Category Archives: Tips

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.02.2013

Posted on August 2, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Traveling overseas? Wondering what do with/about your computers and other equipment? Look no further: What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear. And speaking of travel, you’re taking a camera (either standalone or in your … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.26.2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

I had the same question Chris Breen’s Aunt Vilma had: “Why should I buy an iPad?” And I can tell you, from experience, that the first observation in his answer, “…you don’t truly understand how useful an iPad will be … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning in July

Posted on July 26, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

It’s never too late, right? I don’t know about the rest of you, but I never have enough room on my hard drive, and yes, a lot of that space is taken up by iTunes. And no, I’m not gonna … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.19.2013

Posted on July 19, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Primer: Back up your iPhone and iPad. You’re all set up and ready to do this. Right? Where are you?? Here I am, but don’t tell anyone! Here’s how: Secure location sharing with Glympse for smartphones Play with your tunes. … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.12.2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

You’re Number One, security! And this week we have tips and techniques for newbies (no, that’s not an insult) and switchers: Switch to Mac: Security basics. Rich Mogull has some great observations and and comments; so do the commenters. Check … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.05.2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Starting off this week with security. Can’t be too paran… prepared, you know? Here’s what an eavesdropper sees when you use an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot, along with various things you can do about it. Wi-Fi. Bonjour. HDMI. What’s it all … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.28.2013

Posted on June 28, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

What every Safari user should know tops the list this week. Interesting tips! Do you hate going to a Web site and having to deal with videos that start all on their own as much as I do? If so, … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.21.2013

Posted on June 21, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

First in line this week is Exploring Safari’s preferences. Professor Breen gets heavily into Safari under Mountain Lion; even if you’ve been using Safari for a while, you might notice something new. Got kids? Set up a kid-friendly computer can … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.14.2013

Posted on June 14, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Of primary importance this, and every, week, security stuff. How to encrypt your email has some interesting points, and even more interesting comments (and lots of ’em). Continuing in the secure vein, Set up a kid-friendly iPad is a great … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.07.2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Number One this week? Navigating folders in OS X in Eight easy ways to move between folders in OS X. Some will work better; some, not so much; let me know which you like. And speaking of navigation, Hit the … Continue reading →

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