by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker
Happy Thanksgiving…
What’s Here:
01 Net Neutrality: Obama, Wheeler, ICANN, Internet Freedom Act, FCC, FTC, and more
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03 User Groups on Facebook 11/22/2014
04 Smart PDF Scanner Pro for iPhone
05 Free Audio Books
06 Numerics 2.0 for Business Metrics in iOS
07 KnujOn reports on ICANN, November, 2014
08 Mac Yourself (Again!)
09 Thanksgiving Quote: What to give thanks for?
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01 Net Neutrality: Obama, Wheeler, ICANN, Internet Freedom Act, FCC, FTC, and more
If you remember UGNN coverage of Net Neutrality over the years, you’ll know it’s been a nasty issue for over a decade! Now they’ve gotten serious about it. The media wants you to believe it’s a black-or-white issue, but it’s far more complicated than that and now Russia, China and global competitors for the Internet are weighing in. There’s no telling which way it will go, but you know for sure, if it’s happening in technology, UGNN InfoManager covers it! Follow along:
[] Jesse Jackson Sez He’s Lobbying For Net Neutrality Rules To Help Protect The Poor
[] EU net neutrality legislation under threat from Italy, says rights group
[] Net neutrality looks doomed in Europe before it even gets started
[] Cantwell to FCC: No “toll lanes”, preserve net neutrality
[] Obama’s Net-Neutrality Plan Could Mean New Internet Fees
[] Net neutrality would boost FCC’s budget by upping fees
[] Why Cord-Cutters Should Care About Net Neutrality
[] FCC chairman: We will get sued on net neutrality
[] Obama may not give the Internet away after all
[] Net Neutrality: The Battle Lines Are Drawn
[] The Confusion Around Net Neutrality
[] and more…
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/net_neutrality_1411-2/
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03 User Groups on Facebook 11/22/2014
This week’s subjects on UG’s Facebook pages are listed below. If you know of any user groups on Facebook that aren’t mentioned, please let us know. This week we saw:
[] How to Wirelessly Transfer Files Between Android & iOS Devices FAST!
[] OS X 10.10.1 released with fixes for Wi-Fi, Exchange, and more
[] Holiday Party & Yankee Swap Gift Exchange
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/facebook_usergroups_1411-23/
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04 Smart PDF Scanner Pro for iPhone
App studio Qrayon has announced the immediate availability of Smart PDF Scanner Pro 1.0 for iOS, its new business app that turns your iPhone into a portable document scanner and organizer.
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/smart-pdf-scanner-pro-for-iphone/
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05 Free Audio Books
I have found that I don’t read books any more. I listen while commuting to and from work and other places. Of course, I’ve got a subscription to Audible. I do recommend it, but it does cost $14.95 for a single credit a month or $22.95 to get two. (There are a few exceptions, but most books are 1 credit). While that is usually enough for me, I’m looking for other options that aren’t as expensive. I have found a few. Posted by Lynn Wegley
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/free-audio-books-2/
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06 Numerics 2.0 for Business Metrics in iOS
Cynapse’s business dashboard app, Numerics, has received a major update leveraging the new iOS 8 features and the new capabilities of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad Air 2. Numerics is now being featured as one of the top apps in the business category on the iTunes App Store.
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/numerics-2-0-for-business-metrics-in-ios/
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07 KnujOn reports on ICANN, November, 2014
Posted by Fred: You’ve heard me talk about KnujOn many times before. Although SpamCop discontinued their POP e-mail services, the fight against spam, phishing, and all kinds of illicit online cybercrime goes on. KnujOn is an all-volunteer, unfunded initiative. We are committed to this solution and appreciate your patience while we work our way through the maze of Internet bureaucracy to reduce illicit traffic and spam. The following is the latest update about their ICANN investigation:
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/icann_1411/
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08 Mac Yourself (Again!)
I have listed a number of Mac Hint and Tip sites over the years. This is one that I “Stumbled” on tonight. One of the great problems with using Stumble for looking for Web sites is that you can spend a lot of time without good results, even if you enjoy it. In this case, the time was worth it.
http://www.ugnn.com/2014/11/mac-yourself/
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09 Thanksgiving Quote: What to give thanks for?
The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government – lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.
– Patrick Henry
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…and have a great week!
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** THE INFO MANAGER
A weekly column from the mice of Lynn Wegley and Fred Showker.
Lynn is a UGN veteran (AOL User Groups Forum) and User Group Network. He’s been a supporter and volunteer on many, many UGNet and User Group Academy projects. As a long time user group member, he’s been a volunteer from Honolulu to Boston and beyond.
Currently working primarily with the Cowtown MUG of Ft. Worth but also works with the Apple Corp of Dallas and is a lifetime member of TUMS, the Tulsa Users of Macintosh Society.
Fred has been active in UGs since 1986, first the AOL UG Forum, then the User Group Network. He spoke at the original AppleWorld in 1987, and served as Apple User Group Advisory Board Member for three years. He founded the User Group Academy and the Appleseeds Foundation
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