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Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday March 20 Meeting Notes & Links

March 20, 2018 by Pete Bockenhauer

Privacy & Security

  • Detailed VPN Comparison Chart
  • macOS Firewall
  • Little Snitch – outgoing firewall
  • Objective-See – security/monitoring apps
  • Adblock Plus – adblocker
  • uBlock Origin – adblocker
  • Ghostery – adblocker
  • 1Blocker – iOS adblocker
  • Malwarebytes – malware/adware scanner
  • DetectX – malware/adware scanner
  • 1Password – password manager
  • PasswordWallet – password manager
  • SplashID – password manager
  • Onyx – run maintenance and cleaning tasks, configure system parameters

Tips & Tricks

  • Semulov – drive eject menu
  • Vanilla – Hide menu bar icons on your Mac
  • Rocket – easily type emoji system-wide
  • The Definitive Emoji-Sexting Glossary
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

March 13, 2018 by Pete Bockenhauer

NOTE: Location Change


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

DATE:
Tuesday, March 20

TIME:
6:30 – 9:00 PM

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

TOPICS:
6:30 PM – Social/Q&A
7:00 PM – News
7:30 PM – Spring Cleaning/Privacy & Security Check-up

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday February 20 Meeting Notes & Links

February 20, 2018 by Pete Bockenhauer

HomeKit/Smart Home

  • iHome SmartPlug
  • Philips Hue – light bulbs
  • August Smart Lock
  • Lutron Caséta – light switches
  • ecobee – thermostat
  • Ring Doorbell
  • iHome water leak sensor
  • Fibaro water leak sensor
  • Automatic – trip logging, engine diagnostics
  • Foscam
  • Presence – use an old iPhone/iPad as a security camera

HomePod

  • HomePod
  • Google Home Max
  • Face-Off: Google Home Max vs. Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One
  • Apple Confirms HomePod Can Leave White Rings on Wood Surfaces With Oil or Wax Finishes
  • HomePod Teardown

Tips/Tricks

  • Hidden level in the Camera app
  • Bear – Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac – display notes on Apple Watch
Category: Meeting Notes & Links

Mini’app’les Meeting, Tuesday February 20 at 6:30 p.m.

February 12, 2018 by Pete Bockenhauer

NOTE: Location Change


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

DATE:
Tuesday, February 20

TIME:
6:30 – 9:00 PM

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

TOPICS:

  • This month’s news
  • HomePod
  • HomeKit & Smart Home
  • iOS & Mac Tips/Tricks

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

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

January 16, 2018 by Pete Bockenhauer

Batteries & Chargers

  • A Message to Our Customers about iPhone Batteries and Performance
  • Apple Lithium-ion Batteries
  • coconut Battery – view your Mac and iOS device battery health
  • Lirum Device Info Lite
  • Anker Wireless Charger
  • Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand
  • Samsung Wireless Charging Pad
  • Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 Portable Charger
  • Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery
  • TRAVEL TIP: USB Charge EVERYTHING
  • DART®: The World’s Smallest Laptop Adapter® | FINsix®
  • Hyper unveils USB-C hub w/ built-in 7.5W Qi wireless charger & stand

iMazing

  • iMazing

News

  • There’s a new malicious link that can crash or hang Messages and Safari

Remote Desktop

  • Remotix 5 for Mac
  • Screens for iOS and Mac
  • Apple Remote Desktop
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop

Helpful Links

  • AppShopper.com
  • AR Measurekit
  • How to use the Compass on iPhone
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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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