meetup product services, there is no charge for users to sign up.


Presentation title: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Fun and Useful Tips

Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have exploded over the last few years. They can: supercharge web searches & help to find the most relevant information; generate images & videos from text prompts; summarize web pages, YouTube videos, & PDF files; help accomplish tasks in programs; assist with creative writing; and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to avoid dreaded "AI hallucinations". And you can do it all for free.

Bio:
Chris Taylor worked for the Canadian Federal Government for over 36 years in user & server support, IT architecture and IT security. He has been active in community groups for over 40 years and is currently the President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

Chris has given over 600 presentations at the Ottawa Public Library. He is on the Speakers Bureau at the APCUG and has given 45 presentations to the APCUG and APCUG member groups. He has written articles for GlassWire's Cybersecurity News and was on the Community Review Board for the SANS OUCH! security newsletter.

Chris has been awarded 15 times as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. He received the Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award and the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his volunteer activities.

How to Geek During TravelsIf you are planning a vacation and want to know how to maintain access to the Internet, includ...
04/26/2026

How to Geek During Travels

If you are planning a vacation and want to know how to maintain access to the Internet, including email, through The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA), the Geeks on Tour can help you prepare for that adventure. Since 2004, our presenters have been Teaching Travelers How to Make Better Use of Technology.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the DMA, the organization is bringing Chris and Jim Gould back to present to its members and guests. The Goulds, also called “Geeks on Tour,” specialize in showing people how to use technology while traveling. The Geeks’ previous DMA presentations emphasized other uses of technology while traveling throughout the United States. During the Tuesday, April 28 meeting, they will be Zooming into our event from the other side of the world while they are aboard an ocean liner. During their presentation, the Goulds will also be showing videos and answering questions (live!) about their use of technology during travels.

The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Zoom sound and video checks will begin at 6:30 PM.

If you choose to attend the meeting via Zoom from your home, you can request a Zoom link by either joining the DMA Meetup group through the logo at the bottom of the dma1.org home page. There is no charge for one to join the DMA’s Meetup link. One can also request a Zoom link through the form at www.dma1.org/contact-us (before noon Tuesday, April 28).

If you choose to join DMA members and friends for the 4/28 6:00 PM pre-meeting meal and snack (COD) time at T.J. Chumps in Huber Heights, please visit dma1.org for more information. All DMA meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information about the DMA or to become a DMA member, an application is available at www.dma1.org. Annual DMA memberships are only $25.

About the Geeks…

Meet Chris and Jim (Now, the Geeks on World Tour):
Chris and Jim, have spent 40 years making technology make sense! Their life has unfolded in exciting chapters, always with a tech twist.

From the ’80s and ’90s, Chris ran a computer training center, while Jim built PCs and managed networks in sunny Fort Lauderdale. They mastered business tech like WordPerfect and Excel, long before “apps” were a thing!

During the 2000s and 2010s, they educated people as “The Geeks on Tour” (much of the time, living full-time in an RV). They crisscrossed the country, teaching fellow RVers how to navigate with GPS, plan trips, stay connected, manage photos with Picasa, and master those shiny new smartphones!

Now in the 2020s, their most thrilling adventure yet is: living on the Villa Vie Odyssey residential cruise ship, perpetually circling the globe! They are still dedicated to virtual teaching through our website and popular YouTube channel (with over 20,000 subscribers!).

Though semi-retired, they will never stop teaching and learning. Chris, a Diamond-level Google Photos Product Expert, primarily focuses on photos and other Google apps. Jim, our video guru, ensures everything looks great for our live YouTube shows.

The Geeks on Tour online membership (join today for just $58/year!) offers detailed show notes, exclusive tutorials, private Zoom meetings (where members become like family!), and more. Some members even traveled with them to Hawaii – and we hope more will join them on the Odyssey!
They believe the more you learn about tech, the more it enhances your life and your travels. To learn more about them and to join their connected world, visit https://geeksontour.com/about/.

About the DMA…

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc (DMA), at 50 years of constant existence, is one of the oldest computer user groups in in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio. The theme of computer user groups is “Users Helping Users.” Each month, the DMA has nine special interest group meetings (SIGs), as well as a monthly general meeting on a variety of subjects. A Holiday Party and Summer Picnic are also available to members and their guests. Members can receive door prizes, product discounts and access to other Zoom meetings. For more information about the DMA or to become a DMA member, an application is available at www.dma1.org.

As well as educating people about technology, the current DMA project focus is to further develop its Dayton Computer Museum (DCM). The DCM is presently accepting both fund and equipment donations for the museum. Since the DMA is a 501c(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization, donations can be tax-deductible. Individuals wishing to support the DCM, are asked to use the form at www.DaytonComputerMuseum.org .

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NOTE: Due to ongoing weather conditions, Tonight's DMA General Meeting Will Be Online ONLY!Topic: “Cool Stuff I Got Dur...
01/27/2026

NOTE: Due to ongoing weather conditions, Tonight's DMA General Meeting Will Be Online ONLY!

Topic: “Cool Stuff I Got During The Holidays.”

For those choosing to attend, if they are not current DMA members, they can request a Zoom link via the DMA Contact us page at: Contact us - Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (www.dma1.org/contact-us). Current DMA members should have already received a Zoom link via email. Annual DMA memberships are only $25.00. All DMA meetings are free and open to the public.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a 49-year-old, 501c(3) Non-profit, All-volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group. The theme of user’s groups is: “Users Helping Users.”

Founded in April 1976, the DMA is one of the oldest continuously meeting computer user groups in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio. The DMA's mission is to promote interest in and knowledge of all facets of computer technology, to encourage education in computing technologies, and to provide a medium for communication between individuals, product developers, and the public.

DMA Members are early adopters of leading-edge technology. Tonight’s General Meeting is facilitated by DMA President Gary Coy and is entitled “Cool Stuff I Got During The Holidays.” This meeting emphasizes product descriptions and demonstrations of newly acquired products by our members.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) holds an online/in-person monthly General Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December) about various technology topics.

All DMA meetings are free and open to the public. There may be admission charges for some events in which the DMA volunteers participate, either as presenters or as guests.

For more information about the DMA, please visit our website--http://www.dma1.org. Information about our Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings and events may also be found there. In addition to our Monthly General Meetings, many other DMA meetings are offered in a hybrid format.

The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), an International organization whose mission is to facilitate communication between computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry.

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Peter Hess
Member, Board of Trustees
The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA)
A 49-year-old, 501c(3) Non-Profit, All-Volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group.
www.DMA1.org
www.DaytonComputerMuseum.org
(937) 777-DMA1 (3621)

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