MacWest Blog

OSX, microsoft office, IOS Alerts and Updates

Robert — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:20:04 +0000

Update tuesday from Microsoft for m
Mac’s using MS Office 2004, 2008 and 2011 have CRITICAL security updates!!!
Open for ie: word and find “check for updates“.
Then follow instructions.

Apple has released OSX update for LION 10.7.4
HINT:– If you havnot been fastidious about your updates download the Lion 10.7.4 COMBO UPDATE.

Apple has also released IOS 5.1.1

OTHER UPDATES:
Firefox 12.x.x find ABOUT FIREFOX in the HELP list, then look for the update button in the near middle,top of this window.

Skype:
VLC:
LITTLE SNITCH:

I think by now you are getting the idea, there have been many version upgrades for many APPS, so time to do a little SPRING CLEANING. That is delete old Apps you no longer use. UPDATE or UPGRADE your Apps.

THUNDERBIRD eMAIL upgrade NOW

Robert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:20:06 +0000

For those who use Thunderbird email to see all emails other than Apple mail
Mozilla will be stopping support for the current version 3.2.X soon.
The new version is 11.0

NEW CABLE MODEM FROM SHAW CABLE

Robert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:18:56 +0000

Surrey rec centre and Shaw Cable have wired internet access into meeting room #2 for and given use a new cable modem

For access you will have to tell your ios or other mobile device to “FORGET THIS NETWORK”.

Then rescan for wireless access
Choose MacWest24 AGAIN
Then re-enter the password MacWest24
there isn’t a macwest 5 now

ROCKMELT the web not a browser but a WOWser for Facebook and Twitter and?

Robert — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:25:58 +0000

A newer web browser, for pc , mac and Mobile devices based on Google Chrome with integration for Facebook and Twitter, that allows you to surf the web while staying fully connected to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and Gmail at the same time.
So if you use either of these social apps you may want to see if Rockmelt suits you
This browser received a glowing report from the staff of a magazine named “iCreate” published in the UK
They also have apps for the Apple mobile devices to view some articles.

To view Rockmelt click here

To see a preview of iCreate magazine click here

SECURITY reminder web browsers

Robert — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:52:40 +0000

This is a reminder to UPDATE your web browser of choice
Be it:
Safari (apple tells you to)
Firefox version 11 is now the standard with 12 in beta testing

To see what version you are running in Firefox click on “HELP” scroll to “ABOUT FIREFOX” the window that opens will tell you what version is running and if there is an update available.
If it is NOT version 11 if it is maybe versions 6 thru 9 then goto Mozilla and download the latest Firefox and install– then uninstall the older version if it has not been done

The same is true for the other browsers Googles CHROME — or which ever browser you use

THE REASON FOR THIS IS ONLINE SECURITY OLDER VERSIONS HAVE NOT BEEN HARDENED TO HACKER ATTACKS

Want to Keep up todate with new apps etc between meetings

Robert — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:25:51 +0000

There are several tv shows airing on lower mainland channels that report on the latest in apps for mobile devices
The first is AppTV that airs on CHEK tv Sat and Mon at 7:30 PM PST sponsered by Telus
After contacting AppTv it has been confirmed that this series is on hiatus and will be replaced by “GetConnectedMedia” a new series starting in April

To go to the AppTV website click here

To access the new website GetConnectedMedia click here

The third choice is AppCentral via Sympatico which is sponsered by Bell Canada
It is similar in scope to GetConnectedMedia in that it covers all media news,hints and how to
This series can be viewed on CTV saturdays at 4:30 PM

To visit AppCentral click here

Pleasant touring —please let us know what you find!

NEXT Meeting JUNE 13 th 2012

Admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:20:24 +0000

ALL ARE WELCOME

Doors at 7PM — Meeting Starts at 07:30PM
The executive needs your input and ideas to make sure that this club will continue on!

Some of the points we will be covering are:
- New Apple Products
- New Mobile Apps
- Your Favourite Mac Applications
_ What are your interests this year?
Photography
Genealogy
Accounting
Presentations
eBooks for reading books on_line or from the library
Audio capture from old records, the web etc
EMAIL us with other ideas or topics!!!!!!

- Meeting location
- Parking problems
- Meeting schedules
- Attendance
- Retiring executive members
- New directions -Mac / iSO / iPads / and more…

iPad NEW and the upgraded iTV and IOS 5.1

Robert — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:08:47 +0000

this is a link to a short video on the NEW iPad Available 16 March 2012
They are keeping the iPad2 with a $100.00 price reduction.

IOS 5.1 remove photos from stream?

to view Click Here

More features added to Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

Robert — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:41:04 +0000

Time has passed and more features of Mountain Lion are now available along with other tidbits of new apps

HD Video Click Here

1st Peak at Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

Robert — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:31:49 +0000

This video link will explain some of the proposed new ideas and enhancements.
It also mentions that the equipment requirements will again limit upgrades to newer machines, BUT this is NOT definte yet!!!!

To view this hd video click here