InfoManager for Monday, November 4, 2013

Posted on November 4, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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

What’s Here:
01 How Apple Makes the Mac Pro
02 iOS7 fixes from Grovo
03 iOS7 fixes #1: Seven Problems You Can Solve in 60 Seconds
04 iOS7 fixes #2: Find the App you need right away
05 Jettison 1.3
06 Apowersoft’s Audio Recorder
07 EarthDesk Real-Time Map Released for iOS
08 Psykosoft releases Psykopaint as standalone Mac App
09 Optical Disc Burning solution for new Mac Pro – from NuMac
10 Theodolite AR Nav App Gets Version 4.0 Remake for iOS 7
11 Perceptive Automation and FortrezZ form Strategic Partnership
12 Wired on the iPad Intro
13 Quotes: What would Steve say? Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on November 4, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Intro to Mavericks class, focusing on OS X 9 Mavericks, at Di-No Computers.

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

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Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No

Posted on November 3, 2013 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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Macworld HELP DESK 11.01.2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Wind up your speakers: Chris Breen and company share their latest Mavericks podcast, Our favorite Mavericks tips and tricks.

Save your Internet bacon with two-factor authentication, and the chocolate, and sandwiches…

Traveling out of country? Take a moment prior and learn How to avoid big international iPhone data charges.

Other items of interest today:

For the whole shooting match, PYBT: Macworld HELP DESK 11.01.2013

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InfoManager for Monday, October 28, 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

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

What’s Here:
01 Start decorating for Halloween
02 UGNN Malware Report for 1310-28
03 Twitter IPO Updates: Stir the pot, raise the ante
04 iBank for iPad 2 Released Exclusively for iOS 7
05 Pixelmator 3.0 FX
06 Mavericks How-To: Integrating Maps Into Your Workflow
07 First Look Keynote for Mac, iOS & iCloud
08 Tutor for OS X Mavericks
09 A new face for Recycling Old Computers
10 The Recipe of a Web Cookie Infographic
11 Keeping track of time… yours or otherwise
12 Quotes: What would Steve Jobs do? Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on October 28, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Mac Play class, focusing on iMovie, at Di-No Computers.

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

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Macworld HELP DESK 10.25.2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Gack!! Are you having as big a heart attack as I am? Advice from an Apple tech: Got a Mac? Get a Dremel!    :::running away:::

Easily add movies from one Mac to another Mac’s iTunes library, OTOH, is a straightforward, smooth process.

Dan Frakes’ Installing Mavericks: Our complete guide is truth-in-advertising at its best: six pages!

Other items of interest today:

For the whole shooting match, including links to each of the installing Mavericks pages, PYBT: Macworld HELP DESK 10.25.2013

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Upcoming Mac and iPad Classes at Di-No

Posted on October 23, 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 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 four weeks is as follows:

29 Oct 2013 Mac Play This class will focus on iMovie
4 Nov 2013 iPad Basics This class will focus on the essentials of the iPad: gestures, settings, and using basic apps
5 Nov 2013 Intro to Mavericks This class will focus on an intro to the new OS X 10.9 Mavericks
12 Nov 2013 Navigating the Interface This class focuses mainly on organizing files and dealing with the Finder. Subject to change…
18 Nov 2013 iPad Basics This class will focus on Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
19 Nov 2013 Mac Work TBA

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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A Bit Confused about Which MacBook Pro to Get?

Posted on October 23, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Wired’s Mat Honan has a few thoughts that might help you figure it out. (or not.) PYBT: This Is the MacBook Pro to Buy

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Cool iPad/iPhone Tricks!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know

And most of them work on iOS 5! And some under iOS 4, even…

To feast your eyes on all of these miracles of modern technology, PYBT: 19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know.

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