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Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday May 21 Meeting Notes & Links

May 22, 2019 by Pete Bockenhauer

Taking Mail, Contacts, and Calendar to the Next Level

  • Mailplane – Gmail for Mac
  • Canary Mail – email app for Mac & iOS with PGP Encryption
  • ‎Microsoft Outlook – email and calendar app for iOS and Mac
  • Spark – email app for iOS and Mac
  • Edison Mail – email app
  • FastMail – secure, reliable email hosting
  • Make your Google account more secure
  • SpamSieve – Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more
  • Fantastical – calendar app for iOS and Mac
  • BusyCal – calendar app for iOS and Mac
  • Informant – calendar and planner app for iOS and Mac
  • Calendars 5 – calendar and reminder app for iOS
  • Cardhop – contacts app
  • BusyContacts – contact manager app for Mac

Misc

  • Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple Support
  • Using Dual SIM with an eSIM – Apple Support
  • Setapp – the best apps for Mac in one suite
  • TripMode – your mobile data savior
  • Vivaldi – the browser that puts you in control
  • Opera Browser – Faster, Safer, Smarter Web Browser
  • Tap Forms – Organizer Database App for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
  • MyStuff2 – Organize your collections, music, movies, books, video games, electronics, wine lists, appliances, office supplies, or anything else in your possession with this easy to use but powerful application
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday May 21 at 6:30 p.m.

May 2, 2019 by Pete Bockenhauer

Taking Mail, Contacts, and Calendar to the Next Level

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar have been around since the first iPhone and can certainly get the job done. But there are many powerful alternatives available that can take your productivity to the next level! Let’s explore some of these apps.

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

DATE:
Tuesday, May 21

TIME:
6:30 – 9:00 PM

LOCATION:
Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Apple Maps: https://tinyurl.com/miniapples
Google Maps: https://tinyurl.com/miniapples-gmaps

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday April 16 Meeting Notes & Links

April 17, 2019 by Pete Bockenhauer

News

  • Using Dual SIM with an eSIM – Apple Support
  • What is 5G? | About Verizon
  • Malicious profiles – one of the most serious threats to iPhones

Backup

  • Backblaze Hard Drive Stats
  • DriveDx – the most advanced drive health diagnostics and monitoring utility
  • Back up your Mac with Time Machine – Apple Support
  • SuperDuper! – full disk cloning software
  • Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software – full disk cloning software
  • ChronoSync – Mac File Sync and Backup
  • Backblaze – Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services
  • Crashplan – Online Data Backup | Offsite, Onsite & Cloud Backups
  • External Hard Drive Enclosures for 3.5-Inch Drives from OWC
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

April 16, 2019 by Pete Bockenhauer

Backup

World Backup Day occurred last month, so lets revisit how to backup your data! What are some good options to backup your Mac? How often should I backup? How many backups should I have? How can I backup my iPhone photos when i’m on a trip?

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

DATE:
Tuesday, April 16

TIME:
6:30 – 9:00 PM

LOCATION:
Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435 (https://goo.gl/maps/fdSRonjRG982)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday March 19 Meeting Notes & Links

March 20, 2019 by Pete Bockenhauer

News

  • Apple to host annual Worldwide Developers Conference June 3-7 in San Jose
  • All-new iPad Air and iPad mini deliver dramatic power and capability
  • iMac gets a 2x performance boost

Take Control of Notifications

    • Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
    • How Do Not Disturb and Notifications will change in iOS 12
    • How to set up and use Notification Center on your Mac
    • How to customize notifications on iPhone and iPad
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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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