Meeting Information
Meeting General Information
Sharon Kalwani, president of SEMCO, will start the meeting and make general announcements.
Since May 12, 2024 we have been using a Hybrid Zoom and IN PERSON format for our meetings. For In Person location see below. Come and join us in person if you can.
Members will also receive an email on the day of the meeting, with the link and any further details and instructions about how to log into the meeting.
Date & Location
When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Please join the meeting around 1:45 PM or later. This link will be active on the day of the meeting.
Where: In person at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307 in the Conference Room A (The door entry code for Conference Room A is 4267).
Zoom Meeting Link
Zoom details are same as before. Click https://us.list-manage.com/bK7Pc0C9ttU?e=db8283fa0a&c2id=cb28e36e8c92f4db94ff0b381f7df337 to be connected to the meeting.
Directions to the Rochester Hills Public Library
Lawn signs will be posted outside of the Rochester Hills Public Library directing people to the correct entrance.
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SIG Computing Topic: Utility Apps
Presented by Judy Taylour
What is a utility? An app that performs a specific task and adds functionality to your
computer or helps your computer perform better. We all have our favorites: system monitoring,
backing up, system maintenance, password management, virus protection, and more. Judy shares
some favorite apps in this presentation. Please plan to share one of your favorites during the Q&A
part of the meeting. Hopefully, we will all learn about at least one new utility we want to try
Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation.
Presenter: Judy Taylour
Judy Taylour has spent 37 years with the Santa Clarita Valley Computer Club, serving as president and championing technology education in her community. She cofacilitated SCRUGS for more than 20 years, strengthening collaboration among Southern California computer clubs. Judy also dedicated 23 years to the Southwest Technology Conference as Co‑Chair and Chair, overseeing registration, speakers, publicity, and volunteer coordination.
Her passion for education is evident in her 20+ years of teaching adult technology classes through her local high school district. Committed to lifelong learning, Judy shares her knowledge and resources through presentations for APCUG’s Speakers Bureau. Judy also serves as an APCUG Regional Advisor, supporting clubs across multiple regions with leadership guidance, resources, and program development.
She is a member of the Los Angeles FBI Senior Scams Working Group and serves on the Pierce College Computer Applications and Technologies Advisory Committee, helping shape curriculum and hardware decisions.
Date & Time for this particular presentation
When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
Where: Meetings will be Hybrid in person and online. Details shown above.
SIG-Linux: Return to Distro Reviews
Presented by Sharan Kalwani
This month we will explore MX Linux, which is these days #3 – sometimes #4 – on the well known distrowatch site. It is a combination of MEPIS and AntiX (which we have covered in past SIG Linux sessions), and provides one with the best of both worlds: namely a rapid and light user interface with a stable and well tested OS base.
Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation.
Presenter: Sharan Kalwani
Sharan Kalwani is a High-Performance Computing Aficionado, a specialist for all things open source, soft skills, and contemporary IT Knowledge Expert.
He is open to a wide variety of training & knowledge delivery projects.
Date & Time for this particular presentation
When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.