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San Gabriel Valley Apple Users Group

Had You Heard?

From the Wall Street Journal: Sure, Apple’s new iPhone 15 features have improved designs and cameras, but the tech company’s switch from the Lightning to USB-C port is the biggest iPhone news to affect consumers in years. All of its … Continue reading

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What Was That I Said About the Meeting?

Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. PYB directly to: Results of Apple’s Recent Announcement

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Tech Check!

The September General meeting is coming up! As we did last month, we’re 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 … Continue reading

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Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing

Zooming We are, once again, 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 … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

Apple issued an emergency warning to update to iOS 16.6.1 or iPadOS 16.6.1 right away. Jessica Guynn, at USA TODAY, reports: Do you own an iPhone or an iPad? Update your Apple devices now. Apple issued an emergency warning to update to iOS … Continue reading

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September 18th General Meeting

Results of Apple’s Recent Announcement Once again, it’s time for Apple’s usual seasonal announcement(s). We’re hoping for some excitement, and we’ll be glad to pass it all along. Join us! Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting … Continue reading

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Google and Your Info

Your personal info: there’s lots of it, it’s in a lot of places, and there are a lot of ways for folks to access it. Fun, eh? You wanna know what’s out there? Wanna get some control over it? Take … Continue reading

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If you weren’t, we had more fun than you!  The Meeting after the Meeting featured Catalina -> Big Sur update, Thunderbird display issues, who makes Apple monitors?, and headphone jack on a MacBook Pro not working.

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

  View image | gettyimages.com 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. As of now, they will follow our long-standing schedule, 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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Backup, Backup, Backup

if you don’t, odds are you’ll be awfully regretful at some point. From Larry Magid’s article on The Merc: Losing everything on your computer may not be tragic, but it can be pretty devastating, especially if it includes important records … Continue reading

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