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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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Macworld HELP DESK 02.14.2014

Handy with the stuff in the toolbox? Feeling brave and bold?? Advice from an Apple Tech: The right tools for the job will be right up your alley. If all of those tools and other stuff in (what passes for) … Continue reading

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you missed a great deal of information on a number of file storage/sharing services. Wow! At Coco’s, we had a few ordering change-ups (just to see if Jordi was paying attention), and an animated discussion on the rather … Continue reading

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InfoManager for Monday, February 10, 2014

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 UGNN Safenetting Malware Report for February 10, 2014 02 UGNN Facebook Update: Ten Years’ Woes, Bros & Foes 03 Twitter Infomanager: the IPO has its ups and downs – … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 02.07.2014

As Fact or fiction: What does (and doesn’t) actually speed up your Mac notes, a faster Mac is always a better Mac. Click the link to see what actually will speed things up. C’est fini! Maestro Breen wraps up his … Continue reading

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iPhone Photo Editing

Nick Heer has a very interesting piece on The Sweet Setup on editing photos that will remain electronic (as opposed to being printed). You gotta love an author whose mindset is summarized thusly: …I’d like to ask you a question: … Continue reading

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Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam…

Nobody loves it, everybody hates it (except fried up with peaches for breakfast), so what to do? How I manage spam on my mobile devices has an interesting solution for out-of-the-house/office relief, and several more options from commenters.

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Important Meeting-Date Announcement

This month’s meeting will take place on the second Monday (the 10th), due to holidays and library scheduling conflicts. You’ve been warned.

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InfoManager for Monday, February 3, 2014

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 iPad InfoManager: February iPads info heats up 02 IDG: A Virtual Bill of Rights is Needed to Guard Our Data 03 PhotoUpLink iPhoto Export Plugin adds Facebook Pages uploading … Continue reading

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It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and That Means…

…Apple commercials! Doesn’t it?? Top 25 Apple Commercials, on Macworld, has a slideshow of the author’s favorites, and links to other collections. Not surprisingly, there are more links and suggestions in the comments.

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