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Joe Kissell – Take Control of iCloud

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At our Tuesday Zoom meeting, we have Joe Kissell from Take Control Books who will talk about his book, Take Control of iCloud.We will start the meeting at our normal 3 p.m. time and talk about the Apple iPhone 15 Event that happens at 10 that morning followed by general Q&A.

Joe Kissell will join us at 4:30 p.m. for the second half of the meeting.

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Take Control of iCloud

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Apple’s iCloud service is highly useful, but it can also create headaches for the average user. In Take Control of iCloud, Ninth Edition, Joe Kissell explains how to avoid frustrations and make iCloud work for you across all your devices.

iCloud is a simple idea in theory—access to all your data on all your devices, via the cloud—that can become complicated when put into practice. Instead of wasting time fiddling with iCloud, when there are many other more important things to be done with the information it contains, learn how to minimize frustrations with Take Control of iCloud, Ninth Edition!

Whether you want a quick tip or a deep dive into the inner workings of iCloud, you’ll find what you need in this best-selling book by Apple expert Joe Kissell. Start by learning what iCloud can do, how it differs from other cloud services, and how best to set it up on Macs, iOS and iPadOS devices, Apple TVs, and Windows PCs.

Then, move on to finding out the key aspects—and hidden gotchas—of iCloud’s core features, including:

iCloud+, Apple’s paid membership tiers with extra features
Photo features: iCloud Photos, iCloud Photo Sharing, and iCloud Shared Photo Library

• Family Sharing
• iTunes Match and iCloud Music Library
• iCloud Drive
• Mail and Mail Drop
• Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, and Notes
• iCloud Keychain
• The iCloud website
• Location features: Find My Device, Find My Item, Find My Friends, and the Find My app
• Two-factor authentication
• Activation lock
• Backing up and recovering data
• Managing your privacy and security (including the use of Advanced Data Protection)

Joe Kissell

Take Control publisher Joe Kissell has written more than 60 books about technology, including many popular Take Control books. He formerly wrote for publications such as Macworld, Wirecutter, and TidBITS.

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All Take Control books are delivered in three ebook formats—PDF, EPUB, and Mobipocket (Kindle)—and can be read on nearly any device.

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DVMUG Clinic Lunch Photos

2022

2-22 https://photos.app.goo.gl/sXofGfm5juv7wNg59 – LongPort Fish

2021

11-21 https://photos.app.goo.gl/7R6wLkqnXmUydXgD8 – Dragon’s Spring

09-21 https://photos.app.goo.gl/5uLePo68vR4hdp6U8 – Sichuan Fortune House

08-21 https://photos.app.goo.gl/kJjB6pwoc6x8U4tX8 – Sichuan Fortune House

07-21 https://photos.app.goo.gl/mbGj8fNw1uZbMLRt7 – Sichuan Fortune House

2020

02-20 https://photos.app.goo.gl/xuMtcoR4JjW7qqCu6  – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-20 https://photos.app.goo.gl/VfT5Na8nu18SEczHA  – DJ’s Bistro

2019

11-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/FjKxY1EmxPjZfPdu7  – Kobe Japan

10-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/jkfJ9ALtFtXLQj299 – Sichuan Fortune House

09-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/BhfhBtrLDNi2cbJi9  – EMC

08-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/xmBaXocbBNbZ3HuF8  – Sichuan Fortune House

06-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Eb7aEW2zn4Ts5Rtx6  – Imperial Palace Dimsum

04-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/FZhpHBkgs2UWvZay9  – Sargam

03-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/LJnqfFJEEBLYcYfR9  – EMC Seafood

02-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pfLboHACWm1yS7K69 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/fHYbYMmZ1EgBpNy98 – Aung Maylika

2018

11-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/yBm8EPH5u73XyXiR8 – Puesto

10-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ncjxunx2tuc23EEC6 – Kobe Japan

09-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/NvDhFtujWsaYnjvv6 – The Dead Fish

07-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/kTp14QfkjwX39dX19  – DeVino’s Pizza & Pasta

06-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/6temY3oe98PxmpCz7 – Kobe Japan

05-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/L6eF7FBNFwyBPehPA – Imperial Palace Dimsum

04-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pVv98s799Bux9wp1A – Swagat Indian Cuisine

03-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/QxuCfjfyvrdKpSjPA – The Old Spaghetti Factory

02-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/BJUswY4CvUQXNnUi9 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-18 https://photos.app.goo.gl/VbNoowFfisoH9feT9 – Wences

2017

11-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/LM8BKjLs5Mf4pzcs6 – Kobe Japan

10-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/EPTCqduFT6Yn7bvZ6 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

09-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XvgHwWbkcRV3fcEk7 – Fusion bistro

08-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/R8gKsZZk1cdpjQbf7 – Sichuan Fortune House

07-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/bndAaWB9NJhxhmrM7 – Wences

06-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/BaeZUTQVEatWVcUo7 – Sichuan Fortune House

05-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/N4KiHL1oNxccBGHX6 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

04-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dmv6ZVZH87YAveWn6 – Lucille’s Bar-B-Que

03-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/7X9sy7fGy6qVqZgm6 – Sichuan Fortune House

02-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/vfbV1DrFoNX541gL8 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-17 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zh5S7UNeWWRhUBYr7 – Swagat Indian Cuisine

2016

11-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/vcwXd71qJbrat2N56 – Bonehead’s Texas BBQ

10-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/AKzt9Go7h7jYLBVY6 – Back Forty Texas BBQ

09-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/83zxdWV8VFASj2gQ6 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

08-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/qBW8GMzXZ5Qa8KfL6 – Benihana

07-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ZSHpEn5EkgonHhS7 – The Nantucket

06-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/BaeZUTQVEatWVcUo7 – Wences

05-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Fbhx932hWMGCdezB6 – Tahoe Joe’s

04-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/44Nwuz8ag6w1UGkNA – Dragon’s Spring

03-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/hhL2qBZt7iRMSt1M7 – Sichuan Fortune House

02-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/6BHewuNJeHmANAPL8 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-16 https://photos.app.goo.gl/oJASCZpH1Qrosq2A8 – Wences

2015

11-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/suHfLyURPXEUgXnJA – La Tapatia

10-15 – https://photos.app.goo.gl/wifcvY4VRiTp7sgV9 – Wences

09-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/UinbSVC9N5i3iGx67 – Yanni’s Gyros

08-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/HGyK6SEwEQrSv8yj6 – Swagat Indian Cuisine

07-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/tU7cBxCgbU2RujDB7 – Elephant Bar

06-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ncBdY9w4A67s8Dej8 – Kobe Japan

05-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ckLrhMmon9NrKeebA  – Claim Jumper

04-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Xfe9iVQaUxHqVE98 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

03-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/rKmMENCVS4HxSKBX8 – Pasta Pomodoro

02-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/MfGzJUMryhyzW16q9 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

01-15 https://photos.app.goo.gl/eS7szPYByafKC4KYA – Tahoe Joe’s

2014

11-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/qFc5oT8jhHVUjz1b6 – Imperial Palace Dimsum

10-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XZieyqq7pNnKRTjP7 – Kobe Japan

09-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/X2WziBEcBgVTK8TJ6 – Lulu’s Kitchen

08-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ndvAJ9Xfcq1AzycYA – The Nantucket

05-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/nwc6iKixvNxW2Pnr9 – Kobe Japan

04-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/mLFLtvZW1KwDkc2o6 – La Tapatia

03-14 https://photos.app.goo.gl/UFjmXY1vujtMA3FF9 – Claim Jumper

2013

05-13 https://photos.app.goo.gl/fd6Wq7iMQyuGu3Yb8 – Kobe Japan

 

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Instructor and Apple Consultants Network member Mike Matthews will be presenting a course covering Numbers, the Apple Spreadsheet Application. The sessions will be held over Zoom on January 31st and February 14th from 3-5 PM. Join us and learn how to use Numbers to bring your data to life. Numbers is available in Mac OS, iOS, and iPadOS versions, so you can create a file at home and work with it on your iPhone or iPad.

Presented by Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews is a member of the Apple Consultants Network and specializes in consumers. He also teaches classes at a number of adult schools in the Bay Area helping people make the most of their Apple products. His experience goes back to the days of the Apple II+.

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With its impressive tables and images, Numbers makes it possible to create beautiful spreadsheets and comes included with most Apple devices. Use Apple Pencil on your iPad to add helpful diagrams and colorful illustrations. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together, whether on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or PC.

Download the class outline and sample files for the Numbers class.

Numbers_Class.zip

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Hidden Valley Park – Beech Picnic Area
Redwood Dr & Center Ave
Martinez

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As always, the group will supply the meat and drinks, and you are encouraged to bring a dish or a dessert. This event is always a lot of fun and we encourage you to join us for what will be a very enjoyable time with good food and good company.

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Topic: Apple WWDC 2023

Meeting length: 1 hr 13 min

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Jason has written for Macworld for 25 years and was lead editor for over a decade. He writes about Apple at Six Colorsand podcasts at Relay FM and The Incomparable.

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As required by our bylaws, DVMUG will be holding elections at our Zoom meeting on June 20th. The Board of Directors consists of 5 Directors who serve 2-year terms (2 elected in one year, 3 in the next) and 4 officers who serve 1-year terms. The officers are the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Someone at this week’s meeting asked what each Board member’s job is, so here is some info from our bylaws:

The Board of Directors shall have control and management of DVMUGís activities, establish all policies, and generally supervise the affairs of DVMUG. Additionally, Directors shall perform other duties as may be assigned by the President or other officer properly acting in the absence of the President.

President: The President shall serve as the executive officer of DVMUG, preside at all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors, be an exñofficio member of all committees, exercise general supervision over affairs of DVMUG, and perform such other duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a President.

Vice President: The Vice President shall act in the behalf of the President in his or her absence and shall perform such duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a Vice President and such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. If the President is unable to serve for one reason or another, the Vice President shall assume the responsibilities and duties of the President until either (1) the President is once again able to perform his or her duties or (2) until the next election of officers. If the Vice President becomes the President, the Board of Directors will designate a replacement to serve out the term of Vice President. In the event that the office of the Vice President becomes vacant for any reason other than the succession of the Vice President to President, the vacancy shall be filled as soon as practical by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep and maintain the minutes of all of the Board of Directors meetings, in the form and manner prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall record the results of all votes taken at the General Membership Meetings and shall maintain a current database of members of DVMUG. In addition, the Secretary shall perform any additional duties that are ordinarily incumbent

upon a Secretary. The Secretary shall be a member of the standing Membership Committee.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer and maintain records of all fees, dues and other monies collected and disbursed in the form and manner prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will also perform such duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a Treasurer, including a Financial Report that the Treasurer will present at each of the Board meetings and as directed by the President at the general Membership Meetings. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall prepare and maintain appropriate books and ledgers (which may be kept in electronic form) and make disbursements as prescribed by the Board of Directors and consistent with the Bylaws of DVMUG.

So, those are the job descriptions. We are required by the bylaws to meet in January, April, July, and October, but we usually meet monthly. Sometimes we will cancel a meeting if we don’t have any pressing business. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom.

For this year, there are going to be some changes to the composition of the board. Vice President Irene Bergamini is running for the board position formerly occupied by Chris Wysocki. On behalf of the group, I would like to thank Chris for his many contributions to our group over the years as both President and as a Board member. The other board position which is up for election this year is the seat currently held by Jack Stark, who is running for reelection. Bruce Kostrzewski is running for the Vice President position formerly held by Irene Bergamini. All other officers have agreed to continue, but if you would like to give it a try, the floor will be open for nominations during the May 16th meeting as well as before the elections are held on June 20th.

Remember, a group such as ours doesn’t just happen. It happens because of members that are willing to give up a little more of their time in service to the group. So please join us on June 20th and support our officers Board members.

Don Nelson, President 925-405-5791 Don_Nelson@dvmug.org

 

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Meeting length: 1 hr 42 min

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TechTool Pro 17 is now available! If you’ve recently upgraded to macOS Ventura, you’ll be happy to know that version 17 is bringing full support to Apple’s latest operating system. Christian Pickman, Micromat’s product manager, will discuss and demonstrate all the tests and tools TechTool Pro has to offer.

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Adam Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, the oldest Internet-based email newsletter in the world, which is distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has also written many technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series in the 1990s, books on Eudora and iPhoto, and magazine articles for MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld.

Visiting an Apple store: the value of in-person impressions
Adam Engst made his first visit to an Apple Store since before the start of the pandemic and came away with some changed opinions after getting a chance to lay his hands on some recent (and not-so-recent) products. Online ordering is great, but can’t provide the full picture.

https://tidbits.com/2022/11/11/visiting-an-apple-store-the-value-of-in-person-impressions

Chuck Joiner
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Chuck Joiner has been creating original Apple, Macintosh and tech-oriented audio and video content since 2000. MacVoices, delivered in both audio and video versions, includes one-on-one discussions with authors, developers, pundits, panel conversations on current trends in tech, and real-world hardware and software reviews. With interviewing skills honed by a career in insurance investigation, negotiation and litigation management, and a passion for technology, Chuck delivers content that is curiosity-driven and designed to both inform and entertain.

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Bert Monroy is an American artist best known as an early Photoshop expert. He wrote the first book on the use of Photoshop (The Official Adobe Photoshop Handbook, coauthored with David Biedny), and became an established Photoshop educator. He was a frequent guest on The Screen Savers, where he gave brief Photoshop tutorials. In 2004 he was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame. He also hosted a web TV show, PixelPerfect, on Revision3. Monroy is currently a regular teacher on the training website Linkedin and hosts an ongoing series called Pixel Playground which is similar to Pixel Perfect.

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Peacock Hall in Rossmoor

Each year in August, Rossmoor’s marvelous Peacock Theater hosts a competition of short videos and slideshows by members of the Rossmoor Photography Club and our Diablo Valley Mac User Group. Our filmmakers work hard to create their masterpieces. The best win certificates or the coveted grand prize Jeddo trophy handed out at a Wine & Cheese Social/Awards ceremony. Support is offered to aspiring videographers through DVMUG SIGs as well as direct support from experienced members. Check out some of our previous award-winning videos below.

2019

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2019

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2019 Cheese Photos

Best of Show – Moroccan adventure – Ken Lezin

Photographic excellence – Moroccan adventure – Ken Lezin

Inspiration award – You are the light – Eric Cox

Best nature video – Yellowstone and grand teton national parks – Robert Adler

Cinematic excellence – Ascension – Shari Dyer

Multimedia award – A fairy tale – Peter Weiler

Best educational video – Irene – Bergamini – Alaskaís brown bears, grizzlies

2018

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2018

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2018 Cheese Photos

2017

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2017

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2017 Cheese Photos

Best of Show – Dollar Pool – Carmencita Lozano

Photographic Excellence – Highlights of Pride Parades – Lynn Letteris

Creativity – Dollar Pool – Carmencita Lozano

Story Telling – Bees! – Shari Dyer

Documentary – A Visit to the Western Railway Museum – Vern Hance

More 2017 Film Fest photos at, photos.app.goo.gl/gzEWhtK4vZ2pVVYS6

2016

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2016

Best of Show Ken Lezin “The Face of Cuba”

Best Nature Video Carol Hance “Peacock’s Spring Break“

Best Music Video Shari Dyer “Give Me Jazz“

Best Photo Story Ken Lezin “The Face of Cuba”

Originality Carmencita Lozano  “Have You Seen My…?“

Best Documentary Sharon Beck “Sparkle Plenty” The Nun Too Bright

Lifetime Achievement Award Dick Dowell

2015

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2015

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Cheese Photos 2015

Best Nature
Video Irene Bergamini – Fauna Down Under

Best Travel Video
John Mentil – Iceland: An Amazing Adventure

Editing & Photographic Excellence
Ken Lezin – New York: A Photo Essay

Originality
Peter Weiler – Something’s Coming

Best of Show
John Mentil – Iceland: An Amazing Adventure

2014

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2014

Category Winners

Best Documentary – Jennifer Langan – 9/11 Memorial Museum

Best Editing – Shari Dyer – Journey to Canada

Best Humor – Vern Hance – When Are You Going to Mow the Lawn?

Best Photo Story – Steve Goodall – Reality in Black & White

Best Travel Video –  Irene Bergamini – A Walk on the Wild Side

Award for Photographic Excellence – Kenneth Lezin – Central Mexico: A Photo Essay

Best in Show Winner

3rd Place – Irene Bergamini – A Walk on the Wild Side

2nd Place – Dick Dowell – On the Road Again

Best of Show – Kenneth Lezin – Central Mexico: A Photo Essay

2013

Best iPhone Documentary, Demolition of the Dome, Jennifer Langan

Best Storytelling, Della and the Gentle Giant, Vern Hance

Best Nature Video, Life in the Kelp Forest and Coral Reefs, Peter Weiler

Best Travel, A Glimpse of London, Shari Dyer

Best Slideshow, Winged Friends, Steve Goodall

Best of Show, A Glimpse of London, Shari Dyer

2012

Best of Show, Ring of Fire, Peter Weiler

Photographic Excellence, Ring of Fire, Peter Weiler

Promotional Excellence, BePeace, Shari Dyer

Best Travelogue , 60 Years Ago, Vern Hance

Excellence in Editing, Stepping into the Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Jennifer Langan

2011

Best of Show, Journey into the Past, Phyllis OíShea

Story Telling Award, Journey into the Past, Phyllis OíShea

Best Travelogue,  Viva Italia, Rose Bowe

Scenic Achievement,  Colorado Autumn, Shari Dyer

2010

Best of Show, Dearest Darling, Lynn Curtis

Creative Camera Award, The Blue Angels, Ed Mason

Family Film Award, Smile!, Jeff Rade

Travelogue Award, Why England?, Philip Neff

Story Telling Award, Urban Lumberjack, Vern Hance and Carol Hance

2009

Video Travelogue Award, Why Alaska, Philip Neff

A Tour of the Buddha Gate Monastery, Daniel Yu

Nine Lawyers And My Husband, Dorothy Davis

Zain Meets Reyna, Jeff Rader

Oceans R Us, Lynn Curtis

My Wall – My Life, Dick Dowell

2008

Beat of Show,  Coronation of Spring, Robert Rothgery

Photography,  Many Faces of China, Rose Bower

Documentar, Preston’s First Haircut. Mike & Connie Grover

Storytelling,  Flying and Me, Ed Mason

Editing,  Coronation of Spring, Robert Rothgery

Creativity, Lynn Curtis, Faces of Viet Nam

2007

Best of Show, Safari Serengeti,Lynn Curtis