http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/weblog.php SDMUG News Blog en-us http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/weblog.php SDMUG News Blog http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P132 On Wednesday, May 7, the San Diego Macintosh User Group's presentation will show you how you can create, configure and send this type of e-mail. While the process can be abused, it can also be used to responsibly deliver any type of information via e-mail. This is what we've used (in text-only format until this month) for the SDMUG for the last few years. We'll cover how to get your mailing list (Filemaker, Address Book, Excel, even a regular text document), clean it up and bulletproof it,... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P131 On Wednesday, March 5, the San Diego Macintosh User Group's presenter is Stephen Burns, the author of more than a dozen Photoshop and digital imaging books, and a San Diego-based photographer and instructor in Digital Manipulation. Stephen will demonstrate in a workshop atmosphere how to use the power of Photoshop to enhance your digital images and speed up your workflow. Visit his website at chromeallusion.com. The general meeting is always free to the public and provides a great chance... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P130 On Wednesday, February 6, the San Diego Macintosh User Group is hosting our own Mike Kurtz from the Fashion Valley Apple Store. Mike will give us the rundown on the latest from Apple, including the brand new MacBook Air! We should have at least one on hand for everyone to see just how thin it really is! Mike will also discuss the new Apple TV and Airport Extreme, plus numerous software enhancements.Time permitting, we'll also cover some fundamentals such as how to deal with various... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P129 On Wednesday, January 9th, the San Diego Macintosh User Group will host Intuit in a presentation of its hot selling tax software TurboTax. Start out the new year by resolving not to be in a tax-deadline panic in April. This latest release of TurboTax makes most tax returns simple and easy, helps to maximize your deductions, manage stocks and real property income declarations, and even help you file if you have a business or LLC. You can even electronically file your returns!Intuit is based... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P128 On Wednesday, December 5th, the Fashion Valley Apple Store will showcase Apple's new OS 10.5 - Leopard! With many significant improvements on OS 10.4, Leopard is a major upgrade for Mac users. But there are some caveats, including the most successful installation method and necessary application and utility upgrades.This presentation will demonstrate many new features and then open to an expanded Question and Answer period. http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P127 On Wednesday, November 7th, the Fashion Valley Apple Store will put the iWork '08 suite through its paces for the SDMUG. The applications in this affordable suite include Keynote, Pages, and - new with '08 - Numbers.This presentation will be more of a workshop than a product demonstration. The Fashion Valley Apple presenters did a great job with this format last month so bring your notepads!The general meeting is always free to the public and provides a great chance to learn new skills and... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P126 On Wednesday, October 3rd, the Fashion Valley Apple Store will put iLife '08 through its paces for the SDMUG. The applications in this suite include the standard for video editing, iMovie, plus iDVD, Garageband, iPhoto and iWeb.Bring your questions because we're gearing this as more of a workshop than a product demonstration. Learn how to actually work with the applications in this industry standard software suite.The general meeting is always free to the public and provides a great chance... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P125 For some, it's having the perfect soundtrack to go with that new video project. Others may simply want to convert their vinyl records into digital files. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, Bill Wright from Crywolf will show how easy it is. He'll put Apple's Garageband and freeware Audacity through their paces, plus he'll demonstrate how easy it is to put your vinyl music on your hard drive.Here is the PDF file from Bill Wright for your reference.We'll start our meeting with a short video by our own... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P124 This special Saturday Daytime event features two presenters. First, beginning at 10:30 AM, is Rob-ART Morgan from Barefeats.com, the benchtesting resource for all things Mac. Rob-ART will speak about hardware testing, plus show how to assemble your own external hard drive enclosure and do a Mac processor upgrade. He will also have many hardware items on sale. At noon, our second presentation is by video journalist Mary Lynn Price. She will give a visual presentation on the basics of... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P123 It seems the whole world has heard about the new Apple blockbuster, the iPhone. The SDMUG's July 11 presentation focuses on this new trendsetter. We'll see what it can do today, understand more about where development will likely take it, and watch how it works with our Macs - and those other platforms too! FOR JULY ONLY - Note that due to the July 4th holiday also being the first Wednesday of the month, the SDMUG general meeting is moved a week later, to July 11 at the usual... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P121 When is iMovie not enough and when is Final Cut Studio too much? iMovie, Final Cut Express, or Final Cut Pro.; which Apple Video solution is right for you? Find out as we compare and contrast these three programs, plus offer other fun video tips and tricks with the assistance of James Alguire, Apple Certified Trainer. We'll also have some special treats on hand that must be seen in person to be believed!And, ever forget your passwords? Need to access your Mac's Keychain? We'll show you how... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P120 05.02.2007 Join us at at May meeting where our own Sarah Baros will present Digital Scrapbooking with iRemember (software) from http://www.macscrapbook.comIn addition, Rory Ivers will also show you how to set up a Wired and Wireless Network Router for use in your home network. We'll even be raffling off a new Linksys 802.11n router to one luckly member so you can put your new found knowledge to use right away. The general meeting always free to the public and provides a great chance to... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P119 04.04.2007 Our presentations include "Reunion" genealogy software, the Apple Airport Extreme and basic networking. Reunion is an excellent way to build a family tree. Pedro Schaeffer, the SDMUG's VP and Review Editor, will show how he used Reunion to build his own family tree, and how easy it is to do. Next is an SDMUG "real world" review of the new Apple Airport Extreme network router. Learn where it excels and where it's lacking. Does it measure up to its... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P118 03.14.2007 NOTE: The SDMUG general meeting is on the SECOND Wednesday, March 14. (This is moved from the usual first Wednesday due to a facility scheduling conflict.) Our meeting will also start just slightly later, 6:45 with the presentation at 7:00 PM Jack Davis - Photoshop Hall of Fame Author, Instructor, Creative Genius - is coming to the next SDMUG meeting! We've had the pleasure of seeing Jack's presentations and workshops before and this is a definite MUST SEE event. He... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../newsletter/default.php?id=P116 When developing a website, particularly editing images, I often have to clear browser cache to see the changes. This often involves opening preferences and finding the Empty Cache button on Firefox. But much quicker way is to hold Shift when clicking reload in Firefox or Camino -- this will temporarily bypass the cache for that particular page. In Safari, use the Alt/Option key instead to get the same behavior. http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P115 02.7.2007 The next SDMUG general meeting is on Wednesday, February 7. Our topic is "Communication" with two presentations. First is a demonstration of Ovolab's Phlink v3.1. This software / hardware package turns even an older (USB equipped and at least OS 10.3) Mac into a full feature answering machine. With voice mailboxes, personalized greetings, remote access, SMS text messaging and emailed audio files of just-received calls, Address Book interaction, call recording, and... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../newsletter/default.php?id=P114 Now on version 4.1.1, PDFShrink from Apago Inc. is a “MUST HAVE” for everyone that uses a lot of PDF documents, either printing, emailing or sending to a web page. http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P113 01.10.2007 Please note the January meeting is one week later. This change is for January only. The next SDMUG general meeting will be on Wednesday, January 10. With the much-anticipated Apple announcements at Macworld expected on January 8, it only makes sense to move our meeting to the 10th. This change is for January only. The SDMUG's presentation will be hosted by Crywolf. We'll hear about how the Macworld announcements will affect the Mac - and possibly have our first-ever... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../newsletter/default.php?id=P112 The secret is Slideshow, a handy feature that will fill your screen (or a connected monitor or projector) with images selected from your Mac. You probably already know that iPhoto can create slideshows, but now you can also launch slideshows directly from e-mail messages, folders on the desktop, or even while searching your system with Spotlight. It’s perfect for on-the-fly presentations, searching for just the right image, or browsing your sister’s latest baby photos Here’s how... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P108 12.06.2006 Rob-ART Morgan, the man behind Bare Feats, will talk about his testing of the latest Macs and share some of the insights he's gained over the years. His valuable experience can help any user optimize the Mac's performance. He'll be glad to answer any questions from the attendees following his presentation. Visit Bare Feats where hundreds of thousands of readers look forward to his weekly "shootouts" and performance analysis. http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P111 11.01.2006 The SDMUG's new SIG, the SD modo Group, is presenting the 3D modeling software "modo 202" (http://www.luxology.com/ ) on November 1. The art below was created using this very impressive 3D modeling/painting/rendering application - truly amazing! Check out the galleries on their website, then come to this presentation. Of special note, Luxology is donating a full version of the modo software, a $895 value, as a raffle prize to help the SD modo Group get off to a... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P110 10.04.2006 On Wednesday, October 4, SDMUG has a last minute presentation change. Due to unavoidable business obligations, the Bare Feats presentation has been rescheduled for our December meeting. The creative wizards from Apple / UTC will present Apple's new and very improved digital photo application Aperture 1.5. Time permitting, they will also show off the iLife '06 suite, demonstrating the integration of iPhoto, iWeb, iMovie, iTunes and iDVD. Samples of the Apple print... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P109 (Members Only Discount) One of our themes of our October 4th meeting with Rob-ART Morgan (www.barefeats.com) was how to get the most speed from your computer reliably. If you are working with video editing and digital photography, wanted a faster back-up system that you can isolate from the computer for added security, found Firewire 800 drives piling up on your workstation and not meeting your demanding work flow because of speed, noise, or storage size, you may be a candidate for... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../events/default.php?id=P107 09.06.2006 September's presentation by SDMUG member Quelda M. Wilson at our meeting will show you how to make keepsake DVDs of your still photos using Photo to Movie in combination with the iLife ’06 suite of applications. Commemorate a year in a child’s life; a vacation trip; a wedding; or other special event. Learn how to add motion, music, sound effects, and text to your still photos to produce a professional looking DVD for yourself, your family, your friends and/or... http://www.sdmug.org/pmachine/../newsletter/default.php?id=P105 Reviewed by: Robert W. Humphreys iPhoto 6 - The Missing Manual is much more than just a book on the use of iPhoto. It is also a comprehensive introduction to digital cameras and good photography in general. The book is divided into 5 parts, each on a major subject and with individual chapters providing detailed information on a portion of the main subject.