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Upcoming Mac and iPad Classes at Di-No

Di-No Computers, in Pasadena, hosts a rotating set of Mac classes on Tuesdays from 2:00p to 3:30p; and iPad classes on the first and third Mondays of each month, also from 2:00p to 3:30p. These classes are all no-cost; feel … Continue reading →

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you missed a long ton of iOS 8 tips, tricks, and hints! At Coco’s, discussion topics wandered about vacuum tubes, science fiction (both good and bad), punch cards, orbital mechanics, soup choices, transistors (and smoke), Word Perfect, and … Continue reading →

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Who are you and what do you do?

At The Sweet Setup: Every week we try to 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 … Continue reading →

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Look at Apps & Traps!!

#167447216 / gettyimages.com This month’s edition has been posted, and it’s got more stuff about iOS 8 than you thought existed! There’s also a monster selection of Yosemite tips and tricks. Wow! PYBT: October 2014 Apps & Traps. For previous … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Mac Work class, subject TBA, at Di-No Computers. Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA  91107 (626) 795-6674

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There’s an App for That

Well, in this case, it’s a device… Remember the 3D printing presentation? and all the cool things they were working on? Well, how ’bout this (spotted in InfoManager, http://www.UGNN.com/): Yes, that’s a real, honest-to-goodness, 3D-printed concrete children’s playhouse!!! Read all … Continue reading →

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Faster than a…

#98570610 / gettyimages.com …speeding superhero? The FCC is contemplating cellular networks that will be able to provide gigabit or better speeds. Yes, there’s a catch (or three): if these high speeds can be implemented, it will be years before we … Continue reading →

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Huge for developers. Massive for everyone else.

Which, of course, refers to iOS 8. As Ars Technica’s Andrew Cunningham put it, “Overuse of hyperbole is a pet peeve of mine, but after using iOS 8 for a couple of months, I have to say that it’s warranted … Continue reading →

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Buying Gadgets

MakeUseOf wants to know: Where Do You Buy New Gadgets? Go on over and let ’em know. The poll is down towards the bottom of the page. We want to know, too! Leave a comment.

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Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the iPad Basics class, focusing on Mail, Contacts, and Calendar, at Di-No Computers. Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA  91107 (626) 795-6674

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