Membership

Posted on February 9, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

It’s that time of year, folks.

Time to renew your membership, or sign up for the first time. We need support from y’all to keep operating: acquiring drawing prizes, keeping the Web site and mailing lists going, and the various and sundry other little things that keep us up and running.

Dues remain $30.00.

If you are so inclined, you can mail a check, made out to SGVAUG, to:

   SGVAUG
   449 W. Foothill Blvd., #523
   Glendora, CA  91741

If you prefer to use an iOS device, there are a few options: Apple Cash, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Zelle:

Set up Apple Cash: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207886.

Send money with Apple Pay: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207875. For the contact info to use, or for any other questions, drop an e-mail to membership@sgvaug.org.

Thank you kindly for your consideration.

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

Posted on February 18, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

 

As I’m sure y’all have heard by now, the Pasadena Library is closed, possibly forever. Never fear, we are continuing to hold general meetings. They follow our long-standing schedule, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, and are being held at Di-N0 Computers. Di-No is now at 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena.

We will continue to conduct the meetings on-line, as well, using Zoom. The Zoom client is available for Mac and Windows (via your browser) and iOS and Android (on their respective stores). PYBT to download the client for your computer: Zoom client.

The meeting link and password will be posted closer to meeting time in the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post. Keep your eyes peeled.

The Meeting after the Meeting is also virtual (for now). We stick around in the Zoom chat room after the General meeting and have at it!

March 2025 17th third Monday
April 2025 21st third Monday
May 2025 19th third Monday
June 2025 16th third Monday
July 2025 21st third Monday
August 2025 18th third Monday

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Get the Party Started With Apple Invites

Posted on February 7, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Apple’s got a new app, Apple Invites, and it looks pretty darned cool!

From Apple:

Each invitation can include a link with directions to the event, the local weather, and shared photos and playlists. iCloud+ subscribers can create events, and anyone can RSVP to an event, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or Apple device. Here’s a quick tour:…

Gathering your crew with Apple Invites is easy: Just copy a link and share it with family and friends on any messaging platform. You can invite up to 100 guests per event, and anyone can RSVP in the app or on iCloud.com/invites—no subscription necessary.

For the whole thang, PYBT: Apple Store Preview (Apple Invites).

Thanks to Andrew Zima for the tip.

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February 17 General Meeting

Posted on February 1, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

A good thing for the new year is making sure your finances are heading down the correct path. Which makes an early-in-the-year presentation on Banktivity, a personal finance program, just the thing, don’t you think?

Come on down and check it out!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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January 20 General Meeting Cancelled!!

Posted on January 18, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

As much as we were looking forward to this month’s meeting, due to a variety of unfortunate circumstances, primarily the Palisades and Eaton fires and presentation issues, we have to cancel the January meeting.

We’ll miss y’all, and look forward to seeing you next month, on the 17th.

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Holiday Party Update

Posted on December 15, 2024 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

It’s just about that time!

Public service announcement: Party time starts shortly before 7:00p. In order to enable after-hours security for the store, the doors may be locked just after 7:00p, and entry could be rather difficult, so set your arrival timing a little early.

There will be drawing prizes, IIRC, so it should be a good time all around!

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December 16 Holiday Party!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

The Holidays Have Arrived!

And, of course, that means that the group’s Holiday Party is coming up.

On the day, and at the time, of the regular meeting, December 16, the SGVAUG Holiday Party will be happening at Di-No Computers.

We need to get an idea how many of you will be showing up to the party, and an idea of what you might be able to bring to enhance the festivities: food, drinks, desserts, etc. 

Please reply to Mo!: moie+christmasparty@mac.com.

Further details will be forthcoming, I’m sure; keep your eyes peeled

Looking forward to seeing y’all!!

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November 18 General Meeting

Posted on November 1, 2024 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

It’s getting to be that time of year: time to prepare for the holidays! It’s always a fun discussion, and there might be more Apple News, to boot.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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October 21 General Meeting

Posted on October 1, 2024 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Lots of good stuff: security, new Apple hardware, and iOS 18.1.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting will, finally!, be held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

Posted on September 17, 2024 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

We heard a lot of goo, interesting stuff!

The Meeting after the Meeting dealt with two pre-orders, knowing Alex Lindsey (sp?), Electric Image, AI system/hardware necessities, iTunes Match, Apple’s next event date, iPad updates?, iMac updates?, and attending next month at Di-No.

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