September 17, 2022

September Meeting Rescheduled to 9/17

Meeting will be held in-person at Yavapai College, Building 19 (library building), room 223 and electronically through Zoom.

Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc--tpjgrHNJHRaZtvI6mW49wsvBQUTp1

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Members may share this registration link with anyone who would benefit from a PMUG membership.

Guests are welcomed to attend.

Program:

Short topic will be Surfing the PMUG Website by Mary Ann Clark.

Long topic will be an in depth look at Apple’s new product announcements with John Acquavella and Frank Croft. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

August 13, 2022

PMUG Picnic

Mark your calendar for the PMUG Picnic on Saturday August 13 starting at 11:30. Meet at Willow Lake, Hilltop Ramada. Attendees pay $12 per person which includes parking fees. Feel free to bring a guest.

Lucy Dee’s will be providing the food, Each attendee will get a choice of one meat: brisket of beef, pork, or chicken along ,with two sides, potato salad and barbecue beans. Ice tea, lemonade and water along with dessert will be included.

RSVP to Sharon Walsh sharon.wlsh@gmail.com no later than 8/10/22.

July 9, 2022

July 9 Meeting will be held in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St, Prescott, AZ.

Guests are welcomed to attend.

Survey Results Summary

Program: Genius Bar with John Acquavella, Frank Croft, Art Gorski and Jim Romaine. Stump the geeks with questions that you submit. Submit questions to Frank at wxswan60@icloud.com.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

June 11, 2022

Meeting will be held in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St, Prescott, AZ.

Guests are welcomed to attend.

Program:

Short topic will be Mac Hardware Updates by Frank Croft. Apple does major announcements at WWDC then releases new hardware in the September time frame. However, they also do periodic releases through the year. The latest was the Mac Studio computer released in March this year. It was released with three new chips and lots of options for expansion. A new 27 inch monitor was also released. We will talk about both of these products and all the options. Presentation

Long topic will be Fixing Common Mac Problems by Frank Croft. MacOS is a reliable operating system, but every so often it has an issue and requires first aid. In this presentation, Frank will show you how to fix common Mac problems, such as a slow system, a spinning beach ball, crashing or unresponsive applications and more. Presentation

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

May 14, 2022

May 14 meeting will be held electronic through Zoom. Yes, we are back to Zoom for this meeting. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc--tpjgrHNJHRaZtvI6mW49wsvBQUTp1

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Members may share this registration link with anyone who would benefit from a PMUG membership.

Guests are welcomed to attend.

Program:

Short topic will be iPhone tips. Program

Long topic will be FaceTime and SharePlay. Program

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM in person or via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

April 9, 2022

April 9 meeting will be held at Yavapai College, Building 4, Room 102 at 10 am. This in person meeting will mark the end of a two-year period of virtual PMUG general meetings. Remote attendance by Zoom will not be possible for this meeting and the meeting will not be recorded.

Guests are welcomed to attend.

Program:

Short topic will be Add-on lenses for iPhone with Bobbie Pastor. Presentation.

Long topic will be What is Your iPhone Camera? by John Carter. John Carter will talk about the specifications of the cameras in the iPhone 11, 12, and 13 and a look at what the iPhone 14 camera might look like. This will be followed with a look at several camera apps and a few tips on how to take photos. Presentation. Suggested HDR Camera Settings.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

March 12, 2022

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceGvrDosG9MxKnzF0UZZ3dGXjmr3tDy2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

First time guests are welcomed to attend.

Program:

Short topic will be Focus by Frank Croft. Presentation.

Long topic will be All About Apple Mail by John Carter. Presentation.

Membership dues for 2022 are also due beginning January 1, 2022. New members can join by clicking on this link: https://www.pmug.us/join-now. Send your completed membership application and check payable to PMUG to the address in the membership application form.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

February 12, 2022

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-qgrTkjH9SJrYSzAFMGsEz3H2jXbXAS

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

First time guests are welcomed to attend.

Program: The short topic will be Command-P (Print Shortcut) by Frank Croft .

Long topic will be printers with Jeff Ian from Think4Ink.

Membership dues for 2022 are also due beginning January 1, 2022. New members can join by clicking on this link: https://www.pmug.us/join-now. Send your completed membership application and check payable to PMUG to the address in the membership application form.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

January 8, 2022

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, December 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduugqz4iE9HNowvIUsJ8pEskdM9iJcp9

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

First time guests are welcomed to attend.

Program: Genius Bar with John Carter, Frank Croft, and Art Gorski. Stump the geeks with questions that you submit. Submit questions to John Carter: jrcpvaz@icloud.com. Questions.

Membership dues for 2022 are also due beginning January 1, 2022. New members can join by clicking on this link: https://www.pmug.us/join-now. Send your completed membership application and check payable to PMUG to the address in the membership application form.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

December 11, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, December 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc-uvpjMuHtOqd-zg7kwYHRjmX7G2tX2Z

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: iOS 15 by Frank Croft and John Carter. Presentation-Part 1, Presentation-Part 2.

Short Topic: New iPhone and iPad by rank Croft and John Carter. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

November 13, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodeqopz0jGd0solFNWOAL-J7Gkp2Zn11l

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: MacOS Montery and new Mac hardware by Frank Croft.
Frank Croft is going to give us some insights about the next Mac OS (Monterey) and speak a little about the new Mac hardware. If you have the time, I suggest you go to Apple.com and watch the October 18 video about the new MacBooks. The performance specs for the M1 pro and M1 max chips has got me wondering whether it is time to upgrade. Frank? Presentation.

Short Topic: Using the Hallmark card software by Jim Romaine.
Jim Romaine is going to illustrate card making (just in time for the holidays).

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

October 9, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, September 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting: TBD

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: Find My (people, devices, items) with Frank Croft. Presentation.

Short Topic: iOS Tips and Tricks with Jim Romaine

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

September 11, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, September 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOuorTMuEtMyX6FEfqzm2r8qx7dHHEvw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: iPad Pro versus MacBook Air for Productivity by Frank Croft. Presentation. Additional Information.

Short Topic: Home Pod mini by Jim Romaine.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

August 14, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, August 14, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting. Guests are welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucuyhqj0oEtJnGmrDAXf-uixkrRpob3TC

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: iPad enhancements (HW & SW) with John Acquavella. Presentation.

Short Topic: iPad tips & tricks with Jim Romaine

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

July 10, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, June 10, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Click this link to register for the July 10 General Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf--sqj4tGNLtRW4penrSWB-fox3CJAmS

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: Genius Bar with John Acquavella, John Carter, Frank Croft, Art Gorski, Jim Romain. Stump the geeks with questions that you submit. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

June 12, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, June 12, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting TBD

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: Apple TV including HW, SW, and TV+ by John Carter. Presentation.

Short Topic: Mac Drives, internal drive vs. external (ie, Cloud drive). Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

May 8, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom. Click here for instructions for adding a Zoom meeting registration link to your Apple calendar.

Register for Saturday, May 8, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sceqsqjIvHdWAfRDXgsEbAnFGhUzdoR9N

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: iPhone accessories by Frank Croft

Short Topic: Zoom Accessories by John Carter. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

April 10, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom.

PMUG General Meeting Saturday, April. 10, 2020, 10:00 AM - noon

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdOmorj0sHdd6YIKRR2i7Ex1VJe59N3Vi

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: Security Alpha to Omega by Frank Croft and Jim Romaine. Security Presentation. How to Spot, Avoid and Report Tech Support Scams. Tech Support Scam.
What to Do if You’ve Seen Scammed by John Carter.

Short Topic: Tips and Tricks: iPad/iPhone cursor with John Carter

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

March 13, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom.

Register for Saturday, March 13, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOGqrDgpEtEv1sJjUwrLwUQgTS-L8MhC  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: Mac Maintenance and Disk Utility by John Carter and Frank Croft

Short Topic: COVID Epidemiology by John Acquavella. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)

February 13, 2021

All meetings electronic through Zoom. Click here and here for more information about Learning to use Zoom.

Register for Saturday, February 13, 2020, 10:00 AM - PMUG General Meeting:

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcO2pqzoiEtwU1FZqJFkWMxR13YF02oXT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You can add this information in your calendar so you won’t have to search for it in your email.

Program: iOS 14 (Part 2) by Frank Croft and Apple V Intel Macs by John Carter. iOS 14 #2 Presentation. Apple M1 vs Intel Presentation.

Short Topic: Controlling Your Fonts by John Acquavella. Presentation.

PMUG meets the 2nd Saturday morning at 10 AM via Zoom. Meeting agenda consists of one or two presentations followed by a membership meeting (guests are welcome to attend). (Link to Meeting Minutes and Financial Report)