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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

If not, you missed the fireworks!! A rousing discussion was definitely had between the panel and audience on virus prevention, phishing, passwords, and related subjects. Got a lot of good information. Check out Apps & Traps for more good info. … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on May 20, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Mac Work class, focusing on Calendar (iCal), at Di-No Computers Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 795-6674

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.17.2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

Leading off this week is Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. Wow! I’m psychic! Take photos with your iDevice? Have photos on your iDevice, for that matter? Tips and tricks for iPhoto for iOS has tweaks and tools that … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Vocabulary Game On

Posted on May 16, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

I’m a big fan of Apple’s Dictionary app, so I had to take a look at Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. The really cool tip was #4, Make Dictionary Talk. Which is your favorite?

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on May 13, 2013 by SGVMUG 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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InfoManager for Monday, May 13, 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with coeditor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 Today marks our 2,947th post 02 Internet Sales Tax Bill… what’s up with that??? 03 New App Helps Parents Prepare Kids for Airplane Travel 04 For Our Children’s Safety … Continue reading →

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.10.2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

Looking for a control center for all those CDs, DVDs, streaming media, iTunes/amazon downloads, etc., etc., etc.? Take a look a Chris Breen’s solution: The computer in the living room: setting up a Mac mini media center. Don’t know about … Continue reading →

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How Does the Browser You Use Stack Up?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

In Best Mac Browser Performance Benchmark 2013, Tom Nelson, the About.com Macs Guide, tells a pretty comprehensive tale about Macintosh Web browser performance. He gets into a lot of fascinating detail, but if you just can’t bear the suspense, and … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Posted on May 6, 2013 by SGVMUG 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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InfoManager for Monday, May 6, 2013

Posted on May 6, 2013 by SGVMUG BlogMaster

by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker What’s Here: 01 iPhone InfoManager: May 02 CISPA: Cybersecurity law pros and cons #3 03 Games for Older Kids 04 All-Time Top Apps 05 New Calculator Promises to Calculate Different 06 AnyMoney … Continue reading →

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