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Reviewing the Past Year’s Topics – Notes & Links

December 21, 2021 by Pete Bockenhauer

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – December 21, 2021

Reviewing the Past Year’s Topics

  • This Year’s Meeting Topics
  • Fantastical – calendar alternative
  • Plex
  • Fastmail
  • Masked Email – Fastmail
  • Masked Email from Fastmail and 1Password
  • 1Password – Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams
  • Dashlane – Password Manager App for Home, Mobile, Business
  • Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple Support
  • Documents by Readdle – iOS file manager
  • Carbon Copy Cloner – Mac Backup Software
  • ChronoSync – Mac Backup and Sync App
  • Setapp – The best apps for Mac in one suite
  • Disk Drill on Setapp – Data recovery software for Mac
  • Disk Drill Data Recovery Software
  • Backblaze – Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services
  • Hover – Buy Domains
  • Spark – email client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Garmin Instinct Series – Privacy & security guide – Mozilla Foundation
  • Habit List
  • Pocket Casts – podcast app
  • Feedbin – RSS feed service/app
  • YouTube Embeds – Feedbin
  • Save Webpages to Read Later – Feedbin
  • Website Transition and New RSS Link – MacSparky
  • JMAP Open Standard for Email Moves Forward – Fastmail
  • We’re Making Email More Modern with JMAP – Fastmail
  • How to set up aliases – Fastmail
  • Use Back Tap on your iPhone – Apple Support

Databases

  • Tap Forms Organizer Database for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  • Airtable
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting, Tuesday December 21 at 6:00 p.m.

December 13, 2021 by Pete Bockenhauer

Tech Gift Ideas & Reviewing the Past Year’s Topics

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. Also note the earlier time. ***

It’s that time of year again! You’ve probably got someone on your list that you still need to buy a gift for. Let’s discuss some last minute tech gifts that are perfect.

We will also review the past year’s topics. Think back on everything we’ve discussed this year and we’d love it if you would share what you’ve learned, something you’ve purchased or maybe just a cool tip or trick.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

This Year’s Meeting Topics:

January 2021 – Fitness & Habit Tracking
February 2021 – Life as One Big Videoconference
March 2021 – Podcasts
April 2021 – Plex & Media Streaming Options
May 2021 – Summer Fun Apps
June 2021 – Privacy & Security
July 2021 – How to Have an In-Person Meeting With Remote Viewers
August 2021 – Take Better Pictures With Your iPhone
September 2021 – Apple Watch
October 2021 – Best New Features on iOS, iPadOS, & watchOS
November 2021 – eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps

DATE

Tuesday, December 21

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

All visitors to Hennepin County libraries are required to wear face coverings.

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Social Meeting, Tuesday December 7 at 7:00 p.m.

December 1, 2021 by Pete Bockenhauer

Social Meeting

We will be holding another virtual meeting. There is no set topic and you can come and go as you want. You can also bring any questions or problems you have that you’ve been wrestling with.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE:
Tuesday, December 7

TIME:
7:00 – 9:00 PM

LOCATION:
Zoom online conference room
Email [email protected] to request the access link.
(If you’ve previously attended a meeting, the link is the same.)

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Request Access Link
Category: Meeting Announcements

eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps – Notes & Links

November 17, 2021 by Pete Bockenhauer

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – November 16, 2021

eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps

  • Apple Books
  • ‎Amazon Kindle on the App Store
  • Amazon Kindle paperwhite
  • GoodReader is a professional tool for creating, converting, editing, and annotating your PDF files.
  • DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS
  • Nook App
  • Kobo eReaders
  • Apple iPad
  • EPUB – Wikipedia
  • How to share Apple Books with family members | AppleInsider
  • Amazon.com Help: Share Content Using Family Library
  • Amazon Kindle Unlimited
  • Enable Whispersync for Kindle Books
  • Send to kindle with email
  • The Libby App by OverDrive: Free ebooks & audiobooks from the library
  • OverDrive: ebooks, audiobooks, and more for libraries and schools
  • hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks
  • Blinkist: Big ideas in small packages
  • Google Play Books
  • Bluefire Reader
  • ‎Apple News on the App Store
  • Apple News+ – Apple
  • Apple One
  • calibre – E-book management
  • The Secret History of Mac Gaming
  • Audible.com
  • Overcast Podcast app
  • Pocket Casts Podcast app
  • 2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors
  • ‎Notability on the App Store
  • PDF Expert – PDF Editor and Reader
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

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

November 9, 2021 by Pete Bockenhauer

eBook Reader Apps, Devices, and Read-it-Later Apps

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. Also note the earlier time. ***

Apple Books, Kindles, Nooks, OverDrive, Libby, Audiobooks. There are many different ways to read (or listen!) books electronically these days. Each has their own special features to make your reading experience better. Let’s discuss some popular reader apps and devices, where to find them, and where to get paid and even free books.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE

Tuesday, November 16

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

All visitors to Hennepin County libraries are required to wear face coverings.

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings
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Welcome to the Minnesota Apple Computer Users’ Group based in the Twin Cities of metropolitan Minneapolis—St. Paul.

We’re a group of Apple users interested in sharing knowledge and experience with other Apple users and owners. Members vary from beginners to every day users to consultants. All ages are welcome. What we have in common is an interest and a desire to learn more about the Apple experience, regardless of focus. Within the group you’re bound to find someone with similar interests.

Come join us! There’s no obligation or cost to attend. Annual dues are very reasonable if you decide to join us.

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