John Carter grabs our attention with this information on how to avoid this Amazon virus.
"Here’s a new way to install a virus or tracking cookie on your computer. Just make the email message look like an official note from Amazon and include a zip file to click on to let the curious try to figure out what it’s all about.
The email address in the message wasn't mine. I never order from Amazon using the email address the message used. And if I wanted to verify the order, I would go online and check out the order ID mentioned in this email.
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CPU vs RAM vs SSD: Which Upgrades Should You Get?
If you're in the market for a new Mac don't miss this helpful article forwarded by Jim Hamm. It explains and compares CPU and RAM and SSD.
Yahoo Groups: Upgrades & Changes
"If you are using one of the Yahoo Groups and your Mac is not at the latest OS update, you may find that you can’t upload files/photos to your Yahoo Group anymore," John Carter says. He goes on to explain, "A friend of mine posted this comment:
Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, etc. have all recently made significant "upgrades??" - in their minds, not mine - to include numerous social networking capabilities to their e-mail sites, group sites, etc. They all require significant upgrading of the Mac OS on my primary desktop computer from OS 10.4.11. I cannot upgrade the OS for this computer because it's a PowerPC G5 and I still want to maintain OS 9 Classic for a couple of legacy programs. It appears that the changes Yahoo, Google & Microsoft made to the functioning of their various sites are incompatible with OS 10.4.11. I only get rudimentary e-mail capabilties on my desktop now - barely functional. The sites work perfectly fine on my MacBook Pro OS 10.6.8 - for now."
John explains his conclusion, "So, if you thought that you could continue to use your old OS for years to come, then the changes that are happening with websites are in the direction of what’s happening with the new versions of any OS, be it Mac or Windows, will leave you behind and not able to work with those websites. If upgrading your computer or OS means giving up a legacy app, welcome to the 21st Century! Find the best alternative, if any at all, and move on. And all this just to be able to continue browsing the Internet and using online services!"
What's New in iOS 7
Take a look at this info just posted to the PMUG site by Mary Ann Clark. It's "What's New in iOS 7" the presentation given by John Carter at the November 23 joint meeting of PCS and PMUG.
Using Siri on iPhone & iPad
Jim Hamm sends along this helpful comment, "I forget about Siri and consequently use this service infrequently, but I'd like to use it more. Here is a helpful article explaining how to use Siri more successfully on your iPhone or iPad."
Smart Key
Prez Art Gorski informs us, "I try to submit articles to the newsletter that I think are of use for our members. No conspiracy theories, unconfirmed rumors, and ultra-geeky stuff from me. So here's something to put on your Christmas list to ask for yourself or buy for your favorite Apple user."
What's New for iPhone, iPad? Come Tomorrow & Find Out
Having trouble figuring out the iOS 7 update for your iPhone and/or iPad? Be sure to attend this meeting to learn what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll also cover some really great photo apps for iOS 7.
This is a joint PMUG & PC meeting at Prescott Public Library tomorrow from 1-3 pm. Come and learn some helpful info.
Finding Incompatible Software
PMUG Prez Art Gorski sends this helpful info, "It turns out that newer versions of Mac OS X protect you from running old incompatible software. These apps are moved to a folder named "Incompatible Software" at the top level of your hard drive. If you have such a folder on your Mac, look in there for the apps that you should update to newer versions." http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3258?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Time Machine Basics
John Carter's "Time Machine Basics" eleven page article has been posted on the PMUG site, http://pmug.us/benefits/tips-n-tricks/
Lost Your iPhone?
"Here's a good article you may want to keep for possibe future reference. It describes options you have if you should ever lose your iPhone or iPad." Jim Hamm sends this helpful message.
27 Tips & Tricks for iPad Air and 30 for iOS 7
Here Jim Hamm found these 27 tips and tricks to get the most out of iPad Air . And here's 30 helpful tips and tricks for iOS 7. http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ios-7-helpful-tips-and-tricks/
How to Synchronize Keychain on Mavericks
John Carter's been at it again: figuring it out and then showing us. Here's his information on how to deal with keychain on Mavericks:
Setting up the Keychain Access to share between devices got to be a bit of a chore today. I had to go online to resolve a serious problem.
A prompt popped up asking me for the keychain 'Local Items' password, and then it wouldn’t accept anything I put in.
The solution is (found online here) :
Running Windows on a Mac
"Here's a good article (here) on comparing all the available resources for running Windows on a Mac," states John Carter. He explains, "The comparison includes Dual Booting, Running Windows in a Virtual Machine, and Running Windows Apps Directly in Mac OS X — Without Windows. There is even a link for Choosing the Right Windows 8 For Your Mac.
John goes on to explain his viewpoint, "Personally, my choice is to use Parallels Desktop for Mac. I’ve tried all the other resources and this one has the fewest problems. I’ve been using Parallels for a several years and I have no regrets using it. Occasionally, I’ll try out VMWare, VirtualBox, and CodeWeavers only to be disappointed by them."
More Tips for Mavericks
"If you've upgraded to Mavericks, there are a few more tips that might be helpful," Jim Hamm tells us. See here.
13 New Tricks in OS X Mavericks
"Here are some helpful tips if you've updated to Mavericks," Jim Hamm gets our attention. He goes on to explain, "Tip #6 is handy in the syncing aspect, especially since I do use a secure Keychain for my sensitive passwords and to have them synced and handy on my iPhone and iPad would be nice. I do have mixed emotions about this feature, though -- I'm not a fan of storing my passwords in the Cloud. So far I've not implemented this feature."
Keeping Up With Tips 'n' Tricks
Are you keeping up with PMUG Tips 'n' Tricks? Go to www.pmug.us and under Benefits you find Tips 'n' Tricks posted by Mary Ann Clark. Now, besides some other articles you'll find 18 articles by our own highly experienced Mac men: John Carter and Jim Hamm.
See Your Face in a Google Ad?
Here's an interesting warning from Jim Hamm. "If you use any Google service you'll want to read this article. I turned "Shared Endorsements" off a while back." Read carefully and also note the info about a phone with GPS chip.
Ten iOS 7 Tips
"If you've upgraded to iOS 7, here's some tips that might be handy to know," Jim Hamm recommends. See the latest for your iPhone and iPad. You can click to get a FREE daily tip sent to your email.
Fixing Mavericks' Bugs
Apple Support Communities are talking about bugs in Mavericks. Be aware of what’s happening. Read about the fixes that Mac users are finding. https://discussions.apple.com/search.jspa?peopleEnabled=true&userID=&containerType=&container=&spotlight=false&q=Mavericks+bugs
You Can Sandbox Flash Player
You can Sandbox Flash Player in Safari for OS Mavericks as described and explained in this article http://techland.time.com/2013/10/24/finally-you-can-sandbox-flash-player-in-safari-for-os-x-mavericks/
What’s an “app sandbox?. Here’s Apple’s guide to this protection for your security. https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/Security/Conceptual/AppSandboxDesignGuide/AboutAppSandbox/AboutAppSandbox.html