Archive for July, 2007

Dvorak: I’m Using a Mac — Deal With It

John Dvorak has long been known as a Mac basher. Perhaps a little unfairly, since he was paid to be the “devil’s advocate” at Mac User magazine in the 80′s and early 90′s. But now in a Fox News column, he admits to using a Mac on a job. Continue reading »

Everyman’s McLuhan

I had a friend in the shop the other day who commented on the cover of this book. I was SHOCKED he had never heard of Marshall McLuhan. It’s time to learn… NOW… Continue reading »

User Group Thanks

Robochan sends “thanks” to UGs along with a special one-time discount Continue reading »

Thought Different

Remember when Apple told us to Think Different? This is a web site that honors that tradition. Continue reading »

MyFirstMac

Are you new to the Mac? Looking to get your first one? Then this is a place to look. AND it could give you ideas for meeting topics. Continue reading »

Greeting Card Spam

BEWARE: several weeks ago we warned you about “Postcard” or “eCard” spam, and the dangers it poses for computer users. Several people on the infomanager and AUGD list snickered. Seems both the FBI and FCC now agree… Continue reading »

Memory Stick Risks

How many times have you used a USB stick to transfer files to or from someone else? The use of these sticks can be a very risky proposition. Continue reading »

Virtual ACT! Users Group

The Virtual ACT! Users Group will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2006 at 6:30 PM EST The meeting is sponsored by nationally known ACT consultant, author and trainer, Karen Fredricks, of Tech Benders. Continue reading »

Pump-n-dump is back

The pumpers & dumpers are back with a different approach — embedding an Acrobat PDF file… here, we’ll show you a picture, and show you how to submit a complaint… Continue reading »

Update – Grand Central

After listening to David Pogue’s NY Times column podcast, I told you about Grand Central last May. There have been some changes. Continue reading »

Wallpaper for your cell

Have a picture that you want as your wall paper on your cell phone? Continue reading »

An Oldie but a Goodie

i haven’t seen this graphic for awhile, but it was a favorite amoung Mac users over 10 years ago. Continue reading »

FastMac iBook batteries

FastMac has special user group pricing on iBook batteries, but it expires July 30, 2007 Continue reading »

Phony E-Card Spam

Storm Worm, Hidden In Phony E-Card Spam, Strikes Again — ALERT: Beware of “Greeting Card” spam. Continue reading »

GeoPhoto UG Discount

Ovolab has offered a user group 25%-Off discount on their Geophoto software, but the offer EXPIRES July 31, 2007. Continue reading »