InfoManager for Monday, July 7th, 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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

What’s Here:
01 UGNN Facebook Update: What were you thinking?
02 WARNING: PayPal spoof attack
03 UGNN Cyber Security Report: America Under Attack
04 Albie: The Reddit Album Viewer released for iOS
05 Know on the go, with Hurricane Pro
06 FlipCard
07 Jettison: Close Your MacBook and Go
08 InfoManager: Wearable Technology news, views and reviews
09 Corel’s After Shot Pro 2
10 Ten Features of OS X Yosemite
11 Default Folder X 4.6.6
12 Seen on Facebook:
13 Quote: Cyber Security Continue reading →

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Who are you and what do you do?

Posted on July 7, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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:

My name is Chuck Skoda. I’m a developer. My day job is at Tagboard building web-app-type-things and also posting GIFs to our Slack channels. Additionally, I make some iPhone apps, both independently, and with Sky Balloon, a company for side projects I started with a couple compatriots.

You can catch Chuck’s complete story here: Chuck Skoda’s sweet iPhone setup.

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

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on July 7, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Navigating the Interface class at Di-No Computers.

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

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Are You Sleeping? Are You Sleeping? Network Down…

Posted on July 6, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

If you’re on Mavericks (OS X 10.9.x) and having an unhappy time staying connected to your WiFi connection when the Mac wakes up, Alex Heath, at Cult of Mac, feels your pain, and and has discovered the (ostensible) fix: OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 fixes a super-annoying Wi-Fi bug.

There’s also a Safari update.

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Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No

Posted on July 6, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the iPad class, focusing on the essentials of the iPad, at Di-No Computers.

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

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Wired Ranks the Rumors

Posted on July 4, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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: “iPhone Air” Could Launch September 25

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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July 21st General Meeting

Posted on July 1, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

GarageBand

GarageBand

Music for Everyone

GarageBand is Apple’s incredibly wonderful music-making application. It makes it EASY to create and record music, whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never played a note in your life. It comes with built-in instruments, pre-recorded loops, editing tools, and everything you need to create any kind of music you like. If you already play an instrument or sing, you can record that, too! GarageBand can also be used to create podcasts, audiobooks or even to score your iMovie videos! And to make it even more awesome, it’s FREE!!

Come learn how to make your own music with GarageBand!

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

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes a Blue Microphone Snowball Bundle (USB mic & tripod kit (white)), a TrackR StickR, 4″ x 6″ HP photo paper, a Xentris Wireless Hard Shell for iPhone 5, and two other prizes to be revealed later. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly St.).

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Who are you and what do you do?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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 Jago and I have been illustrating children’s books for the last 11 years (basically I get paid to draw pictures… yep). I live in Cornwall, the little bit of the UK that sticks out into the Atlantic. I have produced illustrations for over 40 children’s books and a few magazines, as well as some logos and album covers. Recently I have also participated in a couple of exhibitions and signed prints of my work are now available in galleries in the UK (as well as on my shop).

Most of my recent work however has been for publishers in the US as my agent (Ronnie Herman) is based in New York. I’m probably best known for my work with New York Times Bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones. Our books have sold more than 1.3 million copies and won a tidy stack of awards.

I’ve just completed a logo for a permaculture farm in Oregon and I’m currently putting the finishing touches on a book about the collective nouns for different animals. It’s called An Ambush of Tigers and is being published by Millbrook Press in the US.

You can catch Jago’s complete story here: Jago Silver’s sweet setup.

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

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Intro to the Interface class at Di-No Computers.

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

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Wired Ranks the Rumors

Posted on June 27, 2014 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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: Another iPhone 6 Mockup Gets Videoed Next to Competitors

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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