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Upcoming Event

January 'Tech Talks' Meeting

Building the Future:
Integrating Fiber-to-the-Home with Electric Distribution Lines for Smart Grid and High-Speed Broadband
Presented by Brian Heithoff, CEO at Trico Electric Cooperative

In this presentation, Brian Heithoff, CEO at Trico Electric Cooperative, will explore the exciting possibilities of building a multi-purpose fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network that not only powers the next generation of smart grid technologies but also delivers high-speed, symmetrical broadband services.

The session will cover:

· Smart Grid Integration: Learn how fiber optics can seamlessly integrate with electric distribution lines to enable two-way communication between utilities and smart devices, improving grid reliability, efficiency, and resilience. Discover how this innovative approach enhances real-time monitoring, remote control, and predictive maintenance for both the electric grid and connected devices.

· High-Speed Broadband Services: Understand how this network infrastructure can provide fast, reliable internet access for homes and businesses, transforming communities by offering symmetrical upload and download speeds, perfect for today’s digital economy.

· Benefits of Convergence: Find out how combining smart grid and broadband services into one unified network can create cost efficiencies, support sustainable growth, and help meet the rising demand for connectivity and energy innovation.

Monday, January 20th @ 1PM at The DesertView Theater

No "geek speak" here
We teach "TECH YOU CAN USE"

Active Members Receive...

CLASSES: Hands-on in our fully equipped computer classroom

TECH HELP CLINIC: bring your questions & problems. We'll help ONE-ON-ONE!!!

TECH CAFE: breakfast meeting with selected technical topics for discussion

MONTHLY TECH TALKS MEETING: open to all; featured speakers present timely topics in computers & technology

Just a Few of the Classes We Offer...

Windows 11 Beginner & Advanced Classes
iPhone & iPad Beginner & Advanced Classes
Mac Beginner & Advanced Classes
Passwords & Security Classes
Apple Watch Classes
Gmail Classes
AI - Artificial Intelligence Workshops
Apple Intelligence (AI)
Safe & Secure Browsing
Cutting the TV Cord
Genealogy Classes
Linux Classes
LibreOffice Classes
1 on 1 Tech Help Class for PC & Mac

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Some of these classes will fill quickly upon opening for registration.
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State of the Art Computer Classroom

We are continually updating our classroom equipment and infrastructure. To the delight of users and instructors alike, all of our Macs and PCs have been upgraded with solid state drives. This result is a very noticeable increase in overall speed of our computers.

A new custom-built instructor’s PC was put into service, improving the performance of our instructor-led demonstrations. A brand new Epson projector was installed, providing a bright, high resolution display at the front of the room..

We also enjoy 1GB internet connectivity thanks to Orbitel.

It is your annual class fees that make these kind of upgrades possible. Our computer classroom is the envy of other similar clubs. It is our goal to keep all our equipment and software state-of-the-art to maximize your classroom experience and learning environment.

Our Fully Equipped Classroom with PCs, Macs & Linux computers

Monthly 'Tech Talks' Meeting @ The DesertView Theater

Typical Class in Session

One on One Tech Help Clinics

Tech Cafe' Breakfast Meeting