Author Archives: SGVAUG BlogMaster

About SGVAUG BlogMaster

San Gabriel Valley Apple Users Group

Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No

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

Posted in Education, Nag | Tagged , | Comments Off on Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No

Worms! And not the Garden Variety…

#104700869 / gettyimages.com From AppleInsider this afternoon: Security researchers recently discovered that more than 17,000 Macs around the world have been infected by a new OS X malware threat called “iWorm,” which at one point used Reddit.com as a go-between … Continue reading

Posted in News, Tips | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Worms! And not the Garden Variety…

Wired Ranks the Rumors

As Christina Bonnington reports in Wired: Each week, there are dozens of rumors, reports, and patent filings that hint at what’s coming out of Cupertino next. Some are legit, but many are totally bogus. As always, we’ve parsed the rumors, … Continue reading

Posted in Industry News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Wired Ranks the Rumors

More Apple Goodies!!!

Spotted on ArsTechnica this morning: When it rains, it pours – Apple was silent for most of 2014 before dropping iOS 8, new iPhones, and the Apple Watch announcement on us last month. Now, Re/code says the company plans to … Continue reading

Posted in Apple, Industry News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on More Apple Goodies!!!

Membership Special

#136644676 / gettyimages.com If you are a potential new member, or a previous member who hasn’t re-upped for 2014, have we got a deal for you! By presidential fiat, from now until the end of the year, pay $40.00 for … Continue reading

Posted in General, Nag | Comments Off on Membership Special

October 20th General Meeting

Apple News and Updates Follow-Up This time, it’s hands on! 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, by whom I am reliably … Continue reading

Posted in Meetings | Comments Off on October 20th General Meeting

Did You Know?

#120352674 / gettyimages.com Andrew Cunningham brought up a very interesting point on Ars Technica today: if you’re in the market for a used iDevice (I imagine you can get a really good deal on an iPhone 5(s) these days…), make … Continue reading

Posted in Industry News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Did You Know?

There’s an App for That

#137694404 / gettyimages.com Trying to remember whether you ever tried that particular wine? Need to know what wine would be perfect for dinner? There’s an app for that! Jonathan Cristaldi posted a great little collection of apps for iDevices on … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on There’s an App for That

InfoManager for Monday, September 29th, 2014

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 UGNN Facebook Update: October rumors, news and views 02 Apps for getting out on the water – boating and yachting 03 More Apps for boating 04 Cool applications for … Continue reading

Posted in Industry News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on InfoManager for Monday, September 29th, 2014

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

Posted in General | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Who are you and what do you do?