Reminders Reimagined: Using iPhone’s Hidden Productivity Tool
2025-04-09 11:30 - 12:45 (America/Detroit) | https://naplesmug.com/event/reminders-reimagined-using-iphones-hidden-productivity-tool/
Think the Reminders app is just for basic to-do lists? Think again! In this session, we’ll explore how to take full advantage of Tags, Folders, Sections, and the Grocery List to stay organized like never before. Whether you’re managing daily tasks, tracking projects, or simplifying your shopping trips, you’ll learn how to turn Reminders into a powerful productivity tool. Get ready to discover features that make this app so much more than just a simple task manager!

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Great New Features for your Listening Pleasure in the Podcasts app!
2025-04-16 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/podcasts-app/
Apple has introduced significant enhancements to its widely acclaimed Podcasts application. As the preeminent platform for millions of global listeners, Apple Podcasts remains dedicated to refining the user experience for discovering, appreciating, and managing their preferred audio content. Mike Matthews will introduce you to new features like Precise Sharing, Chapter Scrubbing, Time Links, the new Podcasts web app and more.

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Photoshop on the iPhone!
2025-04-23 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/photoshop-iphone/
Adobe has officially launched Photoshop on iPhone (and iPad), bringing the power of Photoshop to your pocket! This all-new app is designed to make professional-grade image editing more accessible and intuitive for mobile users. Work with layers, selections, masking, and adjustments just like you would on the desktop. The interface is reimagined for a seamless mobile-first experience. Take advantage of Adobe Firefly’s Generative AI to expand backgrounds, remove objects, and enhance creativity with just a tap. Your edits are non-destructive, meaning you can tweak them anytime without losing quality. Free for Everyone! The core features are available for free, making it accessible to all.

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iPhone 16e, Vision Pro, MacStock and More!
2025-04-30 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/macstock/
David Ginsburg, “In Touch With iOS” podcast host and IT professional, joins us to give his overview of the pluses and minuses of the new iPhone 16e, updates on the Apple Vision Pro, a look at the upcoming all things Mac, MacStock conference and more.

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The Magic of Pixelmator Pro
2025-05-07 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/the-magic-of-pixelmator-pro/
Continuing to show the wealth of Apple apps and the graphics and image editing power that you, and even the most novice among us, have available at our fingertips, Christian Boyce will show you Pixelmator Pro. Pixelmator Pro, acquired by Apple in November 2024, is a graphics and image editing app for Mac/iOS offering a robust suite of tools for editing, retouching, creating designs, customizing typography, creating vector illustrations, digital painting, and more, allowing you to have fun and be creative for any occasion!

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From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Email Smarter with iPhone’s Mail App
2025-05-14 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/from-chaos-to-clarity-managing-email-smarter-with-iphones-mail-app/
Struggling with email overload? Apple’s Mail app on the iPhone has powerful features to help you stay organized and in control. In this session, we’ll explore the new Categories feature, as well as Remind Me, Send Later, Filters, and more, to streamline your inbox and keep important messages at the forefront. Whether you’re managing work emails or personal messages, you’ll learn how to make Mail work for you—efficiently and effortlessly!

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BetterTouchTool and Elgato Stream Deck Part 2
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/bettertouchtool-and-elgato-stream-deck-part-2/
Some of us enjoyed Ferrers Young’s presentation so much that we asked him to follow up and give us more! Join this informal get-together as we dive in further and learn more about how to use BetterTouchTool and Elgato’s Stream Deck to streamline our tasks, help us get more accomplished, help make tasks so much easier, and of course, ask a boatload of questions. See you soon!

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Building a Modern Backup Strategy!
2025-05-21 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/building-a-modern-backup-strategy/
In this talk, TidBITS publisher Adam Engst explored the evolving landscape of backups and what was relevant at the time. He covered the advantages of versioned backups, duplicates, and online backups, as well as the role of bootable duplicates and cloud storage in a comprehensive backup strategy.

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Automation Smorgasbord
2025-05-28 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/automation-smorgasbord/
Anytime we can automate something, on our Macs or iPhones we save time, guarantee precision, and gain satisfaction. Longtime Mac and iPhone user Christian Boyce will show you real-life examples of how he uses automation to make his computing life better, faster, and more fun. Rather than a deep dive into one topic, this session gives you a taste of multiple systems: AppleScript, Shortcuts, Keyboard Maestro— even ChatGPT. Using both the Mac and the iPhone, Christian will provide automation ideas and techniques that you can use right away. Don’t miss this fun and educational meeting!

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Audio Hijack! Supercharge your Macs audio features!
2025-06-04 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/audio-hijack/
If you can hear it on your Mac, Audio Hijack can record it! Tech guru and Podfeet Podcasts creator, Allison Sheridan, will show you how to make this extraordinary app by Rogue Amoeba, your own. Learn how to grab web streams, adjust and re-route audio, easily record VoIP recording, get better sound levels from your speakers, capture and record any audio on the Mac, and more.

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Websites you should know about but probably don’t
2025-06-11 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/websites-you-dont-know-about/
The Internet is a big place and there are literally zillion of websites at your fingertips. Even so, most of us stick with a few favorites and don’t spend time exploring. Luckily for you, Christian Boyce has done the exploring for you and he’s back with a fun and informative session about websites you should know about but probably don’t. The list includes money saving websites, informative websites, fun websites, and “I can’t believe there’s a website about this” websites. You’re sure to discover something interesting in Christian’s hand-curated list!

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Practical Uses of AI!
2025-06-18 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/practical-uses-of-ai/
While artificial intelligence has been massively overhyped, the field is constantly advancing, so what was accurate just a year ago is now largely outdated. TidBITS publisher Adam Engst will present some of his favorite practical uses of AI, including next-generation search, editing tools that meet even his professional standards, data analysis, and coding for non-developers. And yes, there will be ample time for questions.

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Demystifying Passkeys
2025-06-25 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/demystifying-passkeys/
“Passwords are fundamentally flawed. All attempted workarounds have failed. Passkeys are secure by design.” Security Expert Bart Busschots will explain the problem with Passwords and how Public Key Cryptography+Key Management: “Passkeys” are a much better solution.

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Meet the Creator of Apple VoiceOver: Q&A with Mike Shebanek
2025-09-03 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/meet-the-creator-of-apple-voiceover-qa-with-mike-shebanek/
It’s not often that you get to meet and hear from industry professionals that made the things that changed your life and the lives of others. Mike Shebanek is one of these people. Mike Shebanek is a 19-year veteran of Apple and as a Senior Product Manager was the leader behind such iconic milestones at Apple like the Bondi Blue iMac, the transition of PowerPC to Intel processors, the first Rosetta binary translator that enabled Mac apps written for PowerPC to run seamlessly on Intel Macs, Apple Dashboard Widgets (the precursor to iPhone apps), Boot Camp, and one of his most crowning achievements VoiceOver—a screen reader built into Mac OS and every new iPod, iPhone, and iPad making it possible for people to use these devices without seeing the screen—leading Mike to become the product manager and head of Accessibility at Apple for 5 years.
Mike served as product manager of iOS and iPadOS and helped Apple successfully launch the original iPad and its successors, which as you know helped revolutionize mobile computing. Mike, recently retired from Meta in 2024, would love to join us and speak on these many milestones, devices, technologies, and personally answer your questions. Please join us as we welcome Mike Shebanek and hear of the stories behind the software and devices that have changed our lives and captured our imagination. Please send your questions for Mike to: questionsanswers@icloud.com

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Apps You Didn’t Know You Had!
2025-09-10 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/apps-you-didnt-know-you-had/
Everyone knows about the Phone app, the Messages app, and Safari. But your iPhone contains a number of other apps that fly under the radar. We’ll take a look at some of these hidden gems. Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS 18.

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Digital Threats Show No Sign of Stopping! How Do You Stay Safe?
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/digital-threats-show-no-sign-of-stopping-how-do-you-stay-safe/
Speaker, Author and Consultant, Carrie Kerskie is back! Are you concerned about Identity Theft, Fraud, and Cyberthreats? Who isn’t! “How do you stay safe in an online world when digital threats show no sign of stopping.”Carrie will advise about the latest security threats to your personal data, money and everything in-between. Carrie will discuss the latest phishing schemes to look out for, as you gain the knowledge you need to help protect yourself.

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Google Notebook LM
2025-09-24 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/google-notebook-lm/
Ann McKay will walk us through her review of the new Google Research and Note-Taking assistant NotebookLM. Features of NotebookLM include the ability to summarize data that you provide, generate new thoughts out of your notes and sources, and citations that can help verify the provided information.

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Getting the Best Pictures From Your iPhone!
2025-10-01 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/getting-the-best-pictures-from-your-iphone/
We all have amazing cameras in our pockets these days, so the only thing we need to invest to transform our snapshots into beautiful photographs is the time to hone our skills. Bart swapped his big bulky DSLR camera for his iPhone five years ago, and he’s never looked back. He’s done all his shooting, editing and sharing with his phones since. Bart shares some advice, tips, and tricks for getting the most from these powerful little pocket photo labs.

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Default Folder X
2025-10-08 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/default-folder-x/
An indispensable utility! Default Folder X improves the Open and Save dialogs in macOS. Its hierarchical menus, large sized previews, multiple sets of favorites, easily accessible lists of recently used folders, integration with the Finder and Spotlight, and system-wide menu for accessing frequently used files and folders save you time and frustration.

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Apple's Present and Future
2025-10-15 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/apples-present-and-future/
Jason Snell, the founder and editor of Six Colors, an award-winning editorialist, and a MacWorld columnist, joins us to discuss one of his favorite topics: Apple. Jason will explore and provide insights into Apple’s current landscape and share his perspectives and projections on future Apple-related prospects and technologies.

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Ask The Expert! Your Security Questions Answered by Dennis DiGiacomo
2025-10-22 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/ask-the-expert-your-security-questions-answered-by-dennis-digiacomo-2/
Apple Authorized Affiliate, Apple Professional, Data Forensics & Cybersecurity Expert and longtime NMUG friend and favorite, Dennis DiGiacomo, answers your burning security questions. Don’t miss out on your chance to ‘Ask the Expert.’

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All About iCloud!
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/all-about-icloud/
Think of iCloud as the glue that holds all your Apple devices together, storing and syncing information between all your devices and easily sharing it with others.

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Count on Numbers!
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/count-on-numbers/
It’s time to learn more about the unsung gem that is Numbers. Although unassuming, Numbers is more than just a simple spreadsheet. Numbers has power and depth. Numbers allows you to create and display information how you need it to work and look. From the simple to the complex, Christian Boyce will take you through the basics along with some advanced features to show how you can gain the skills to use this simply powerful gem not only today, but daily.

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Class Introductions: 2026 Class Season!
2025-11-12 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/class-introductions-2026-class-season/
An Exciting Preview of the Upcoming Classes, Content and Instructors for the 2026 NMUG Class Season!

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide!
2025-11-19 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/2025-holiday-gift-guide/
What’s on your list of goodies to buy this Holiday Season? No idea? We give you a list of fun, useful and ‘must have’ gifts and gadgets to consider. Get your wallets out and join Chita Hunter, Mike Kwasniak…

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The Apple-Verse!
2025-11-26 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/the-apple-verse/
With years of experience with software and hardware in the tech industry, including managing editor for The Mac Observer, authoring articles, and paneling podcasts like The Mac Show, inTouch with iOS, and MacVoices, Jeff Gamet will delve into the latest news and developments in the Apple ecosystem. He’ll provide insights into both the positive and negative aspects, as well as potential impacts on consumers.

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Getting Up to Speed in Pages!
2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/getting-up-to-speed-in-pages/
Creating a document isn’t always as simple as it seems. With the Pages app, it can be that simple. Pages is a power word processing app that helps you create and customize documents to your liking. Cards, Letters, Reports, Books, etc., you can personalize font, text and graphics, or select from over 90 beautifully designed templates. Christian Boyce will familiarize you with the important basics and essentials, arming you with the skills needed to get working with Pages.

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NMUG Website Review
2025-12-10 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/nmug-website-review/
Join us for a guided walkthrough of the NMUG website and learn how to make the most of your membership! We’ll show you how to log in, access meeting replays, register for upcoming sessions, use our message board, and explore the member resources available to you. Whether you’re a new member or just want a refresher, this session will help you get comfortable navigating the site and taking advantage of all that NMUG offers.

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NMUG Annual Meeting
2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/nmug-annual-meeting-2/
Join us for an update from the NMUG Board as we share what’s new and what’s ahead for our community. We’ll cover recent accomplishments, upcoming plans for meetings and classes, membership updates, and ways you can get more involved. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions, offer feedback, and help shape the direction of NMUG for the coming year.

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macOS 26 Tahoe
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/macos-26-tahoe/
macOS 26 Tahoe introduces significant and striking changes to the Mac operating system! You will be guided through changes in the User Interface that allow you to create a themed look on your desktop (or not), easily add items for quicker access in the Control Center or Menu Bar, new features in System Settings, the new power of Spotlight, new Folder features, Applications Library (which replaces Launchpad), cross-device continuity features like Live Activities, and so much more.

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What’s Your Favorite Podcast?
2026-01-07 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/whats-your-favorite-podcast/
Podcasts have become a dynamic medium that blends storytelling, education, news, and entertainment into one accessible platform. Beginning with an introduction to the rise of podcasting from its early roots as niche broadcasting to today’s global industry with millions of active shows, Podcasts have reshaped media consumption, whether it be with true crime stories, news, comedy, technology, mindfulness, and storytelling —providing platforms for diverse voices, and creating communities around shared interests. This engaging, member-centric presentation invites participants to share their favorite Podcasts and reflect on how Podcasts influence their perspectives, hobbies, and daily routines.

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iOS 26: New Features and Devices
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/ios-26-new-features-and-devices/
Who other than the “Mac Man” to show you the new features of iOS 26! This in-depth class of iOS 26 focuses on the new enhancements, performance, design and usability features for iPhone users. The class includes an overview of iOS 26’s new Liquid Glass interface, where users can customize transparency through Clear or Tinted Liquid Glass settings. Lock Screen customizations reviewing the swipe-to-open Camera gesture and configuring new interactive notifications. Live Call Screening, which transcribes unknown callers in real time, customizable alarm controls with a “slide-to-stop” motion. Text background personalization in Messages. Smart reminder grouping. Expanded language support for translation. The ability to use AirPods as remote shutters for photos. A streamlined Settings layout, and design polish across system apps like Safari, Photos, and the Phone keypad. Best practices for tailoring the iPhone experience. And, as usual, more than you expected…

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Cross-Platform Screen Capture: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Vision Pro and Beyond
2026-01-14 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/cross-platform-screen-capture-macos-ios-ipados-vision-pro-and-beyond/
Screen capture tools for Apple devices encompass a range of built-in and third-party applications designed to record, capture, and share on-screen activity across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. These tools support everything from simple screenshots to professional-grade screen recordings with annotations, audio narration, and editing options, providing users with versatile solutions for education, business, and personal creative projects. Apple’s ecosystem allows these tools to work fluidly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud and Handoff. Users can capture on one device, edit on another, and instantly share content through iMessage, AirDrop, or Apple Notes, etc. David Ginsburg, founder of the highly rated iTouch with iOS podcast, will show us how he uses the Apple ecosystem of devices for screen capture and sharing.

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iPad and iPadOS 26: New Features and Devices
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/ipad-and-ipados-26-new-features-and-devices/
The iPad is featuring massive changes with the new iPadOS 26 update. This class focuses on exploring the latest hardware and the extensive software enhancements specifically designed for iPads, like the revamped window system for better multitasking, enhanced customization for Home Screen icons, a native Preview app, the Phone app, enhanced App Dock, and more. It offers a comprehensive and easy to understand overview of the major interface updates with the new Liquid Glass design, productivity tools, and new capabilities introduced, providing attendees with practical guidance on maximizing their iPad experience.

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The Smart Home: All you want to know and more!
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:45 | https://naplesmug.com/event/the-smart-home-all-you-want-to-know-and-more/
A Smart home may have started out as a simple wall plug, light switch or light bulb that you could automate to turn on or off anytime at the swipe of your phone app. But Smart Home technology has evolved to encompass: Appliances, like Wi-Fi enabled refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines. 24-7 learning thermostats for climate control. Security Systems comprising of smart locks, video door bells, smart garage door openers. Voice assistant devices, like speakers that speak back to you when prompted, and so much more.
Smart Home owner, Terry White will join us to talk about his Smart Home. Terry will share his insights and experiences on his devices and uses, and speak on the benefits and the challenges of having and maintaining a Smart Home.

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Preview! macOS 26 and iPadOS!
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/preview-macos-26-and-ipados/
The Preview app is a Mac user favorite for viewing or interacting with all types of file formats. For image files like JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, there are basic editing tools. For PDF files: Opening, extracting, reordering pages, combining, basic edits, filing out forms, or even signing a PDF. Adding markup annotations like highlighting text, add comments, drawing shapes, and more. With OS26, the Preview app has now been added to iOS and iPadOS, giving you a greater range of access to your files when you need them. Dan Wassink will take you through what’s new, what’s improved and show you how this gem will become indispensable to your daily workflow, with Preview across your Mac devices.

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watchOS 26-iOS26: Health, Fitness, Accessibility and New Features
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/watchos-26-ios26-health-fitness-accessibility-and-new-features/
The Apple Watch, iPhone and iOS Health apps continue to bring technology to our wrists and fingertips that keep us engaged and in front of our heath monitoring. With the new Hypertension Notifications your Apple Watch analyzes data collected by the optical heart sensor, and Sleep Score retroactively displaying sleep trends over weeks, months and years, we can add more data, metrics and awareness to our health journey. Newly added features to the Workout app like Pacer, Race Route and insightful tailored encouragement via Apple Intelligence in Workout Buddy keep us informed and engaged during workouts. There’s new support for external heart rate sensors. Cancel alerts, incoming calls, silence timers and alarms, and return to the watch face with the flick of your wrist. New watch faces! Even the Notes app is now on the Apple Watch! So much to learn!

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Apps Every Mac User Should Own
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/apps-every-mac-user-should-own/
There are some apps that are just indispensable to your life as a Mac User. Whether they be for security, productivity, fun, streamlining your workflow, or other reasons. There are also some apps have stood the test of time as stalwarts for Apple Users. As an Apple Certified Support Professional, Jeff Bohr, has seen a lot in his 30+ years working to service the Apple Community of consumer and professional clients. Jeff feels that the apps that he will review and demo in this class should be required of every Mac User on the planet.

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Take Control of Your Digital Legacy 2026
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/take-control-of-your-digital-legacy-2026/
Joe Kissell just updated his Take Control of Your Digital Legacy ebook. This is a subject that speaks to all of us. Controlling and safeguarding your content and data has become more important that ever, with so many cyber crimes occurring that can derail us on all levels. Your digital legacy—whether, how, and in what ways your data will carry on without you—is a hugely important topic in the 21st century. No matter your age or health, something could happen to you at any time, and having a plan in place to deal with your accounts, files, and other digital data is a great kindness to your family and friends—to say nothing of future generations who may want to know all about you. And, .the very same steps can be equally useful to someone who needs to take care of business for you temporarily if you’re sick, injured, or even just on vacation. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to learn directly from the man who wrote the book on keeping your digital legacy safe and accessible to you and your loved ones!

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Security and Privacy!
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/security-and-privacy-3/
Apple integrates security into the very core of its platforms. From hardware security and biometrics, encryption and data protection, a secure app ecosystem, to password management, Apple has developed security architectures that cater to the distinct needs of mobile, watch, desktop, and home devices. However, there are always potential threats to your security and privacy that you may inadvertently allow to enter, those mandated by laws, or even seemingly harmless ones. Dennis DiGiacomo, a Data Forensics Cybersecurity expert, Apple Professional Agent, and Apple Authorized Affiliate, will provide you with invaluable insights into the various threats that exist and offer practical guidance on how to safeguard yourself and your devices.

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Pixelmator Pro
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/pixelmator-pro/
Pixelmator Pro is an affordable image editor that offers powerful, professional-level tools, that are easy to understand and use. Acquired by Apple in 2025, Pixelmator Pro seamlessly integrates with the Apple Photos app, so that you can have the best of both worlds. With the tools in Pixelmator Pro you can do edits like remove backgrounds, use machine learning to enhance your images and even use Super Resolution to better the image quality. With over 50 tools, pre-made templates, features comparable to higher-priced-high-end graphics editors, Pixelmator Pro is but a fraction of the price. This class will begin with professional photographer, Mike Kwasniak, going over an exploration of basic color and cropping controls, progressing to techniques such as retouching, repairing, adding text, layers, masks, and much more. This class is ideal for beginners and less experienced photo editors seeking to learn more and enhance their skills.

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Think Like a Hacker!
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:30 | https://naplesmug.com/event/think-like-a-hacker/
Hackers think differently. They see vulnerabilities where you or I see normal systems. Driven by curiosity, creativity, and persistence rather than routine Ethical Hackers use this mindset to strengthen defenses before malicious actors can exploit them. Looking at today’s digital threat landscape, traditional security alone isn’t enough. David Abramowitz, a certified Ethical Hacker will show you the 5 phases of how a hacker works (reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks), and why adopting a hacker’s mindset is critical for your personal safety.

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