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Apple’s Got Your Back

#109350684 / gettyimages.com Apple has updated its privacy policy as part of the rollout of iOS 8, announcing that devices with the latest version of the operating system installed can no longer be accessed by the company itself. Previously, as … Continue reading →

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HealthKit and Health.app

And what are these? According to Matt Smith’s article on MakeUseOf: HealthKit is an application programming interface (API) built to help iPhone developers access and manage the user’s health and fitness. This takes the form of data like heart rate, … Continue reading →

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It Wouldn’t Quite Be the End of the World

#165767199 / gettyimages.com But neither should you be complacent about it, should it happen. Businesses can’t seem to stop hackers looking to steal customer data. The list of companies preyed (ed.) on has grown long indeed and includes well known … Continue reading →

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If You Have a Smart House…

#464900331 / gettyimages.com …surely it should have a smart doorbell, right?? Dave LeClair asks, and answers, What Is A Smart Doorbell, And Which Should You Buy? at MakeUseOf. It does make sense, once you think about it; had it occurred … Continue reading →

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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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Safety First for Bank Cards

#112295349 / gettyimages.com As mentioned in Q&A last night, here are a couple of steps to use to add security and protection to your bank cards: Last week, Kim Zetter posted, on Wired, a short-but-informative piece, How to Protect Yourself … Continue reading →

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you shoulda known better! Billy had a lot to say about the new Apple equipment, and Gautam bowled us over with home automation possibilities; wow!! The Apps & Traps lead-ins were beyond hysterical. At Coco’s, we mulled over … Continue reading →

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Some Do-It-Yourself Advice

Spotted in my inbox this morning: Common Fixes for Minor Mac Problems, tidbits from Edward C Baig’s Macs for Dummies. Amongst the topics: A jumpy mouse SOS for DNS Kernel clink For all the rest, PYB to the first link … 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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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

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

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