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
