Happy Holidaze everyone! I hope your holiday season has been sweet so far, and that December holds even more promise.
As I mentioned last month, it's the time of year when we all get very busy with lots of holiday activities, and it's tough to squeeze it all in. So again, I've decided to offer just one focused class for this month (as I did in November). On to the details...
Class list for December 2013:
Sat., December 14th, from 10-noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., December 18th, from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
For my only focused class this month, on Saturday, December 14th, from 10 am to noon, I'm offering my most popular class: iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Lastly, I will be doing my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library. This month, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview, and due to the holiday it will be held a week early, on Wednesday, December 18th from 5-7 pm. This class is held in the computer lab. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters). AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: I am moving this class from the last Wednesday of the month to the third Wednesday, due to the holiday!
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a warm and cozy month!!
2013-12-02
2013-11-04
Mac Classes – November 2013 *UPDATED*
*UPDATE*: I have moved the iPad/iPhone Overview class to November 20th (from the 27th), and I believe it's full. Let me know if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list!
As I write this, they're predicting snow and a low of about 15 degrees tonight. I guess winter is coming whether we're ready or not... I'm not ready, but I will be soon enough!
I've been struggling with what classes to offer this month and when. It's that time of year when we all get busy with lots of holiday (and pre-holiday) activities, and it's tough to compete. So I've decided to offer just one focused class for both November and December. On to the details...
Wed., November 20th, from 5-7 pm: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
As I write this, they're predicting snow and a low of about 15 degrees tonight. I guess winter is coming whether we're ready or not... I'm not ready, but I will be soon enough!
I've been struggling with what classes to offer this month and when. It's that time of year when we all get busy with lots of holiday (and pre-holiday) activities, and it's tough to compete. So I've decided to offer just one focused class for both November and December. On to the details...
Class list for November 2013:
Wed., November 20th, from 5-7 pm: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., November 23rd, from 10-noon: iMovie; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
First, my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library is moving to the third-Wednesday-of-the-month, due to the holiday. This month, it's the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, November 20th from 5-7 pm. The iPad/iPhone class is held in their small meeting room. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
First, my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library is moving to the third-Wednesday-of-the-month, due to the holiday. This month, it's the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, November 20th from 5-7 pm. The iPad/iPhone class is held in their small meeting room. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For my only focused class this month, on Saturday, November 23rd, from 10-noon, I'm offering a class that's been requested a lot recently: iMovie. With the ubiquity of HD video these days, whether it's from your iPhone, iPad, or your little point-and-shoot, you've likely got lots of video clips that you'd like to turn into a polished project to wow your friends and family. If so, this class is for you! Cost for the class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Take care everyone, and have a great (and cold and snowy?) month!!
2013-10-01
Mac Classes – October 2013
Happy fall everyone! Isn't it wonderful to finally have some lovely Indian Summer weather?? The last four days have made the last two months of rain worth every minute... On to this month's class news!
Class list for October 2013:
Sat., October 12th, from 10-noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., October 26th, from 10-noon: Backups (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.); Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., October 30th, from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
First, on Saturday, October 12th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! This class will primarily cover the latest version, iPhoto '11. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Then, on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 am to noon, I will offer a new class! I'm calling it Backups, and it will cover the gamut, from online tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Carbonite and the like, to the best options for local physical backups. As more and more of our lives are becoming digitized, the importance of having good (and redundant!) backups is becoming more critical by the day. Come learn all there is to know about how to make sure your precious photos and documents are safe for many years to come! Cost for this class is also $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up necessary, so feel free to drop-in!
Lastly, I will be doing my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library. This month, it's the FREE OS X Overview on Wednesday, October 30th from 5-7 pm. This class is held in the computer lab. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
Class list for October 2013:
Sat., October 12th, from 10-noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., October 26th, from 10-noon: Backups (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.); Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., October 30th, from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
First, on Saturday, October 12th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! This class will primarily cover the latest version, iPhoto '11. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Then, on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 am to noon, I will offer a new class! I'm calling it Backups, and it will cover the gamut, from online tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Carbonite and the like, to the best options for local physical backups. As more and more of our lives are becoming digitized, the importance of having good (and redundant!) backups is becoming more critical by the day. Come learn all there is to know about how to make sure your precious photos and documents are safe for many years to come! Cost for this class is also $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up necessary, so feel free to drop-in!
Lastly, I will be doing my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library. This month, it's the FREE OS X Overview on Wednesday, October 30th from 5-7 pm. This class is held in the computer lab. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
2013-09-01
Mac Classes - September 2013
Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm not ready for summer to be over. I know we should be able to count on a nice long Indian Summer at some point this fall, but still, can't we just add a new month in here, maybe call it Jultember? Just sayin'...
Class list for September 2013:
Wed., September 25th, from 5-7 pm: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
As you can tell from the summary list above, the big news this month is that I'm pretty much taking it off! I'm not going anywhere, I just feel like I need a break, and I want to find some new topics to cover as well. So, let me know if there's a class you wish I would teach, or program you'd like to learn more about.
For the last couple years, my classes have been mostly limited to the following. Please let me know which of them you'd like to see me keep offering as well:
- iPhoto
- Pages
- Social Networking
- Intermediate iPhone/iPad
- iTunes
- Email & Contacts
- Password Management
- Microsoft Word
I'll take everyone's input and come back in October with renewed inspiration and maybe even some new classes!
Don't worry, I will be doing my regular last-Wednesday-of-the-month class at the Library. This month, it's the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, September 25th from 5-7 pm. The iPad/iPhone class is held in their small meeting room. Space is limited, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
2013-07-31
Mac Classes - August 2013
Happy Colorado Day everyone, and welcome to August! The summer is absolutely flying by, as usual. What a great one it's been though. I hope some of you got to join us for one or more of the concerts in the Ridgway Town Park (on our new stage) in July; they were fantastic!!
On to the class news...
Class list for August 2013:
Sat., August 17th, from 10 am to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., August 28th from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., August 31st, from 10 am to noon: Intermediate iPad/iPhone; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
First, on Saturday, August 17th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Next, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview, and it will take place on Wednesday, August 28th from 5-7 pm. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
[For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!]
Lastly, on Saturday, August 31st, from 10 am to noon, I will again offer my Intermediate iPad/iPhone program. In this class I will take you to the next level with your iOS device: Apps, Books (audio and e-books), Movies, Music, Photography (both shooting and editing), and more! In general, how to use your device to do the really cutting-edge stuff! Cost for this class is also $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
On to the class news...
Class list for August 2013:
Sat., August 17th, from 10 am to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., August 28th from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., August 31st, from 10 am to noon: Intermediate iPad/iPhone; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
First, on Saturday, August 17th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Next, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview, and it will take place on Wednesday, August 28th from 5-7 pm. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
[For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!]
Lastly, on Saturday, August 31st, from 10 am to noon, I will again offer my Intermediate iPad/iPhone program. In this class I will take you to the next level with your iOS device: Apps, Books (audio and e-books), Movies, Music, Photography (both shooting and editing), and more! In general, how to use your device to do the really cutting-edge stuff! Cost for this class is also $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
2013-06-30
Mac Classes - July 2013
Greetings everyone; happy high summer to you all! Aren't you glad we live where the heat wave is at least tolerable? Keep praying for rain!! On to the class news...
Class list for July 2013:
Sat., July 13th, from 10 am to noon: Social Networking; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., July 27th, from 10 am to noon: Pages (word processing); Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., July 31st, from 5-7 pm: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
On Saturday, July 13th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will be revisiting the topic of Social Networking. In this class I will cover Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., etc. The emphasis will be on figuring out how to navigate these wild & wacky social fads, especially as the way these services work is constantly being updated and changed! At the same time, you'll learn how to maintain the levels of privacy we all prefer. If there's interest, I will also cover the ways in which these tools can be put to use in marketing a business. Cost for this class is $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
On Saturday, July 27th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I'm offering my comprehensive class on Apple's Pages program. In this class you will learn how to master their formidable word-processing/page layout program, which just happens to be a good deal more user-friendly (and fun to use) than Microsoft Word! Cost for this class is also $20, and is also held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up is necessary, and drop-ins are welcome!
As you're hopefully all aware by now, the Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Library classes, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Since January, I've been alternating monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! This month, it's the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, July 31st from 5-7 pm. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
2013-06-19
June Class Updates!
I have two changes to this month's class schedule:
Firstly, I'm afraid I have to cancel tonight's Free Overview of Mac OS X class at the Ridgway Library. No has signed up as of yet, and I have other commitments, so we'll just try again next month!
Secondly, I need to move this coming Saturday's iTunes class to the following Saturday, June 29th, from 10-noon at the Ridgway Town Hall.
I apologize for the last-minute nature of these changes, but I'm afraid it's unavoidable. Thanks for understanding, and I hope to see you at a class soon!
Happy summer!
Firstly, I'm afraid I have to cancel tonight's Free Overview of Mac OS X class at the Ridgway Library. No has signed up as of yet, and I have other commitments, so we'll just try again next month!
Secondly, I need to move this coming Saturday's iTunes class to the following Saturday, June 29th, from 10-noon at the Ridgway Town Hall.
I apologize for the last-minute nature of these changes, but I'm afraid it's unavoidable. Thanks for understanding, and I hope to see you at a class soon!
Happy summer!
2013-06-02
Mac Classes - June 2013
Happy June everyone! We've been back from Spain for a couple of weeks, and I'm finally starting to settle back into my rhythm. I'm loving all the crabapples and lilacs in bloom everywhere; happy almost-summer!!
Class list for June 2013:
*Special*: This Sat., June 8th from 9-noon: iPhone-ography, getting great shots from your iPhone camera; Weehawken Ridgway (and all around town).
Sat., June 15th, from 10 am to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., June 19th from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., June 22nd, from 10 am to noon: iTunes; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
This coming Saturday, June 8th, from 9 am to noon, Weehawken Creative Arts is hosting my inaugural iPhone-ography class. (Click on that link for more details and to sign up.) New to the the iPhone? Or do you simply struggle to get decent photos out of yours? Never fear, the class you've been waiting for is here! Come to this class, and learn how to start getting really good photos out of your iPhone. As a bonus, we'll spend some time learning about the thousands of camera "apps" available for your device, from the Instagram craze to the more techy HDR realm, and everything in between. Hope you can join us!! Cost is $35, and remember to sign up soon at the link above.
Then, on Saturday, June 15th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
This month's free class at the Ridgway Library will take place a week earlier than usual. This time around, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview, and it will take place on Wednesday, June 19th from 5-7 pm. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
[For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!]
Lastly, on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10 am to noon, I will return to an old favorite (that has a new interface): iTunes. With all the content one can load on their iDevice these days, iTunes has gotten all the more important in managing it all. To top it off, the program has undergone a major interface overhaul in the last six months. If you've been wanting to learn all the ins and outs of this wild & crazy music/movies/TV shows/books/podcasts/apps, etc. management tool, this class is for you. We'll cover everything from understanding where everything lives, to navigating all the stores, as well as importing your own CD's, audiobooks, movies, etc. Cost for this class is also $20, held at Ridgway Town Hall. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
Class list for June 2013:
*Special*: This Sat., June 8th from 9-noon: iPhone-ography, getting great shots from your iPhone camera; Weehawken Ridgway (and all around town).
Sat., June 15th, from 10 am to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., June 19th from 5-7 pm: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., June 22nd, from 10 am to noon: iTunes; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
This coming Saturday, June 8th, from 9 am to noon, Weehawken Creative Arts is hosting my inaugural iPhone-ography class. (Click on that link for more details and to sign up.) New to the the iPhone? Or do you simply struggle to get decent photos out of yours? Never fear, the class you've been waiting for is here! Come to this class, and learn how to start getting really good photos out of your iPhone. As a bonus, we'll spend some time learning about the thousands of camera "apps" available for your device, from the Instagram craze to the more techy HDR realm, and everything in between. Hope you can join us!! Cost is $35, and remember to sign up soon at the link above.
Then, on Saturday, June 15th, from 10 am to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
This month's free class at the Ridgway Library will take place a week earlier than usual. This time around, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview, and it will take place on Wednesday, June 19th from 5-7 pm. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
[For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!]
Lastly, on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10 am to noon, I will return to an old favorite (that has a new interface): iTunes. With all the content one can load on their iDevice these days, iTunes has gotten all the more important in managing it all. To top it off, the program has undergone a major interface overhaul in the last six months. If you've been wanting to learn all the ins and outs of this wild & crazy music/movies/TV shows/books/podcasts/apps, etc. management tool, this class is for you. We'll cover everything from understanding where everything lives, to navigating all the stores, as well as importing your own CD's, audiobooks, movies, etc. Cost for this class is also $20, held at Ridgway Town Hall. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
2013-05-28
I'm back!
I have been for a week actually; recovering from jet lag and slowly getting back into the swing of things... It was an incredible trip by the way. I'm sure I'll be sharing stories and photos and stories with many of you in the weeks to come!
Anyway, don't hesitate to email or call if you have any needs!
970-417-8434
Also, a quick reminder, there are lots of seats left for tomorrow evening's FREE iPhone/iPad (iOS) overview class, from 5-7 at the Ridgway Library. Call me if you'd like to come!
2013-04-29
I'm on vacation!
As I mentioned in the previous post, I'm off on a three-week vacation tomorrow. In case you're worried that you'll need some support while I'm gone, the good news is that I have you covered.
My friend Chris Kennedy of AppleCore Technologies in Montrose will be available to help you out in the event of a computer emergency.
Feel free to contact him at 970 901-3051 or chris@applecoretechnologies.com
I will be traveling with my iPhone, and expect to have at least intermittent email & Internet access, but I won't be able to respond to anything but the simplest of questions. I hope you understand; it is why they call it vacation, right?!?
See you all in three weeks!
My friend Chris Kennedy of AppleCore Technologies in Montrose will be available to help you out in the event of a computer emergency.
Feel free to contact him at 970 901-3051 or chris@applecoretechnologies.com
I will be traveling with my iPhone, and expect to have at least intermittent email & Internet access, but I won't be able to respond to anything but the simplest of questions. I hope you understand; it is why they call it vacation, right?!?
See you all in three weeks!
Mac Classes - May 2013
As you're all aware by now, I'm headed out tomorrow for a much needed vacation. I did want to remind you that there will still be one class in late May, and let you know about a fun side opportunity coming up in June!
Class list for May 2013:
Wed., May 29th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE Mac iPhone/iPad (iOS) Overview; Ridgway Library
And FYI:
Sat., June 8th from 9-noon: iPhone-ography; Weehawken Ridgway
The details:
As you're hopefully all aware by now, the Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Library classes, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Since January, I've been alternating monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! This month, it's the FREE iPhone/iPad (iOS) Overview on Wednesday, May 29th from 5-7 p.m. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Now, a head's up: I'm teaching an iPhone-ography (iPhone photography) class through the Weehawken Creative Arts on June 8th, from 9 to noon! More info here.
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
Class list for May 2013:
Wed., May 29th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE Mac iPhone/iPad (iOS) Overview; Ridgway Library
And FYI:
Sat., June 8th from 9-noon: iPhone-ography; Weehawken Ridgway
The details:
As you're hopefully all aware by now, the Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Library classes, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Since January, I've been alternating monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! This month, it's the FREE iPhone/iPad (iOS) Overview on Wednesday, May 29th from 5-7 p.m. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Now, a head's up: I'm teaching an iPhone-ography (iPhone photography) class through the Weehawken Creative Arts on June 8th, from 9 to noon! More info here.
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
2013-04-02
Mac Classes - April 2013
Yikes, April already. I'm sure you'll be glad I waited a day to post this, to assure there was no risk of confusing you with April Fools jokes... And don't stop praying for snow just yet, we still need a late spring storm or two to beef up the snowpack! On to the class news!
Class list for April 2013:
Sat., April 13th, from 10 a.m. to noon: Social Networking; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., April 24th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
Sat., April 27th, from 10 a.m. to noon: Intermediate iPad/iPhone; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., April 27th, from 10 a.m. to noon: Intermediate iPad/iPhone; Ridgway Town Hall
The details:
On Saturday, April 13th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will be revisiting the topic of Social Networking. In this class I will cover Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., etc. The emphasis will be on figuring out how to navigate these wild & wacky social fads, especially as the way these services work is constantly being updated and changed! At the same time, you'll learn how to maintain the levels of privacy we all prefer. If there's interest, I will also cover the ways in which these tools can be put to use in marketing a business. Cost for this class is $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
On Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will be offering another new class, one that's been requested a lot in the last year: an Intermediate iPad/iPhone program. In this class I will take you to the next level with your iOS device: Apps, Books (audio and e-books), Movies, Music, etc. etc. In general, how to use your device to do the really cutting-edge stuff! Cost for this class is also $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
As you're hopefully all aware by now, the Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Library classes, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Since January, I've been alternating monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! This month, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview on Wednesday, April 24th from 5-7 p.m. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
2013-03-01
Mac Classes - March 2013
March is here; there's (literally) light at the end of the tunnel!! I've been loving how much snow we've been getting, but I sure am ready for it to warm up a bit, aren't you? On to the class news for this month...
Class list for March 2013:
Sat., March 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., March 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon: Pages; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., March 20th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
Read on for the details...
First off, on Saturday, March 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will primarily cover the latest version (iPhoto '11) but can touch on the previous ('09) version when necessary. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Then, on Saturday, March 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon, I'm offering my comprehensive class on Apple's Pages program. In this class you will learn how to master their formidable word-processing/page layout program, which just happens to be a good deal more user-friendly (and fun to use) than Microsoft Word! This class is also $20, also at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, as above; don't miss it!
Note, this month's Library class (iPad/iPhone version) will NOT be held on the usual last-Wednesday-of-the-month. This month only, it will take place on the third Wednesday (March 20th). Details below...
I'm continuing to alternate monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and a iPad/iPhone Overview! So, this month we're back to the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, March 20th from 5-7 p.m. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, and the iPad/iPhone overview is held in the small meeting room near the library entrance. There are eight seats available for the Mac overview, and 12 for the iPad/iPhone version; the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
2013-02-04
Mac Classes - February 2013
Happy February everyone! At least it's finally warmed up a bit, eh? Now it just needs to snow a bunch more! Oh, and it's also going to be a great month for computer classes!
Class list for February 2013:
Sat., February 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon: Password Management; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., February 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon: Intermediate iPad/iPhone; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., February 27th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE Mac OS X Overview; Ridgway Library
The details:
On Saturday, February 9th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will be offering a brand new class: Password Management. Come learn everything there is to know about the crux of every good security set up: your password! I'll cover everything from how to create strong passwords, to the biggest question: how to keep track of them all once you have dozens of them! Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
On Saturday, February 23rd, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will be offering another new class, one that's been requested a lot in the last year: an Intermediate iPad/iPhone program. In this class I will take you to the next level with your iOS device: Apps, Books (audio and e-books), Movies, Music, etc. etc. In general, how to use your device to do the really cutting-edge stuff! Cost for this class is also $20, and it's held at the Ridgway Town Hall. As above, no sign-up is necessary, drop-ins are welcome!
As I mentioned last month, the Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Library classes, which take place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Starting last month, I'm now alternating monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! This month, it's the FREE Mac OS X Overview on Wednesday, February 27th from 5-7 p.m. The Mac overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library, while the iPad/iPhone ones are held in their small meeting room. There are only eight seats available, so you have to sign up, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
2013-01-21
Should you be running Mac Antivirus software in 2013?
On the heels of last week's post about the latest Java vulnerability, I came across an article over the weekend by Rich Mogull, TidBITS.com's security editor. Here is the first paragraph of his article, followed by a link to the entire story:
"It has been over four years since I wrote “Should Mac Users Run Antivirus Software?” (18 March 2008). Although much has changed since then, my recommendations mostly haven’t. While Macs aren’t immune to malicious software (malware), and we even experienced one reasonably widespread incident in 2012, malware on Macs is still not nearly common enough to recommend antivirus software for everyone. And while antivirus tools are effective against certain known attacks, they often don’t provide the level of protection people expect." [Emphasis mine]
Read the entire article here.
His bottom line opinion (in bold above) is exactly what I've been saying for years. Even though there have been more frequent threats identified as affecting Macs in recent months, I still think they're rare enough (as well as being relatively benign in their threat levels) that the downsides of running A/V software on your Mac full time aren't warranted.
There are a few instances where I might feel differently, one of which was mentioned in the comments appended to the above article. The example given was one where a particular user frequently uses flash drives to share files between Macs and PCs. In that case, running A/V software would be a good way to stop the potential spread of PC viruses via the flash drives.
If you still want to run a Mac A/V package of some sort, Sophos has a decent free option, and Intego's products are also well-regarded.
Happy (and healthy) surfing!
2013-01-16
Java trouble, again!
As many of you have read by now, there's a new Java vulnerability making headlines, and I've gotten a lot of emails asking about it. Back in April of last year I wrote a blog post about the Flashback trojan, and one of the security suggestions that resulted from the whole ordeal was to disable Java in your browser (and possibly elsewhere). If you'd like to read more about the current issue that has a lot of folks concerned, check out this link:
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/homeland-security-still-says-no-java-1B8000547
And below, excerpted from my post last April, are instructions for disabling Java in Safari, Firefox, or system-wide:
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/homeland-security-still-says-no-java-1B8000547
And below, excerpted from my post last April, are instructions for disabling Java in Safari, Firefox, or system-wide:
...consider turning off Java altogether in Safari. Go to Preferences in Safari, and click on the Security tab, then uncheck the Enable Java checkbox:
UPDATE: Several folks have asked how to disable Java in Firefox. Here are the instructions:
Open Firefox's preferences, go to the General tab, and then click on the "Manage Add-ons..." button in the lower right corner. That will open another Firefox window, showing a list of plug-ins, one of which is the 'Java Applet Plug-in'. Disable that plug-in, and you should be good to go...
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To be even more secure (and aside from your browsers), you could disable Java system-wide. I don't recommend this, however, unless you're positive you don't use any Java-based programs (CrashPlan uses Java, for example). If you want to disable it, you will need to go to your Applications folder, find the Utilities folder within it, then a program called Java Preferences. Open that, and uncheck all the boxes under the General tab, as seen below:
Unfortunately, the online world just seems to get riskier as it gets more powerful. Keep reading your daily news to learn of the latest threats, and check back here for the details...
2013-01-01
Mac Classes - January 2013
Happy New Year everyone!! Phew, we made it through the holidays; I hope you all had a grand time with the ones you love.
I've got some exciting news to share for 2013! Check it out below...
Class list for January 2013:
Sat., January 12th, from 10 a.m. to noon: iPhoto; Ridgway Town Hall
Sat., January 26th, from 10 a.m. to noon: Numbers; Ridgway Town Hall
Wed., January 30th from 5-7 p.m.: FREE iPad/iPhone Overview; Ridgway Library
Read on for the details...
To kick off the new year, on Saturday, January 12th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I will once again be offering my in-depth class on iPhoto. Come learn everything there is to know about Apple's powerful digital image organization/editing program. Is it finally time to get your photo library under control, with the added bonus of learning how easy (and fun) the process can be? Well then, this is the class for you! I will be covering both the latest version (iPhoto '11) as well as the previous ('09) version. Cost for this class is $20, and it will be held at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, and it's open to drop-ins, so come if you can!
Then, on Saturday, January 26th, from 10 a.m. to noon, I'm offering a comprehensive class on Apple's Numbers program. I've had several requests for this class recently, so if you're interested in learning the ins and outs of Apple's spreadsheet program, as well as finding out just how user-friendly a spreadsheet app can be, then be sure to join me on the 26th. This class is also $20, also at the Ridgway Town Hall. No sign-up necessary, as above; don't miss it!
***Now for the big news for 2013***:
The Ridgway Library has given me the go-ahead to switch up my regular FREE Mac OS X Overview class, which takes place on the last Wednesday of every month. Starting this month, I'm going to alternate monthly between the Mac OS X Overview and an iPad/iPhone Overview! So, this month I'm going to start with the FREE iPad/iPhone Overview on Wednesday, January 30th from 5-7 p.m. These overview classes are always held in the computer lab at the Ridgway Library. There are only eight seats available, and the Library has asked that I handle the sign ups, so give me a call at 970-417-8434 (or drop me an email) if you'd like to attend. (Be aware that first-timers take priority over anyone who has taken the class before, but there are often openings for repeaters).
For the iPad/iPhone Overview, you'll need to bring your own device. For the Mac Overview, there are six Macs in the computer lab, so only two of the eight attendees need their own laptops. This class is beginner-oriented, but we cover some different things every month; repeat attendees are encouraged (when there's room)!
Take care everyone, and have a great month!!
As always, let me know if there's something else you'd like me to consider covering in the Saturday sessions.
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