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SUMMARY:The Hidden Powers of the Notes app
DESCRIPTION:This unassuming little app is an unexpected powerhouse. Want to jot down notes with your Apple Pencil\, make lists or tables\, draw or sketch\, import images\, scan text\, keep yourself organized\, or share information with others that automatically updates? Well\, the Notes apps has a wealth of features for all that and more. Brad Clack\, BA\, AMBCS\, who previously worked as a Trainer at Apple Inc. for nearly ten years providing expert training and support to Apple’s customers in London through its Retail Stores\, will go into a deep-dive to show the many hidden powers of the Notes app. \n\n\n \nThis is a teaser of our meeting. Are you a member? Log in to view the entire video. Not a member? Join today!
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/the-hidden-powers-of-the-notes-app/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Keep Your Focus
DESCRIPTION:Is your iPhone interrupting you too much? Too many notifications? Too many phone calls? Too many bleeps and bloops? We’ll show you how Focus Mode can help you quiet down your iPhone. \n\n\n \nThis is a teaser of our meeting. Are you a member? Log in to view the entire video. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nThis summary was written by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nCustomizable Do Not Disturb Feature Explained\nMike Matthews discussed the functionality and customization of a do not disturb feature on a phone app. He explained that users can choose to allow notifications only from a selected few individuals or apps\, while blocking everyone else. The process involves adding people or apps to an approved list\, with the option to also allow repeated calls. Mike also highlighted the time-sensitive notification switch\, which allows apps not in the allowed list to send notifications marked as time-sensitive. \nCustomizing Lock Screens for Enhanced Focus\nMike Matthews discussed ways to customize lock screens and home screens to enhance focus during meetings. He noted the possibility of dimming the lock screen to reduce distractions and selecting a specific lock screen or home screen when focus mode is activated. Mike estimated the range of available focus modes to be between 10 and 12. He also discussed the idea of a focused home screen for exercise sessions\, including only relevant apps like fitness\, podcast\, and music apps\, and the implementation of a ‘Focus mode’ that can be manually activated or set to activate at specific times. \nSmartphone Customization Discussed\nMike Matthews discussed the functionality and benefits of smart activation and manually scheduled focus modes on phones. He gave examples of how these features could be used to customize phone settings for different situations\, like turning off notifications during church or while driving. However\, there was some uncertainty about how to add customized options like “driving” to the list of available modes. Ward expressed his struggle with the maps app on his watch incorrectly predicting his home route after appointments\, which was an issue neither Mike nor Chita could resolve in the meeting. Chita agreed to look into it further. \nTuning Notifications With Focus Filters\nMike Matthews discussed the ‘Focus Filters’ tool\, which provides fine-grained control over notifications during specific modes. He noted its usefulness for those working from home\, as it allows for the filtering of specific apps and messages. Mike also highlighted the ability to block certain people and features of apps\, and to customize system settings when certain focus modes are turned on. He concluded by stating that the implementation of these features depends on individual preferences. Mike also detailed how to use the focus mode feature on a phone\, explaining that users can enable it through Siri or the control center\, and can set it for a specific duration or until they leave a specific location. He suggested consolidating multiple focus modes into one using the focus switch. \nTroubleshooting Focus Mode and Do Not Disturb Settings\nGill had an issue with her phone’s focus mode\, which had set several different modes by itself due to information from her calendar. Mike Matthews suggested that the Do Not Disturb settings might be triggering the focus mode. Bruce suggested that the watch app on maps contains settings to turn off various alerts and Siri suggestions for maps\, which could potentially resolve Gill’s issue. There was a discussion about the functionality of the “Do Not Disturb” feature on phones. Sheila raised an issue with only seeing the first three system filters and not the “Silent Mode.” Mike helped Sheila and Giovanni with their phone settings issues\, explaining the use of the focus feature on their Macs. Mike also discussed the availability of help resources\, noting that the newest iPhone user guide was not found in the Books app\, despite usual updates correlating with new software or devices. \nOS and Mouse Issues: A Discussion\nRobert raised an issue regarding his mouse experiencing intermittent issues every 1550 minutes\, which Chita suggested might be related to the operating system and system specifications. Mike suggested an alternative mouse brand that had resolved his similar issues. Chita and Robert agreed that the issue seemed to be a combination of the operating system and the Intel system. Additionally\, Sandy raised a question about the Apple Watch’s new operating system\, specifically regarding the visibility of frequently used alarms. Mike and Dan provided some insights on the changes in the new operating system\, with Dan expressing a similar dissatisfaction with the new system’s lack of favorites. Mike suggested a workaround involving the use of the control center and recent apps. Sandy found this helpful. \nFinder\, Alarms\, Syncing Issues and Unsyncable Videos\nFred expressed issues with the Finder forgetting its history\, which he found solved by relaunching the Finder from the Dock. Mike suggested that Sheila could add a complication for the alarms app to her watch face for easier access. Jane brought up her ongoing syncing issues with YouTube videos\, specifically certain videos from a specific user\, which she could not get to sync between her two MacBook Pros. Chita suggested that these videos might be intentionally set up not to sync\, although Jane expressed confusion as to why this would be the case. \nSecurity\, Photography\, and Promotions\nGeorge emphasized the importance of installing focus modes in security systems and receiving notifications from security companies. Chita presented the NMUG photography showcase\, with Robert Kenedi being the first presenter. Mike Kwasniak announced a special promotion encouraging attendees to join NMUG and invite others. Mike Matthews presentation was well-received by multiple attendees\, including Mike Kwasniak\, Joan\, Victoria\, Carl\, Mary\, Robert Wright\, China\, Rick\, Scott\, Ward\, James\, Edwin\, Giovanni\, Liam\, Dan\, Eileen\, and Chita. Several unidentified speakers also expressed their appreciation.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/keep-your-focus/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:NMUG Photography Showcase Pt. 1
DESCRIPTION:NMUG Photography Showcase features member professional and expert photographers. Our select photographers and experts will be showcasing their work\, while taking time to explain their thoughts\, techniques and applications for the why or how of their creations. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals. \n\n\n\nAre you a member? Log in to view the entire meeting! Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nThis summary was written by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nChita introduced Robert Kenedi\, a retiree and award-winning photographer\, for the first NMUG photography showcase. \nRobert’s Passion for Photography \nRobert shared his passion for photography\, detailing his engagement with it throughout his life. He has participated in various competitions and exhibitions\, including those organized by the Fcc and his club in Naples. Robert highlighted his achievements\, such as winning ‘best in show’ in 2007 and receiving first place and honorable mentions in competitions. He expressed his admiration for Ansel Adams and his contemporaries and how their influence has shaped his photography. Robert emphasized the importance of nature and water in his works and led the viewer’s eyes to certain aspects of the scene. He also explained his photography process\, from selecting the scene to processing\, and highlighted the importance of memory in his photography. \nPhotography Techniques and Experiences in Miami \nRobert shared his experiences and techniques for photography during the White Mountains workshop in Miami Lyca store. He emphasized the importance of professional help in selecting the perfect scene for photography and recounted his challenge in capturing the energy of a nugget and a waterfall in his photographs. He also mentioned that his photograph was selected for the nationwide exhibit\, Camera\, U.S.A.\, in Naples. Robert detailed his techniques for using a Mac to take and process pictures\, including the use of the TPE application for determining celestial events. He also expressed his interest in capturing live\, dynamic scenes and his use of post-processing techniques to enhance his images. He ended by highlighting the photogenic qualities of Naples and Little Havana. \nRobert’s Travel and Photography Experiences \nRobert shared his experiences from various trips and events\, including a cigar rolling demonstration\, a pedestrian walk in Miami\, and a full moon viewing in New York. He also discussed his photography experiences\, particularly a trip to Yosemite National Park where he and others had to climb to capture a waterfall picture and wait for the perfect timing to capture rainbow photos. Robert also recommended Michael Frye’s blog and expressed his admiration for his knowledge. He ended by sharing a personal anecdote about capturing a rainbow from his backyard. \nBeyond Brightness: Prioritizing Other Photography Aspects \nRobert discussed the importance of prioritizing aspects of photography beyond just achieving the right brightness\, particularly in relation to exposure. He emphasized that elements such as sharpness\, motion effects\, and noise also play a significant role in the overall quality of an image. Robert shared his experience of capturing a bird in motion at the zoo and another at the Pacific coast\, highlighting how different exposures can create vastly different moods in photographs. He also mentioned a visit to a cage to photograph for a calendar\, noting how circumstances prevent them from replicating such experiences. \nRobert’s Photography Techniques and Exposure Tips \nRobert discussed his photography techniques\, highlighting the importance of not overexposing a picture\, as this can lead to the loss of detail. He shared his experience of taking a photo at the Dexter field\, where he managed to capture a good exposure despite challenging light conditions. Robert also mentioned his experience at Smith Rocks in Oregon\, where he adjusted his camera’s settings to get a better shot. He concluded by emphasizing the need for careful exposure when photographing in low light conditions\, such as at night\, particularly in areas that are brightly lit. \nExploring Long Exposure With Histograms and Noise Reduction Techniques \nRobert emphasized the use of histograms in photography\, particularly in determining the maximum exposure time without overexposure. He shared his experience using long exposure pictures in Yosemite\, Merced River\, and Florida’s swamp buggy rage\, showing how the technique can create motion impressions without requiring high speeds. Robert also discussed the importance of eliminating noise in photographs\, advising to use software for noise reduction before sharpening or using the clarity slider. He concluded by mentioning his successful recovery of a lot of noise in his images. \nPhotography Techniques and Vision: Robert’s Insights \nRobert discussed his photography techniques\, emphasizing the importance of capturing the viewer’s attention and creating a visual statement about the subject. He also mentioned cropping images to enhance their impact\, and shared his experience of adjusting images to make them more effective. Despite a failure in one image where he couldn’t create the desired optical illusion\, Robert remained optimistic and expressed his enthusiasm for sharing more images. He highlighted the importance of capturing the right angle and dynamic elements in his photography. \nPhotography Passion and Contrast Discussion \nRobert shared his passion for black and white photography\, highlighting how it allows for enhanced contrast and how it was refined with help from Chita. He discussed how the surrounding environment should be considered when presenting images. Chita then shared a video of Robert’s color images\, reinforcing the impact of the contrast in her photography. The discussion concluded with an open Q&A session. \nImage Capture and Management Discussion \nAlan asked Robert and James about the percentage of images they take that they actually use. Robert revealed that with digital photography\, he takes many more images but only keeps a small percentage\, perhaps as low as 1%\, that reflect his intended image. James queried about the use of ISO in digital photography\, to which Robert explained that ISO\, or sensitivity\, gives him flexibility in setting other parameters like aperture and speed\, but also mentioned that digital photography software can eliminate noise. Alan then asked Robert about his process in deciding which of many images to keep. Robert responded that it depends on the day and the name\, but he doesn’t let perfection get in the way if the image is good enough. Lastly\, Timothy asked for advice on how to manage and archive a large collection of images\, to which Robert humorously responded that he was the wrong person to ask.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/nmug-photography-showcase-pt-1/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Attackers
DESCRIPTION:The internet is an amazing place\, without it we’d have been utterly lost over the past few years. It lets us stay close to our loved ones far away\, make the most amazing friends\, learn the most fascinating things\, and buy the most esoteric goodies we can think of. But it has a dark side\, and and the only way to stay safe is to understand the threat — who’s out to get you\, what do they want\, and how are they trying to get it? The technical minutia change all the time\, but who the baddies are and what motivates them changes surprisingly little. Believe it or not\, each and every one of us has something of value to the baddies\, so we all need some digital street-smarts to help us steer clear of trouble! \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the entire video. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nThis summary was written by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nCybersecurity and Resource Sharing at NMUG Meeting \nMike welcomed everyone to the Nmug meeting and highlighted the availability of resources on the Nmug website\, including meeting notes. Upcoming meetings were announced\, including one with Mike Mathews and another aimed at beginners to understand the message board better. bart\, a cybersecurity expert from Maynuth University in Ireland\, presented on how to stay ahead of cyber threats. He emphasized the importance of not panicking and the power individuals hold in ensuring their safety. He referred to a Microsoft report that highlighted the significance of basic measures in keeping one safe. bart also mentioned the existence of five business-related aspects that would be revisited later to translate technical aspects into simpler terms. \nCybersecurity Threats and Defense Strategies \nBart stressed the importance of understanding potential threats in the realm of cybersecurity. He noted that cybercriminals\, primarily driven by profit\, target individuals’ financial resources\, cryptocurrency\, data\, accounts\, and computer resources. He suggested that the best defense is to make oneself unappealing to hackers by not being an easy target. While nation-state actors were acknowledged as a significant threat\, they were not highlighted as the primary concern for most people. bart also discussed the tactics used by cybercriminals to generate profit\, including trickery and extortion\, and explained the lengths to which they might go to take over targets’ devices. He emphasized the need for awareness and alertness to protect oneself and one’s technology. \nVigilance\, Rationality and Digital Literacy for Defense \nbart stressed the importance of vigilance and rationality in defending against potential threats\, emphasizing the value of digital literacy and deliberate\, informed choices. He introduced the concept of following the money as a way to identify potential problems and cautioned against deals that seem too good to be true. bart also warned against emotional manipulation by scammers and advised vigilance in identifying red flags in communications. He emphasized the importance of staying rational and not rushing into decisions\, as once our logic is off\, our shields are down. \nCybersecurity: Beware of Suspicious Emails and SMS Messages \nbart stressed the importance of caution when dealing with suspicious emails or SMS messages claiming to be from financial institutions. He warned against giving out personal information or passwords and advised individuals to be aware of red flags such as anomalous language\, grammar\, and knowledge. bart also emphasized the importance of good digital hygiene\, advocating for the use of a password manager and two-factor or multi-factor authentication. He explained the hierarchy of different methods of two-factor authentication\, preferring hardware tokens and push notifications with number matching over push notifications without number matching and SMS messages\, which he considered the weakest option. He concluded that length is more important than complexity for passwords and that they alone are not enough for security. \nOnline Account Management: Bart’s Guidelines \nbart discussed the importance of managing online accounts and passwords. He emphasized the need to avoid creating accounts where they are not needed\, to use different accounts for personal and work activities\, and to delete unused accounts to prevent them from being easily hacked. bart also cautioned against using social media accounts for sign-in and recommended using Apple or Google accounts instead. He further stressed the significance of using two-factor authentication\, having backups\, and not sharing more data than necessary. Lastly\, bart emphasized the need to take care of one’s iCloud account and to be careful with personal data such as government IDs and credit card numbers. \nSoftware Updates and Protection \nbart emphasized on the importance of regularly updating software and operating systems\, and the dangers of using outdated software that is no longer protected by updates. He advised not to turn off built-in protections in modern operating systems and to use antivirus programs on Macs. He also warned against pirating software\, as it is often riddled with malware\, and instead suggested obtaining software from trusted sources. bart stressed the importance of being vigilant and not installing anything that is not needed\, and to seek advice from trusted sources when unsure. \nPassword Security and Protection \nbart and Chita discussed the safety of passwords and online security. bart advised that everyone’s usernames and passwords have likely been stolen at some point. He suggested using short but complex passwords\, and not reusing them across multiple accounts. Rob shared his concern about the security of Apple passwords and asked for advice on protecting his iPhone. bart suggested using a shorter\, but complex letters-only password\, and enabling the feature that locks the phone after multiple failed attempts. Chita mentioned an option that requires a second passcode for security. In the end\, Hank asked about the growing list of websites and companies that are starting to work with pass keys\, with bart confirming that Amazon recently joined this initiative. \nFeature Development & Digital Literacy Discussions \nbart and Hank discussed the current phase of a feature that is still not fully developed. bart suggested that in a few months\, it would be easier to provide simple answers regarding this feature. Rick asked for bart’s recommendations on antivirus programs\, to which bart suggested Intergo\, a Mac antivirus that seems technically very good. bart also clarified to Gill that antivirus is not applicable for iPhones in the same way it is for computers due to Apple’s security measures. Finally\, bart touched on digital literacy\, emphasizing the importance of understanding domain names and the padlock icon in web browsers. He also mentioned the misunderstood use of badges on social media. \nIdentifying Apex Domain in Urls and Emails \nbart emphasized the significance of identifying the ‘apex domain’ in web addresses\, commonly known as Urls. He cautioned against Urls that include the apex domain after the first forward slash or within the question mark\, which could be deceptive and potentially lead to malicious sites. He also explained the process of identifying the correct domain name in an email address\, noting that the part to the left of the “@” symbol is irrelevant\, while the rightmost part of the domain name is what should be examined. bart also discussed a trick used by some to intentionally misplace expected information\, which he described as proactively malicious. \nOnline Safety: Understanding URLs\, Emails\, MFA\, and Trust Principles \nbart emphasized on the importance of understanding how URLs and email addresses work to keep oneself safe online. He highlighted the significance of the padlock in the browser\, explaining that it doesn’t necessarily mean a site is safe\, but rather confirms that the server you’re communicating with is at the URL stated in the address bar. bart stressed the importance of checking the apex domain to ensure you’re on the correct site. He also debunked the misconception that a padlock guarantees the site has been vetted or is trustworthy. bart also discussed the significance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and applying ‘0 Trust’ principles\, which means assuming there is no secure edge and implementing security measures on all devices. He advised keeping banking and regular browsing separate\, assuming any weird email is malicious\, and keeping data protected. bart concluded that implementing these measures can protect one from 99% of attacks. \nPass Key Security and Synchronization \nbart gave a presentation on the use of pass keys for security. He clarified that pass keys are secure as they do not require the website to keep a secret\, making them impossible to lose in a website breach. However\, he acknowledged that cross-platform synchronization of pass keys needs improvement. The team discussed the process of deleting unused accounts\, with bart suggesting that stopping payment could lead to account deletion on some websites. bart also advised on the use of antiviral protection and clarified that the free version of malware bytes is effective if run regularly. He further explained the impact of encryption on the workflow\, stating that modern computers have a dedicated chip for encryption. bart also addressed questions about the synchronization of pass keys between Apple devices and Google. He predicted that within the next year\, more websites will adopt pass keys.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/understanding-the-attackers/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to the NMUG Message Board
DESCRIPTION:We value our message board as one of the most important services available to NMUG Members – always there\, day and night\, when you have a hardware or software problem and – almost always – ready to answer them! \nBut we know that some of our members don’t use the message board. We realise that it can look a little complicated if you’re a beginner\, or have limited experience with macOS or iOS – and we want to help! \nThis short session will walk you through the NMUG message board basics\, and explain in plain English how you go about asking a question\, how you might respond to other members and how you set up your preferences. \nWe don’t anticipate the session lasting longer than 30 – 60 minutes\, and it will be our goal to answer ALL the questions you may have\, so be sure you pop this important event in your diary today – We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nAre you a member? Log in to view the Meeting. Not a member? Join today!\n\n  \nSummary\nSummary was generated by ai and may contain inaccuracies. \nNMUG Website Access Discussed \nMike guided Dan through the steps of joining the website\, highlighting the importance of logging in and creating a password. The team also discussed accessing a password-protected page\, with further guidance from Mike. Mike emphasized the importance of the process\, explaining that members have full access to the website’s resources\, while non-members can only access limited content. Mike also addressed questions about paying dues and logging in\, and mentioned the possibility of providing assistance to members with login issues. \nWebsite Message Board Design & Functionality \nMike and Dan discussed the design and functionality of their website’s message board. They focused on the structure of the board\, which includes two main group discussions\, website-related topics and general questions\, and the ability to create new topics\, search for previous discussions\, and view recent activity. Dan demonstrated how to reply to a post and navigate through the different threads. The team also discussed the use of a new message board system\, encouraging members to ask questions and be descriptive with titles. They decided not to implement the use of tags for now due to the efficient search function. They also mentioned the inability to ask questions via email and promised to show a shortcut for browsing the site through an RSS feed. \nForum Notification Functionality Discussed \nMike\, Dan\, Chita\, and others discussed the functionality of a submit button and email notifications on a forum. The team addressed user preferences\, including concerns about the volume of emails received. Dan demonstrated how to manage subscriptions\, and Mike emphasized the importance of staying informed via the message board. The team also touched upon the frequency and type of emails being sent out\, the importance of acting quickly in potential scam situations\, and the need to balance notifications with other communications from Nmmugmug. Additionally\, the team discussed posting and notifying in a discussion thread\, using reaction buttons for feedback\, and answering a post from the daily digest or an individual email. Questions related to WhatsApp concerns and a moving emoji feature were also addressed. The group decided to revisit the issue of reducing emails at a later time. \nEmail Login Issues and Site Feature Discussion \nGill faced difficulties logging into his email account on his phone\, leading Dan to suggest that the problem might be due to his old phone model. Chita brought up Mary’s question about how the nickname affects the password\, which Dan clarified that the nickname is essentially the email address and can be used for signing in. Mary expressed her desire to eliminate her nickname to avoid confusion\, leading Dan to offer to change it to her email address on the back end. Kimi Okada questioned the edit message board’s digest information page\, specifically about the ‘digest type’ field and who can view it\, which Dan clarified related to the site’s digest feature. Donna Warnock suggested a feature to sort posts by likes\, which Dan explained would be confusing for users and is not currently possible\, echoed by Mike Kwasniak. Don Peacock pointed out that the ‘special member benefits’ page on the site lacks a login button\, which Dan agreed to add to improve user experience and also mentioned that the icon in question is a standard login icon and not an arrow pointing into a door as it might have appeared. Dan also mentioned that he would add an explanation for those unfamiliar with the icon. \nTeam Work and Technical Concerns \nEd praised the team’s work and raised a concern about the daily digest feature\, suggesting an improvement that was ultimately rejected by Dan and Chita due to its potential length and complexity. Ed also brought up the issue of pass keys\, which are planned for implementation but not yet ready. Roger Johnson raised a question about a link in his email leading him to the wrong site\, which Mike Kwasniak clarified would be resolved by the end of October when the old message board would be paused. Furthermore\, Mike announced that the decision to keep the old board active or fully transition to the new one would be made in a few months. Finally\, there were several audio and muting issues during the meeting\, which affected the clarity of some participants’ questions and answers. \nHow to Review Previous Meeting Videos and Site Usage \nChita asked Dan how to review previous meeting videos\, to which Dan explained the process. Chita then brought up a question from Ward about the functionality of the site when pausing groups’ I/O. Mike Kwasniak admitted he didn’t know the answer and promised to research it. Bob Mckenzie praised the site’s usability and asked about the process for changing his membership status. Dan advised him to use the frequently asked questions section or email the team directly. Afterwards\, Chita helped Bob navigate the site to renew his membership. Various other questions were raised about obtaining meeting replays\, accessing the summary\, and posting to the message board. Dan clarified that the replay and summary can be found on the event page\, while the message board is not the place for these postings. The site also sends an email notification 30 days prior to membership renewal. Finally\, Dan was about to give a tip on subscribing to all events when Chita suggested moving on due to the unrelated questions. Mike then asked listeners to submit further questions about the message board in the chat. \nTechnical Help and Class Clarification Meeting \nIn the meeting\, Dan explained how to subscribe to the calendar for daily updates and clarified that the link leads back to the website or meeting. Mike Kwasniak asked about the classes\, which were clarified to work in a similar way to meetings and be purchaseable. Chita\, Dan\, and Eckart addressed technical issues faced by members\, including login problems\, recommendations for logging in\, finding old classes\, and subscribing to the calendar. They also guided members on how to reach out to them for assistance. Furthermore\, Mike encouraged members to contact him or Dan for further help. The discussion was then posted on the event page for members to see.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/a-beginners-guide-to-the-nmug-message-board/
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