Category Archives: Tips

Tips & Tricks from SGVMUG members.

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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Macworld HELP DESK 05.31.2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

First and foremost, just how snoop-proof is your Mac? Chris Breen and the commenters have a lot of interesting things to say about this. Does your calendar rule your life? Does something not exist if it’s not on the calendar? … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Surfing

Posted on May 27, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Ran across a post on makeuseof.com, Keep Your Secret Files Out Of Sight With MacHider. It starts out thusly: …Mac OS X does a great job of keeping my data protected most of the time. Ironically, the most sensitive time … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.24.2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Up first is All about About This Mac. In Mountain Lion, About This Mac gets a BIG shot in the arm. Chris Breen discusses several additions; be sure to catch the video, too. How to photograph the moon Ever have … Continue reading →

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Travelling? Gonna Need Help Communicating?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Has makeuseof.com got a deal for you! Five iPhone Apps That Will Help You Communicate In A Foreign Language (presuming, of course, you use an iPhone): …there are several iPhone foreign language apps that will help you translate simple phrases … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.17.2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Leading off this week is Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. Wow! I’m psychic! Take photos with your iDevice? Have photos on your iDevice, for that matter? Tips and tricks for iPhoto for iOS has tweaks and tools that … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Vocabulary Game On

Posted on May 16, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

I’m a big fan of Apple’s Dictionary app, so I had to take a look at Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. The really cool tip was #4, Make Dictionary Talk. Which is your favorite?

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.10.2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Looking for a control center for all those CDs, DVDs, streaming media, iTunes/amazon downloads, etc., etc., etc.? Take a look a Chris Breen’s solution: The computer in the living room: setting up a Mac mini media center. Don’t know about … Continue reading →

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How Does the Browser You Use Stack Up?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

In Best Mac Browser Performance Benchmark 2013, Tom Nelson, the About.com Macs Guide, tells a pretty comprehensive tale about Macintosh Web browser performance. He gets into a lot of fascinating detail, but if you just can’t bear the suspense, and … Continue reading →

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