CMoM Archive - 2013

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2013

• December 12: Holiday Fun and Refreshments!
• November 14: Explore several iPad topics: purchasing apps, books and music and more -- Frank Murphy
• October 10: Demonstration of AppleTV and AirPlay -- Fred Luiz
• September 12: Newly announced Apple products plus authorized training and services -- Vince Santos
• August 8: Fundamentals of the iPad, Part 2 -- Frank Murphy
• July 11: POP, IMAP, and Web mail? What's the difference and should I care? -- Fred Luiz
• June 13: Cameras, Computers and Photo Files... and more -- Jerry Gifford
• May 9: An overview of the iPad capabilities and limitations -- Frank Murphy
• April 12: How to use iTunes, AirPlay and Apple TV, separately and togethet -- Alan George
• March 14: Open forum where everyone is invited to participate -- Club Mac members
• February 14: Cameras, Computers and Photo Files -- Jerry Gifford
• January 11: Filemaker Pro database management -- Ron Brunet

Date:	Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Holiday Fun and Refreshments!
Presenter:	Members and Guests
What:	Let’s end the year with one of our most requested types of meetings. Audience participation with your favorite YouTube videos and websites! Please submit your ideas and/or links to donnamurf@sbcglobal.net so we can create a list, and/or bring a couple ideas with you, and we will share your favorites on the big screen while enjoying cookies and treats! Click December2013YouTubeFavorites.html to see the list of YouTube favorites visited during the meeting.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Demonstration of AppleTV and AirPlay.
Presenter:	Frank Murphy
What:	In Part 3 of the Club Mac iPad series, Frank Murphy will cover purchasing, updating and synchronizing apps, books and music. Frank will also demonstrate some favorite applications, tips, shortcuts and more.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Demonstration of AppleTV and AirPlay.
Presenter:	Fred Luiz
What:	AppleTV is a small device that streams high definition video from internet sources to your TV set. AirPlay is a wireless multi-media streaming method, developed by Apple, that enables transmission between AirPlay capable devices.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Newly announced Apple products plus authorized training and services
Presenter:	Vince Santos from Monterey Bay Computer Works
What:	Vince will present newly announced Apple products. He will also discuss the training and services available at Computer Works in Seaside. Subject, schedule, and fees for classes will be presented. Computer Works is authorized to sell and service Apple products.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Fundamentals of the iPad, Part 2
Presenter:	Frank Murphy
What:	Frank will cover configuration settings, creating and using mail accounts, editing text and some favorite apps.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	POP IMAP and Web mail??? What's the difference and should I care?
Presenter:	Fred Luiz
What:	In this session we will examine the differences between these mail access methods. Their behavior in different situations will be made clear with Mac Mail examples. We will then discuss the considerations and reasons for choosing which method to use. Click to see Fred's slides which differentiate these features (PDF.)
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Cameras, Computers and Photo Files... and more.
Presenter:	Club Mac member Jerry Gifford
What:	The June meeting presentation will cover the handling of photo files in your camera, on your memory cards, and in your computer. • General guidelines for using iPhoto and Aperture to organize, catalog, and store images files will be covered. • Controlling a digital camera from your computer, iPhone, or iPad offers some interesting new ways to capture images and, could, help you to stalk and photograph that shy hummingbird which comes to your feeder. • There will be a demonstration using QuickTime Pro to bring time elapse photography to life. • Camera/computer related questions from the audience are encouraged and will provide the direction for the discussion. • Bring questions and together we will try to find answers! Links to Cameras, Computers, Photo Files, and More...
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	An overview of the iPad capabilities and limitations.
Presenter:	Club Mac member Frank Murphy.
What:	Frank will present an overview of the iPad, describing its capabilities and limitations. Topics will include configuring your iPad, acquiring apps and syncing with your computer.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Are you puzzled or curious about the media and entertainment products from Apple?
Presenter:	Alan George is the president of Alan George and Associates. www.alangeorge.com Apple Computer Consulting Services, On-site Consultant. AG & A provides training and support for Apple systems and products for organizations and individuals, specializing in database and CRM solutions, as well as iPhone and iPad integration for business.
What:	Alan will discuss iTunes, AirPlay, and Apple TV, describing how to use them separately and together.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Open forum where everyone is invited to participate.
Presenter:	Club Mac members
What:	Bring your Mac experiences and discoveries to share, as well as any questions you might have. All topics related to Mac computers and everything needed to making them useful are relevant. Tell us how you use your Mac, the things you have found interesting, and difficulties you have encountered. Your questions are welcome and our members will be glad to find you answers. The audience will also be eager to hear any recommendations of products and services you might have. We look forward to a lively and productive evening.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Cameras, Computers and Photo Files - What Should I Do?
Presenter:	Jerry Gifford
What:	February's meeting will mainly be audience driven. Participation in the form of questions or answers will be greatly encouraged. Some possible topics include: 1. How do I get my image files from the camera to the computer? 2. Where do I put them and how do I organize them? 3. How do I email an image I've made? 4. What about back up? 5. What image file type should I use? 6. Audience questions about cameras, computers and photo files. 7. If time allows, a short demonstration of a computer controlling a camera. Jerry's presentation will be geared to explore real world digital photo questions and answers. This will not be a lesson in how to use this or that image organizing/editing software. Image editing and organizing software will be covered in a very general way or in a future meeting. Jerry's goal is to help you with information to make decisions which best fit your needs. Bring your questions. Together we will try to find answers.
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove

Date:	Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Topic	Filemaker Pro
Presenter:	Ron Brunet
What:	Ron will explain the differences between databases and spreadsheets and what advantages one has over the other. He will also discuss the differences between flat field and relational databases. Ron will also show examples of working databases, and demonstrate how to move (import & export) data between spreadsheets and databases. Database management for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web. FileMaker Pro is powerful, easy-to-use database software that helps you and your team get any task done faster. Millions of people in business, government, and education use FileMaker Pro to effortlessly manage all their information on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web. FileMaker Pro comes with many easy-to-use tools, including many built-in Starter Solutions, to help you quickly manage your important tasks. See what FileMaker Pro can do for you. See these three documents which Ron prepared for this presentation: CMoM Database Presentation.key FileMakerPro12_datasheet.pdf CMoM Spread-Data Presentation.pdf
Where:	Canterbury Woods Auditorium, 651 Sinex Avenue in Pacific Grove