Moving to the Cloud: Resources for Groups
Oct 15th
Vendor Coordinator Tom Piper and the members of the Apple User Group Advisory Board have put together a resource sheet for groups moving from MobileMe or iDisk to iCloud.
MobileMe-Lion Transitions – updated 4/10/12
Do your group members have tips that they would like to share with others? Send them in!
ugbeditor@mac.com
NCMUG: Dori Smith and Tom Negrino
May 12th
One of the biggest topics for groups is the move from MobileMe to iCloud, especially since the June 30 deadline is less than 50 days away. On May 15, Dori Smith and Tom Negrino will be at the North Coast Mac Users Group (NCMUG) to discuss the benefits that come from moving to the cloud and offer tips for moving efficiently. Dori and Tom are well known for their books and presentations, and the topic is a good fit: Tom has a new book out titled iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide.
Check it out.
Tom and Dori’s books are available on iTunes, including iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/icloud-visual-quickstart-guide/id483421967?mt=11
AUSOM: Cybersecurity Basics and More
May 12th
Members of Australia’s AUSOM pronounce their group’s name as awesome, and if you have been to one of their meetings you will agree that the group is awesome indeed. From their updated Discs of the Month (DOM) program, to their fifty-plus-paged monthly magazine, to their incredibly comprehensive meetings, AUSOM has something for everyone. For example, their June 2 meeting has 25 different sessions over approximately 8 hours, including a presentation by Apple trainer Kevin Blazé who will offer tips and techniques for members who are interesting in improving their cybersecurity practices.
Wow!
BOSCPUG: Ralph H. Baer and a Mixer
May 12th
On May 23 members of the Boston Creative Pro User Group (BOSCPUG) will team up with their friends at SMPTE New England for a must-attend networking & socializing mixer to be held in the studios of National Boston Video Center in Boston. With special thanks to SMPTE member David P. Allen, the contributing Editor, Emeritus of Videography Magazine, BOSCPUG is pleased to present a special evening of retrospective and reflection with Ralph H. Baer, a distinguished Video Technologist, Inventor and Consultant.
Be there.
http://www.bosfcpug.org/index.php
(Thanks to Dan Berube of BOSCPUG for this tip!)
Bay Area Macintosh User Group: Mac101 Class
May 12th
Mac user group members are known for heir helpfulness: ask a question and there are always folk willing to offer (or research) an answer. Newbies are welcome and long-time users always seem to find one more trick or tip to add to their arsenal.
The members of the Bay Area Macintosh User Group of Central Florida take helpfulness a step farther by offering small, hand-on classes for those with questions. By limiting each Mac101 class to 8 attendees or fewer, the group ensures that learners of all levels receive personal attention and find answers. By scheduling a Mac101 Class on the 4th Monday of every month, they ensure that every member has a chance to participate.
Visit the Bay Area Macintosh User Group of West Central Florida.
The NorthWest of Us: OSX Lion Workshop
May 12th
On May 19 members of Illinois’ The NorthWest of Us will host a special OSX Lion Workshop, led by Certified Apple Expert Craig Doran. Members can register at a reduced rate and all attendees will receive a “Using Lion” ebook. The Hyatt Place is the place to be on May 19.
Visit The NorthWest of Us.
ACAMUG: Jason O’Grady Presents
May 12th
The Atlantic City Area Macintosh Users Group (ACAMUG) hosted Jason Grady at their May 11th meeting. Known for O’Grady’s Power Page and his work for ZDNET/CBS Interactive’s The Apple Core, Jason always has something interesting to say about the world of technology. Members enjoyed his May presentation last year and were glad to have him back for another information-filled evening.
Learn about ACAMUG.
Visit O’Grady’s Power Page.
Special Offer – Dynaflo LIQUID-ARMOR: 20% Discount
May 4th
LIQUID-ARMOR a remarkable Nano coating technology that shines and protects your portable device screen like nothing else. One simple application of LIQUID-ARMOR with unique anti-static and weather- resistant formula will repel dust and stains up to 6 months. This product creates a scratch-resistant surface for normal wear and tear, and preserves touch screen sensitivity sharpness and vividness of screen display. It will protect any glasses of smartphone, tablet, LCD/LED (camera, laptop, TV) screen without size boundary. It comes complete with microfiber polishing cloth and pouch.
The Apple user group discount price for the Invisible Screen Protector for Tablet + E-Reader or Smartphone is $19.95 (US), or for the Convenience Kit is $12.95 (US).
See your user group Ambassador for discount code.
Buy your tablet, smartphone, or convenience kit:
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http://www.welovemacs.com/la100sp.html
http://www.welovemacs.com/la1004sc.html
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2012.
Special Offer – Camtasia for Mac and Snagit for Mac: 30% OFF
May 4th
Snagit gives you all the tools you need to create engaging images and videos. You can snag any image and enhance it with effects or create a quick video of your computer screen. Camtasia gives you all the tools you need to create engaging, high-quality videos with ease. Capture your onscreen activity, add professional polish, and communicate your message visually, then share your creations instantly with anyone.
Apple user group members get all the benefits of Snagit for Mac, regularly $49.95 (US), and Camtasia for Mac, regularly $99.00 (US), for 30% off during this special offer.
See your user group Ambassador for discount code.
Capture your visions: www.techsmith.com
This worldwide offer is valid through September 30, 2012.
Special Offer – SEIntelligence Optimization: 50% Discount
May 4th
SEIntelligence is an all-in-one search engine optimization solution. Users load their websites into SEIntelligence, and the software performs a aggressive analysis of the website’s top ten ranking competitors. It will then provide feedback, suggestions and recommendations to help their websites to better compete. Users can even make the recommended changes right from within SEIntelligence which also Includes a built-in back-link checker that allows users to analyze the quality of the links pointing to any website. More information available at http://www.ragesw.com/products/seintelligence.html.
Compared to a regular price of $199.95 (US), the Apple user group discount price is half off at $99.95. A demo version is available at http://www.ragesw.com/products/seintelligence/download/.
Optimize your website today:
See your user group Ambassador for discount link.
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2012.
Special Offer – Mobile device accessories: 20% Off
May 4th
Performance Designed Products is the same company who has designed and manufactured peripherals for all your favorite major gaming platforms which now offers you accessories for your mobile devices. By combining protection with practicality, PDP Mobile provides popular designs from some of the biggest brands in the world including Disney, Marvel, Blizzard, and NERF. These products are distributed widely including Apple stores, GameStop, Wal*Mart, Toys ‘R’ Us, and Verizon outlets in the USA, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
For a limited time, Apple user group members get a 20% discount off all PDP products, plus free shipping.
See your user group Ambassador for discount code.
Great mobile accessories:
http://www.pdp.com/m-10-mobile.aspx
This US-only offer is valid through July 31, 2012.
