Topic Meetings

Is Backblaze still the best cloud backup?

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

Backblaze recently announced that they would be increasing their pricing (again) next month. Long considered the gold standard for online backup and the go-to option for pretty much anyone for a set it and forget it backup solution. But is the growing cost still worth it?

This month we will discuss other cloud backup options and compare them to Backblaze.

DATE

Tuesday, September 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.

iCloud Features and Alternatives

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

iCloud is built into every Apple device. It keeps your photos, videos, notes, and more safe, automatically backed up, and available anywhere you go. With iCloud+, you get even more storage along with enhanced privacy features that protect you and your data.

However, there are many lesser known and even advanced features that you may not be using or know about. We will review some of these features that are available to you.

But maybe you’ve tried iCloud and you’ve found Apple’s offerings lacking in certain areas and have decided to look elsewhere for something more powerful or flexible to fit you better.

Let’s discuss some alternatives that you can either pair with iCloud or completely replace it.

DATE

Tuesday, August 15

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.

Fediverse: What is it and how can I use it?

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

You may have heard of the Fediverse or the Mastodon social network in the last few months. Or more recently Threads or Bluesky.

Is Twitter and Reddit dead? What is the Fediverse and how can I use it?

Join us for an introduction to the Fediverse and see if it makes sense to stop using Twitter, Reddit, Instagram among many others and to start exploring the open and decentralized Internet.

DATE

Tuesday, July 18

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.