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, PYBT: How to block auto-play videos.

Switcher Alert! Chris Breen has your back: Switch to Mac: Buying your first Mac (and if you ask me, do NOT even consider not buying AppleCare with your Mac/iDevice).

Other items of interest today:

For the whole shooting match, PYBT: Macworld HELP DESK 06.28.2013

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Upcoming Mac and iPad Classes at Di-No

Posted on June 27, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Di-No LogoDi-No Computers, in Pasadena, hosts a rotating set of Mac classes on Tuesdays from 2:00p to 3:30p; and an iPad class on the first Monday of each month, also from 2:00p to 3:30p. These classes are all no-cost; feel free to contribute to the tip jar, though, if you feel so moved! The schedule for the next three weeks is as follows:

25 June 2013 Mac Play This class focuses on iPhoto
1 July 2013 iPad This class will focus on the essentials of the iPad: gestures, settings, and using basic apps
2 July 2013 no class listed on the calendar
11 June 2013 Intro to the Interface This class is an introduction to the Mac
16 July 2013 Navigating the Interface This class focuses mainly on organizing files and dealing with the Finder.

Call Jordan at Di-No for further details, including what you should bring with you, etc. To subscribe to Di-No’s class-schedule calendar, click here.

Di-No Computers
2817 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA  91107
(626) 795-6674

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InfoManager for Monday, June 24, 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker

What’s Here:
01 Beginning of the end for Amazon Affiliates
02 Templates for MS Word Mix
03 Usenet Newsgroup Readers for OS X
04 Resources for Mac & iOS Developers
05 Default Folder X 4.5.9
06 Best Movies Quiz 1.0
07 Quotes: Simple Economics Continue reading →

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Look Before You Leap!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

No great surprise, but cyber-crooks are finally realizing that Apple actually has an Internet presence worth paying attention to. PYBT for details: Cybercriminals Increasingly Target Apple ID Data, Kaspersky Warns (kyped from Lynn Wegley’s post on UG InfoManager).

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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 get you and the little ones humming right along.

Master the command line: navigating files and folders is a great introdu… What’s that? Well, yeah, I’m talking about Macs… Oh!! Yes, it’s a bit arcane and behind the scenes, but the command line can be your friend; don’t let it freak you out.

Other items of interest today:

For the whole shooting match, PYBT: Macworld HELP DESK 06.21.2013

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

If not, we’ll be slowing back down to your speed soon!

A lot of presenters showed us, and talked about, a lot of new stuff (all of those upcoming Mac and iOS products) and lots of must-have info for summer vacation. Did you know you can edit photos in Preview? One of the really cool things I learned. And check out Apps & Traps for some seriously ROFL† cartoons.

Coco’s must be Irish: we talked, and talked, and talked…

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

 

 

† Rolling on the Floor Laughing

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InfoManager for Monday, June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker

What’s Here:
01 Safenetting: Spam, Phishing, Breakins, Hacks, JUNE
02 Cyber Security: Summer CISPA Security Heats Up
03 UGNN Facebook Update: New announcements and business struggles
04 iOS 7 Compatibility Chart
05 iOS 7: Siri
06 12 things you may not know about Mavericks
07 MacX Mobile Video Converter
08 Enolsoft Free YouTube Downloader
09 Technology & Politics: Threats of Social Media
10 Use iPhones, sez university
11 GarageBand Misbehaving
12 Here’s Apple’s REAL iPhone Problem (Hint: It’s Not About Screen Size)
13 Quotes: Find something to laugh about Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on June 17, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Mac Work class, focusing on Numbers, at Di-No Computers

Di-No Computers
2817 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA  91107
(626) 795-6674

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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 place for parents to start.

Can’t wait for Mavericks’ file tagging? Use smart folders provides an interesting twist on Mountain Lion functionality.

Other items of interest today:

For the whole shooting match, PYBT: Macworld HELP DESK 06.14.2013

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June 17th General Meeting

Posted on June 11, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Getting Ready for Your VacationDevices Traveling

Getting Ready for Your Vacation

(& Apple Bombshells)

Vacation means cameras! and iPhones, iPods, iPads, MacBooks… You won’t want to miss the June meeting: we’ll cover Apple’s newest bombshells, as well as tips for your summer travel and security, photography software tools and tips for taking good photos, and even an iMovie primer. Combined with our wonderful Apps & Traps, great drawing prizes, and Q&A, this will be a meeting not to be missed!!

    Computer travel necessities: cables, adaptors, etc.
    Travel security precautions
    Saving photos from camera flashcards to hard drives
    Preview
    iPhoto
    Photoshop, etc.
    iMovie

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates – Wow!! iOS 7, OS X Mavericks, a new MacBook Air, an even newer Mac Pro, iTunes Radio (which we will be discussing at the July meeting); a bit overwhelming, eh?

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes an Apple World Travel Adapter Kit and   Continue reading →

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