• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Mini'app'les

Mini'app'les

the Minnesota Apple Computer Users' Group, Inc.

  • Blog
  • Membership
  • Calendar
  • Email List
  • Leaders
  • Shop
  • Contact

Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – January 16 – Notes & Links

January 17, 2024 by Pete Bockenhauer
Norton Utilities application window in classic Mac OS showing Norton Disk Doctor, Unerase, Volume Recover, Speed Disk, and Norton Backup.

Utilities & Useful Apps Round Table

  • A Better Finder Rename
  • A Better Finder Attributes
  • Big Mean Folder Machine
  • CleanShot X
  • Screenpresso: The Ultimate Screen Capture Tool for Windows
  • FreeFileSync: Open Source File Synchronization & Backup Software
  • Menu Bar Ticker: A macOS menu bar item that displays the current song in iTunes or Spotify
  • SnapMotion
  • Downie – YouTube Video Downloader for macOS
  • Permute – Media Converter for macOS
  • App Tamer
  • Default Folder X
  • Go64
  • HistoryHound
  • One Switch
  • Paste – Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
  • AltTab – Windows alt-tab on macOS
  • Doug’s AppleScripts
  • TinkerTool
  • TinkerTool System
  • LaunchControl: The launchd GUI
  • Remove-It
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting, Tuesday January 16 at 6:00 p.m.

January 6, 2024 by Pete Bockenhauer
Norton Utilities application window in classic Mac OS showing Norton Disk Doctor, Unerase, Volume Recover, Speed Disk, and Norton Backup.

Utilities & Useful Apps Round Table

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. ***

Mac menu bar apps, utilities, iOS widgets and simple single-purpose apps can all be very helpful for different purposes. Let’s discuss what we are using.

DATE

Tuesday, January 16

TIME

6:00 – 8:00 PM

IN-PERSON

Southdale Library (2nd Floor Conference Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

ONLINE

Zoom conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the meeting link or RSVP on Meetup and it will become visible.

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – December 19 – Notes & Links

December 20, 2023 by Pete Bockenhauer
A macOS window with the word "AD" crossed out.

Ad Blockers

  • Wipr on the App Store
  • Vinegar – Tube Cleaner on the App Store
  • Magic Lasso Adblock – Fast ad block for iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • uBlock Origin – Free, open-source ad content blocker.
  • AdBlocker Ultimate – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
  • Pi-hole – Network-wide Ad Blocking
  • NextDNS – The new firewall for the modern Internet
  • NextDNS – Which setup type to use?
  • NextDNS CLI (Command Line Interface) client (DoH Proxy) – for installing on Raspberry Pi or router
  • DuckDuckGo for Mac
  • How Safari’s New Intelligent Tracking Prevention Works
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox for desktop
  • Use Safe Browsing in Google Chrome
  • Brave – Secure, Fast, & Private Web Browser with Adblocker
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting, Tuesday December 19 at 6:00 p.m.

December 7, 2023 by Pete Bockenhauer
A macOS window with the word "AD" crossed out.

Ad Blockers

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. ***

We last discussed ad blockers in May 2020. How has the ad blocking landscape changed since then? What the heck is going on with Google Chrome ad blockers and do we all need to start paying for YouTube to not have to sit through countless ads?? Did you know that pretty much everything you use is tracking you and sending telemetry data back?

Let’s discuss browser extensions and DNS services that can help block ads and trackers and keep you safer online.

DATE

Tuesday, December 19

TIME

6:00 – 8:00 PM

IN-PERSON

Southdale Library (2nd Floor Conference Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

ONLINE

Zoom conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the meeting link or RSVP on Meetup and it will become visible.

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – November 21 – Notes & Links

November 27, 2023 by Pete Bockenhauer
Close-up view of the ports of a CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 hub

Thunderbolt Hubs and Adapters

  • OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt cable
  • Mokin 15-IN-1 Thunderbolt 4 Adapter with Triple Monitor Dock
  • FusionDock Max 1 – iVANKY
  • Anker 543 USB-C Hub (6-in-1, Slim) – Anker US
  • Anker 543 USB-C Hub (6-in-1, Slim) – Amazon
  • Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1) – Anker US
  • Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1) – Amazon
  • DisplayPort over USB-C
  • USB-C Power Delivery – Everything you need to know
  • Satechi USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter – Satechi
  • Satechi USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter – Amazon
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings
Previous
Next

Sidebar

Mini’app’les Shop

Mini'app'les branded t-shirts, tote bags, iPhone cases and drinkwareOrder Now!

Archives

Email Newsletters (1978-2014)

Blog Categories

  • Apple Watch
  • Articles
  • Best Practice
  • Deals
  • Design
  • iOS
  • iOS Apps
  • iTunes
  • Learning
  • Mac
  • Mac OS Apps
  • Meeting Announcements
  • Meeting Notes & Links
  • Mobile
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Site Updates
  • Social and Q&A Meetings
  • Software
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Topic Meetings
  • Troubleshooting
  • Updates iOS
  • Updates OSX
  • Workflow
  • RSS Feed

Built by Westwords
Copyright © 2025 · Mini'app'les
the Minnesota Apple Computer Users’ Group, Inc.