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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

We had a most informative evening; how ’bout you? The Meeting after the Meeting involved speakers at a Goodwill store, smart TVs and monitors, backing up from a computer with one OS to a drive with another OS, certifying twin-engine … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Apple Watch Activity

There are SO many things Apple Watches do these days; it’s amazing! One of the latest is Activity badges. Jason Cross, at Macworld, has a really interesting article this month: Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple … Continue reading

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August 21st General Meeting

FaceTime on AppleTV, Using Apple Savings Account, more about iOS17 Regular Features 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 & … Continue reading

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If you weren’t, darn! The Meeting after the Meeting was another gobsmacking happening! iOS 17 compatibility, iPadOS 17 compatibility, Sonoma compatibility, 3D-printed Apple Watch parts, low battery rates, DMUG (Desert Macintosh Users Group) newsletter, iPhones & water damage, don’t put … Continue reading

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