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2010


• December 10:  Publishing an eBook
• November 12: Podcasts and Backups
• October 8: Tech talk, exTenders & Tips
• September 10: Presentation on Open Source Software (freeware)
• August 13: Reunion geneology software
• July 9: Using Remote Access to fix a Mac
• June 11: The Mac OS X and what it can do for us
• May 14: Google search engine and other Google products
• April 9: Presentation and Discussion of Mac Browsers
• March 12: Presentation and Discussion of Favorite Web sites
• February 12: CMoM bus to MacWorld Expo & meeting (pizza served) upon return
• January 8:  How to Create a slide show using iPhoto to produce a QuickTime movie

  Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Publishing an eBook
Presenter:
 Tom Abbott
What:

E-Books have been around for quite a while (Think PDF).  Now the Kindle, the iPad, and smart phones have finally made them a 2010 Buzzword.

Would you like to write and publish your own "iBook" (e-Book")?

Click to read "My path to an e-book" (pdf) which is Tom's personal and detailed description of exactly how to do this.
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
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  Friday, November 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Podcasts and Backups
Presenter:
 Jerry Gifford, CMoM Ambassador
What:

Podcasts (Netcasts)
What is a podcast? Do I need an iPod to access and use podcasts? Where can podcasts be found? What subjects are found as podcasts? How do I listen to or view podcasts? How much does it cost? These are a few of the questions I will attempt to answer. I will discuss and demonstrate finding and using podcasts, both audio and video. I will demonstrate how you can transfer or sync podcasts to your iPod or iPhone for mobile listening/viewing.

Click Podcasts Keynote.key to download a 29 MB slide show which Jerry has prepared that contains a huge amount of detailed information.

NOTE: If using Firefox, click the mouse right button or Control-click to download and save this document into your computer.

Backup strategy
As time allows, I will demonstrate some simple, inexpensive hardware which can be used in conjunction with Mac's Finder and/or an inexpensive software application to back up your important computer data. If there is interest, networked attached storage (NAS) may be discussed briefly.
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
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  Friday, October 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Tech talk, exTenders & Tips
Presenter:
 Frank Murphy and CMoM members
What:

Have you ever needed to access the internet a little farther away from your wireless hub? Frank will demonstrate two range extenders to solve this problem.

Expect to hear more tech talk as tips and tricks will naturally arise during an extended Q & A.

Click to read details of Frank's Presentation of both range extenders (pdf).
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
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  Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Presentation on Open Source (freeware).

Presenter:
 Jeff Helms
What:

Club Mac member Jeff Helms will discuss the benefits of discovering the many open-source applications available to the everyday computer user as "freeware." Just as commercial software, open-source software comes in many forms - productivity applications, utilities, entertainment & games, etc. Jeff will introduce the group to a variety of applications and provide us with resources for obtaining these useful applications.

See Jeff's list of open source URLs when available.

Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
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  Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Reunion genealogy software
Presenter:
 Patricia Burrow -- www.plumlady.com
What:

Making the Most of Reunion, a powerful genealogy tool with a simple interface and lots and lots of secrets to unlock.

  1. Getting Started  - Entering info from scratch or from previous research is simple and easy.
  2. Adding Information  - Recording and organizing your research details.
  3. Reports & Charts  - Basic genealogy reports and showcasing Mac's graphics capabilities.
  4. Analysis  - Find the info you need when you need it and unlock some surprises in your database.
  5. Research  - Keep your notes handy, and know what needs to be done next.
  6. Publish  - Ensure your hard earned research is available to your grandchildren.

How to obtain Reunion for the Mac
Attend the Silicon ValleyComputer Genealogy Group
Visit Ancestry.com
Find the graves of ancestors at findagrave.com
Visit Mac Geneologist
Read Geneology software reviews
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
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  Friday, July 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

Using Remote Access to Fix a Mac
Presenter:
 Tom Kelley
What:

Tom will present his remote access program and demo Mac maintenance techniques utilizing Disk Warrior and Drive Genius.

If you missed Tom's presentation, click for a list of his step-by-step remote access procedure and recommended Mac maintenance software.

• List as pdf
• List as htm web page
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

  Friday, June 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic:

The Mac OS X and what it can do for us.
Presenter:
 Ron Burnet, and all of us. . .
What:
 Ron will start us off on an exploration of the many aspects of the Mac OS X. The OS has many capabilities that we often forget to use. Come prepared to 'gently' share any items that he misses.
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Topic:

 Googling Around
 
Presenter:
 Jim Robeson, Hospitality Director of the Monterey County Genealogical Society, and long standing member of the Monterey Bay users Group-PC. Jim has used computers in the workplace since 1966 on an H-P built into a desk. He has used "home computers" since the Apple II. Jim opened the first BBS on the Monterey Peninsula which was known as the Cricket BBS. The system was used for sharing freeware and shareware. Jim is a long time supporter of the Free Software Foundation and the Open Source Initiative. Jim is currently using the internet for genealogical research, and is an advocate for free online information.
When:
 Friday, May 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
What:

The Google search engine is a great tool for folks who are trying to mine the massive amount of data that is rapidly being made available to people the world over on the Internet. Since Google is so simple to use, we have a tendency to just use it without thinking.

This session will present the basics of Google search methods. Since the basic search syntax is similar in other Google products, we will be able to review some of them, as they apply to our research. We will sign on to the Internet and do live searches, demonstrating the methods being discussed. We will be touching on Google, Google Books, Google Earth, Google Maps, Google News, as time permits.

Looking for printable pages with lists of Google search shortcuts?

Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove
 

Topic:

 Presentation and Discussion of MAC BROWSERS
Presenter:
 Several CMoM Board members
When:
 Friday, April 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
What:

Several Board members will show features of different Macintosh Web Browsers.

If you can't wait, click here to see a list of Macintosh browsers and links to more information.
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Topic:

 A Presentation and Discussion of Favorite Websites
Presenter:
 Ron Brunet
When:
 Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
What:

Members will be solicited by e-mail to submit their favorite sites. Ron will open some of these and people can say why this site is a favorite and how/why they use it.

See five pages of CMoM Members' Favorite Web sites in two formats. Also see a one-page list of Additional Web Links as presented during the meeting on March 12.


• CMoM Members' Favorite Web sites.pdf

• CMoM Member's Favorite Web sites.doc

• Additional Web Links from CMoM members and guests .pdf

• Additional Web Links from CMoM members and guests.doc

 
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Topic:

CMoM bus to MacWorld Expo & meeting upon return

Presenter:
 CMoM members who purchased or just perused techie things at the Moscone Center
When:
 Friday, February 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m (or earlier for pizza!)
What:

CMoM has arranged a bus trip for members and friends to attend Macworld Expo at Moscone Center in San Francisco on February 12, 2010.  As this is a Friday, our usual CMoM general meeting will be held after we get back.  

Cost is $25 for members; $45 for nonmembers, for transportation only. Reduced cost admissions may be available online direct from Macworld. For reservations/info on bus trip, contact: CMoMAmb@mac.com ASAP.

For more general information, visit: http://www.macworldexpo.com

As of the date this is posted, there are seats available.

We need to have all the signups and money in hand ASAP.

Make your reservations for the 24-passenger bus by email to our MacWorld bus chairman, Jerry Gifford, CMoMAmb@mac.com (Please use "Macworld Bus" in the subject line.)

Send your check to Club Mac of Monterey at P.O. Box 2107, Monterey, CA 93942.

The take off and landing spot for the MacBus will be at the Ord Military Community (Old Fort Ord).

See details and map below!

The bus should arrive onsite by 7:45 AM.

We will leave at 8 AM sharp!!  The time of our arrival back in Marina is dependent on the effects of traffic on the way home from SF. We will leave San Francisco sometime between 2:45 and 3:00 PM.  We expect to arrive home  between 5:00--5:15 PM.

As this is a Friday, our usual CMoM general meeting will be held after we get back.   However, a "dinner meeting" will  begin earlier than usual, between 5:45--6:00 PM with hot pizza and cold beverages for all members, especially the travelers on the bus. Our regular CMoM general meeting will begin early at 6:30 PM with Q&A and sharing what we saw and learned in San Francisco. 

Other trip details and advice for the day will be emailed to all who purchase a seat on the bus.

Given the cost of gas and parking in SF, the price of $25 for club members and $45 for guests is quite reasonable. If you are not currently a member and would like to participate this would be a good time to join (membership is only $20 for the year).

You should get a free FREE Expo ticket as soon as possible.  We do not know how long such offers will stand. Please let us know if you find another source.  https://register.rcsreg.com/regos-1.0/macsf2010/ga/index4.html?fvhf_email_blast=T&pri=Poll

For more general information, visit: http://www.macworldexpo.com
Club Mac of Monterey -- MacWorld Bus Schedule

Round trip to San Francisco MacWorld Expo (entrance fee not included)
24 passenger bus with comfortable seating and great visibility.

Leaves Ord Military Commissary: 8:00 AM 12 February 2010:   Arrives SF: About 10:30 AM

Leaves SF: About 2:45 PM:  Arrives Ord Military Commissary: About 5:15PM

Fares:  (entrance fee not included)
CMoM Members: $25    Non-members: $45

Regular meeting will be held at Canterbury Woods early, about 6:15 PM.

To reserve a seat:   Email:  CMoMAmb@mac.com

Send fare money to:    CMoM,  P.O. Box 2107.  Monterey, CA 93942

 

 

Topic:

 How to Create a slideshow using iPhoto to produce a QuickTime movie
Presenter:
 Kathleen Marsh
When:
 Friday, January 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
What:

Learn to produce your own slideshow using iPhoto to produce a QuickTime movie that will impress your friends and family.  Ms. Marsh, a local teacher and professional photographer, will take you through the steps required to produce a professional looking slideshow from your favorite photos.
Learn to:
   • Import your photos to iPhoto
   • Select and prepare photos for your slideshow
   • Organize and order your photos
   • Integrate music into your slideshow
   • Save your slideshow in a format you can share with friends and family
Where:
 Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove