Saginaw Macintosh Users Group

http://www.apple.com/mobileme/transition.html
Put this date on your calendar – June 30,2012, all you MobileMe users. After that date the service will no longer be available. So check out your account and move the pictures, documents, etc. that you don’t want to lose. Do it now so you don’t forget.

http://tinyurl.com/72sve7v
This article is a bit dated but contains some interesting and informative scoop on iCloud and how to check the status of the service.

http://tinyurl.com/6v5y7r3
Learn more about security on your Mac. In addition to a System Preferences tip, you’ll find a link to Adam Christianson’s free app (Safe Download Version). Install it and your system will have more protection against malicious downloads.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2471
Visit this site for a great Apple article ‘Information about my Mac’. You may print and save for the day you need the data.

http://tinyurl.com/7hc8qa8
http://tinyurl.com/7owzppl
What’s this? Quicken for Lion after all? Read all about it.

http://tidbits.com/article/12700
Again, this is for iPhone users, especially those in need of a little help in the vision area. Read about this app – it’s good. Submitted by Mary Nesset (SMUG and MIAMUG).

http://www.oldjoeblack.0nyx.com/thinktst.htm
Warning! Wait for the page to load. See START THE QUIZ. Click on it and test your power of observation. You’ll be feeling either smart, sad or oops!

http://www.drawastickman.com/
This is just for fun! Show off your creativity.

http://www.darnay.com/iec/features/locator/index.html
I thought that Google Earth was good. Click on the link above and find your PRECISE location on the earth, then watch your screen as the system briefly analyzes your data…then displays your PRECISE location. Your location will pop up in a new window in about 10 seconds or so. Submitted by Jerry Brasseur (SMUG).

http://tiny.cc/4vk9v
Here’s a good article regarding editing your photos in iPhoto.

http://tiny.cc/vnqvj
Read about a third-party utility (Printopia 2) that allows you to print to an unsupported printer from your IOS devices. What a deal!

http://tiny.cc/k74oq
Brush up on iOS basics here. You may find something you didn’t know about.

http://tiny.cc/6l7hj
Does Apple’s Mail ever reject your password? Read about possible solutions here.

http://tiny.cc/u6hdg
Are you waiting for iPhone 5? Watch this CNET video about things we want in iPhone 5. It won’t make the wait any shorter but it will increase anticipation.

http://tiny.cc/m6lv1
Take this test! Find out how much you know about the two companies – Apple and Microsoft.

http://tidbits.com/article/12632
Get in the ‘know’ about iTunes Match.

http://tiny.cc/manl5
More on ITunes Match.

http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1751378
Read about how you can replace the MobileMe features that you lost in iCloud.

http://tiny.cc/2v1bb
Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad. Which one is the best for what you’re looking for? Good comparison information in this article.

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So what about AppleCare – do you need to purchase it? You’ll get good answers/reasons here.

http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/whys_my_mac_slow
Mac running slow? Some more here to learn about helping you with that.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/steve-jobs/8810045/Steve-Jobs-timeline.html
Concise timeline of events in the life of Steve Jobs.

http://www.apple.com/mobileme/transition.html
Stilling wondering about your transition from MobileMe to iCloud. Read this.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/information/facebook-no-no-quiz.htm?
Take the quiz – find out if you’re a flagrant Facebook etiquette offender.

http://tiny.cc/ivhh0
Read about the Apple iOS app for mailing gorgeous cards. The app is free but the convenience is priceless.

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Here’s an app that allows you to manaage your AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express and Time Capsule base station right from your iOS device.

http://tiny.cc/t5x1f
You can run but you can’t hide! Check out this new Apple app.

http://tiny.cc/yfhxl
Interesting article to get you thinking about Safari vs. Chrome.

http://tiny.cc/8sbbq
Interested in Apple history? “The Macintosh Way” by Guy Kawasaki available free.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/iphoneios-5-battery-saver-tips/15712
The fix is coming for your 4s iPhone – but check out these tips for all iOS5 users.

http://sabr.org/
http://bioproj.sabr.org/
This fall our Detroit Tigers are adding to our baseball interest and excitement. Baseball fans, take a look at these sites – especially The Baseball Biography Project. Enjoy reading here this winter as the snow flies!

http://www.chriswrites.com/
http://www.chriswrites.com/2009/04/17-reasons-why-your-mac-is-so-unbelievably-slow/
The first link takes you to the main page of this site. The site offers lots of information about using your Mac. The second link was mentioned in the Help Forum by Mary Nesset. It deserves repeating.

http://macatlehighvalley.org/indexLV.html
Another site for you to read before or even after you’ve installed Lion. Submitted by Jerry Brasseur (SMUG).

http://tidbits.com/
The Tidbits site should be on your ‘Favorites List’ for gathering Apple news. Check out the Mac OS X Lion Info Center on the site. Lots of good stuff for you.

http://www.instapaper.com/
Do you have a solution to the aggravation of finding something on the web and then not being able to find it again when you have time to read? Here’s the solution! Create a free account here and you’ll have access to the articles you want to read ANYWHERE!

Note: iOS 5 may offer the solution.

http://www.macworld.com/article/162604/2011/09/ios_5_what_we_already_know.html
By the time you read this the iOS 5 announcement event will have happened. Here’s what we know now – before the announcement. It’s just like Christmas in October!

http://www.macworld.com/article/162559/2011/09/locate_delete_powerpc.html
Here are the instructions and procedure for batch deleting the applications that won’t run in Lion. You could still look in the System Profiler to identify the apps you need to delete – but you can’t delete from there. BACK UP FIRST!

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2010/11/free-mac-anti-virus.aspx
Here is a link to Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition for Mac.

http://www.screencastsonline.com/tutorials_files/SCO0305a-lioninstall.php
Here’s a FREE tutorial on Lion installation from Don McAllister. If you love and learn from this tutorial, you may get all with a paid subscription to ScreenCastsOnline. Once a member you can access each of Don’s tutorials on the website or through iTunes as a podcast.

http://mactips.info/2011/07/book-reviews-take-control-of-upgrading-to-lion-and-of-using-lion
Read book reviews for both TakeControl books (Upgrading to Lion and Using Lion) here. Spend some time on this site – browse MacTips by topic. Sign up for regular updates.

http://thenextweb.com/apple/
Take a look at the leading blog on Apple business, products and culture.

http://www.creativepro.com/article/pick-right-resolution-printing-photos
Do you print your photos? You get the best results when you use the correct resolution. Read this guide and learn all about it.

http://www.cultofmac.com/how-to-make-ical-look-the-way-it-did-before-lion
Apparently some Mac users are not happy with the look of iCal in Lion. If you are one of them you must read this information.

http://www.apple.com/au/support/
Use this Apple site to launch you into all kinds of help for your Mac.

http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
Here’s the location of Apple tutorials.

https://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa
Get help for your Apple products here. Register and sign in if you wish to post a question.

http://www.apple.com/support/products/
Here’s a link to read about AppleCare, an extreme value when you need it.

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/02/how-to-stop-your-gmail-account-being-hacked/
Stay on your toes regarding your Gmail account. Read this article, follow the steps and reduce your chances of being hacked.

http://help.filemaker.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6970
Here’s the directions for converting an Appleworks database to Bento. But to open Appleworks databases you will need FileMaker’s Bento ($49). http://www.filemaker.com/products/bento/

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/information/10-things-you-should-not-share-on-social-networks.htm
Interacting with friends on the internet is great but you must be responsible with your personal information. Read this article before you do any more sharing on social networks.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20071965-263/quicken-2007-may-run-in-os-x-lion-sooner-or-later/?tag=nl.e795
More information on whether Quicken will eventually run on OS X Lion or NOT!

http://www.maclife.com/article/features/icloud_vs_mobileme_what_we_might_lose_and_what_we_might_gain
Apple has released this information regarding iCloud vs. MobileMe. Begin here to finding out what you may be gaining and what you may be losing.

http://tidbits.com/article/9796
http://tidbits.com/article/9854
http://tidbits.com/article/12155
Learn about your mobile phone network, texting and even a free app for free texting from these informative articles from Tidbits.

http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/app_showdown_ereaders
Learn about and then compare the e-readers.

http://www.adorama.com/alc/
Check out the many opportunities to learn at the Adorama Learning Center. Use the search option or just browse to see the array of articles, tips, videos, etc. Submitted by Mary Nesset (SMUG & MIAMUG). Also B&H has just launched their new educational resource. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20058881-263.html?tag=nl.e795
Some hotels charge a substantial fee for accessing the internet for a limited time and for all your devices. Good instructional article for you to legitimately work around that situation.

http://tidbits.com/article/12156
Lion is coming and you must prepare for it! This informative article explains the situation and sends you to the System Profiler where you can determine the PowerPC-only applications that you currently use.

http://allthingsd.com/20110504/watching-tv-on-an-ipad/
Attention! All Couch Potatoes! Read Walt Mossberg’s article – Couch Potato on the Go: Watching TV on an iPad.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/27825989/index.html
A friend and reporter at WDIV Detroit recently did a story on the RFID (Radio-frequency identification) chip embedded in your credit card(s). Watch his video report and be aware of how insecure these cards are in your wallet. There is an ad that runs before the video so be patient.

http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/dolly_drive_backup_utility_review
Here’s a review of Dolly Drive Backup Utility. Dolly Drive extends Apple’s built-in Time Machine simplicity with the security of offsite storage. Take the tour and learn about it here: http://www.dollydrive.com/

http://mactips.info/2011/05/5-top-notch-apps-for-reading-on-an-ipad
Your iPad is a great device for reading. Read about 5 apps that will help your reading be even more enjoyable.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3771
Recent Apple support article on printing in Snow Leopard.

http://macmost.com/virus-and-malware
FYI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGsRRgGQWF4&feature=youtu.be
Funny Mother’s Day video. Hope it’s not about you?

http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/
Here’s an active map of earthquakes – as they happen. The map refreshes every few minutes. You’ll see just how many earthquakes are occurring every day. Submitted by Mary Nesset (SMUG and MIAMUG).

http://border.globalincidentmap.com/
Keep an eye on the number of Canadian/Mexican/USA border incidents on this site.

http://www.dailysudoku.co.uk/sudoku/index.shtml
SuDoku – a great brain stimulant! Save paper – play online. Print the puzzle if you want to take it with you. Archives are available as well as many options for your puzzling pleasure.

https://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa
You probably knew that Apple supported its users, but did you know how to find that support. Click on the link above and then the link How it works to learn all about it.

https://discussions.apple.com/static/apple/tutorial/index.html
Located on the same page as the previous bookmark is a link to the tutorials regarding the Apple Support Communities.

http://www.macworld.com/article/159370/2011/04/dropbox_security.html#lsrc.nl_mwnws_h_crawl
Using Dropbox? Interesting article regarding this cloud-storage service and the privacy issues.

http://www.ugnn.com/2011/04/gmail-tips/
Using Gmail? Read the tips for using and then click on the link at the bottom of the page to learn more about the tips. Here’s the link: http://www.macworld.com.au/help/gmail-tips-10-features-to-try-27859/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20057815-266.html?tag=nl.e498
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384799,00.asp
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27location_qa.html
Location data on your iPhone has been a concern. Read information on this issue.

http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/7171
Here’s Terry White’s (Detroit MacGroup president) blog article on his use of Dropbox. Club website is http://macgroup.org/.

http://frenzyapp.com/index.html
Take a look at this Dropbox powered social network app called Frenzy. It allows you to share files links and messages with your friends using Dropbox. Think of it as having the shared folders feature of Dropbox with a Twitter-like stream of feed items. Give it a try.

http://networkedblogs.com/f6Skq
Here’s a project you might want to take on. Learn how to replace a song in iTunes with a higher quality version. Read about the process here.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-20044761-2.html?tag=nl.e776
Read this article about the possible appearance this month of the long-rumored free version of MobileMe.

http://wwp.eastern-standard-time.com/convert/index.htm
Useful chart for converting Eastern Time to GMT.

http://www.timeanddate.com/
Here you’ll find anything you would ever need related to time and date.

http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1646062
Read how Mac expert Ryan Faas describes a wide range of alternative Mac backup options than may fit your needs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
We usually see Steve Jobs introducing new Apple products in his keynote addresses. Watch his 2005 Stanford Commencement Address and see a different side of him, especially as he continues to fight illness.