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
Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No
InfoManager for Monday, May 6, 2013
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 HD
07 Hackers Aim Beyond LivingSocial Accounts
08 What’s the next big thing?
09 Cocktail 6.4
10 80 Most Useful Mac Tools and Utilities
11 Application Development Server For iOS
12 Supporting American Developers?
13 Quotes: for Mother’s Day Continue reading
Reports of their demise…
…have been greatly exaggerated (with apologies to Mark Twain).
Y’all know that Di-No Computers is still with us, don’t you? Yes, their *former* storefront on Colorado Blvd. is empty (and there’s no information on the new location posted), but they’re alive and well at:
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2817 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena
Give ’em a ring, (626) 795-6674, if you don’t believe me. Or you can visit their Web site.
Reminder: iPad Class at Di-No
Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the iPad class at Di-No Computers.
Di-No Computers
2817 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-6674
Macworld HELP DESK 05.03.2013
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 Apple tech: When your Mac gets too toasty couldn’t be more topical, with the temperature outside at 95° (would I lie about a thing like that?). Whew!!
Calling all switchers (and you know who you are): Switch to Mac: Transfer your files from a PC to a Mac has what you need to know!
Other items of interest today:
- AirPort interference? Leave it alone
Automator workflow of the month: Quick media manipulation
Type special characters in OS X
How to shoot macros of flowers and bugs
Cure for the uncommon vertical signature
For the whole shooting match, point your browsers thusly: Macworld HELP DESK 05.03.2013
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Tagged AirPort, Automator, cameras, Contacts, HELP DESK, Lion, Macworld, Mountain Lion, OS X, overheating, photography, special characters, switch, typography
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I Can’t Use *What* in My Password??
Ars Technica has a very interesting piece on passwords and the Web sites that require them (and, in some cases, have some very interesting [lack of] requirements):
“The password creation process on different websites can be a bit like visiting foreign countries with unfamiliar social customs. This one requires eight characters; that one lets you have up to 64. This one allows letters and numbers only; that one allows hyphens. This one allows underscores; that one allows @#$&%, but not ^*()[]!—and heaven forbid you try to put a period in there. Sometimes passwords must have a number and at least one capital letter, but no, don’t start the password with the number—what do you think this is, Lord of the Flies?”
Really makes you wonder what goes through the heads of some of the folks making the rules…
May 20th General Meeting
Security Issues
Keeping you and your equipment safe
Viruses, trojans, key-loggers, identity theft, and other such dangers are an ever-present threat to our security, our computers, and our peace of mind. During this month’s meeting, we’ll discuss ways to safeguard ourselves, covering topics such as:
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Internet: viruses and other malware, identity theft
Passwords and IDs: 1Password and other strategies
Encryption and how to use it effectively
When to download updates
How to recognize phishing
Physical security – protection against theft
Apple’s new security procedures for your Apple ID
Use Security and be smart or Be An Easy Target
Bring your questions for the roundtable discussion, including special guests Barry Rein and Bruce Gerson.
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 copy of ESET Cyber Security, a copy of ESET Cyber Security Pro, and an EMTEC 32GB flash drive. 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.).
InfoManager for Monday, April 29, 2013
by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker
What’s Here:
01 AUGD reader writes: Why Malware?
02 CISPA: Cybersecurity law pros and cons #2
03 iPad InfoManager: more iPads, more rumors
04 UGNN Facebook Update: losing its grip on the world? We’ll see
05 Google Maps for iPad Even Better With New EggMaps HD
06 For Our Children’s Safety
07 FileMaker Design Studios Scheduled for Oakland
08 Free eBook Reveals How 27 Writers Published their Books as Book Apps
09 KansasFest 2013
10 macTuneUp 7.0
11 12 Advanced iPad Tips for Educators
12 Read Your News 1.9
13 Metropolis for Mac
14 Terry White on creating InDesign eBooks
15 Quotes: All about TRUST: Continue reading
Upcoming Mac and iPad Classes at Di-No
Di-No Computers, in Pasadena, hosts a rotating set of Mac classes on Tuesdays from 2:00p to 3:30p; and an iPad class on the first Monday 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:
| 30 April 2013 | No class | No classes are offered on a 5th Tuesday |
| 6 May 2013 | iPad | This class will focus on the essentials of the iPad: gestures, settings, and using basic apps |
| 7 May 2013 | Intro to the Interface | This class is an introduction to the Mac |
| 14 May 2013 | Navigating the Interface | This class focuses mainly on organizing files and dealing with the Finder |
| 21 May 2013 | Mac Work | This class focuses on Calendar (iCal) |
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
InfoManager for Monday, April 22, 2013
by Lynn Wegley, InfoManager, with co-editor Fred Showker
What’s Here:
01 Cybercrime leveraging Boston Bombings for profit
02 UGNN Malware Report for 1304-22
03 Facebook: CISPA Another round of Pros and Cons
04 Anonymous Turns Up the Volume on Internet Blackout
05 What happens to your digital estate when you die?
06 UGNN Facebook Update: Big money, hacks, privacy and more
07 iPads in business, Cloud technology
08 Erem — Read Your News 1.9
09 Boxer
10 DailyCost 1.5.5
11 iOS Hints & Tips
12 Boot Runner 1.4
13 Quotes: Making Decisions Continue reading
