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Newsletter Index

May 2012

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the April 2012 Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple updates GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto, and Cards apps for iOS
  • HP Printer Drivers v.2.9 OS X
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Lion Sleep Issues
  • Security vendor: Snow Leopard users most prone to Flashback infection
  • Bugs & Fixes: From Mail crashes to HTML5 video failures
  • Apple offers free Snow Leopard to MobileMe subscribers
  • First 802.11ac WF-Fi router coming from Netgear
  • Hands on with Amazon Cloud Drive for Mac
  • Engineers ponder easier fix to dangerous Internet problem
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • How Do I Move to an iPhone?
  • Seamless transitions your music from Mac to iOS effortlessly
  • Three alternate iOS music player app
• By The Way
  • iPad Location Services*
  • Funnies for the Month*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

April 2012

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the March 2012 Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases Java security updates
  • iTunes 10.6.1 squashes several bugs
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Synchronization 102
  • How to restore data from Time Machine
  • Brother Multifunction Printer
  • Useful iPhoto Links*
  • Strategy for moving from Word to Pages
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • The iPad's charging challenge explained
  • How to Reset an iOS Device
  • Cancel My Subscription
  • Auto-convert songs at higher bit-rates in iTunes 10.6
  • Bump Pay will let users exchange money by bumping smartphones
  • Inspire Pro - Paint, Draw and Sketch Review
• By The Way
  • Checking for the Trojan virus*
  • Funnies for the Month*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

March 2012

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the February 2012 Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • iTunes 10.6 adds 1080p support, iTunes Match improvements
  • iOS 5.1 Software Update Released
  • iPhoto 9.2.2
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Mountain Lion's new features
  • Prepare Your Mac For Mountain Lion
  • Intego finds new, insidious strain of Mac Flashback Trojan horse
  • What you need to know about Do Not Track
  • Google circumvented privacy settings for Safari on iOS, Mac
  • Archiving uncluttered web page
  • Apple TV (third generation): What you need to know
  • Firefox add-on Collusion shows who's tracking you online
  • Text to EPUB File
  • 7toX for Final Cut Pro*
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • The New iPad
  • Apple updates iMovie, GarageBand, iWork for iOS
  • iPhoto for iOS arrives on the App Store
  • Photoshop Touch app arrives for the iPad
• By The Way
  • Protecting your Internet Security and Privacy*
  • Unresponsive Scroll ball*
  • MacMall Coupons*
  • Funnies for the Month*

February 2012

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the January 2012 Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple updates AirPort Utility, base station firmware
  • Apple revises Snow Leopard security update
  • Apple releases Mac OS X 10.7.3
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Mac Basics: How to set up Time Machine
  • Epson expands WorkForce line with three new printers
  • Mozilla ships Firefox 10, relieves add-on updating pain
  • A Few Quick Lion Tips
  • Browser Spoofing
  • Tip of the Week: Faster DNS Servers
  • iBooks Author offers free e-textbook creation
  • Apple updates iBooks Author license, clarifies sales restrictions
  • Apps*
  • Repair Permissions in Lion*
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • Apple releases iBooks 2 with support for interactive textbooks
  • Apple unveils iTunes U app
  • Creative apps at Macworld / iWorld
• By The Way
  • MacWorld/ iWorld Expo- Product and App Choices*
  • Funnies for the Month*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

January 2012

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the December 2011 Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple updates Brother, Lexmark drivers
  • iTunes 10.5.2 addresses iTunes Match problems
  • Mozilla launches Firefox 9, speeds up JavaScript
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Fix Lion's erroneous autocorrections, permanently
  • USB 3 on a Mac
  • Scrolling the New Way for New Users
  • Life after iWeb: The state of Web design on the Mac
  • Clean out Launchpad completely
  • How to shop at the Mac App Store
  • Configuring Mail's rules
  • How-To: Resurrect Your AppleTalk Printer in Snow Leopard
  • Pioneer introduces new AirPlay audio receivers
  • Screen Cast On-Line - Lion Tutorial*
  • Computer Support - sort of*
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • Simulating traditional painting with the iPad
  • How iOS multitasking really works
• By The Way
  • Bits & Pieces: SOPA , Interesting videos, & MacWorld videos*
  • Bookmarks*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

December 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the November Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with battery fixes, more
  • Apple issues MacBook Pro, AirPort firmware updates
  • MacBook Pro Video Update 1.0 (Snow Leopard)
  • Apple releases Safari 5.1.2 with PDF viewing support
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Apple releases iTunes 10.5.1 with iTunes Match
  • How to tag, map, and label in iPhoto
  • Bugs & Fixes: Losing iWork documents in iCloud
  • Laptop MagSafe connector*
  • Follow Up: Lion Recovery
  • Lion Tweaks*
  • Phishing Schemes Circulating About Webmail
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • iDevice Troubleshooting*
  • Apple continuing to investigate 'a few' iOS battery issues
  • Hands on with iOS over-the-air updates
  • Apple institutes first-gen iPod nano replacement program
  • Wireless Sync with iTunes
  • Report: Apple extends AppleCare+ grace period for iPhone purchases
  • Six iOS apps let you quickly create and send holiday cards
• By The Way
  • Protect IP Act, SOPA, and COICA*
  • Creative Creations*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

November 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the October Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases firmware updates for Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
  • Apple Releases iPhoto 9.2.1
  • Apple Releases MacBook Pro Video Update 1.0
  • Apple updates Epson, HP printer drivers for Lion and Snow Leopard
  • Apple releases Canon, FujiXerox printer drivers
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Fix a Lion file-opening hang in Mac OS X 10.7.2
  • New Trojan horse uses your Mac to attack websites
  • Solve Mail search problems
  • iCloud, before getting started
  • Getting started with iCloud, Apple's new sync service
  • Batteries: Apple Notebooks
  • Battery Replacement
  • Whidbey Telecom e-mail Notification
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • TV.com Review
  • iPad 101: Why Are My Apps Freezing?
  • Batteries: iPhone
• By The Way
  • Remembering Numbers*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

October 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the September Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • MacBook Air firmware update fixes Thunderbolt issues
  • About Thunderbolt Display Firmware Update
  • Thunderbolt Software Update (Snow Leopard And Lion)
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Why Steve Jobs's death feels so sad
  • First Look: Apple Thunderbolt Display
  • Locating Lion's Zoom feature
  • New Mac malware variant surfaces, poses as PDF
  • Intego: Malware masquerades as Flash installer
  • Love those Macs
  • OS-X Lion passwords vulnerable
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • iOS 5 Available October 12
  • Five new things your device will be able to do in iOS 5
  • Introducing iPhone 4S
  • Apple will pay $200 for your gently used iPhone 4
  • Apple Releases AppleCare+ for iPhones
  • Coming Soon to the iTunes App Store: Cards
  • A Look at the iPhone Family
• By The Way
  • MAGIC Newsletter*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC September 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the August Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • iTunes 10.4.1 Now Available
  • Apple issues updates for Boot Camp, iMac graphics firmware
  • Apple releases Epson 2.8 printer driver update
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Apple axes TV show rentals for iTunes, Apple TV
  • Bugs & Fixes: Safari web content maladies
  • Report: Cook addresses Apple employees via email
  • Why I'm not committing to Lion -- yet
  • Back up your iTunes media files
  • Case of the Disappearing User Library
  • Cure for a forgetful Mac
  • Screenshot Tips
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • Financial Times trades App Store for Web app
  • iPad power: how to print
• By The Way
  • What to clean up on your Mac*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC August 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the July Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases driver updates for Brother, Samsung, HP printers
  • Apple updates QuickTime security for Leopard, Windows
  • Apple releases Migration Assistant update for Snow Leopard
  • Apple releases OS X 10.6.8 supplemental update
  • iTunes 10.4 Update, & More on iTunes*
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Sorting iPhoto events
  • Installing Lion: What you need to know
  • What's new in Lion: the Finder and files
  • Bugs & Fixes: Troubleshooting Installing Mac OS X Lion
  • Safari Omnibar adds search to Safari's location bar
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • Apple Releases iOS 4.3.5
  • How Do I Quit Apps on iOS 4?
  • Simplifying Life With iPad
• By The Way
  • A MacBook Upgrade and Potential Challenges*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC July 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the June Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple Releases iTunes 10.3
  • Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.8
  • Apple issues Java updates for Snow Leopard, Leopard
• Macintosh News, Information and Stories
  • Playing With Lion
  • iCloud: What you need to know
  • Madly sophisticated Black Jack font
  • Apple Issues Quiet Update to Time Capsule
  • Cameras that Zoom*
  • Bugs & Fixes: Mac OS X 10.6.8 bug work-arounds
• iPhones, iPods, and iPads
  • Apple's iOS More Secure than Google Android
  • How to create and organize iOS folders
  • iOS Lock Down
• By The Way
  • A few words on iCloud*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

June 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the May Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple Addresses MACDefender With Security Update 2011-003
  • Apple releases ProKit 7.0 patch for creative apps
  • Apple updates iPhoto '11, fixes improper event merging
  • Apple releases software update 4.2.2 for Apple TV
  • Skype software update tackles startup crashes
• News, Information and Stories
  • MacBooks Sweep Consumer Reports Categories
  • Modified MacDefender Skirts Security - Apple Responds
  • Fix an iPhoto '11 slowdown
  • Phishing Email Scam Imitates Apple Online Store
  • iOS Keyboard Secrets
  • Hommage à Escher font forges a delightfully twisted path
  • Solve printing problems with Preview
  • How to create an OS X flash drive installer
  • Apple will replace faulty MacBook bottom cases
  • Apple Announces iWork for iPhone & iPod touch
  • Move over flash: Here comes phase-change memory
  • Prepare for Lion*
  • How to protect your Mac from recent malware*
• By The Way
  • Saving Photos to iPhoto*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

May 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the April Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases Safari, Snow Leopard security updates
  • Apple releases iOS 4.3.2, fixes FaceTime, 3G issues
  • Apple Releases iOS 4.3.3
  • Apple releases iTunes 10.2.2
  • Apple releases iBooks 1.2.2 update
  • iPhoto update adds new card themes, fixes bugs
  • Update fixes font display and printing problems in Snow Leopard
• News, Information and Stories
  • Apple revamps discussion boards with questions, dashboard
  • iPhone location tracking draws fire, shrugs
  • Spotlight on Multi-touch and Magic Trackpads
  • Apple Releases Quad-Core and Thunderbolt-Equipped iMacs
  • MACDefender Poses Malware Threat
  • The Macalope Weekly: Yes, but no
  • Inside Snow Leopard's hidden malware protection
  • Researcher identifies Skype 5 for Mac security flaw
  • Sharing files, music and photos*
  • Rapport problem*
  • Finding stuff in Time Machine*
  • Tag your Mac*
• By The Way
  • Growl notifications*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

April 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the March Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.7
  • Apple Releases Supplemental Update for 13in MacBook Air
  • Apple updates Boot Camp for new MacBook Pros
  • Apple releases iOS 4.3.1 with bug fixes
  • Apple TV Software Update Addresses Recent Issues
• News, Information and Stories
  • OpenType PostScript Fonts Troublesome in 10.6.7
  • Digital certificate theft shines spotlight on Safari limitation
  • Identifying faces faster in iPhoto
  • Wall Street Journal offering single issue downloads for the iPad
  • Customizing Finder Windows
  • iPad 2 Setup Issues
  • Do Not Track*
  • Become a Stickies Ninja: Tips, Tricks & Secrets
  • Intel doubles capacity, drops price in refresh of SSD line
  • Menu Bar Organization
  • Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
  • Changing the System Fonts*
• By The Way
  • Two items, Web Page Certificates and Corrupt Fonts*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

March 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the February Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases printer updates for Xerox, HP, Epson
  • iTunes 10.2 update paves way for iPad 2, iOS 4.3
  • Apple iWeb update fixes publishing issue
• News, Information and Stories
  • Facing the MobileMe Calendar upgrade
  • Keeping Up with the Jobs'
  • Apple Announces iPad 2
  • Blazing MacBook ProBenchmarks
  • How to be a savvy Mac software shopper
  • Apple gets back to basics in Mac OS X Lion
  • Plug-in free 3D graphics for HTML5 Web browsers
  • What you need to know about Thunderbolt
  • Apple Announces App Store Subscriptions
  • Create custom alert sounds for your Mac
  • Sell your old iDevice*
• By The Way
  • Firefox 4 Beta*

February 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the January Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases iTunes 10.1.2
  • Apple updates Lexmark printer drivers for OS X
  • Apple updates iMovie '11, Brother drivers
• News, Information and Stories
  • Initial Verizon iPhone 4 Reviews
  • iPhone 4 breaks all Verizon sales records in two hours
  • Running iLife '09 or Version 9?
  • Clearing your iPad's memory
  • Making Sense of Wireless Standards
  • Opera 11
  • Taxsoftware.com makes forms, filing available for Mac
  • Apple1 sells for $200,000*
  • Websites for Fun*
  • Internet fraud*
  • Using Apple Hardware Test
• By The Way
  • Magic Member Help & Hints*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

January 2011

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Report on the December Party*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Mac OS X v10.6.6 Update adds bug fixes, alongside Mac App Store
  • Apple releases iMovie, GarageBand '11 updates
  • Apple Updates iPhoto '11
  • Apple Updates iBooks
• News, Information and Stories
  • Mac App Store hits 1 million download mark
  • Apple launches Support Profile site
  • AT&T halves price of iPhone 3GS, adds fuel to fire
  • Mac App Store licensing and copy protection, explained
  • Skype Update Brings Video Calling to iOS App
  • iPhoto '11
  • Apps That Spy on You*
• By The Way
  • Tracking Passwords*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC

December 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the November Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Security Update 2010-007 patches Mac OS X 10.5
  • iTunes 10.1
  • Apple releases Safari 5.0.3, Safari 4.1.3
  • iWork for iPad updates add iOS 4.2 support
• News, Information and Stories
  • Tinkering with the Finder's Column view
  • Virgin releases iPad-only magazine, Project
  • Pages Templates 6.0 give your documents a facelift
  • FCC's Genachowski pushes for vote on net neutrality
  • Easily and Securely Store Passwords
  • Are You Using Adequate Protection?
  • Here They Are! The Beatles!
  • Stop iTunes after this song
  • Force HTML5 video use in Safari 5 on the Mac
  • Mac of the future: the OS
  • Become a power User
  • How to Create HTML Email in Mail*
• By The Way
  • Computer Buying*
  • Finder Tips*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC



November 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the September Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases iPhoto '11 update for data loss issues
  • Apple releases Mac Pro firmware update
  • Apple releases Safari updates
  • Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 8
  • Apple updates HP printer drivers for Snow Leopard
  • Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0
  • Adobe warns of Shockwave bug
• News, Information and Stories
  • Apple dumps Flash from Mac OS X
  • TopTen.plist #10: Stealth Announcements from Wednesday's Keynote
  • Apple temporarily fixes FaceTime security vulnerability
  • Security firms differ on severity of new Mac malware threat
  • Five Fantastic Address Book tips
  • Awesome Free Mac Add-ons
  • Master the Application Switcher
  • Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Out Now!
  • iPhoto '11 New Features Overview
  • Fixing problems*
  • Compatibility with HTML5*
• By The Way
  • Trackpad Update*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC



October 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the September Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • MacBook & MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.4
  • Apple releases Security Update 2010-006 for Snow Leopard
  • Apple releases 27-inch LED Display, Magic Trackpad updates
  • iTunes 10.0.1 updates Ping, more
  • Adobe patches Reader, Acrobat security holes
• News, Information and Stories
  • Bugs & Fixes: DNS prefetching can cause Safari problems
  • How-To: Migrating to a new user account in OS X
  • Revamped interface highlights GraphicConverter update
  • MacBook Pro owners eligible for free repair in Nvidia lawsuit settlement
  • Apple adds iPad interface, new features to MobileMe Gallery app
  • Microsoft Confirms Office for Mac 2011 Release Date
  • Manage podcasts in iTunes
  • Version Tracker
• By The Way
  • Apple Store, River Park Square*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC



September 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the August Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases Security Update 2010-005
  • Apple releases MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9
  • iWork 9.0.4
  • Apple announces iTunes 10
  • Snow Leopard Graphics Update
• News, Information and Stories
  • Inkscape 0.47
  • CourseNotes for iPad gains sharing, premium content
  • FCC asks for more feedback on net neutrality
  • Discover Preview's hidden image editing powers
  • Hands on with Apple's new iPods, Apple TV
  • Apple posts video from special event
  • New Yorker quietly updates Digital Edition for iPad
  • Cool Feet*
  • Tech-support by Monks
• By The Way
  • Apple Special Event Video

August 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the July Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update iMac (Mid 2010)
  • Safari 5.0.1 Software Update (Snow Leopard, Leopard)
  • Get in Touch with Your Trackpad
  • iTunes 9.2.1
  • Apple posts Digital Camera Raw Compatibility 3.3 update
• News, Information and Stories
  • The New Mac Pros:Take it to the Limit...12 Cores
  • iphonific Website showcases iPhone photography
  • Lab tested: 21.5-inch Core i3 iMac/3.06GHz
  • Review: Apple Magic Trackpad
  • Mac Treat #132: Tab Your Finder
  • New Apple Battery Charger!
  • Safari AutoFill Exploit Raises Privacy Concerns
  • Create quick Web graphics with iWeb '09
  • PONDERISMS*
• By The Way
  • https- Secure Websites*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC



July 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information*
  • Minutes of the June Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases iTunes 9.2
  • Security Update 2010-004 (Leopard-Client)
  • Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.4
  • Printer Updates
• News, Information and Stories
  • Deleting a Previous System folder
  • Quick tips to foil Mac break-in attempts
  • iAntiVirus 1.0
  • How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Won't Boot
  • SyncMate connects your Mac's data to... everything
  • Develop your Finder search savvy
  • Artist shows iPad potential with Beyonce portrait
  • Brushes - iPad Edition Review
• By The Way
  • iPad Apps*

* Indicates author is a member of MAGIC



June 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information
  • Minutes of the May Meeting*
  • Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
  • OS X 10.5, 10.6 get Java updates
  • 13-inch MacBook Pro receives Boot Camp updates
  • QuickTime Player 7.6.6 for Mac OS X v10.6.3
• News, Information and Stories
  • Anchors in iWeb
  • MacBook/2.4GHz (Mid 2010)
  • Numbers and Chips*
  • Apple Supersedes Microsoft
  • Troubleshoot the spinning beach ball
  • Why the iPad is the first real computer
  • Browser add-on blocks Google Analytics
  • Scheduling Software Update
  • Speed up your wireless network
  • Bugs & Fixes: Router's network password can slow Wi-Fi speed
  • Mail's Spam Filter
• By The Way
  • Create a Smart Album in iPhoto*

May 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information
  • Minutes of the April Meeting
  • Magic Moments
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1
  • Mac Pro Audio Update 1.1
  • 27-inch iMac EFI FW Update 1.0
  • Security Update 2010-003 (Snow Leopard)
• News, Information and Stories
  • Apple Brings Intel Core i5/i7 to MacBook Pro
  • Emptying iPhoto's stubborn trash
  • Match system boot disc to Time Machine system before restore
  • Steve Jobs pens public thoughts on Flash
  • Microsoft echoes Apple: 'future of the Web is HTML5'
  • An Introduction to File Encryption in Mac OS X
  • Passwords
  • Tip of the Week: Searching in Safari
  • Cinch - Window arranging
  • HP - scanner solution
  • Lost Colors
  • Removing Menulets
  • Hello Operator!
• By The Way
  • Disk Images & System Files

April 2010

• MAGIC MUG News
  • Meeting information
  • Minutes of the March Meeting
  • Magic Moments
• Software Updates
  • Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.3
  • Apple posts QuickTime 7.6.6 update
  • iTunes 9.1: What's changed
• News, Information and Stories
  • Spring cleaning on your Mac
  • Three tips for classical (and other) music and iTunes
  • Create CD and DVD labels with your Mac
  • Choose the best photo-printing paper
  • The iPad up close
  • More iPad articles, links list
  • How to capture Internet radio
  • Bugs & Fixes: Avoid trouble when moving your iTunes library
• By The Way
  • Backup photos to disk with "multisession burning"

March 2010

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the February Meeting*
• Magic Moments*
• Software Updates: Apple updates MobileMe for iPhone
• Apple announces MacBook hard drive repair program
• Mozilla patches critical Firefox bugs
• Report gives Apple top honors for reliability
• Microsoft announces Office for Mac 2011
• Movist plays your movies when QuickTime can't
• Contextual consolidation in iTunes 9
• Reduce iPhoto launch times
• Smashing good iPhone insurance from Worth Ave. Group
• Jitouch adds new gestures to Multi-Touch trackpads
• Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S.
• Browserlab - view Windows websites
• By The Way: MacHelpTech.com*

* Indicates articles by MAGIC members.

February 2010

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the January 20th, 2010 Meeting*
• Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
• Apple announces iPad
• Boost Wireless Network Strength and Speed: Quicky Jr. II
• Making ZIP Files (Compressed Files) in One Click
• MAC TREAT #109 - Mac Dictionary Unleashed
• GoodNight sleeps your Mac after downloads
• Migrate a Time Machine backup
• Dealing with incompatible extensions
• New Mac friendly software bundle offers great savings
• Download YouTube movies via Safari
• By The Way: Find Newsletter Articles*

* Indicates articles by MAGIC members.

January 2010

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the December 16th, 2009 Meeting*
• Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
• Five misconceptions about iTunes and iPods
• Bugs & Fixes: Apple updates disk repair advice
• All About Screenshots
• Mozilla's Thunderbird e-mail client comes with tabs
• Today 2.0 lets you peek at tomorrow's events
• Upgrade the Mac mini in six minutes
• iFixit Opens Up Repository Of Repair Manuals
• Bugs & Fixes: Safe Boot fixes iWork and iWeb crashes
• Droodle Waterproof Notepad*
• Recondition your laptop battery*
• By The Way: File Extensions Chart*

* Indicates articles by MAGIC members.

December 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the November 18st, 2009 Meeting*
• Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
• Point-and-shoot cameras buying guide
• Get better prints
• Apple Magic Mouse
• Mice buying guide
• Multifunction printers buying guide
• Print and Scan Setup in Snow Leopard
• Sync Services: Advanced troubleshooting for contact and calendar syncing
• Gift ideas*
• Malware - an example*
• Bootup Keys*
• By The Way: Buying used computers, my own two cents *

* Indicates articles by MAGIC members.

November 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the October 21st, 2009 Meeting*
• Magic Moments*
• Software Updates
• Apple Acknowledges Guest Account Data Loss Bug
• MacBook Gains Plastic Unibody with Updated Specs
• Printer Problems
• Print non-contiguous pages in Leopard's Preview
• Learning more About the Mac*
• Camino 2 release candidate sees light of day
• First Look: New iMacs (Fall 2009)
• Bugs & Fixes: Snow Leopard's Spelling Ignore button is ignored
• Organizing Photos and iPhoto Calendar Project*
• Restore your old pictures with iPhoto
• Scare-ware*
• By The Way: What’s Net Neutrality?*

* Indicates articles by MAGIC members.

October 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the September 16th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• Software Updates
• Apple releases iPhone software 3.1.2
• Minor MobileMe upgrades improve iDisk
• Bugs & Fixes: Font problems in Snow Leopard
• Find and merge address book duplicates
• iTunes 9
• Reveal hidden menu bar icon functions in Snow Leopard
• Avoid a bug that makes AirPort-connected drives unusable
• Apple lays out carbon footprint data
• De-authorize your iTunes Account Before Hardware Repair or Sale
• Snow Leopard articles of interest
• How to Reformat a New External Hard Disk
• By The Way: Software that may interest you

September 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the August 19th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• Software Updates
• Super-safe Web browsing
• Buy a used Mac (without getting burned)
• Preserve your Mac's resale value
• Snow Leopard, Snow Leopard, and more
• The 64-Bitness of Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
• See all of the Weather widget's weather modes
• Report: One in four songs sold in U.S. is from iTunes
• By The Way "Keyboard Tips"

August 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the July 15th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• Software Updates
• Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
• Bugs & Fixes: Failure to launch bugs
• Microsoft releases Silverlight 3
• Finding Mac accounting software for your small business
• Does the Chrome OS pose a threat to Mac OS X?
• Apple Hot News
• Bodega aims to be your one-stop shop for Mac software
• iWeb Slideshow Tips
• By The Way "Migrating files"

July 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the June 17th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• Software Updates
• Apple Java update fixes security hole
• MacGourmet organizes and helps find new recipes
• How to Reformat a New External Hard Disk
• 'Quicky Jr. II' USB antenna triples laptop range
• Bluelounge CableDrop
• Create stronger passwords
• Create an SD card startup disk for the new MacBook Pros
• By The Way "Convert a text Document to a PDF"

June 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the May 20th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• Software Updates
• Digging into Apple's OS X 10.5.7 update
• MacBook Pro firmware update adjusts fan behavior
• Apple Portables: Calibrating your computer's battery for best performance
• WWDC keynote in review (Worldwide Developer's Conference)
• Snow Leopard gets a September ship date
• AirRadar surveys your wireless signals
• Formatting a flash drive
• CuteClips gives you more Clipboards
• Five helpful troubleshooting tools you already have
• Free Virus Checker
• Get your Mac, iphone, or iPod to phone home
• Safari 4 available
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way -- Interesting Widgets

May 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the April 15th, 2009 Meeting
• Magic Moments
• iTunes 8.1 Update
• 10 Undocumented Changes in iPhoto '09 8.0.2
• iWork Trojan horse may be turning Macs into zombiese
• Pixelmator a great, inexpensive image editor
• Firefox 3.0.9 fixes bugs so you don't have to
• Repair your startup drive
• AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule: Like Two Base Stations in One
• Enjoy exhibitions from leading European museums on iTunes
• Piano Puzzler offers a classic twist on popular tunes
• SpiderOak online backup and synchronization delivers 3.0 release
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way Synchronizing Folders

April 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the March. 18th, 2009 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple updates iLife '09, iWork '09
• MacProVideo releases Keynote '09 video tutorials
• Apple updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station firmware
• Apple updates AirPort Client, AirPort Utility & Updates AirPort Design Guide
• Apple updates Front Row, Remote for iTunes 8.1
• Firefox update improves security
• iTunes Plus upgrades go à la carte
• Making sense of OS X's folder structure
• All New iPod shuffle!
• Review: Numbers '09
• New TD Curran Store in Everett
• Going Green
• Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal
• Smashing Tennis game released for Mac
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way about password protected file or folder.

March 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the Feb. 18th, 2009 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Software Updates
• Adobe Acrobat, Reader vulnerability affects Mac
• Apple releases MacBook SMC Update 1.3
• Preview: Quicken Financial Life for Mac
• Review: iPhoto '09
• Business Card Design 101
• Safari's new tabs: Good or bad?
• 1Password updated for Safari 4 beta
• Summary: Desktop overhaul leads busy day of Apple releases
• Avoiding Mac buyer's remorse
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way about iWeb.

February 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the Jan 21st, 2009 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Software Updates
• Pirated iWork '09 installer may contain trojan horse
• Mozilla patches critical Firefox flaws
• Force the help system to update help files
• Alternatives to MobileMe
• Changes to low-end MacBook promise more value than ever
• Playrix offers casual games for Mac OS X
• Collapse collections in iPhoto '08's Photos library
• Why you will upgrade to OS X Snow Leopard
• iPhone & iPod-Touch Tricks and Tips
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way

January 2009

• Meeting information
• Minutes of the December 17th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Software Updates
• Apple Trackpad update fixes unrecognized clicks
• A deeper look at Mac OS X 10.5.6
• Apple confirms glitch in updating Leopard
• Temporarily disable laptop screen dimming
• Airport Base Stations/Wireless Routers
• Dictionary tips -See Dictionary Definitions in Real Time
• Stylus makes MacBook trackpad work like pen tablet
• Soghoian's AppleScript 1-2-3 book now available
• MacWorld Keynote Highlights 2009
• Backing up advice
• Super-Clean Screenshots
• Swap & Sale Items
• By The Way

December 2008

• Minutes of the November 19th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Netflix offers up streaming to all Mac users
• How to add network attached storage
• Mozilla plans for Firefox 2.0's final days
• Apple releases Safari 3.2
• Create a DVD gift
• Macworld Buying Guides: Apple's Mac lineup
• Security Tips For Safe Online Holiday Shopping
• Message for Comcast Users
• By The Way

November 2008

• Minutes of the Oct. 15th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Bulk-add Mail addresses to Address Book
• How to fix Drop Box permissions issues in 10.5
• New MacBook adds backlight display, Nvidia graphics
• Apple and the Environment, (Recycling Electronic Products)
• TextEdit: My First Choice for Everyday Word Processing
• MacBook Air 1.86GHz test results
• Folding @Home
• Manage iTunes radio stations via a smart playlist
• By The Way

October 2008

• Minutes of the Sept. 17th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• OSX Updates
• Apple releases iTunes 8, welcomes NBC back to store
• Improve readability of notes in iCal
• Bugs & Fixes: Finding 10.5.5's bug fixes
• Fruux syncs Address Book, iCal data on different Macs
• Keyboard shortcuts for iTunes' Get Info window
• Default Fonts and Pages
• Checkpoint friendly' laptop bags explained
• Welcome To Mac Owners Support Group!
• Where did that file come from?
• By The Way

September 2008

• Minutes of the Aug. 21, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• ProteMac Meter logs network activity
• Permissions, Sharing and Related Issues
• Bulk-add Mail addresses to Address Book
• Find windows and applications fast
• AppleJack 1.5
• Apple User Group Discounts: LaCie Hard Drives
• A fix for Flash not working on some sites in Firefox
• Is this the new iTunes 8 visualizer?
• SoundSource 2.0
• By The Way

August 2008

• Minutes of the July 16th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple releases AirPort Extreme base station update for Tiger
• Security Update 2008-005 and iPhoto Update
• SmartBackup 2.2
• Tidy Up! 1.4.2
• Message from MAGIC Member for users of Slick software
• Several states add free content to iTunes U
• Make the Finder work your way
• Bus-powered hard drives and older Mac laptops
• Apple's MobileMe goes live
• By The Way

July 2008

• Minutes of the June 18th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• About the Mac OS X 10.5.4 update
• Apple releases AirPort Utility 5.3.2
• Apple releases QuickTime 7.5
• Five Mac maintenance myths
• MobileMe replaces .Mac, adds iPhone-friendly features
• Review of Mac Class information and Primer to Smart Folders.
• Mozilla Firefox 3 Release Candidate 3 Works Around Mac OS X Bug
• Adding 802.11n to older Macs
• Toggle 10.5.3's iCal scroll-by-week settings
• By The Way
• Computer Fix

June 2008

• Minutes of the May 21st, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Leopard Security Updates for Intel and PPC
• Bugs & Fixes: Fixes in 10.5.3 go beyond Apple's software
• Do more with iTunes convert and import feature
• Mac Office 2008 Word turns off Double-click open for some files
• Essential Mac Maintenance
• Does Apple have an OS X update up its sleeve at WWDC?
• Roxio's POPCORN3
• Remove old addresses from Mail
• By The Way

May 2008

• Minutes of the April 16th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Macware Updates MacTuneUp
• Mac User Group Discounts
• Apple adds movie purchasing to Apple TV
• Apple's Free Word Processor May Be All You Need
• Lossless rotation of JPG images and thumbnails
• MacBook Air: Making the migration Air: Making the migration
• Mac shopping advice
• By The Way
• BEWARE! - Phishing is bad for you
• Little Snitch

April 2008

• Minutes of the March 19th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple introduces 802.11n AirPort Express
• Apple releases Security Update 2008 - 002
• Preview's hidden powers
• Time Capsule
• Inside the Spotlight Menu
• Bugs & Fixes: Missing in action
• Update allows Time Machine backups on AirPort Extreme
• Mail, eMail, Junk Mail
• Changing Screen Capture Formats
• By The Way
• Bit Creation

March 2008

• Minutes of the Feb 20th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• iTunes update
• Security Update 2008-001
• Don't Delete That Account
• Cocktail update adds Mac OS X 10.5.2 compatibility
• IT and the iPhone
• Inside the MacBook Air: The solid-state drive option
• AirPort Utility 5.3.1 released
• Reinstalling OS X Applications
• Bugs & Fixes: Two Leopard glitches
• Address Book import/export business
• Remembering 1977
• Disappearing photos in iPhoto
• Computer Creation

February 2008

• Minutes of the January 16th, 2008 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Error message for Eudora Users
• Apple introduces MacBook Air
• Apple TV and rentals
• QuickTime 7.4 Security Update
• Tracking down trouble with the Console
• Bugs & Fixes: Two Leopard glitches
• Understanding and using Leopard's firewall
• Using Numbers: my trial experience
• Pro Tip of the Week: Instant Email Slideshows (Leopard)
• By The Way...
• Views of Macworld Expo 08

January 2008

• Minutes of the December 19th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple posts Security Update 2007-009
• Quicktime and Java Updates
• The 23rd Annual Editors' Choice Awards - iWork '08
• Firefox adds security search with 3.0 beta
• Flip4Mac WMV Components updated for Leopard
• iTunes to offer Fox movie rentals
• Apple Hot News
• PC Switcher
• Turn off icon previews
• Wi-Fi? Because it's there
• iTunes U
• Create an iCal Event from Apple Mail
• By The Way...

December 2007

• Minutes of the November 14th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Learn More About your Mac Through iTunes
• QuickTime proof-of-concept exploit published
• Apple updates Mac OS X Leopard
• Saving cell phone pictures to iPhoto
• Missing Widgets in Leopard
• CompUSA closing shop
• Question and Answers
• Microsoft details Office 2008 for Mac pricing
• Easy online backups
• Delete forward on laptops
• Make a Zip file
• Reducing PDF file sizes
• By The Way...Widgets and Video Fun

November 2007

• Minutes of the October 17th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple releases fix for iMac freezing issue
• Mac OS X Leopard
• Leopard preview:The Complete Package
• Leopard preview: What's new in OS X 10.5/ Time Machine
• Of laptops, iPods, and batteries
• iPhone is Time's gadget of the year
• I will keep my Mac safe from other users
• Leopards Fluff
• How to detect - and remove - the OSX.RSPlug. A Trojan Horse
• By the Way...

October 2007

• Minutes of the September 19th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• iMac Update and iMac Freezing
• Parallels Desktop 3
• iPod info- iPod Touch
• Screen Zooming Tips
• Monopoly Here & Now released for the Mac
• Two handy Applications from Mac Gems
• OWC gives any Mac 802.11n Wi-Fi
• Sharing Photos
• Flash Padlock protects data with a PIN
• By the Way...

September 2007

• Minutes of the August 15th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple lays AppleWorks to rest
• Apple updates iMac offerings
• Numbers and iWork '08
• The iMac makeover (MacWorld Feedback)
• Apple ushers in iLife '08 suite: iPhoto
• Apple ushers in iLife '08 suite: iMovie
• Text Edit Functionality
• .Mac expands storage, adds personal domains
• Apple silently updates Mac mini
• By the Way...

August 2007

• Minutes of the July 18th, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple releases QuickTime 7.2
• Security Update 2007-007
• Look up partial words in Dictionary
• About file formats and their extension suffix
• Installing Love
• Disable Safari's URL tooltips
• Creating new file and folder icons
• Make Mail go old school
• Image resizing software and info links

July 2007

• Minutes of the June 20, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• How To Determine Your Memory Needs
• Apple iPhone has made a mark
• Four Software Updates
• Cocktail for a Mac Maintenance
• Create a Business Card Template in Adobe Photoshop
• iTunes Playlists and other music notes
• Wireless Network Locator Software
• When the keychain locks up your Mac
• Solving problems with keychains
• Backing up Address Book
• Navizon turns Mac into 'virtual GPS'
• Giving Your Photos Keywords

June 2007

• Minutes of the May 16, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple security update
• What's New in Thunderbird 1.5.0.10
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Airport -What's the connection?
• Paul McCartney's complete catalog coming to iTunes
• Taking out iPhoto's trash
• Mac Tips: Changing file names, Alert volumes, and Closing multiple windows
• Apple bumps MacBook Pro faster CPU, memory, graphics
• Apple posts QuickTime Security Update
• Sun CEO spills Apple Leopard secret
• Device conditions MacBook, MacBook Pro batteries
• SoundSource 1.0 (and update 1.2)
• News in the Digital World
• Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac released
• Revised Desktop, Finder highlight Leopard additions
• One-Click Long-File-Name Fix

May 2007

• Minutes of the April 18, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Security Update 2007-004 v1.1
• QuickTime 7.1.6 Update
• Mozilla releases Thunderbird 2 e-mail client
• Google's Mac Compatible Applications, Programs, and Services
• Flip4Mac (Update advances playback of Windows Media video)
• A long list of modifier key tricks
• Ideas to improve the worlds most advanced operating system
• Five Mac OSX Hints
• Excerpt from Eight ways to go green
• Apple delays Leopard until October because of iPhone
• Greenpeace responds to Apple's environmental plans
• Free Office Software
• A Photo's EXIF Data
• Address Book: See Which Groups They're In

April 2007

• Minutes of the March 21st, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple updates
• 8-core processing on the Mac Pro
• Apple Computers at NEX
• Macworld Video: Exploring Apple TV
• Searching by Color Label
• The Speed of Electronics
• DRM free downloads
• Google Desktop for Mac released
• Macworld.com Feeds
• Easily Encrypt Your Private Documents
• Preview: Hidden Sorting Options
• Dropping Text on the Dock for Fast Results

March 2007

• Minutes of the February 21st, 2007 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple updates
• Luxor Mahjong Mac released
• Sex, Lies and Computers
• iPod shuffle wins Design Week Award
• Apple TV Overview
• Backup improves memory management
• Netflix: iTunes complements new streaming service
• Games: Baron WingNuts 2
• A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
• Book Publishing with Blurb
• The Ultimate Customize Toolbar Shortcut
• Forcing a Document on an Application
• Finding the Combined Size of More than One Document

February 2007

• Minutes of the January 17th, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple security update fixes QuickTime flaw
• Apple and Music in the News
• iRemember, Digital Scrapbooking- A Review
• Interview With MAGIC Member Christine Nyburg
• Microsoft Vista on a Mac?
• Daylight Saving Time May Bite the Out-of-Date
• Logitech MX Revolution Mouse- Review
• SeaMonkey 1.1 - Review
• iPhone Links-Article and video
• Resizing Photos for Emailing
• Creating Aliases Without the extension alias

January 2007

• Minutes of the December 20, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Security Update 2006-008 & AirPort update
• Parallels Desktop for Mac
• Quick Keyboard Tips
• Adobe Reader 8 available for download
• Cocktail OS X Maintenance Software
• Procedure for solving computer problems
• Macworld Keynote highlights
• Network Speed Record
• Forwarding emails
• NeoOffice - the FREE office program
• Control Tiger's interface with Deeper

December 2006

• Minutes of the Nov. 15th, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Security Update 2006-007
• Symantec details OS X 'Macarena' virus
• Manage iPhoto Libraries
• Latest On Apple's Phone
• Unzoom via the keyboard
• Ditch the Documents folder
• Finance Software
• Interesting websites
• Swap & Shop
• The One-Click Trick to Moving the Dock
• Connecting Macs with Firewire
• Burning Multiple Times to the Same CD

November 2006

• Minutes of the Oct 18th, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple releases iTunes Update 7.0.2
• MacBook firmware update fixes shutdown issue
• MacBook Pros get Core 2 Duo bump
• MacBooks driving Apple's computer sales
• Sum It Up With Calculator
• Presto Change-o iPhoto Sorting
• Apple offers 8GB RED iPod nano
• Interview: MAGIC Member Ron Sharp
• Sleeping Beauty
• Changing Graphic Format in No Time Flat

October 2006

• Minutes of the September 20th, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Updates, Updates, Updates
• Wipe out unwanted updates
• Networking Home computers
• coconutWiFi 1.3 -WiFi Helper Software
• Digital Cameras Buying FAQ
• Macware releases PowerSlides for Keynote, PowerPoint
• Rearrange your workspace

September 2006

• Minutes of the July 19th 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Apple recalls Sony - made PowerBook, iBook batteries
• SPECIAL OFFERS - APPLE USER GROUP BULLETIN
• MAGIC Interview: Ray Thorne
• Little Snitch
• Find empty iTunes song data fields
• Mac mini gets Core Duo speed boost
• Apple Launches Free Computer Take - Back Program
• MacWorld Editors' Notes Weblog
• Tips from Apple
• MAGIC Editor's notes

August 2006

• Minutes of the July 19th 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Google Becomes a Verb
• So how's the Mac?
• Buyer's Guide: FireWire hard drives
• Universal software
• Apple releases security update 2006-004
• Apple previews Mac OS X Leopard
• Using Existing AppleScripts
• Apple posts WWDC keynote QuickTime video
• Apple initiates 15-inch MacBook battery recall

July 2006

• Minutes of the June 21, 2006 Meeting
• MAGIC Moments
• Unintelligible Garbage Is Your Friend
• CrossOver lets Windows apps run on OS X
• Technology Immersion!
• CBS adds TV shows to iTunes Music Store
• What's New in Firefox 1.5.0.4
• Parallels Desktop for Mac
• An iPhoto Helper
• iLife '06 & iWork '06 - a review
• Use Tables in Stickles and TextEdit
• Activate the Firewall
• Two Seconds to Sleep
• Notes

June 2006

• Minutes of the May 17, 2006 Meeting
• Delete originals from iPhoto6 library via Terminal
• What is iPhoto Buddy?
• Signing up for Boot Camp
• Getting acquainted with the MacBook
• Security Update 2006-003
• Tweak the Finder for a faster feel
• The DRM Story (Digital Rights Management)
• For the struggling artist in your Mac, comes Rita
• MAGIC Interview: Ann Wright
• "Star Trek Lost Episodes" transcript
• Checking for bad fonts

May 2006

• Minutes of the 19 April 2006 meeting
• What's New in Firefox 1.5.0.2 [Update]
• Mac Backup Software Harmful
• Dealing death to duplicate images
• Apple could double market share on Microsoft defections
• Updates for Mac Software
• Perps beware: 'Jacking Macs' could prove hazardous
• Researcher finds a mitt full of Mac bugs
• VoIP and me
• MacBook to hit Tuesday?
• Apple Computer wins in Apple v. Apple case
• The Secret Screen Capture Shortcut

April 2006

• Minutes of the 15 March 2006 meeting
• Mac 101: Your guide to using a Mac effectively and efficiently.
• Apple security update fixes Safari problem
• Mac tune-up: 34 software speedups
• OnGuard online
• Mac OS X hacked in 30 minutes? Not quite
• Morgan Stanley predicts iPhone
• New Apple software lets intel Macs boot Windows
• Windows error messages in Japan
• Take control of permissions in OS X
• Cutting through the window clutter
• The mad, mad world of pixels per inch
• TubeTwist - puzzle game
• Operating system maintenance

March 2006

• Minutes of the 15 Feb 2006 Meeting
• Simple Questions to Help Troubleshoot Your Computer
• About the Mac OS X 10.4.5 Update
• Security Scares Mount for Mac Users
• Mac OS X Hit by Third Vulnerability
• Security Update 2006-001
• So Small. So Fast. Mac Mini
• Google Earth comes to the Mac
• Google Unveils Web-Design Tool
• Apple updates iDVD, iPhoto, iWeb, iTunes, iMovie
• MacBook Pro VS Dell Inspiron
• Odds & Ends -Editor Notes

February 2006

• Minutes of the 18 Jan 2006 Meeting
• Macworld Expo: Best of Show
• Epson intros PictureMate Express Edition printer
• Remember to Backup
• MacBook Pro: What you need to know
• Costello Calls to Buy a Computer from Abbott
• Mac User Group Discounts info
• Why the Mac is More Secure than Windows
• Odds & Ends -Editor Notes

January 2006

• MAGIC meeting notes
• Apple in the Road Ahead
• Carbon Copy Cloner 2.3 released for Tiger
• Comic Life, Image-editing tool
• SuperDuper 1.5 (Backup Software)
• A Closer Look at the New iMac G5
• NetNewsWire 2
• RSS- and Atom-Feed Readers
• Software of Interest
• QuickTime 7.0.1 Update
• Converting Eudora Address Book to Apple vCards
• Readers' Choice Awards
• News Flash - New Macs *

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