Macs@Pacs on the Web

noreply@blogger.com (Doc PShop) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:27:00 +0000

I recently purchased a couple products that solved long time issues that I have had. The first was a device that would limit the amount of time a device was charged. Some required only 2 hours while others required 4 to 6 hours. Leaving some things plugged in over night sometimes ruined the batteries. An Amazon ad popped up one day with this "Gosund" Power strip that was controlled by it's own timer. 3 AC outlets and 1-3gang USB set. All could have a "scheduled" time for on/off or a count down timer. I could set the USB for 2 hours and plug in the device and forget it until later. I could also put an Apple Power brick on the AC outlets and set a different timer for each outlet. This allowed 4 different battery settings at once, so I could charge different cameras and different batteries all at the same time without fear of overcharging. I got it on special but the List price was 21.99. Controlled by iPhone or iPad. https://www.amazon.com/Gosund-Outlets-Protector-Charging-Extender/dp/B07TS2GZCJ

The second device(s) is a WiFi AC switch that also has both timer and scheduling for the outlet. Sold at Costco for 26.99 (3 Pk). Ebay as low as 19.99 for 3 Pk. Home Depot 9.98 each. These are controlled by iPhone or iPad app. They can be told to turn on a lamp and then turn it off on a schedule. One nice thing is that they will automatically adjust to Daylight savings due to getting timing from the App. They will run on schedule even f the iDevice goes away (Summer Home auto lights etc.) ANother feature is you can set several timing schedules, then choose which one you want. I use this to adjust the ON time during seasonal changes. The sun sets later going into summer so I switch to different settings 30 minutes later every week of so for the lamps I want to go on later. These can be grouped to switch multiple outlets at the same time, known as a "Scene". A manual override can be done on any outlet at any time, then the schedule will pick up again automatically when the next time event occurs.

Don McAllister & Mac power users podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Harr) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:36:00 +0000

You might already know about the mac power users podcast. If not, you might want to check out the newest episode( #435) staring Don McAllister. Don does the screen casts we see at our macs meetings. Aside from Don, I'd like to put a plug in for M.P.U. it is my favorite apple related podcast. Its usually put out weekly.

Some wekend reading:

noreply@blogger.com (Brushcolor) — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:25:00 +0000

7 Science Museums You Should Follow on Instagram

http://mentalfloss.com/article/85614/7-science-museums-you-should-follow-instagram

Campaign Comics Templates for Kids

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/09/campaign-comics-templates-for-kids.html#.V9s-8XDQWOU

Dropbox Adds Scanning Feature to iOS App

https://www.macstories.net/linked/dropbox-adds-scanning-feature-to-ios-app/

How to clear space on your iPhone without deleting photos

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-clear-space-on-your-iphone-without-deleting-photos/

Safari 10 Will Disable Flash and Other Legacy Plug-Ins by Default

https://www.macstories.net/news/safari-10-will-disable-flash-and-other-legacy-plug-ins-by-default/

The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones For iPhone 7 [Under $50]

http://www.redmondpie.com/best-iphone-7-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-for-under-50/

How to Make iPhone Flashlight Less Bright

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-make-iphone-flashlight-less-bright?&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

How to Let Emergency Contacts Reach You When Do Not Disturb Is Turned On

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-let-emergency-contacts-reach-you-when-do-not-disturb-turned?&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

How to Customize iPhone Lock Screen Access

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/tip-day-how-customize-what-you-can-access-your-iphones-lock-screen

Getting Apple's iPhone 7? Here's your upgrade checklist

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/getting-apple-iphone-7-heres-your-upgrade-checklist/

It’s Official! You Can Now Update to iOS 10; Here’s How http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-update-to-ios-10?&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iTunes on Your Computer

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/tip-day-how-back-your-iphone-or-ipad-your-computer?&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

iOS 10: Our Complete Overview

https://www.macstories.net/news/ios-10-our-complete-overview/

iPhone 7: Our Complete Overview

https://www.macstories.net/news/iphone-7-our-complete-overview/

Some weekend reading:

Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus hands-on: Better, faster, stronger

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-iphone-7-and-7-plus-hands-on-better-faster-stronger-014914043.html

Comment: The iPhone 7 Plus camera system has an impressive shallow depth of field effect, but it has limits

https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/09/comment-iphone-7-plus-shallow-depth-of-field-effect-impressive-limits/

Apple Announces macOS Sierra to Launch on Tuesday, September 20

https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-announces-macos-sierra-to-launch-on-friday-september-30/

Anti-encryption bill changes would limit some effects on security

https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/10/anti-encryption-bill-proposed-changes/

New to MAC

noreply@blogger.com (Macs@Pacs) — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Have some fun......

New to MAC

How to set up and start using iTunes on Mac

http://www.imore.com/how-setup-and-start-using-itunes-mac

How to request a refund for an iTunes or App Store purchase

http://www.imore.com/how-to-get-refund-itunes-app-store

Tips for Getting Siri to Play Tracks in Apple Music,

http://www.macrumors.com/how-to/tips-for-using-siri-with-apple-music/

Why it’s time to ditch Chrome on your MacBook

http://bgr.com/2015/08/05/google-chrome-vs-safari-battery-life/

Tip of the Day: How to Block Facebook Game Requests

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/tip-day-how-block-facebook-game-requests

Browser Fairy Overcomes Browser Commitment Phobia

https://www.macstories.net/mac/browser-fairy-overcomes-browser-commitment-phobia/

Twitter Removes 140-Character Limit From DMs

https://www.macstories.net/linked/twitter-removes-140-character-limit-from-dms/

OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you? - CNET

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/onedrive-dropbox-google-drive-and-box-which-cloud-storage-service-is-right-for-you/?ftag=CAD9f89b0c&bhid=100000000000000000000000000532284

Your complete guide to Apple's iCloud Drive - CNET

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/your-complete-guide-to-apples-icloud-drive/

OS X: El Capitan's Deletion of "Repair Disk Permissions" Could Impact You - The Mac Observer

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/os-x-el-capitans-deletion-of-repair-disk-permissions-could-impact-you?utm_campaign=tmo_popular_block

How to Sell Your Old iPhone on eBay

http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-sell-your-old-iphone-ebay?=&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

iDevices

How to fix battery life issues in iOS 8.4.1

http://www.cultofmac.com/386169/how-to-fix-battery-life-issues-in-ios-8-4-1/

20 Travel Tools You Need To Know About

http://inspirationfeed.com/resources/applications/20-travel-tools-you-need-to-know-about/

How to get YouTube back on your Apple TV (second gen)

http://www.cultofmac.com/387022/how-to-get-youtube-back-on-your-apple-tv-second-gen/

Compose Yourself! Add Your Voice to Your Flipboard Magazines

https://about.flipboard.com/inside-flipboard/compose-yourself-add-your-voice-to-your-flipboard-magazines/?utm_campaign=SendToFriend&utm_medium=flipboard.sendtofriend.article&utm_source=email&utm_content=article

Attackers can access Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive files without a user's password

http://www.zdnet.com/article/dropbox-google-drive-onedrive-files-man-cloud-attack/

Suspicious Package Lets You Inspect .pkg Files Before You Install Them

https://www.macstories.net/mac/suspicious-package-lets-you-inspect-pkg-files-before-you-install-them/

How to get desktop notifications for Gmail in OS X without using Mail

http://www.cultofmac.com/386498/how-to-get-desktop-notifications-for-gmail-in-os-x-without-using-mail/

How to prioritize your Mac's network interfaces

http://www.imore.com/how-prioritize-your-macs-network-interfaces

Signily lets you use sign language on iOS

http://thenextweb.com/apps/2015/08/06/signily-lets-you-use-sign-language-on-ios/

Photography

How to be sure Photos for Mac stores full-resolution images

http://www.macworld.com/article/2955637/software-photography/how-to-be-sure-photos-for-mac-stores-full-resolution-images.html

The single biggest mistake people make when taking a photo w...

http://www.businessinsider.com/taking-iphone-photos-horizontally-2015-8

How to AirDrop photos and videos between Macs and iOS devices | Macworld

http://www.macworld.com/article/2974043/software-photography/how-to-airdrop-photos-and-videos-between-macs-and-ios-devices.html#tk.nl_macwk

General

With new chip credit cards on way here's what consumers need to know

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/tompor/2015/08/28/new-chip-credit-cards-way-heres-what-consumers-need-know/71337580/

Apple Music Festival Arriving in September for Ten Nights at London’s Roundhouse

https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-music-festival-arriving-in-september-for-ten-nights-at-londons-roundhouse/

IOS 9 by Terry White

noreply@blogger.com (Macs@Pacs) — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:30:00 +0000

What's NEW in iOS 9 and What Apple Didn't Show Us

The link to this blog post: https://youtu.be/gzFMPZjTyS4

Some links for summer browsing

noreply@blogger.com (Brushcolor) — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:24:00 +0000

http://bgr.com/2015/05/12/os-x-yosemite-cool-useful-tips-tricks/

Beware authentication popups in iOS Mail: bug allows convincing-looking phishing attacks

http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/10/ios-mail-phishing-popup/

Summer with kids

International Children's Digital Library Offers Tons of Free eBooks for Kids

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/06/free-ebooks-for-children.html

Great Educational Resources for Teaching Autistic Students

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/06/great-educational-resources-for-teaching-autistic-students.html

Two Excellent Resources for Free Art Books

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/05/two-excellent-resources-for-free-art-books.html

6 Wonderful TED Talks for Those Who Hate Math Education

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/05/6-wonderful-ted-talks-for-those-who-hate-math.html

Teacher Apps for Creating Time-lapse and Slow Motion Videos

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/05/teacher-apps-for-creating-time-lapse-slow-motion-videos.html

Media Specialist Guide to the Internet

http://mediaspecialistsguide.blogspot.com/2011/10/all-about-podcasting-82-sites-which.html

Time is Money: 60 Productive Websites to Spend Time on When You’re Bored

http://inspirationfeed.com/articles/technology-articles/time-is-money-60-productive-websites-to-spend-time-on-when-youre-bored/

Mac Genealogy Software Review Articles

http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/mac-genealogy-software/learning-center.html

Interesting site for a snowy weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Macs@Pacs) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Browse the following websites to brighten a snowy day.

You Want One ?

http://www.500px.com/photo/59387188

Leonardo da Vinci’s Handwritten Resume (1482)

http://www.openculture.com/2014/01/leonardo-da-vincis-handwritten-resume-1482.html

Apple Posts New Ad Shot Entirely on iPhones, Edited on Macs

http://www.macstories.net/news/apple-posts-new-ad-shot-entirely-on-iphones-edited-on-macs/

Apple’s New Mac Video Wins The Super Bowl Ad Contest Without Even Trying

http://www.cultofmac.com/264951/apples-new-mac-video-won-super-bowl-ad-contest-without-even-trying/

You’ll Never Guess How Much An iPhone Would Have Cost In 1991

http://www.cultofmac.com/265580/youll-never-guess-much-iphone-cost-1991/

The 3 Fastest Ways to Get Photos from an iPad to a Mac or Windows PC

http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/the-3-fastest-ways-to-get-photos-from-an-ipad-to-a-mac-or-windows-pc/

Highlight Important Folders by Changing Their Color with Folderol - MacStories

http://www.macstories.net/linked/highlight-important-folders-by-changing-their-color-with-folderol/

Make Your Contacts List More Visual With Emoji [OS X Tips]

http://www.cultofmac.com/264383/make-contacts-list-visual-emoji-os-x-tips/

iOS 7 New Camera app That Always Records Videos Horizontally

http://celljee.com/ios-7-new-camera-app-that-always-records-videos-horizontally/

Flipboard Badges and Widgets Go Live!

http://inside.flipboard.com/2014/01/24/flipboard-badges-and-widgets-go-live/

http://blog.ed.ted.com/2014/02/04/from-pangaea-to-pop-up-behind-the-scenes-of-a-ted-ed-lesson/

A User's Guide To The Bizarre Toilets Of Sochi

http://deadspin.com/a-users-guide-to-the-bizarre-toilets-of-sochi-1516518904

An Apple Geek’s International Travel Gear Guide

http://www.cultofmac.com/264899/apple-geeks-international-travel-gear-guide/

How to replace your old computer with a new iPad

http://gigaom.com/2014/02/08/how-to-replace-your-old-computer-with-a-new-ipad/

Quick! Charge Your iPhone Or iPad Faster [iOS Tips]

http://www.cultofmac.com/264825/quick-charge-iphone-ipad-faster-ios-tips/

Solarpad. Finally, A Proper Solar Charger For Hikers And Bikers

http://www.cultofmac.com/265063/solarpad-finally-a-proper-solar-charger-for-hikers-and-bikers/

Links covered and suggested today at the meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Macs@Pacs) — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:18:00 +0000

Links covered and suggested today at the meeting

Desk Connect – www.deskconnect.com transfer pix between devices

http://www.mediafire.com

MediaFire Launches Dropbox-Like App With 50GB Free Storage

http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/11/21/file-hosting-site-mediafire-takes-dropbox-app-gives-50gb-free-cloud-storage/

http://www.mediafire.com

Note Anytime (movies)

Innovation & Design Award 2014 (Vectors)

http://noteanytime.com/en/ ***

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3_Llrv3wL0 (http://youtu.be/J3_Llrv3wL0 )

Instructional videos (9) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU3oj3ISo6x5vb_uTY3HSI2HlChCIT8Km more how-to videos on Facebook

Sugar Squirrel Doodle
http://thedoodlingdesk.tumblr.com/post/65532217657/sugar-squirrel-doodle#_=_ (Pix.mbp)

Learn more:
More about Note Anytime: http://noteanytime.com/en/quick_guide.html
Support: http://noteanytime.com/en/support.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noteanytime
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoteAnytime
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/NoteAnytime
USTREAM: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/note-anytime-tv
Contact us: http://noteanytime.com/en/contact.html

http://noteanytime.com/en/index.html

Touch Cast (New)

multi media composition tool http://www.touchcast.com

TouchCast is a platform for a new class of video apps or vApps.
that combine the look and feel of TV graphics with the interactivity of the web.

Text on Pics apps (iTunes)

Type Drawing app

Doodly app

Skitch app (draw on graphics)

Bounce (capture and annotate websites) http://www.bounceapp.com

Newsletter

Flipboard - https://flipboard.com

Keystrokes

Scoop.it …. On blog http://www.scoop.it

What to do after Target data breach
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/10/what-to-do-target-data-breach-identity-theft/4410499/

1. Watch credit accounts for odd purchases

2. Online be careful of phishing and scaming

3. Get your credit report

Some helpful hints on what to do on an icy or snowy weekend…..

Eagle Cam http:/ /dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html

Gt Horned Owl http://www.ustream.tv/okcowlcam

http://www.historyanimated.com

http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/BunkerHillAnimation.html

WORLD BOOK - This Day in History for iPad by Software MacKiev
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-book-this-day-in-history/id364739528?mt=8 (iPix)

New York Public Library app

Coins (iTunes)

Philadelphia Inquirer (iTunes)

Olympics (http://www.nbcolympics.com/results-schedule

Sochi app for iDevice

Dealing With Death In A Digital Age – ReadWrite
http://readwrite.com/2014/01/09/facebook-death-twitter-instagram

The Truth About Dr. Seuss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G82-AWZURak

The Deep Freeze in Pictures 1.6.14
http://cdn.flipboard.com/content/thephotodesk/HeavyWeather/items/1389037550191.html

Photographer Digitally Adds Herself to Childhood Photos of Her in Double Self-Portrait Series
http://laughingsquid.com/photographer-digitally-adds-herself-to-childhood-photos-of-her-in-double-self-portrait-series/

Portraits Emerge from an Incredible Collage of Objects
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/michael-mapes-room-62-dutch-portraits (iPix)

How to export iBooks note to Evernote step by step

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/export-ibooks-notes/

Stephen Wilkes’ Incredible Cityscapes Span Day to Night
http://lightbox.time.com/2013/11/14/stephen-wilkes-incredible-cityscapes-span-day-to-night/

50 Years of Pictures From Space
http://science.time.com/2014/01/06/50-years-of-pictures-from-space/

British Library expands The Commons with Public Domain Goodness
http://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2013/12/17/british-library-expands-the-commons-with-public-domain-goodness/

The Internet Of Sharks Warns Beach Goers Of Approaching Great Whites
http://www.fastcoexist.com/3024308/the-internet-of-sharks-warns-beach-goers-of-approaching-great-whites

10 Best History apps

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/applications/10-best-history-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-1148303

Primer on Battery Charging iDevices and MacBooks as of Dec. 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Brushcolor) — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:44:00 +0000

Primer on Battery Charging iDevices and MacBooks as of Dec. 2013

There are now several types of rechargeable batteries, all of which have different optimum charging properties. The three most common for small electronic devices are. Nickel-Cadmium - NiCd, Nickel Metal Hydride - NiMH, and Lithium Ion - Li Ion. (Lead Acid and Gel Cells are not covered here).

NiCd has the memory issue that if not perfectly charger on a regular schedule and then discharged similarly, they tend to have molecules stick permanently to one plate and produce lower and lower voltages until they do not work well enough to use. They work best in cordless phones and razors or toothbrushes that rest in their charger.

NiMH are similar to NiCd but more environmentally friendly. They are lighter and have found use in cell phones BlueTooth devices etc.

Li Ion (Lithium Ion - not the same as non rechargeable Lithium) are a newer plate and chemical concept that requires higher per cell voltages and delivers more power for the weight while still lasting for many charge cycles, they also hold charges longer between uses. Power tools and many Apple products use these.

Basically charging a battery moves molecules from one plate to the other plate inside the battery. (there are actually many plates and chemistry involved to intensify this process to make enough current to be useful). Discharging reverses this process. Charging requires slightly more voltage from the charger than the battery supplies (thats why a car amp gauge shows 13.7 volts while charging a 12 volt battery). It also requires that the charger have enough current available to overcome the resistance internally in the battery to this change in molecular particulate location. The Current and Voltage need to be controlled to avoid accelerating the chemical and physical changes to the point of ignition (exploding or catching fire).

Batteries supply energy in the form of voltage and current. Devices all have different needs based on Power, Weight, Longevity, Temperature and Size.

Current can be thought of as the the size the hammer needed for the job, while voltage can be considered as the length of the swing. Both affect the results of the use of power.

A small device requires a small hammer and light weight hammer taps of energy (an iPod). Al large device may require a Sledge Hammer with a John Henry size swing (a 12 million candle power flashlight)

To Optimize the life of the battery, the discharge rate and recharge rate should be similar. If you drive a 16 penny nail into a piece of Oak with a sledge( a high powered charger), it will take a long time to pull it out using a pair of tweezers (an iPod). The reverse is also true, Tapping a 16 penny nail into a piece of Oak with a tiny hammer (a 5 milliamp charger) would take forever, while removing the nail with a crowbar (a 1000 Milliamp Portable amplifier) would only last seconds.

These extremes are abusive to batteries as they move the molecules to quickly and with too much force which causes heat and damages the surface of the plates and destroys the chemistry inside the battery by baking it.

Hi Quality products that use batteries usually come with a charger designed to replace the power at precisely the right rate to give the battery the best chance of lasting a long time with out damaging it by over charging and causing heat, a battery's worst enemy.

Our smaller devices require less current (smaller hammers) and usually between 3 and 9 volts and less than 500 Milliamps -ma). Our larger devices usually require 12 volts (and more than 500 ma.)

Apple has universalized their iPhones, iPods, iPads by using 5 volt custom built batteries for each device, but each has a different current requirement based on the work it does. The iPod uses the least, the iPhone uses more because of it's transmitter for the phone part, the iPad uses the Most because of its screen size and Processor and Graphic chip requirements. Anytime a transmitter gets involved current requirements go way up - Blue Tooth, Phone Pings/Talk time, AirPlay, wireless WiFi. This is why we have so many hours of "Standby" or music, but few of Talk and WiFi or AirPlay to an Apple TV. MacBooks are another story as they require much larger batteries and higher voltages to meet design standards for computer circuitry, which seems to be in the 12 to 24 volt range. Portable computers draw substantially more current at higher voltages than iDevices and therefore require bigger and stronger power supply/chargers. The draw is so high that they require fans to keep their insides cool when maximum processor, display power is being used (Motion Graphics-Video-Wireless internet-streaming and such). But, the charging and battery processes are the same, just bigger.

Building a low priced charger to fit all these batteries is not easy. It requires several additional circuits inside the charger to limit current and voltage, yet supply enough to charge the battery. Note that in order to actually charge a battery the applying device must have a slightly higher voltage (Hammer swing to beat the nail in) than the battery, but as it approaches full charge the voltage needs to drop (gradually) to equal the battery voltage to avoid over charging. This too, requires circuitry to match the battery properties (Size, current, voltages) without overcharging.

Now you know why Apple makes their own batteries and chargers. Each is matched to the device for "Optimal" battery life. It's true you can use a 2.1 Amp (2100 ma) Apple charger from an iPad on an iPhone and it will charge slightly faster (and it will not damage the iPhone) because Apple has added current limiting circuitry to it's iPad charger specifically for this purpose. It's also true that you can charge an iPad with an iPhone charger (1000 ma) but it will take longer and may not be able to fully match the value of the 2.1A charger (smaller hammer with the big nail cannot completely match the bigger hammer). This usually makes the iPhone charger hot, since it it working hard and long at full output trying to meet the iPads needs.

Third party vendors have the choice of adding this delicate circuitry (without inside knowledge of Apples Battery engineers) or ignoring it and just making a cheap unregulated charger. Using an unregulated charger on an iPad battery dumps full current into the battery until it is disconnected. This usually results in overheating the battery and shortening its life (chemical and plate destruction) "Fast" chargers also shorten battery life (Charge cycles) by over doing the charging process only slightly. This does not immediately ruin the battery, but will reduce charge cycles. Cell phone fast chargers do this on a regular basis and users blame the battery (incorrectly) for not lasting.

Without benefit of scientific electronic testing equipment, testing batteries and chargers is impossible. Individual recommendations are made based on incomplete information and what worked for one individual and their circumstances and also observations which are many times true but inaccurate based on limited use and time frames.

There are third party companies that try very hard to make quality chargers for Apple products but Apple does not freely give out the specifications on their proprietary batteries that they have spent millions developing. So, buying even a High Quality expensive third party charger will not guarantee it will be "better" than Apple's. However, that said, there are other reasons one may want a third party charger. Small and low priced for vacation or travel use, why forget an expensive charger in a hotel room? Charging many devices at the same time from one charger, for those that charge everyday and take multiple devices on the road as part of their business life. An occasional quick charge in an emergency. These are justifiable reasons and will do minimal battery damage if used as intended.

These are just the basics surrounding rechargeable batteries for Apple products and how they select batteries for each individual device based on making the overall experience the best they can. There will always be cheaper and better options, but Apple usually gets very close to the center of the target on most decisions for their products.

Choose Between Delete and Archive

noreply@blogger.com (irv) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:44:00 +0000

If you are more in favor of deleting emails that you have read and not archiving them, you can change the default setting of the Mail app such that it gives you the Delete option on swipe and not Archive.

How? On your iOS device, open Settings, tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars and then tap the email account that you wish to change. There you’ll see an option that says Archive Messages. Turn it off and now you can send your messages from the Inbox straight to the Trash folder. ☺

noreply@blogger.com (Doc PShop) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:55:00 +0000

Monoprice.com offers a VESA adapter for the aluminum iMacs allowing them to be wall mounted. If you have bluetooth kybd and mouse, this might be a practical option for just under $15.

PROTECT YOUR APPLE ID

noreply@blogger.com (irv) — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:36:00 +0000

A new app in the Google Play Store claims to bring Apple's iMessage service to Android devices, but users should keep their distance from this dubious software.

The app, simply dubbed iMessage Chat, is free to download and claims to have “no hidden costs” and no advertisements. It's supposed to allow Android users to communicate with iOS and Mac devices using Apple's free iMessage service, but it is operating without Apple's permission.

According to Adam Bell, the app does seem to work, though The Verge reportsthat Android-to-Apple communication isn't functioning properly.

Still, there are a few good reasons to stay away from this iMessage imitator. First, it asks for your Apple ID, which is attached to your personal and payment information. And as Jay Freeman (a.k.a. 'saurik' of Cydia fame) notes, all of the app data gets processed through the developer's server in China before connecting to Apple. This apparently prevents Apple from blocking the app, but it also raises security concerns about what happens to your data and login details.

Steve Troughton-Smith also points out that the app has the ability to download and install additional software in the background. Add the fact that the developerhasn't created any other apps, and you have every reason to be suspicious of this Android version of iMessage.

Besides, you can always rely on alternative apps to replicate iMessage's features without the security risks. Messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, andFacebook Messenger let you communicate across many types of devices without counting against your SMS limit. And if you're looking to read and send regular text messages from another computer or tablet, you can use an app like MightyText. Unless the developer can somehow eliminate the security issues and earn users' trust, iMessage for Android isn't worth trying.

Urls to browse

noreply@blogger.com (Macs@Pacs) — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Before installing iOS7

Downgrade And Restore Your iOS 7 Beta iPhone To It’s Former iOS 6 Glory [iOS Tips]

http://www.cultofmac.com/242843/downgrade-and-restore-your-ios-7-beta-iphone-to-its-former-ios-6-glory-ios-tips/

How To Prepare Your iOS Device For iOS 7

http://www.mactrast.com/2013/07/how-to-prepare-your-ios-device-for-ios-7/

After Installing iOS7

Four Privacy settings you should enable immediately in iOS7

http://www.zdnet.com/four-privacy-settings-you-should-enable-in-ios-7-immediately-7000020902/

12 great new settings in iOS 7

http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/18/12-great-new-settings-in-ios-7/

iOS 7 How-to: Use Control Center to quickly manage settings

http://9to5mac.com/2013/09/18/ios-7-how-to-use-control-center-to-quickly-manage-settings/

iOS 7: 10 brand new features

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/09/11/apple-ios-7-new-features/2791281/

Hidden iPhone features that will be enabled by iOS 7

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/10301549/Hidden-iPhone-features-that-will-be-enabled-by-iOS-7.html

How to stop iOS 7 from destroying your iPhone's battery life

http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/18/how-to-stop-ios-7-from-destroying-your-iphones-battery-life/

How The iPhone 5S Could Be The Universal Remote For Your Life

http://readwrite.com/2013/09/11/how-the-iphone-5s-could-be-your-universal-remote-for-life

5 great features in iOS 7 you’ll want to try right away

http://gigaom.com/2013/09/18/5-great-features-in-ios-7-youll-want-to-try-right-away/

Interesting

The best examples of street art in 2012 (48 pictures)

http://memolition.com/2013/02/02/the-best-examples-of-street-art-in-2012-48-pictures/

Infographic: 50 Things A Geek Should Know

http://designtaxi.com/news/360082/infographic-50-things-a-geek-should-know/

Amazing Gadgets for iPhone 5c and 5s (and other Smartphones too)!

http://photojojo.com/store/email-2013-09-17-B

Additional links

How-to: Change the email address associated with your Apple ID

http://9to5mac.com/2013/07/20/how-to-change-the-email-address-associated-with-your-apple-id/

How to hide apps on Apple TV

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57600319-285/how-to-hide-apps-on-apple-tv/

Context Lets You Search Across Dropbox, Evernote, Spotify & More, All From Google.com

http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/08/context-lets-you-search-across-dropbox-evernote-spotify-more-all-from-google-com/

How Google, Yahoo, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon track you (infographic)

http://venturebeat.com/2013/06/25/every-day-tracking/

noreply@blogger.com (irv) — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:00 +0000

Green Dot in eMail

I received an email from a friend and there was a green dot to the left of their name in the email. Curious, I contacted Apple and found out that it means that person is available for Messages. That was included in the last Mt. Lion update.

It would be nice if Apple would tell you what the latest updates include.

BTW, as soon as my friend closed his computer the green dot in my email went off.

MacBook Air graphics

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:43:00 +0000

The New MacBook Air’s Graphics Will Be Powerful Enough To Drive A Retina Display

http://www.cultofmac.com/225960/the-new-macbook-airs-graphics-will-be-powerful-enough-to-drive-a-retina-display/
Posted with Blogsy by L. McNeil

Best iPad word processor

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:16:00 +0000

Textilus: The iPad’s best word processor | Slanted Viewpoint
http://www.tedlandau.com/slantedviewpoint/index.php/archives/2013/1146

Posted with Blogsy by L. McNeil

Information on 19.9 coming

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:48:00 +0000

Apple to release OS X 10.9 with new power-user features, more from iOS later this year
http://9to5mac.com/2013/04/29/apple-to-update-os-x-with-new-power-user-features-more-from-ios-later-this-year/
Posted with Blogsy by L. McNeil

The new $100 bill....

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

How The New $100 Bill Will Foil Counterfeiters
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-04/how-new-100-bill-will-foil-counterfeiters?dom=fb&src=SOC

Safety on the web

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:56:00 +0000

Protect Yourself On Public Wi-Fi With Cloak [Deals]
http://www.cultofmac.com/224969/protect-yourself-on-public-wi-fi-with-cloak-deals/

Great for the science lover

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:53:00 +0000

60 Spectacular Seahorses and Seadragons [PICS]
http://www.lovethesepics.com/2013/04/60-spectacular-seahorses-and-seadragons-pics/

How to move Time Machine Backup

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:49:00 +0000

How to Transfer Your Time Machine Backup To a New Hard Drive
http://www.mactrast.com/2013/04/how-to-transfer-a-time-machine-backup-to-a-new-hard-drive/

Open Office files on Chrome

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:32:00 +0000

Google adds ability to open Microsoft Office files directly in Chrome on Mac
http://9to5mac.com/2013/04/25/google-adds-ability-to-open-microsoft-office-files-directly-in-chrome-on-mac/

Words from the past

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:10:00 +0000

We Had No Idea What Alexander Graham Bell Sounded Like. Until Now
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/We-Had-No-Idea-What-Alexander-Graham-Bell-Sounded-Like-Until-Now-204137471.html#.UXoTr0hPG4A.twitter

Helpful must have apps

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:36:00 +0000

10 Apps That Made My Life Better
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-apps-that-have-made-my-life-better-2013-4

Evernote benefits

noreply@blogger.com (BookPushinTechie) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:31:00 +0000

How and Why I’m Using Evernote
http://collindonnell.com/2013/04/20/how-and-why-im-using-evernote/

Macs@Pacs on the Web

Don McAllister & Mac power users podcast

Some wekend reading:

7 Science Museums You Should Follow on Instagram

Campaign Comics Templates for Kids

Dropbox Adds Scanning Feature to iOS App

How to Make iPhone Flashlight Less Bright

How to Let Emergency Contacts Reach You When Do Not Disturb Is Turned On

How to Customize iPhone Lock Screen Access

Getting Apple's iPhone 7? Here's your upgrade checklist

It’s Official! You Can Now Update to iOS 10; Here’s How http://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-update-to-ios-10?&utm_source=tip_newsletter&utm_medium=email

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iTunes on Your Computer

Some weekend reading:

Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus hands-on: Better, faster, stronger

Apple Announces macOS Sierra to Launch on Tuesday, September 20

New to MAC

IOS 9 by Terry White

What's NEW in iOS 9 and What Apple Didn't Show Us

Some links for summer browsing

Media Specialist Guide to the Internet

Time is Money: 60 Productive Websites to Spend Time on When You’re Bored

Mac Genealogy Software Review Articles

Interesting site for a snowy weekend.

Links covered and suggested today at the meeting

Links covered and suggested today at the meeting

TouchCast is a platform for a new class of video apps or vApps. that combine the look and feel of TV graphics with the interactivity of the web.

Primer on Battery Charging iDevices and MacBooks as of Dec. 2013

Choose Between Delete and Archive

PROTECT YOUR APPLE ID

Urls to browse

MacBook Air graphics

Best iPad word processor

Information on 19.9 coming

The new $100 bill....

Safety on the web

Great for the science lover

How to move Time Machine Backup

Open Office files on Chrome

Words from the past

Helpful must have apps

Evernote benefits

TouchCast is a platform for a new class of video apps or vApps.
that combine the look and feel of TV graphics with the interactivity of the web.