We are all hoping to be more productive, to spend less time getting more done, not doing the same thing over and over again, and to have more time for things we really enjoy. With TextExpander you can work faster by ‘flying through repetitive tasks.”

Award winning artist, Muffy Clark Gill, shows how she uses Apple Products to create her artwork of original paintings, photos and mixed media.

The biggest announcements from the Apple WWDC with Jeff Gamet.

Come along and marvel at some of the most amazing and useful tips that are out there - Christian will deliver a melting pot of shortcuts, time-savers and hidden gems that will delight and surprise you - and may even make you gasp ‘I didn’t know my Mac could do that!’

"With Vision Pro, you have an infinite canvas that transforms how you use the apps you love. Arrange apps anywhere […]

Nitro for macOS is feature rich with the ability to create smart albums, organize your Apple Photos library, automatically create masks, allow 16 precision adjustments to your images, create contoured gradients and brushes, allow batch processing and so much more.

Learn how to get turn-by-turn directions, whether you’re walking or driving. Create guides of favorite locations. Look inside shopping malls and airport terminals. Check BART schedules. Take fly-over tours of the world’s largest cities. And get the lay of the land of many locations as if you were driving by it.

Editing tools unmatched by any app, flexible storage options, camera support. Nitro for macOS is feature rich with the ability to create smart albums, organize your Apple Photos library, automatically create masks, allow 16 precision adjustments to your images, create contoured gradients and brushes, allow batch processing and so much more.

The constant threat of being caught out by an email or browser scam is with us all the time – but you don’t need to be an expert to spot a fake. In this session, Christian will show you not only how to stay smart, stay safe, and stay one step ahead of the bad boys.

Wondering how to incorporate the Shortcuts app into your daily life to get more accomplished? Dale Stephen will show you real-world examples of how Shortcuts can be of real value to you, starting with the basics.

“Where are my keys?” If you lose track of your things or want to keep track of your things Apple’s […]

Apple Authorized Affiliate, Apple Professional and Security Expert, and longtime NMUG favorite, Dennis DiGiacomo, informs us on some of the latest and most important computer threats to be aware of.

The Mac’s Option Key (sometimes called the ‘Alt’ key) provides a raft of alternative actions and features within most applications. […]

What actually is AppleCare? What devices does it cover? How much does it cost? Get all your questions as Jeff Bohr gives you the information you need to know.

The COVID pandemic helped solidify one positive revelation: That you can most likely work from anywhere. And if your presence […]

Learn how to capture stunning landscape and deep-sky astrophotography images of the Milky Way, the Aurora Borealis, star trails, the […]

Widgets provide us with our own personal, customizable ‘dashboard’, offering quickly viewable updates on things like weather, stocks & shares […]

NMUG welcomes back Chuck Joiner of MacVoices to discuss the latest industry news from CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, held January 12, 2024, with over 4300 exhibits and over 135K in attendance, along with the latest in Apple News.

Annual look back on Apple’s performance during the past year, as seen through the eyes of writers, editors, developers, podcasters, […]

FotoMagico 6 allows you to combine photos, animations, videos, maps and music to create stunning slideshows that tell your story. […]

Learn how to use your DSLR camera, or the camera that you always have with you, smartphone, to create stunning […]

Save the date for the NMUG Board Meeting on January 31, 2024. Join us online as we discuss important user group business including board member nominations, financials, and plans for the coming year. There will be time for member Q&A as well. We hope to see all members at this important meeting!

Focus on your work and let DEVONthink remember all the details. Collect, organize, edit and annotate documents of any kind. […]

Do you have images scattered across several different proprietary photo catalogues? Are your photos held captive in libraries of apps you can no longer use? Peakto, a revolutionary universal photo cataloger can look into multiple photo libraries at once, regardless of the original app, and give you access to all your photos no matter where they are.

NMUG Photography Showcase features member professional and expert photographers. Our select photographers and experts will be showcasing their work, while […]

Too many photos to know what to do with? “Declutter Your Photo Life” is here to help. With 30+ years […]

We are not having any meetings today for our Holiday Break. Happy Holidays everyone!

We are not having any meetings today for our Holiday Break. Happy Holidays everyone!

Are you sometimes disappointed with the colors that roll out of your home printer? You often hear professional photographers talking […]

The Contacts app is probably the most boring app on your Apple device. But in many ways, it’s also the […]

There are a plethora of opinions and discussions about the impact of AI on humankind and various work industries. Is […]

What’s on your list of goodies to buy this Holiday Season? No idea? We give you a list of useful […]

Christian Boyce will be showing various techniques, and apps, that will help you get more done, in less time, and with less effort.

An upcoming preview of the instructors and class for the 2024 NMUG Class Season. https://vimeo.com/882650152 Down the Chat: https://youtu.be/Wf6lfyt-l10 Sign […]

The Preview app has been a part of the Mac for over 20 years, but many folks don’t even know […]

We value our message board as one of the most important services available to NMUG Members - always there, day […]

The internet is an amazing place, without it we’d have been utterly lost over the past few years. It lets […]

NMUG Photography Showcase features member professional and expert photographers. Our select photographers and experts will be showcasing their work, while […]

Is your iPhone interrupting you too much? Too many notifications? Too many phone calls? Too many bleeps and bloops? We’ll […]

This unassuming little app is an unexpected powerhouse. Want to jot down notes with your Apple Pencil, make lists or […]

New to the NMUG presenters podium, David Abramowitz has spent the last 25 years of his career in cybersecurity helping […]

You’ve got a trip coming up and your iPhone is a perfect traveling companion. Whether it’s planning the trip, keeping […]

Cyber Threats! What are the latest and many cyber-security risks against your personal and online security? Are you vulnerable? NMUG […]

Sure, you can edit your photos and make them better. But if you take great pictures to begin with, you […]

eBooks are here, and you can read them on almost all of your Apple devices that have a screen. While it’s true that there are times that nothing beats holding a book in your hands, eBooks provide their own set of advantages including highlighting, a built-in dictionary, and easy searching. And if audiobooks are your preference, Apple’s Books app has you covered.