by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Apr 14, 2019 | News & Events
Since 1989, Micromat has been recognized as an innovator in the development of diagnostics, trouble shooting. and repair for Macs. They continually provide wonderful products that keep your Mac running smoothly. TechTool Pro 11, the most robust hardware diagnostic tool available for Macintosh, is Mojave compatible and introduces a number of new security features. Want results on the go? TechTool Pro 11 supports iCloud Drive, letting you see the results of your tests from anywhere that has an internet connection. Need a quick startup disk? TechTool Pro 11 gives you access to startup, along with several handy Apple utilities and TechTool Pro, right in your disk.
Be sure to check out their updated offer for user group members in this month’s offers section.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Apr 14, 2019 | Members, News & Events
One attribute that seems to set Apple User Groups apart from other hobby clubs is community service. Most groups provide a way to make their community just a little bit better. And, they find a broad range of ways to help. For example:
- The Charlotte Apple Computer Club offers Tech Learning Days at the Matthews Community Center at least once a month
- The Village Macintosh User Group runs free New Users Help Classes on the first Tuesday of every month
- CapMac has worked with their local school district to teach low income parents how to use Apple computers that were donated for home use
- Mac User Groups dedicated to HAM radio often participate in Field Day disaster readiness drills
- Washington Apple Pi offers informal Clubhouse Saturdays for troubleshooting and technical questions
- MUG ONE and many other groups offer lending libraries
- The Houston Area Apple User Group runs popular swap meets
- And creative pro groups, including SF Cutter‘s Lynetta Freeman, post job opportunities in the industry and the Creative Pro community supports film festivals and events, including SuperMeets.
And, that is just the start. Does your user group offer community services or outreach efforts?
Check these out.
https://www.facebook.com/Charlotte-Apple-Computer-Club-44836934410/
https://www.wap.org/community/
http://villagemug.com/
https://www.machamradio.com/
https://www.capmac.org/
http://mugone.com/blog/
https://haaug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Apr 13, 2019 | News & Events
In 2015 multiple vintage computer user groups, including the Vintage Computer Festival, Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists, and the Vintage Computer Forum, joined forces and became the Vintage Computer Federation. They offer an online discussion forum, events, local user groups, and a bricks-and-mortar museum. As you might imagine, they are also a great resource for film/TV props, media interviews, research projects, data/drive recovery services, patent/prior art projects, and more.
Their Vintage Computer Festivals are held in multiple locations, including:
- VCF Pacific Northwest, March 23rd and 24th, 2019
- VCF Italia, April 27th-28th, 2019
- VCF Southeast, April 27th-28th, 2019
- VCF East, May 3rd-4th-5th, 2019
- VCF West, August 3rd-4th, 2019
Their Pacific Northwest event was held in March, 2019.
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Vintage Computer Federation
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Apr 13, 2019 | News & Events
Need a presentation for your group’s next meeting? Why not use ASW’s presentations to feature Apple Card, Home Pod, or Apple News as your meeting topic?
This month, take a look at “HomePod – First Look” (L574596A-en_US), “Apple Card – First Look” (L584137A-en_US), and “Apple News – First Look” (L542578A-en_US).
Ambassadors: April is a great month to check out ASW offerings.
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Apr 13, 2019 | News & Events
Want to learn new ways to use your Apple products? Apple Support on Twitter (@AppleSupport) offers tips, tricks, and helpful information when you need it most. From answering your questions to providing tips that increase productivity and enjoyment, there is something for every user.
For example, in the last few days topics included enhancing your work-life balance via dual SIM support, more uses for Spotlight on your Mac, how to share an iCloud calendar, using Continuity to seamlessly connect your Apple devices, how to use “Hey Siri” on your AirPods, how to animate objects in Keynote for iPad, how to use Dictation to take notes without typing, and other useful information.
Ambassadors: Apple Support on Twitter is a great resource for helpful information.
Apple Support on Twitter
