Tech Check!


The April General meeting is coming up!

We’re meeting in public (at Di-No) but, as we have been, we’re also meeting on Zoom and all you need is your computer or device, and the Zoom app. If you’re planning to attend on your device, download Zoom from the respective app store. If your computer is your choice, download the Zoom client.

The meeting itself will be from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, as usual (Monday, 21 April). However, since Zoom can be a bit obtuse at times, Chris Keller will be hosting Tech Check before the meeting, starting at 6:30 pm. He’ll be answering questions, offering advice, and doing his best to make sure everybody has a grand time!

Presuming you have Zoom downloaded, PYBT: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7266439791?pwd=eE9nNVJpSTRzMkIvcVU5ZXlzZUF4UT09. You’ll also need the following bits of data:

Meeting ID: 726 643 9791
Password: 377070

When you arrive, you’ll be in the waiting room; Chris will open the door to the meeting room from there.

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Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing

Zooming
Besides finally meeting in person, once again, we are still meeting on Zoom. It’s worked pretty well so far, best we can tell (if you attended, or tried to, and didn’t have a good time, please let us know).

If you’ve not been with us recently, or you’re planning to use another device, you’ll need to re/download the Zoom app.

On the iOS side of the house, you can use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has iOS 8.0 or later. To download the client from the App Store, PYBT: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307.

On the Android side of the house, PYBT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings. And that’s all I know about that. If anyone has suggestions or corrections, by all means, let me know!

On the Mac and Windows (and Unix/Linux?) sides of the house, proceed directly to the Zoom Download Center, https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting, and click the Download button.

When meeting time comes, PYBT (on your preferred machine): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7266439791?pwd=eE9nNVJpSTRzMkIvcVU5ZXlzZUF4UT09.

In case you get asked (you shouldn’t, but you know how that goes, some days…), here are the login credentials:
Meeting ID: 726 643 9791
Password: 377070

(Re)Joining and the Drawing
As you may have noticed in the meeting post, the drawing is back! We’ll be using the same ticket-drawing routine as we did in person, but the payment method will be a little different.

We’ll be using Apple Pay now. You’ll be sending funds to our intrepid treasurer, Mo! (as it used to be said, Go see Mo!), and they’ll make their way to the group from there.

If you’re on an Android phone, or don’t use Apple Pay for whatever reason, you can use Google Pay, PayPal, or Zelle.

Ticket prices have not changed: $1.00 for one, or $5.00 for six.

And yes, if you are joining us, or re-upping your membership, Go see Mo!! Dues are still $30.00 for the year.

To get ready to make payments on your iOS device, there are two steps: Set up Apple Cash and learn how to send money with Apple Pay:

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

Send money with Apple Pay: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207875. The number to which you’ll be sending the payment will be made available at the meeting.

Stay tuned for Google Pay and Zelle recommendations.

Depending on the source of the prizes, they may be physical, they may be electronic. If electronic, give/e-mail Mo! the e-mail address you’d like the info to be sent. If physical, we’ll mail it; you choose and, again, get the preferred address to Mo!

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Membership

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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April 21 General Meeting

If you’re anything like most of us, you’ve got centuries of photos collected from before digital cameras, stuff of yours, stuff of other family members, stuff of friends, stuff of… well, you get it… How you gonna keep ’em from fading, getting torn up (or shredded?), or…

Well, have we got the thing for you! Photomyne is a grand photo scanning system, and we’ll learn all about it.

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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Upcoming Meeting Dates

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!

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March 17 General Meeting

This month, we’ve got some interesting stuff: mostly, recent Apple announcements. What are they up to now? Tune in and find out! Looks like we might also have word on backup procedures & applications, and possibly even about Photo Myne!

Oh, and happy St Patrick’s Day!

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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Get the Party Started With Apple Invites

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

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!!

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

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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