Saginaw Macintosh Users Group

http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/
Take advantage of learning or brushing up on the features of Mac OS X v10.6 (aka Snow Leopard) in the comfort of your home and with your own computer.

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/how-the-companies-line-up
Interesting information ranking 18 top manufacturers of personal computers, mobile phones, TVs and games consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change. Apple continues to gain ranking – but come on, Apple. Do it better!

http://www.macworld.com/article/143828/2009/11/referenced_library.html
By storing files outside of iPhoto’s database, you can stay in control and share with other programs.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10438313-83.html?tag=nl.e757
Make sure you are current with Software Update. Apple released a Security Update in January. Read about it here.

http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/top-10-mobile-apps-for-travelers.html?id=4161204&source=dealalert&value=2010-01-25+00%3A00%3A00&u=35F1C53AC1
Almost makes you want to plan a trip so you have a reason to use the top 10 mobile apps for travelers. Take a look.

http://www.tourcaster.com/Index.aspx
Speaking of traveling – check out how you can turn your iPod into a tour guide.

http://trails.lamouroux.de/
Here’s a GPS iPhone app that allows you to record, inport and export tracks onto your iPhone.

http://www.bestappsite.com/
Check out Terry White’s site where you can find reviews and news about iPhone and iPod Touch applications, available on the App Store.

http://www.baekdal.com/articles/usability/password-security-usability/
Good reading and a different slant on passwords.

http://macmost.com/ipad-backlash-itunes-and-iphone-os-updates.html
So much here! MacMost: Making the most of your Mac, iPhone, iPod, AppleTV. Subscribe to email newsletter, the video podcast, learn on the forum and more. Submitted by Nancy Pavlik (SMUG & MIAMUG).

Everybody’s doing’ it! Joining Facebook, that is. Read this Washington Post article and learn about the new security for your information. Facebook is for sharing – don’t share what you don’t want others to see. If you want to hide – don’t join Facebook.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/09/AR2009120904200.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter

Articles from New York Times (regarding Facebook security changes) are below.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/facebook-rolls-out-new-privacy-settings/

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/facebooks-privacy-changes-draw-more-scrutiny/?scp=1&sq=facebook%20privacy&st=cse

Remove clutter from your reading on the Web. Readability is a simple tool that will do this for you. Follow the directions – then try it out on the Washington Post article above. You’ll be sold – web reading without the clutter is now faster and easier and much more enjoyable. Submitted by Larry Watters (SMUG).
http://lab.arc90.com/experiments/readability/

Fix it yourself – you can do it with the help of this site. Go for it!
http://www.ifixit.com/

Your top priority 2010 resolution should be to back-up your data on a regular basis. Second on your list should be to learn more about password security. Start here by reading this information and then change your bad habits.
http://macmost.com/online-password-security.html

Did you receive a new Mac, an iPod, an iPhone or all three? Visiting these sites will be helpful for new users as well as knowledgeable users. Don’t forget to use Readability to make your reading a pleasure.

http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/setting_your_new_ipod_first_25_things_you_need_do

http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/setting_your_new_mac_first_25_things_you_need_do

http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/setting_your_new_iphone_first_25_things_you_need_do

http://thedigitalstory.com/
Here’s a site for photographers. It’s Derrick Story’s site – a well-known name in photography. Don’t miss subscribing to his podcasts. He has a lot to teach and share.

http://www.tuaw.com/
Here’s the Unofficial Apple Weblog. A must stop for Mac users. Find the following and more there:
http://www.tuaw.com/category/mac-101/
That’s right – Mac 101. We can all use that from time to time. So much valuable information – so take the time to scour the site.

http://www.tuaw.com/hub/app-reviews
Read app reviews here. You can never have too many apps on your iPhone.

http://creativetechs.com/training/category/john-greengo-show/
If you haven’t taken my advice and visited creativetechs.com yet – go now. John Greengo Photography Show is worth it. You can also subscribe to his podcast in iTunes. Look around the site and find other classes that may interest you.

http://www.crackle.com/
Take a peak at this site. Then pop some popcorn, climb on the couch and enjoy 100’s of movies, television shows and original series.

https://store3.esellerate.net/store/checkout/CustomLayout.aspx?s=STR0985295659&pc=&page=MultiCatalog.htm
Thinking about buying a book to help you out on your Mac or iPhone or even Photography? Consider an eBook from Macworld. Click on ‘try’ and download a portion of the book to review. Also available in CD-ROM or Print Book form.

http://www.google.com/mac/
Take a look at what Google apps are available for you for your Mac.

http://completewaveguide.com/
Speaking of Google…Jerry Brasseur recently introduced me to Google Wave. We tried it out and it’s more than cool but there’s some learning involved. It’s a web-based collaboration tool – much more than Google Docs. I found this site where you can read The Complete Guide to Google Wave (book) free online. So be the first on your block to know what Google Wave is! Presently, you must receive an invitation to join and surely they’ll be available soon.
Watch a video here: http://wave.google.com/help/wave/about.html
Here’s a early (May 2009) Macworld article discussing Google Wave: http://www.macworld.com/article/140837/2009/05/googlewave.html