Upcoming Mac and iPad Classes at Di-No

Di-No LogoDi-No Computers, in Pasadena, hosts a rotating set of Mac classes on Tuesdays from 2:00p to 3:30p; and iPad classes on the first and third Mondays 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:

4 August 2014 iPad basics This class will focus on the essentials of the iPad: gestures, settings, and using basic apps
5 August 2014 Intro to the Interface This class is an introduction to the Mac
12 August 2014 Navigating the Interface This class focuses mainly on organizing files and dealing with the Finder
18 August 2014 iPad Basics This class will focus on Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
19 August 2014 Mac Work This class will focus on creating presentations using Keynote or Powerpoint

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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Yet Another Reason to Stick with Apple!

Al-Qaeda prefers Android over Apple’s iOS is the headline of Daniel Eran Dilger’s post on AppleInsider. He continues:

Apple’s iOS has taken majority market share in education, government and the enterprise, but Google’s Android has become the favored mobile platform among Al-Qaeda operatives.

PYBT for the whole thing: Al-Qaeda prefers Android over Apple’s iOS.

You’ve been warned!

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Wired Ranks the Rumors

As Christina Bonnington reports in Wired:

Each week, there are dozens of rumors, reports, and patent filings that hint at what’s coming out of Cupertino next. Some are legit, but many are totally bogus. As always, we’ve parsed the rumors, ranking them in order from “utterly ridiculous” to “duh, of course”. First up…

DON’T COUNT ON IT: Rear Housing of iPhone Caught on Video

It, of course, gets better from there. PYBT: This Week’s Apple Rumors, Ranked From Dumbest to Most Plausible for all the juicy tidbits.

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Who are you and what do you do?

At The Sweet Setup:

Every week we try to post a new interview with someone about what software they use on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We do these interviews because not only are they fun, but a glimpse into what tools someone uses and how they use those tools can spark our imagination and give us an idea or insight into how we can do things better.

Today’s victim, er, interviewee:

I’m Jonathan Pearson. I’m a Pastor, a communicator, a blogger, and newly-released author. I write about life, faith, and leadership, and wrote the book for young leaders.

You can catch Jonathan’s complete story here: Jonathan Pearson’s sweet iPhone setup.

“Back issues” can be found here: Sweet Setup Interview.

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InfoManager for Monday, July 28th, 2014

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

What’s Here:
01 InfoManager: Wearable Technology news, views and reviews 1407-28
02 UGNN Cyber Security Report: Hot Summer
03 UGs This Week on Facebook – (UGTWOF)
04 Lifehacker Pack For iPad 2014
05 Four Reasons to Buy a Non-Retina MacBook Pro
06 Maps Pro with Google Maps Updated
07 Doctor WhoNews iPhone App
08 Disney World Mobile Guide App Selected as Top App for Walt Disney World
09 Commitment to Protect Canadian Consumers from Spam and Online Threats… New Anti-Spam Legislation in Effect
10 UV Protection – Far More Important than Anti-glare, Anti-scratch, or Even Tempered Glass
11 Quotes: Enlightened thoughts Continue reading

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Take Care of Your Hard Drive…

…it’ll take care of you. Joel Lee posted some good tips on MakeUseOf this morning; PYBT: How To Care For Your Hard Drives And Make Them Last Longer.

Don’t bother with the SSD tips sidebar, though; it’s Windows-focused.

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Mobile OS War

MakeUseOf wants to know: Which Mobile OS Will Ultimately Win Out?

Go on over and let ’em know. The poll is down towards the bottom of the page.

We want to know, too! Leave a comment.

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Wired Ranks the Rumors

As Christina Bonnington reports in Wired:

Each week, there are dozens of rumors, reports, and patent filings that hint at what’s coming out of Cupertino next. Some are legit, but many are totally bogus. As always, we’ve parsed the rumors, ranking them in order from “utterly ridiculous” to “duh, of course”. First up…

ABSOLUTELY NOT: Apple Working With Swatch On iWatch

It, of course, gets better from there. PYBT: This Week’s Apple Rumors, Ranked From Dumbest to Most Plausible for all the juicy tidbits.

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

If not, you missed an utterly fascinating presentation, and there weren’t many people in the audience who would disagree.

At Coco’s, the conversation ranged from death and dying in opera, to NASA, to various iPad intricacies.

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

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Who are you and what do you do?

At The Sweet Setup:

Every week we try to post a new interview with someone about what software they use on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We do these interviews because not only are they fun, but a glimpse into what tools someone uses and how they use those tools can spark our imagination and give us an idea or insight into how we can do things better.

Today’s victim, er, interviewee:

Oh hey, my name is Zach Slootsky, I’m a photographer working in Toronto, but two years ago, like an idiot, I opened a restaurant called The Federal. Now I spend most of my time running it like a boss (literally) and devising systems that make me feel clever.

You can catch Zach’s complete story here: Zach Slootsky’s sweet iPhone setup.

“Back issues” can be found here: Sweet Setup Interview.

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