Monthly Meeting:

Safe Surfing

April 20th, 2019

9:00 AM to 1:30 PM 

At our usual location:

NEW Center

1100 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor

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 Safe Surfing, Privacy, Blocking Ads

Gerry Felipe, one of our well-informed members, will provide information and useful resources about
how to set up and maintain safety measures 
when using your Mac or iOs devices. 

Everyone is invited to share knowledge and ask questions.

Come to learn, to share and simply
to enjoy the company of a group of people
who share an interest in Macs.

This meeting (and all meetings) are free 
and open to the public. 

Feel free to bring your own laptop, iPhone or iPad.

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10:00 AM - Mac Basics PLUS
   Fred Seitz, MacTechnics VP of Education, will present his "findings of the month" and facilitate this interactive, informative and educational session. Included will be information about apps that are still at 32bit, and how to upgrade to 64bit. As usual, the discussion will evolve in part from questions and comments from the group - problems are often resolved on the spot. Mac questions of all kinds are welcome. A link to an informative handout is provided at most sessions.

10:45 AM or so - Break
   This is a time to socialize, network and share ideas.
   Refreshments are available.

11:00 AM Main Meeting: Safe Surfing
   Safe Surfing, Privacy, Blocking Ads - Gerry Felipe, one of our resident geek geniuses, will provide information and useful resources about how to set up and maintain safety measures when using your Mac and/or iOs devices. Learn about potential dangers, how things have changed over time and some of the newest developments. Learn about VPN - what it is, how and when to use it. Would you like to know how to browse more efficiently and keep those annoying pop-up ads at bay? Everyone is invited to share knowledge and ask questions. Come to learn, to share and simply to enjoy the company of a group of people who share an interest in Macs.

1:00 PM  or so - Finish up
   More socializing, networking, sharing, laughter and fun.
   Clean up, pack up and load up equipment.
   Lock up the building.

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2019 Meetings
We'd love to see you!

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           TBD - New Center
July 20            TBD - New Center
Aug 17            TBD - New Center
Sept 21           TBD - New Center
Oct 19             TBD - New Center
Nov 16            TBD - New Center
Dec 14            Holiday Party - New Center

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Another useful tip from our MacCoach...

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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