Tag Archives: OS X

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 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, … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.07.2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Number One this week? Navigating folders in OS X in Eight easy ways to move between folders in OS X. Some will work better; some, not so much; let me know which you like. And speaking of navigation, Hit the … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Surfing

Posted on May 27, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Ran across a post on makeuseof.com, Keep Your Secret Files Out Of Sight With MacHider. It starts out thusly: …Mac OS X does a great job of keeping my data protected most of the time. Ironically, the most sensitive time … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.03.2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Whether you are new to Lion/Mountain Lion, or are making the transition from an earlier Mac OS X version, Introducing Contacts will of great help. Dr Breen goes into great detail explaining the various features and options. Advice from an … Continue reading →

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