Event Canceled!
"Apple Showcase"
March 21st
2 PM to 5:00 PM
Ann Arbor District Library
Westgate Branch
2503 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor
MacTechnics has received
this communication from the Library:
"In the interest of public health, all events and room bookings at AADL are canceled through March ...
Thank you for your understanding and please accept our apologies for this sudden change."
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Guest speaker, Chris Anderson, an Apple trainer, certified in multiple Apple systems and Final Cut Pro, will discuss the latest Apple devices, software operating systems and all things Mac.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and share information directly with someone "in the know."
Please remain for an open meeting of MacTechnics, Ann Arbor computer users group. Learn more about this educational and social group for anyone interested in Macs and Apple!
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AS ALWAYS:
Members, potential members and friends are welcome.
Come prepared to have some fun.
Bring your questions, ideas and experiences -
they are always welcome.
Feel free to bring your own laptop, iPhone or iPad.
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Guest Speaker, Chris Anderson
This will be an informative yet casual presentation about the latest Apple devices and all things Mac.
3:30 - 5:00 MacTechnics Monthly Meeting
Fred Seitz, MacTechnics VP of Education, will discuss several useful apps, focusing on WiFi reception techniques and mesh WiFi systems, such as Eero, Orbi and Linksys. He will respond to questions from attendees, and do some troubleshooting.
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Looking forward to 2020:
Jan 18 Learn About Your Holiday Gifts - NEW Center
Feb 15 Demo Fair - NEW Center
March 21 Apple Showcase - AADL Westgate - Note time: 2:00 PM
April 18 TBD
May 16 TBD
June 20 TBD
What we've done in 2019:
Jan 19 Potpourri Apps & Fun Tips - AADL Westgate
Feb 16 Apple Showcase - NEW Center
March 16 Demo Fair - NEW Center
April 20 Privacy, Safe Surfing, Blocking Ads - NEW Center
May 18 Online Safety - Guest speaker - NEW Center
June 15 (Re)Acquaint Yourself with Preview - NEW Center
July 20 Build Your Own Website with WordPress - NEW Center
Aug 17 Cricut Maker and Mac - Guest Speaker - NEW Center
Sept 21 Virtual Private Networks - NEW Center
Oct 19 Apple Showcase - NEW Center
Nov 16 Macintosh Apple Potpourri - NEW Center
Dec 14 Holiday Party - NEW Center
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Support them throughout the year
Ondesoft Audio Recorder for Mac
Skylum (formerly MacPhun)
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Another useful tip from our MacCoach...
Regain access to those ClarisWorks or AppleWorks files for $20!
http://www.panergy-software.com/products/icword/index.html
The MacTechnics Story
MacTechnics, the Ann Arbor Computer Users Group, is one of the largest Apple User Groups in Michigan and is comprised of all types of Apple users from novice to professional. Formed in the Fall of 1984, MacTechnics' goal is to expand computer literacy in an interesting and entertaining way.
MacTechnics normally meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at the NEW Center Building, 1100 North Main Street, Ann Arbor. There is ample parking just outside the building.
Directions to our meeting locations can be found by using the Google map provided on the MacTechnics Home page. www.mactechnics.org
Registration begins at about 9:00 AM ; Special Interest Groups (SIGs) begin shortly thereafter, running through 10:30 AM. The Main Meeting presentation normally begins at about 11:00 AM, and may run through 1:00 PM.
It is advisable to check the website each month, prior to the meeting, as there are occasional changes to the meeting time or place.
Attendance is flexible and attendees are welcome to attend all or any part of the meeting.
All meetings are open to the public and anyone may attend meetings without joining, but benefits listed below are available to members only.
Membership Benefits
- Our website, www.mactechnics.org, with news, events and conferences of interest to members of the Apple community. (Our website is in the process of being redesigned – watch for exciting design changes and even more interesting information to become available in the future.)
- Special Interest Groups, available to all members, meet from 9:30 - 11:00 AM the day of the main meeting.
- Retail books offered at discounts due to user group purchasing.
- User Group discounts on Software and Hardware.
- Participation in raffles, sharing information, knowledge and experiences with other MacTechnics Members.
Membership Type
- New & Renewal Membership (1 year - $50)
- Student Membership (1 year - $25 with copy of current student ID card)
- Family Membership UPGRADE (1 year - $15.00 extra card with Regular or Student Membership)
If you're a MacTechnics member, and haven't registered for the Members Only area yet, click here and register. Your registration will be approved within 24 hours. :-)
It's ALIVE!
Our new Members Only web page is now LIVE. If you're a member and have not registered please do so soon. If you have questions on how to do it, ask us at the next meeting. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to your feedback.
The March 21st meeting, Apple Showcase, scheduled to take place at the
Westgate Branch of the AADL
has been canceled.
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Meetings usually take place
at the
NEW Center
1100 Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI
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MacTechnics News
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Our website is being redesigned.
Watch for changes.
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November 2019
Link to article:
1. “Avoiding Tech Support Scams” July 16, 2018
Here is the Federal Trade Commission's article on dealing with fraudulent tech repair scams. This may be of interest since a member brought this up at a recent meeting. Link to the article:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/07/avoiding-tech-support-scams
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2. “Warn Your Friends Aboout Tech Support Scam:” July 27, 2918
Another nice, short article about dealing with tech support scams.
Link to the article:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/07/warn-your-friends-about-tech-support-scams
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3. Try to Stop Scam Phone Calls
At the July 21st meeting of MacTechnics, there was discussion about the frustration of trying to stop scam phone calls. It’s areal eye-opener about how the phone scam industry works! There are two free, fun podcasts about fighting back as a "victim" of a phone scammer - select both Episode #102 Long Distance Part I, and Episode #103 Long Distance Part II.
How to Listen:
*Subscribe (it’s free!) in your favorite podcast app, (such as iTunes Podcasts)
*Or, go to the following website:
https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/long-distance#episode-playerhttps://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/long-distance#episode-player
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