Archive for October, 2011

MUG Tributes

Of course, we have all been touched by Steve Jobs and the work he has done at Apple and Pixar. Here are a some MUG web sites that pay tribute to him. Continue reading »

One more note …

Interesting news, views and rumors from Apple There are 11 million posts about the passing of Steve Jobs. Here are just a few: * Steve Jobs Has Died * Steve Jobs: Goodbye to an Icon * President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs * Look no farther than Cupertino * Steve, thank you * Memories Of Steve Jobs: Interviews & Inspiration * Steve Jobs Quotes * On and on … more and more

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Mac Malware Update

User Group Network UGN Safenetting and Cybercrime reportIn this edition we have another mixed-up bag of news, there’s really too much to report on in a single column, suggesting we break out the malware news into its own column! Here are the headlines …
* Microsoft’s botnet shutdown won’t stop Mac malware
* Mac malware disguised as Adobe Flash update
* Flashback Trojan poses as Flash Player installer
* Researchers warn of fake-PDF Mac Trojan
* Consumer interest in Apple not dampened by Jobs’ departure
* Kelihos Ring Sold ‘Botnet-As-A-Service’
* Hackers using QR codes to push Android malware
. . . and more

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Phishing & Malware Update: 1109-18

User Group Network UGN Safenetting and Cybercrime report In this edition we have another mixed-up bag of news, there’s really too much to report on in a single column, suggesting we break out the malware news into its own column! Here are the headlines …
* Spammers turn to Yahoo, Google Picasa groups
* IBM X-Force Trends Report: Year of the Security Breach
* Feds Ban Spammer Who Sent ‘Mind-Boggling’ Number of Messages
* First-ever text message spammer nabbed
* Microsoft Security Tool IDs Chrome Browser as Malware
* Mobile Security Exploits To Double
* Wells Fargo customers warned of phishing scam
* City students targeted by phishing scammers
* Clever phisher almost tricks PhishTank
* Are Cybercriminals Getting Weaker, or Just Smarter?
. . . and more

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Apps InfoManager: Education

The Apps Infomanager

Apps InfoManager In this issue of Apps Infomanager we focus on iPad / iPhone apps from the Education Category including :
* Interactive Alphabet Fun: Spanish
* Bar Mitzvah app to teach students
* Munch Time for iPad
* Simplex Spelling – Free Lite Version
* Picturebook – easy illustrated stories
* Sea Animals
* … and more!

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Apps InfoManager: Productivity

The Apps Infomanager

Apps InfoManager In this issue of Apps Infomanager we focus on iPad / iPhone apps from the Productivity Category including :
* Infographics for Resumes
* iThinkerBoard for iPad
* Taptodo for Google Tasks
* Pic2shop barcode scanner
* Auto Created & Synced Calendars
* Comparative Shopping
* … and more!

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iCloud

We all know that Apple’s iCloud is coming soon. But have you stopped to see all that it contains? Apple has a description of it on their web site. Continue reading »

Making Virtual ToolBelt Handier

pic Auman Software, a design, development, and strategic consultancy focused on iPhone(TM) and iPad(TM) applications, has announced the successful development upgrade of sightLevel and the launch of sightLevel Pro, both revolutionary virtual laser level applications. sightLevel and sightLevel Pro are now available in the iTunes App Store worldwide. Continue reading »

Adding Videos to your iPad

The web site Geekfori has an article about how to get video to your iPad/iPhone. Geek for i “because we live in an iWorld”. Continue reading »

PDF Reader Pro – Top Mobile Office App

pic PDF Reader Pro, the leading mobile office application developed by YUYAO Software, has been featured on Apple’s website as an essential iPhone App for Business. Apple praised the app for its ability to create and access high-quality PDFs and other files on iPhone. In addition, PDF Reader Pro has received wide recognition from prestigious online media including 24/7 Wall St. and Mashable. 24/7 Wall St. commended PDF Reader Pro, saying, “the app can be useful to just about anybody who uses PDF files.” Known for its friendly user interface, PDF scanner feature, easy file access, outstanding PDF rendering speed, and powerful annotation tools, PDF Reader Pro continues to be the most powerful and cost-effective mobile PDF solution for Business.
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