~ two events ~ 

"Photo Editing Software"

~ A Virtual Meeting ~ 

Saturday, September 19th, 2020
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 

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"WordPress Website Workshop"

~ A Virtual Workshop ~

Thursday, October 1st, 2020 

7:00 to 9:00 PM 

By popular demand, this virtual workshop is repeated for anyone who wants to learn to use WordPress to create a website. A MacTechnics GURU leads the step-by-step process from beginning to launch. Free. 

Send an email to
 Contact@mactechnics.org 
for workshop URL. 

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for meeting URL.  

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Attend these Zoom events in the safety and comfort of your own home.

Join the meeting using your laptop, iPhone or iPad.

An invitation and brief instructions about how to participate will be sent to those on our mailing list.

Be sure we have your contact information.

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AS ALWAYS:
Members, potential members and friends are welcome.
Come prepared to have some fun.
It should be interesting!
Bring your questions, ideas and experiences - 
they are always welcome. 

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7:00 - 9:00 PM -
     "WordPress Website Workshop"
     A MacTechnics member will lead this informative, interactive, yet casual workshop demonstrating how you can create a website that will address your individual interests and preferences. There will be a brief break during which you may grab a snack from your own kitchen or socialize a bit. 

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Topics for 2020:

Jan 18            Learn About Your Holiday Gifts - NEW Center - Cancelled
Feb 15            Demo Fair - NEW Center
March 21        Apple Showcase - AADL Westgate - Cancelled
April 25          WiFi and Mesh Networks - Zoom
May 16           Online Meeting Tools - Zoom
June 20          Online Meeting Tools-Part 2 - Zoom
July 18           Apple WWD Conference Review - Zoom
Aug 15           WordPress Websites 2.0 - Zoom
Sept 19          Photo Editing Software - Zoom
Oct 17            Apple Showcase - Zoom
Nov 21           Q & A Session - Zoom

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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Another useful tip from our MacCoach...

How can you spot a tech support scam | FTC Consumer Information!

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/09/how-can-you-spot-tech-support-scam

 ... Nicholas

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)

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