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iCloud Security

A question came up on Mac-Talk recently about storing passwords in Keychain on iCloud. In How secure is iCloud?, Dr Breen doesn’t specifically mention Keychain, but he does provide a link to Apple’s iCloud: iCloud security and privacy overview document, … Continue reading

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InfoManager for Monday, December 2, 2013

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 A bit of Christmas history 02 Ten Mac Preview Application Tricks 03 Top 10 Projects, Features, and Tips Every Mac User Should Try 04 iPhone 5s Complete Guide eBook … Continue reading

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the iPhoto 101 class, focusing on importing and organizing digital photos, at Di-No Computers. Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA  91107 (626) 795-6674

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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

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More Mavericks Excitement

Ars Technica’s readers responded, en masse, about their “favorite” Mavericks issues; how do yours match up?

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Macworld HELP DESK 11.29.2013

I’m still waiting (in vain, I’m sure) for handwriting recognition, à la the Newton, but until then, it *is* nice to have a good choice of styli: iPad stylus buying guide: Find the perfect tablet accessory. Keep snooping relatives out … Continue reading

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Mavericks in (In)Action

Mavericks has been out about a month, now, and to no one’s big surprise, it’s not perfect. In After a month of use, we dish out our biggest gripes with OS X Mavericks, the Ars Technica crew achieves (I hope) … Continue reading

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InfoManager for Monday, November 25, 2013

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 Amazing Google+ and Picasa Photo Experience for iOS 7 With Web Albums 4.0 02 Keep Calm and Carry On While you create funny posters for Instagram 03 Fingertip Maestro … Continue reading

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Intro to GarageBand class, focusing on the main features, at Di-No Computers. Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA  91107 (626) 795-6674

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Ever Wonder Where the Bluetooth Symbol Came From?

(to say nothing of the name…) Well, wonder no more! I spotted this on MakeUseOf this morning: What Do These Common Symbols Mean?

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