MacPeople Meeting:
Thursday, September 9, 2010 6:00 - 9:00
The next meeting of the MacPeople Gainesville Area Macintosh Users Group will be on Thursday, September 9, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm in the University of Florida Entomology-Nematology Bldg., room 1031 (building in the woods just east of the Performing Arts Center). Need Directions?

6:00 - 6:50 Question & Answer
6:50 - 7:00 Announcements and Break
7:00 - 7:30 Internet Security - Katie
Internet security is a very important issue. Mac users are fortunate that we don’t yet have to deal with viruses and spyware, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be the victims of data and identity theft through the internet. Katie shares tips and tricks to keep your online identity safe.
7:30 - 7:50 Password Managers - Corey
One of the cornerstones of internet security is choosing good passwords. Corey gives you an overview of the various password management programs available on the Mac that will help you generate strong passwords and protect your data.
7:50 - 8:00 Prize Drawing
APC - Uninterruptible Power Supply
Apple Component AV Cable
$15 iTunes Gift Card
Other Items to be announced
8:00 - 8:30 - Organizing Your Digital Data - Katie & Corey
We all know how to organize documents into files and folders - but sometimes our data organization needs go beyond that. This is the first in what will likely be an ongoing series, Katie and Corey highlight three applications they use to help manage their data.
Evernote - for storing notes and random bits of information to sync across multiple computers and devices.
Dropbox - for sharing files and syncing files across multiple computers and devices
Paperless - for organizing and tracking receipts and expenses.
8:30 - 9:00 - Apple's Special Event Wrap-Up
Apple has announced a special event scheduled for Wednesday, September 1st. We’ll discuss the announcements and review Apple’s latest offerings.

MacPeople Meeting:
Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:00 - 9:00
The next meeting of the MacPeople Gainesville Area Macintosh Users Group will be on Thursday, August 19, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm in the University of Florida Entomology-Nematology Bldg., room 1031 (building in the woods just east of the Performing Arts Center). Need Directions?

Please note that we are meeting on the 3rd Thursday this month due to a scheduling conflict with the room.

6:00 - 7:00 - Question and Answer
7:00 - 7:10 - Announcements and Break
7:10 - 7:40 Migrating to a New Mac -  John
John explains to us what happened when his 5 year old PowerPC PowerBook died on the eve of a vacation and the steps he used to get back up and running as quickly as possible.
7:40 - 8:00 K-9 Web Protection - Dean 
Den demos software that will help keep children safe while browsing the web.
http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
8:00 - 8:10 Raffle
Magic Trackpad
Battery Charger
iTunes Gift Card
Other Items To Be Announced
8:10 - 8:30 Show and Tell
A Member favorite...show us your favorite Apple related goodies. Is it an iOS Application, a Mac App or just a tech gadget? Nothing fancy here, just 3-5 minutes on what you like and why you like it.
8:30-9:00 VirtualBox - Carl
Carl continues his series on free open source software. This time he shoes you how to run windows on your Mac in a virtualized environment for free.
http://www.virtualbox.org/

MacPeople Meeting:
Thursday, July 8, 2010 6:00 - 9:00
The next meeting of the MacPeople Gainesville Area Macintosh Users Group will be on Thursday, July 8, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm in the University of Florida Entomology-Nematology Bldg., room 1031 (building in the woods just east of the Performing Arts Center). Need Directions?

6:00 - 7:00 - Question and Answer
7:00 - 7:10 - Announcements and Break
7:10 - 7:40 - Free Photo Editing Software - GIMP - Carl 
Carl shows us another free Open Source utility - this time free photo editing software for your Mac.
http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/
7:40 - 8:00 -App Show and Tell - MacPeople Members
Now is the time to show off your favorite iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad applications. We’ll ask for volunteers to come up for a 2-5 minute “show and tell” of their favorite iPhone applications and explain how and why they use their favorite apps.
7:50 - 8:10 - Raffle
Rocket Box
2GB Flash Drive
Dust Spray
Travel Surge Suppressor
Airport Express
8:10 - 8:30 - Rocket Box  - Corey
Rocketbox is more advanced than Mail's search, with highlighted search previews, a sophisticated query language, and a blazing fast engine
http://www.getrocketbox.com/
8:30 - 9:00 - Wireless without a Net - Dean
Dean shows you the basics of setting up and safely configuring a wireless network for your home. He'll show you how to manage access and keep your data safe.

MacPeople Meeting:
Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:00 - 9:00
The next meeting of the MacPeople Gainesville Area Macintosh Users Group will be on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm in the University of Florida Entomology-Nematology Bldg., room 1031 (building in the woods just east of the Performing Arts Center). Need Directions?

6:00 - 7:00 - Question and Answer
7:00 - 7:10 - Announcements and Break
7:10 - 7:30 - LogMeIn - Katie
Katie shows you how to use a free service to remotely access and control other computers. This is an invaluable tool if you provide support to friends and family members.
http://www.logmein.com
7:30 - 8:00 - Free Office Alternative - Open Office - Carl
Carl shows off this free alternative to Microsoft Office that allows you to edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations that are compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This is a great alternative for someone who needs to create or access office documents without having to buy the Microsoft Office Suite.
http://www.openoffice.org/
8:00 - 8:10 Prize Drawing
Prizes To Be Announced
8:10 - 8:30 Musical Shortcuts - Barry
Barry shows how you can use free Apple Scripts to automate common tasks in iTunes and keep your library organized.
http://dougscripts.com/itunes/
8:30 - 9:00 WWDC Wrap-Up
Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference kicks off with a Keynote presentation by Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Jobs is expected to announce the 4th Generation iPhone and possibly other products in his keynote. We’ll discuss the latest developments.
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/

MacPeople Meeting:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:00 - 9:00
The next meeting of the MacPeople Gainesville Area Macintosh Users Group will be on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the University of Florida Entomology-Nematology Bldg., room 1031 (building in the woods just east of the Performing Arts Center). Need Directions?

6:00 - 7:00 - Question and Answer
7:00 - 7:10 - Announcements and Break
7:10 – 7:30 – 1 Password - Corey
1Password is a combination password manager, form filler, secure password generator, serial number depository and much, much more. Corey shows you how to take advantage of this useful application to make your web surfing easier and more secure.
http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password
7:30 – 8:00 – Warning Signs your Mac Might Be in Trouble - Glen
At some point, every computer will suffer some kind of hardware failure. Glen will use his years of experience as an Apple Authorized repair person to give you some insight as to help you recognize early warning signs that your computer may need repair.
8:00 – 8:10 - Raffle
Items to be announced pending Apple’s Special Event
8:10 – 9:00 – Apple January 27 Announcement Recap - Katie, Dan and Corey
Rumors are buzzing about a Tablet device from Apple. We know there will be a special event at the end of January where Apple is expected to make iPhone and tablet related announcements and possibly introduce other new products. We’ll have a review of the annulment and information on new products.