Welcome to TMUG Michigan: the official Apple User Group of the Thumb

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Our meetings are located at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, Michigan. We meet the THIRD Monday of each month.

Events are posted "Upcoming Events" section of our website. Click the "Contact us" link to send an email if you have any questions. Thanks again for visiting!

May 20th: Creating Your Own Digital Newspaper or Magazine with RSS

May 20 2013 6:30 pm

One of the great benefits of the internet is getting information from website that we are interested in, care about and provide meaningful information. The best way to stay up to date with information is having it "served" to you when and where you want it. This is the magic and benefit of RSS feeds and RSS Readers.

This month we will show you how to start your first RSS feed using Feedly and start enjoying all the available content from the many thousands of information sources. We will also show you how to "save" this information off line so you can read it whenever YOU want!

Total Finder

Have you ever felt that the Finder was sometimes limiting or difficult to navigate to find/move files and folders? Look no further....Total Finder is a fantastic addition to the Finder and makes up for the Finder's weaknesses. We're demoing the software and giving a free copy to one member attending!

Betty's Bookmarks - May

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http://www.macworld.com/article/2033168/the-seven-best-os-x-tricks-youre...
Here you’ll find some OS X tricks you may not know about.

http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.htm...
Looking for a procedure to uninstall Flash Player? Keep this link handy.

http://www.cultofmac.com/222441/five-secret-ios-gestures-you-need-to-kno...
Don’t miss out on some iOS gestures here.

April 15 - Information Overload

Apr 15 2013 6:30 pm


We are told that the average person is subjected to more information in one day than a person in the middle ages did in their entire life. If true, then we need help managing the overload of information contained in email, social media, news, as well traditional media. We wil discuss how your Macintosh can help you reduce information overload through free and simple tools

March 18th The Finder

Mar 18 2013 6:30 pm


This month we are talking about the role and power of the Finder. What is it, why is it important and what can it do for me?

Betty's Bookmarks - February

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http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-talking-iphone/
There’s always something you can learn about your iPhone. Here’s where you learn about what you can do with your phone while you’re talking.

http://www.macworld.com/article/2027220/33-expert-tips-and-tricks-for-io...
More tips for using iOS6. Make sure you check out all 33 tips. Submitted by Mary Nesset (SMUG and MIAMUG).

http://tinyurl.com/bz43y6w
MORE tips for using your iPhone. This time - 154 Brilliant Tips and Tricks. Submitted by Jerry Brasseur (SMUG).

http://tidbits.com/e/13498
If you’re passing your old Mac on or selling it, this information should be of help to you.

Jan 21st - Free Mac Apps!

Jan 21 2013 6:30 pm

This month we are looking at some free Mac apps you might not even know you have. Mac users have a wealth of software available to them and often discover them by accident or by a friend.

Betty's Bookmarks - January 2013

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It’s all about security and it should be. Read this and become better informed not hacked.

http://adjustyourprivacy.com
Security and privacy go together. Make sure your privacy settings are equal to your comfort level.

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/12/how-to-delete-recent-email-contacts
Here’s a tip to remove unwanted email contacts from your iOS device. It does not allow you to remove an email address that is tied to a contact on your device.

http://www.macworld.com/article/2018930/how-to-make-dvds-as-holiday-gift...
How about a jump on making a Holiday 2013 gift? Take a look at how you can make a DVD full of pictures, videos and music. You only have 11 months to complete this project - get started!

Betty's Bookmarks - December 2012

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http://www.macattorney.com/rbb.html

Read all about it! Those troubling beachballs we all see are discussed here. You should find some answers and solutions here.

http://www.macworld.com/article/2013632/how-to-restore-your-data-from-th...

More good information here. This one helps you (using different scenarios) to restore your data from the cloud.

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/30/securing-your-mac-a-guide-for-reasonable-...

This guide is excellent for learning to secure your Mac. Contributed by Mary Nesset (SMUG & MIAMUG).

Nov 19th: Learn Gmail & 1Password

Nov 19 2012 6:30 pm


You've had a Google account for years but never learned all the great features that makes Gmail the best mail service in the world. Come November 19th and learn how to get the most out of Gmail to eliminate spam, save important email, setup contacts, calendar and filters just to name a few of the great features!

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