by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 20, 2022 | News & Events
AWUGU Meeting Report about AUG Websites:
by Tom Piper, Coordinator
This Apple World User Group University online gathering of Apple user group leaders was held at 5:00pm CDST, on September 19, 2022, via Zoom. We had 34 participants for the topic of “AUG Websites: Dan and Others” (see attached JPG image and PDF attendance list). The 73-minute video (most of Dan’s presentation not recorded due to use of personal information) can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/JAuP-ADsHvM (unlisted on YouTube).
This session opened with my welcome, plus a quick review of the meeting protocols. Doug Smith, Chair of the Apple User Group Advisory Board (AUGAB) provided backup support during the call.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 20, 2022 | News & Events
Written By Rick Ortiz, Courtesy of Maui Apple Users Society (Maui Mac)
Preparing your technology for a hurricane
With Hurricane Lane fast approaching, it is time to get your technology prepared for such an event. Some key areas to think about are: backups, batteries/power, and other tech tips.
Backups
Now is the time to make sure your computer backup is in place and completed. This is typically an external backup drive or your data in the cloud. If an external backup drive, do one final backup and then unhook it and put it in a safe place. If you have access to a weatherproof safe, that would be ideal. If not, placing it in a ziplock bag or some place that can avoid water damage can help protect your data. If you are required to evacuate, take your backup drive with you. If you have a mobile phone, you can back it up to your computer as well, or use the cloud service backup built into the phone. Remember the 3-2-1 rule of backing up. Data in 3 places, 2 locations, 1 offsite.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 18, 2022 | News & Events
Dave Mara, Senior Systems Engineer for Apple, accomplished artist, and user group favorite recently posted a link with some great tips regarding Apple Watch mirroring. Not sure what mirroring is? Mirroring lets you see and control your Apple Watch screen from your paired iPhone. And there’s more: it helps you use assistive features on your iPhone, including Switch Control and Voice Control. Better yet, the process is easy for even new users.
Check it out.
Interact with Apple Watch on Your iPhone
Thanks Dave for this great tip!
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 15, 2022 | News & Events
Looking for quick content for your meetings? Apple Support on YouTube has a ton of great “how to” videos. Most are short, to the point, and easy to implement.
Learn how to recover deleted messages, personalize a lock screen in iOS 16, and more. Here are just a few examples.
How to recover deleted Messages conversations on your iPhone
How to personalize Lock Screens on your iPhone
How to back up your iPhone to iCloud
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 15, 2022 | News & Events
Are your members asking about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch 8 models, or updated AirPods Pro? Not sure about features and specs? There are many great resources that can help your group cover what’s new and wonderful. Here are just a few.
Is an iPhone compatible with iOS16?
Compatible with iOS 16?
How do the Apple Watch specs. compare?
Compare Apple Watch Series
Learn about how iPhones compare
Compare iPhones
And, of course, there’s an opportunity to watch the September 22 Far Out event.
Far Out – Apple September 22 Event
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 16, 2022 | News & Events
AWUGU Meeting Report about Apple databases
by Tom Piper, Coordinator
This Apple World User Group University online gathering of Apple user group leaders was held at 5:00pm CDST, on August 18, 2022, via Zoom. We had 35 participants for the topic of “Apple Database: Apps and Online” (see attached JPG image and PDF attendance list). The 78-minute video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/A5tlRhCLens (unlisted on YouTube).
This session opened with my welcome, plus a quick review of the meeting protocols. Doug Smith, Chair of the Apple User Group Advisory Board (AUGAB) provided backup support during the call. (more…)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 15, 2022 | News & Events
Need a short video to play between speakers or sessions? Looking to add a bit of nostalgia to a discussion? Be sure to check out the Apple Store Time Machine video created by Michael Steeber. You may know Michael from his articles on 9to5Mac.com, coverage of the Apple Tower Theater, or other projects, and this one is pretty fun. From the first stores to the present day, zoom through time.
Check it out.
https://departmentmap.store/timemachine
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 13, 2022 | News & Events
Randy Singer, leader of the 9.000+ member strong MacAttorney User Group, co-author of multiple editions of the award-winning and well-loved Macintosh Bible, author of the ABA’s The Macintosh Software Guide for the Law Office, writer of the MacAttorney Newsletter, and popular presenter, offers so many great resources for Mac users. the good news is that Randy offers links to many of his resources from a single page. The page, named Essential But Hard to Find Macintosh Software and Advice, is a page you and your members should bookmark and use.
http://www.macattorney.com/welcome.html
Thanks again to Randy for being such a wonderful resource for the community of Apple users!
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 11, 2022 | News & Events
It can be hard to support members when they have multiple devices, each with its own requirements and software configuration. Did you know that Apple Support has a page dedicated to system requirements for various devices, software, and features related to iCloud?
Want to know minimum system requirements by feature or even what is available for an iPhone 3GS running iOS5 or preferred and minimum set up for Family Setup for Apple Watch? The support page covers them both. Have a friend running Windows 10? The page even covers system requirements for iCloud for Windows 11 or later.
Learn more.
Apple Support System Requirements Page
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 10, 2022 | News & Events
The Creative Pro community recently announced that EditFest is back in both virtual and on-site formats. The in-person event will be held at the Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Not able to attend in person? All is well, since you can also attend virtually over two days, where you will be able to enjoy the EditFest panels live-streamed, as well as engage in video networking with editors from around the world in live chat and engaging breakout sessions.
Better yet, the speakers are amazing. This year’s keynote will be provided by Eddie Hamilton, ACE. You know his work: while Eddie is currently editing the next two chapters in the Mission: Impossible movie series, he also cut Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun: Maverick and more than one in the Mission: Impossible series. (Not to mention his credits for Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass for director Matthew Vaughn.)
August 27 & 28: Attend, network, and Learn.
https://editfestglobal.com/2022-home-efg-event/?fbclid=IwAR0kXQUb7oDs3WtplqNTCAc8fpsK7cESV4a7Edd7JlVdynzOUep9j9Lbst8
