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Apple Product Design

In BloombergBusinessweek yesterday, Alex Webb posted a most interesting article on the good news/bad news of Jony Ive and Apple product design: At one time, even broaching the idea would have been sacrilegious. But here goes: might Apple Inc.’s product … Continue reading

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you’re even further behind on computer/device security. At the Meeting after the Meeting, Intel chip support, iOS options, “ownership” of external drives, photos of the moon, Zoom backgrounds, may God bless and keep the Czar…, iPhone 13 Pro … Continue reading

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iOS 15 Update Issues

A YouTube video you should be looking at NOW if you’ve updated your iDevices to iOS 15: Turn Off These iOS 15 Settings Now Thanks to Dave Whitby for the heads-up and the YouTube link!

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Who Are You and What Do You Do?

At The Sweet Setup: In this series, we post a new interview with someone about what software they use on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We do these interviews because not only are they fun, but a glimpse into what … Continue reading

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October 18th General Meeting

Announcements, Updates, & Products from Apple You know you want to know! And you need to know, too… Regular Features Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought … Continue reading

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you’re even further behind on computer/device security. At the Meeting after the Meeting, GM electric cars, next month’s meeting, iPhone 13 upgrade?, Timex Sinclair, first computers, Army Corps of Engineers, computers with 80 MB of storage, Colossal Cavern(s), … Continue reading

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Emergency Security Update

Had you heard? Apple Issues Emergency Security Update YouTube video MacRumor’s Juli Clover provides a concise piece: Apple Releases iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 With Security Updates Make haste! Do not delay! Get your iDevices and Watches updated NOW. Thanks … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

It’s Official: Apple’s iPhone 13 Event Is Sept. 14 Thanks to Dave Whitby for the link!

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Pasadena Library Update – Closure

From the City of Pasadena’s Web site: CITY ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF PASADENA CENTRAL LIBRARY DUE TO SEISMIC SAFETY ISSUES On Monday, May 3, the City of Pasadena Building Official ordered the closure of Pasadena Central Library, located at 285 E. … Continue reading

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September 20th General Meeting

Ransomware and Malware, Continued In this day and age, you can’t be too safe. You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension of psychology and software… Ransomware, Malware, Phishing, and dangers of computing online… Security of your System and … Continue reading

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