-Meeting - in Person and via Zoom - See Above Banner OPCUG Members Welcome! PATACS - Arlington First Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2026 7 PM Please Come Early & Help with Meeting Setup! Meeting Location: Carlin Hall Community Center, 5711 S. 4th Street, Arlington, VA 22204 Zoom Session: Details Sent via Email Using Zoom

AppControl Chris Taylor Ontario PC User Group During this APCUG workshop, AppControl was introduced by Chris Taylor, the president of the Ottawa PCUG, as a powerful, free, and standalone alternative to the standard Windows Task Manager. Developed in early 2026, AppControl provides users with advanced monitoring capabilities, including real-time resource tracking for CPU, RAM, and GPU, as well as historical data analysis. Beyond simple monitoring, AppControl allows users to disable or block suspicious processes and provides privacy alerts regarding webcam, microphone, or location data usage. By offering a detailed interface that explains background tasks in plain language, the software helps users manage system performance and troubleshoot potential issues. When integrated with AI agents like Claude, AppControl further enhances user capabilities by providing natural language answers about PC behaviors and performance, enabling users to identify and manage startup items or scheduled tasks more effectively. While the tool is a robust resource, users should be aware that it remains distinct from the native Windows feature also called App Control, and they should manage alert settings to avoid notification fatigue during routine system updates. FREE Malware Removal Tools That Actually Work! Scott Merrill Ask Your Computer Guy Cleaning your infected Windows machine doesn't have to be complicated OR cost you a penny. Here are my favorite tools that actually WORK to remove pesky malware!