Saginaw Macintosh Users Group

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.

http://macmost.com/
This site was featured in Betty’s Bookmarks in 2010. Here it is again! Great source for learning tips to use your Mac more efficiently. The tutorials are short and easy to follow and understand. Go to http://macmost.com/video-list and find all previous tutorials archived by category. Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes or download the MacMost app for your iPhone, iPod or iPad and catch the tutorials on the go.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/
Here’s a site where you can find links to documentary films. Warning: be aware that there are topics listed that are not suitable for children.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20031916-263.html?tag=nl.e795
Empty your trash in iPhoto and Aperture. Read about it here.

http://www.macworld.com/article/157848/2011/02/how_do_you_use_dropbox.html?lsrc=nl_mwnws_h_crawl
Not using Dropbox yet? Read about how others are using it.

http://www.macworld.com/article/156705/2010/12/dropbox_mac.html
Here’s the December 2010 Macworld review of Dropbox.

http://yourmacshow.com/
I’ve just found this site and recently subscribed to the podcast. Spend some time on the site and you’ll find much valuable Mac information. Next try out the podcast and you’ll never miss an episode.

http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_travel_smarter_your_iphone
Here’s an interesting article regarding traveling smarter with your iPhone.

http://everytimezone.com/
Here’s an interesting HTML5 app that lets you work with time zones around the world.  It works offline on the iPad too! Still in beta – so may have some kinks.

http://www.insightcruises.com/top_g/mm12_top.html
This is the dream cruise of a lifetime! Here’s your opportunity to learn about your Mac from the best Mac celebrities and also enjoy a 10 day cruise. Check out the MacMania 12 itinerary and program and your calendar. Browse the site while you’re there. For example, check out MacMania 10; click on seminars and you’ll see you can listen to some interesting stuff, like this: http://neilbauman.cachefly.net/wav/Mac_Gems_audio.mp4

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2010/12/15/the-top-50-passwords-you-should-never-use/
Are you one of the many people who is using a dangerously easy-to-guess password? Then click on this link and read on. You are in control of your security and it begins with secure passwords.

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2010/12/20/how-to-clean-up-your-profile-after-a-facebook-survey-scam/
Recently Facebook users have needed to clean up their accounts after they were tricked into allowing a third party app to post messages to their profile. Read this article and watch the YouTube video where you’ll be shown how to clean-up your Facebook account. While you’re there join the Sophos Facebook page and keep informed about security threats on the social network and elsewhere on the internet.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mac-life-essentials-guide/id406375330?mt=8
If Santa brought you an iPad for Christmas you’ll want this app (Mac | Life Essentials Guide for iPad. It’s only $1.99 and getting good reviews.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/top-10-posts-on-the-apple-core-in-2010/9015?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE
Here are the top 10 Apple stories (at The Apple Core) of 2010. Read and click on the links within the stories – very in- teresting! What a good way to spend an afternoon reading Apple info.

http://www.macworld.com/reviews/product/32058/review/dropbox.html?expand=true&lsrc=nl_mwgems_h_crawl
Here’s the Macworld review of Dropbox. Dropbox is an amazingly useful combination of a Web service and a Mac OS X program that work together to make your data accessible from anywhere and keep it synchronized between computers. You’ll also see that the applications, TextExpander and 1Password, can use Dropbox to ensure all your Macs have the same settings and data. Did I mention that Dropbox is free? Try it now and be ready for 1Password demo at February 5th MacCamp.

http://www.tidbits.com/
Tidbits has been around for 20 years. It’s Apple news for the rest of us. Keep this site on your radar.

http://sparky.tidbits.com/mailman/listinfo/tidbits-talk
Subscribe to TidBITS-Talk here. Read and learn from the conversations. Post a message to contribute or request help.

You’ve finished shopping for your Christmas 2010 gifts – good for you! You’re not finished shopping yet? You’re reading this just in time. Now is the time to get to work and use the images you have stored in iPhoto to create some memorable gifts without leaving your home. Naturally, you’ll want to begin with the Apple site. However, I wanted you to know of other sites available for you. Spend some time on these sites – you’ll find so many gift ideas, keepsakes and memories for you to create. See sites listed below.

http://www.apple.com/startpage/
Apple is always the best place for making books, calendars and cards. Definitely the best and easiest solution producing outstanding results.

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/
Photoshop Elements 9 delivers powerful options for you to create and share memories using your photos. Click on the Create tab and get started. If you don’t own the software download the trial and use it for 30 days.

http://www.zazzle.com/

http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/welcome

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/

http://classic.kodakgallery.com/GiftIdeas.jsp

http://www.photowow.com/

http://www.shutterfly.com/

http://www.picaboo.com/

http://www.discountphotogifts.com/

http://www.printablememories.com/

http://www.ilovephotogifts.com/

http://www.personalizationmall.com/

http://www.personalcreations.com/

http://www.myownlabels.com/

http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/

http://www.jigsaw2order.com/

http://www.lulu.com/

http://www.mpix.com/

http://artisticphotocanvas.com/

http://stickyfan.com/

http://www.blurb.com/

http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
This site is loaded with info you need to know about using your Mac. Take a look at the Table of Contents and you’ll see what I mean. Submitted by Jerry Brasseur (SMUG).

http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/
Head off frustration when you’re surfing by remembering to use this site. See if the website you’re trying to access is ‘down for everyone or just for you’!

http://macpowerusers.com/
Visit this site and you can’t help learning something you need to know. Subscribe to the Mac Power Users podcast and listen and learn.

http://www.wordnik.com/
Wordnik is a place for all the words, and everything known about them. Take a look – fascinating site if you’re a word lover.

http://www.officeformachelp.com/
Here’s the unofficial source for help with Microsoft Office for Mac. Find answers, tips and how-tos. A must for the user of this software.

http://saginawcountyweather.webs.com/
If weather is your interest you’ll enjoy browsing this website for some interesting looks at   local weather. Submitted by Jerry Brasseur (SMUG).

http://www.surfbits.com/
This site is the home of Mac reviews. Check it out – lots of interesting information about software, hardware and websites. They have podcast links on the homepage. You are also able to clip directly to Evernote. Latest is #255 (11.6.2010) provides a FREE license code for MacXConverter Pro. Get it before November 15. Also mentioned is free Sophos Anti-Virus offer (see below).

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20021424-245.html?tag=mncol;title
Read what cnet.com reports on the availability of Sophos for FREE. This is good news for those UG members who are new or those who didn’t participate in the Sophos buy. This package is missing some major items available in the paid package. A link to download is: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/free-mac-anti-virus/

http://www.tuaw.com/2007/03/31/feature-review-pdfclerk-vs-pdfpen/
Here’s a comparison of 2 software packages that give you tools for working with PDFs. For further examination: http://sintraworks.com/ and http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpen/

http://www.macworld.com/article/154071/2010/09/kindle_ipad.html?lsrc=nl_mwipod_h_crawl
You’ve probably seen the ad on TV. Wouldn’t you rather wear cheap sunglasses and own an iPad? I would!

http://downloads.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?kw=Dropbox+for+iPad+and+iPhone+++%28Mobile%29&tag=nl. e530&docid=2206081
This link is for Dropbox (Mobile). It’s a great app but you need the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Until you have that mobile device – use Dropbox on your computer. Watch a video here and you’ll see what a valuable tool it is: https://www.dropbox.com/

http://www.macworld.com/article/154443/2010/09/mwpodcast211.html
Read this review of Apple TV. It’s shipping and may be on your list of ‘must haves’. Take a look at the Apple info on the TV here: http://www.apple.com/appletv/

http://reviews.cnet.com/macfixit/?tag=mfiredir
Keep this site in mind – new info every day. Good reading and learning.

http://www.macintouch.com/
Some people I know don’t begin their day without visiting the site. Take a look and make it part of your life with your Mac.

http://download.cnet.com/mac/?tag=hdr;snav
Now this is the largest catalog of software – that is, since versiontracker.com is officially integrated with CNET Downloads. FAQ here: http://support.versiontracker.com/cgi-bin/cnettechtracker.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1988

http://www.google.com/chrome
Here’s where you can download Google Chrome. Not sure if you should? Go here to learn more of what Chrome offers: http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/more/index.html

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20100825/cell-towers-for-the-home-work-best-in-worst-sites/
Read what Walt Mossberg has to say about poor cell service options. Don’t miss any of Walt’s columns. Subscribe to the RSS feed or read online. http://walt.allthingsd.com/

http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_create_secure_wifi_network?utm_campaign=
Lots of good stuff here for creating a secure wifi network.

http://www.historypin.com/
Do you enjoy history and photos? This is the place for you. This site is just so cool. Take a look for yourself. Watch the intro movie – it will explain it all. Then go for it – explore others’ photos or add your own photos and write about them.

http://www.macworld.com/article/153618/2010/08/customizeiphonelockscreen.html?lsrc=nl_mwhints_h_crawl
Losing your iPhone is always a possibility. Follow the directions on this site to add a bit of insurance you get it back, that is, if your phone is found by an honest and good Samaritan.

http://www.labnol.org/software/keyboard-typing-shortcuts-for-iphone-ipad/13564/
Become more efficient on your iPhone and/or iPad. Review the 10 tips on this site and save yourself a ton of time. Submitted by Mike Piatek-Jimenez (MIAMUG).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082702107.html?wpisrc=nl_tech
Google recently implemented Google Voice in its Gmail service, allowing your microphone-equipped computer (Mac or PC) to call any US or Canadian landline for free within your email. Go here to begin: http://www.google.com/chat/voice/

http://www.chegg.com/?tpl=8&s_tnt=15766:7:0
http://www1.campusbookrentals.com/
A couple of sites for students to rent their textbooks. Take a look and share it quick. School is starting very soon.

http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-10475764-12.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheDownloadBlog&tag=nl.e414
Just some good information for you on browsers.