by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Nov 13, 2018 | Resources
Have your members asked about the Home app? Apple Support has a new article on how to set up and use the Home app on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac with HomeKit compatible accessories: turn on lights, adjust the thermostat, receive notifications, and more. It explains how to use zones and even how to find accessories that work with Apple HomeKit. With the Home app, you can easily and securely control the products that you use.
Check it out!
Set up and use the Home app
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Nov 13, 2018 | Leaders, Resources
Nicholas Pyers of AppleUsers.org/ recently forwarded an article from our friends at TidBITS.
In the article, Jeff Porten covers TechSoup and how it can help nonprofits afford software from companies like Adobe, Google, Microsoft, and more. Yep, the company offers some hardware too. Better yet, TechSoup is not limited to one country or region, so groups who are formally nonprofit can benefit.
Read Jeff’s article and see if your group can benefit from the TechSoup discounts:
https://tidbits.com/2018/10/18/techsoup-get-deep-discounts-on-technology-for-your-nonprofit/
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Nov 10, 2018 | Resources, User Group Meeting Materials
Want to plan a meeting around the new Mac mini? ASW and Apple resources have all the information you need to make a great group presentation.
This month ASW offers multiple Mac mini presentations, including Mac mini – First Look (L581383A-en_US ) and Mac mini – Then and Now (L581387A-en_US). Pair these with The secret world of Mac mini to see how the Mac mini is an integral part of Broadway productions, large venue concerts, retail stores, and theme parks.
Ambassadors: November is a great month to use Apple resources for your meetings.
The secret world of the Mac mini
https://asw.apple.com
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 10, 2018 | Leaders, Members, User Group How To
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 | May 9, 2018 | Resources, User Group How To, User Group Meeting Materials
Photography is a popular subject at many Apple User Group meetings. Did you know that Apple has an entire section dedicated to helping users take great photos with their iPhones? Each video tutorial is under a minute and a series of videos could make for a great “How To” meeting topic and discussion. Ever wanted to take a bouncing live video? There’s even a tutorial for bouncing live photos and another for experimenting in color.
The How To Shoot on an iPhone series includes videos that show how to:
- shoot a portrait selfie
- edit a Portrait
- create a bouncing Live Photo
- shoot in black and white
- adjust slo-mo timings
- shoot an overhead
- experiment with framing
- experiment with color
- compose with telephoto
- shoot with Portrait Lighting
- shoot a close-up
- shoot a vertical Pano
- shoot with out a flash
- shoot action
- shoot a selfie with the timer
- capture a unique angle
- shoot stills while filming
- shoot with street light
- shoot a bold and simple image
- shoot during golden hour
- shoot a one-handed selfie
- shoot a sunset silhouette
- capture an intimate moment
- shoot a group portrait
- shoot a horizon
- shoot a backlit subject
- And more…
Check it out!
https://www.apple.com/iphone/photography-how-to/
by ugabadmin | Nov 19, 2017 | Leaders, Resources, User Group How To
By Rick Ortiz
With the introduction of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, Apple has added some new features to iCloud Drive, offering the ability to share files. iCloud Drive is now offering sharing services similar to what DropBox and Google Drive offer. In the past iCloud drive was designed for personal access to files. For a user group, they can now create or use an existing iCloud account and share files with members or allow board members access to files.
iCloud Drive History:
Apple’s iCloud file services originally began as cloud storage for your iWork files. With the introduction of OS X Yosemite, it expanded to offer you storage of files and folders beyond iWork. In fact you can now access your Desktop and Documents folders in the cloud and on other devices. But in this article we are going to focus on the sharing features. As each macOS update has come along, Apple has continued to expanded its iCloud offerings. (more…)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 12, 2017 | Resources, User Group Meeting Materials
Part of having a successful user group is having great content to present at meetings. Some groups are able to get guest speakers, products demonstrations, and even remote presentations. But for some groups that is not always logistically possible. Over the last few months we have featured Apple podcasts, Today at Apple, Apple Teacher, Keynotes, and Apple Sales Web, five incredible resources to help groups create enjoyable meetings and educate members. This month we will look at a sixth great resource, Swift Playgrounds.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 18, 2017 | Leaders, Members, Resources, User Group How To
Part of having a successful user group is having great content to present at meetings. Some groups are able to get guest speakers, products demonstrations, and even remote presentations. But for some groups that is not always logistically possible. Last month we featured Apple podcasts, Today at Apple, and Apple Sales Web, three incredible resources to help groups create enjoyable meetings and educate members. This month we will look at a fourth great resource, the Apple Teacher program. You don’t have to be a teacher to sign up, and each educational activity is paired with a badge you can earn and display. Earn eight badges for either iPad or Mac, and you achieve Apple Teacher status, including access to Swift Playgrounds, a free app for first-time coders featuring Learn to Code and lessons that make getting started fun and interactive. Provided resources include Apple Teacher Starter Guide books, online help and Apple Store workshops.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 17, 2017 | News & Events, Resources, User Group Meeting Materials
Looking for an interesting meeting presentation?
The 2017 WWDC keynote was fun to watch and could be a great meeting presentation. the Keynote included information about the new iPad Pro, iMac Pro, HomePod, iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4, and so much more. Why not use it for your next meeting?
Check it out online:
2017 WWDC Keynote
by ugabadmin | May 13, 2017 | Leaders, Resources, User Group How To
by Rick Ortiz, Apple User Group Advisory Board Chair
Part of having a successful user group is having great content to present at meetings. Some groups are able to get guest speakers, products demonstrations, and even remote presentations. But for some groups that is not always logistically possible. It is fortunate for user groups that Apple has made resources available that could benefit user groups. From Apple podcasts, to Today at Apple, to Apple Sales Web there are resources to create great meeting presentations. (more…)
