Tag Archives: Macworld

Macworld HELP DESK 09.13.2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Salvation!! Even though I’m using iCal under Leopard, and even though I wasn’t having this problem (iCal wasn’t backing up properly), Dr Breen’s suggestion in Cure for a corrupt Calendar application has things back in order. Whew! Next, we have … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.06.2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

In lockstep with Monday’s presentation, Chris Breen pontificates on What every iPhoto user should know about image editing: “Let’s cut to the chase, already. Show me how to edit my pictures!” Take control of startup and login items and get … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.30.2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Got an Apple TV? Wanna view your photos (been on vacation, perhaps?) on it, but you don’t have Photo Stream? Chris Breen has the answer: How to view your iPhoto images on an Apple TV (even if you’re still using … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.16.2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Get started with Getting started with iPhoto. Chris Breen starts his iLife exposé with Apple’s digital image manager. Keep your iPhone and iPad (and iPod, too, I’m guessing) going and going. Fact or fiction: Nine iPhone and iPad battery-saving techniques … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.09.2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Safety first, yours and others’: Amber Alerts on your iPhone: Invasive, frustrating, necessary. Interesting batch of comments… Have a third-party USB power adapter for your iDevice(s)? Not terribly interested in a potential electricity accident? You’ll be glad to hear that … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.02.2013

Posted on August 2, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Traveling overseas? Wondering what do with/about your computers and other equipment? Look no further: What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear. And speaking of travel, you’re taking a camera (either standalone or in your … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.26.2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

I had the same question Chris Breen’s Aunt Vilma had: “Why should I buy an iPad?” And I can tell you, from experience, that the first observation in his answer, “…you don’t truly understand how useful an iPad will be … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.19.2013

Posted on July 19, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Primer: Back up your iPhone and iPad. You’re all set up and ready to do this. Right? Where are you?? Here I am, but don’t tell anyone! Here’s how: Secure location sharing with Glympse for smartphones Play with your tunes. … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.12.2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

You’re Number One, security! And this week we have tips and techniques for newbies (no, that’s not an insult) and switchers: Switch to Mac: Security basics. Rich Mogull has some great observations and and comments; so do the commenters. Check … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.05.2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Starting off this week with security. Can’t be too paran… prepared, you know? Here’s what an eavesdropper sees when you use an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot, along with various things you can do about it. Wi-Fi. Bonjour. HDMI. What’s it all … Continue reading →

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