A.P.C.U.G Annual Computer Conference 2011 July 15, 2011

This is the APCUG Annual Computer Conference 2011. It is being held in Region 3 of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups. The conference will have 22 presentations and possibly an additional 9 workshops to chose from. Workshop and general sessions will include: Virtual Machines, MAR’s Refurbishing & Recycling,
ipad features along with using ipad for e-books, Windows Tips
& Techniques, The Linux Guy, Linux and the future of computers,
Safe data destruction, Ins and Outs of Skype, OneNote, Genealogy, Digital Photography and Q&A sessions

For on line hotel registration use:



http://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=CLERR&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ASP

Registration link for the conference is:
http://apcugcleveland.eventbrite.com/?ref=eweb

For additional information about the conference including the tentative schedule with times, presenters and workshops see:

http://www.cleveland.apcug.org

Some of the Local Attractions include those listed below and the
distance from the hotel.

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (9 MI / 14.48 KM )
• Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (18 MI / 28.97 KM )
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (1 MI / 1.61 KM )
• Playhouse Square Theaters (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Museum of Art (8 MI / 12.87 KM )
• Cleveland Botanical Gardens (10 MI / 16.09 KM )
• Great Lakes Science Center (9 MI / 14.48 KM )
• Pro Football Hall of Fame (20 MI / 32.19 KM )
• Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom (20 MI / 32.19 KM )
• A Christmas Story House and Museum (15 MI / 24.14 KM )
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the closest airport to
the conference site: htt p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopkins_Internati
onal_Airport however if you were planning on flying in
and renti ng a car you might want to check out the Akron-Canton
Regional Airport htt p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akron-Canton_
Regional_Airport in many cases you can get a better fare
depending on from where you are flying. The airport markets
itself as “A better way to go”, notng the ease of the Akron-Canton
Airport in comparison to Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport some 40 miles (64 km) north
According Local Insider some of the Must See attractions are
listed below:
Filled with seven fl oors of memorabilia chronicling the evolution
rock and roll, Cleveland’s famous Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum is a must for anyone visiting Independence,
OH. The hotel’s guests are 15 minutes from this heralded attraction,

Must Do:
Great Lakes Science Center promises family fun for the hotel’s
guests. Located near Independence, OH in downtown Cleveland,
the museum features interactive, mind-bending exhibits
covering subjects like space, biomedical technology and renewable
energy.

What’s New:
A progressive hub for lively entertainment, outstanding shopping
and area sports, Tower City Center is home to more than
100 shops and Time Warner Cable Amphitheater. The area is
also within walking distance of Progressive Field and Quicken
Loans Arena

Don’t Go Home Without:
Take ti me to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park during your
ti me in Independence, OH. The hotel’s accommodations, just
over 10 miles from the park, make it easy for patrons to embark
on an outdoor adventure like hiking, canoeing, kayaking or picnicking.

Tips:
This hotel’s facility in Independence, OH offers the best view of
Cleveland in town. Book the Skyline Ballroom for your next event
and enjoy a breathtaking view of “The Rock and Roll Capital of
the World.” Ask the hotel’s staff for other great photo ops.