Reminder: our Annual Holiday Party at the Vestal Library is now a week away. It's sure to be a great event and we hope you can make it. The folks below, all 22 0f them, have already RSPV'ed. If you wish toi add your name to the list, please email us back.
We will start gathering at 6:30 PM and eat around 7:00 PM. Each attendee willl get a free raffle ticket for some interesting prizes.
Don't forget to bring a dish to pass and a $5.00 wrapped gift from each member of your party. Ed Schmitt Jr. will be playing live music again. Hope to see you.
Bigg, Gerry
Buffington, Chris & Barb
David, Ray & Katie
Kashinsky, Wayne and Laura
Margolius, Ben & Sue
Mueller, Burt
Mueller, Joan & Augue
Palmer, Mili & Jack
Schmitt, Ed & Lorraine & Ed
Underkofler, Judy & Bill
Winter, Bob & Ed & Jackie
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
MacCentral Weekly Newsletter #109: Digital Photography Superguide
Take a look - another interesting digital photography book for your collection:
http://www.macworld.com/2005/11/marketing/ebook/?lsrc=mcweek-1202
http://www.macworld.com/2005/11/marketing/ebook/?lsrc=mcweek-1202
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Mac Hints and Tips
The Macintosh Hints & Tips monthly column is a collection of tips culled by its author, Paul Taylor, from newsletters of Macintosh user groups throughout the world (including AUSOM), as well as other sources including Mac-related magazines, books, and websites. This monthly column (in PDF format) is free for anyone to download. New issues are posted on or about the first of each month.
http://www.mac-hints-tips.com/
http://www.mac-hints-tips.com/
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
OS X Tiger (10.4) Hints
OS X Tiger (10.4) Hints
543 hints in the system
http://www.macosxhints.com/tigertips.php
543 hints in the system
http://www.macosxhints.com/tigertips.php
Monday, November 28, 2005
iPod Scratch Protection
iPod Scratch Protection
By Dan Frakes - Macworld
Mac Gem of the Week
If you've got a new iPod nano or iPod with video, chances are you'd like to keep it looking like new -- for example, you may be concerned about scratching its shiny face. A case is a safe bet, but the problem with cases is that they add bulk to a player that's appealing partly because of its svelte figure. And, with a few exceptions, putting your iPod into a case means masking its attractive, chrome and white (or black) appearance.
For keeping your iPod scratch-free without hiding it in a case, your best bet is one of the many "film" or "shield" products that cover scratchable surfaces in a clear film -- your iPod still looks like an iPod but doesn't scratch like one. There are a number of good options out there, including the quite-protective-but-difficult-to-apply invisibleSHIELD, but my favorites are Power Support's iPod Nano Film Set and 5G iPod (with video) Film Set for $15.
Unlike most "films," which are soft and flexible -- and tend to rip or peel over time -- Power Support's Film Sets are made of a more rigid material that is very durable. (Power Support says that the surface of the Film is "treated with a scratch resistant, hard coat, protective process.") In addition, whereas more flexible films are often difficult to apply without air bubbles and leave sticky residue when removed, Power Support's Film is easy to apply and can be removed without leaving any gunk behind. (The Film actually uses "static cling" to adhere to your iPod.
Both film sets include three pieces: a large film for the front of your iPod except for the Click Wheel, a smaller film for the back of your iPod, and a Click Wheel cover. The front piece protects the entire front of the iPod, right up to the edges; however, in order to avoid "hanging" corners that could peel, the film for the rear of your iPod does not cover the curved edges of the chrome back. In other words, unlike the invisibleSHIELD, which covers nearly ever bit of your iPod's surfaces, the Film Set leaves the sides exposed. I'm personally fine with this sacrifice, as in my experience it's the front and back of the iPod that get scratched -- and scratches on the sides aren't as noticeable.
The only other quirk that should be pointed out is that it can take some trial-and-error to apply the front piece and Click Wheel cover without overlapping them. I've personally chosen not to apply the Click Wheel cover, as the Click Wheel doesn't scratch that easily (or at least not as noticeably).
The Film Sets offer excellent scratch protection without adding bulk to your iPod or obscuring its sleek lines. In fact, you can even fit your Film-clad iPod into most cases -- for example, if you're going for a run and want to stick your nano in a shock-resistant case. I've got a Film Set on both my nano and my iPod with video, and both look as new as they did when they came home from the store. In fact, even the sides of the iPods look great, so perhaps these edges don't take as much abuse as I had expected. Best of all, the Film Set remains nearly invisible when applied. When I've shown a Film-clad iPod to people, none have realized that the player is "wearing" the Film until I've pointed it out. I consider Power Support's Film Sets to be must-have accessories for my own iPods.
By Dan Frakes - Macworld
Mac Gem of the Week
If you've got a new iPod nano or iPod with video, chances are you'd like to keep it looking like new -- for example, you may be concerned about scratching its shiny face. A case is a safe bet, but the problem with cases is that they add bulk to a player that's appealing partly because of its svelte figure. And, with a few exceptions, putting your iPod into a case means masking its attractive, chrome and white (or black) appearance.
For keeping your iPod scratch-free without hiding it in a case, your best bet is one of the many "film" or "shield" products that cover scratchable surfaces in a clear film -- your iPod still looks like an iPod but doesn't scratch like one. There are a number of good options out there, including the quite-protective-but-difficult-to-apply invisibleSHIELD, but my favorites are Power Support's iPod Nano Film Set and 5G iPod (with video) Film Set for $15.
Unlike most "films," which are soft and flexible -- and tend to rip or peel over time -- Power Support's Film Sets are made of a more rigid material that is very durable. (Power Support says that the surface of the Film is "treated with a scratch resistant, hard coat, protective process.") In addition, whereas more flexible films are often difficult to apply without air bubbles and leave sticky residue when removed, Power Support's Film is easy to apply and can be removed without leaving any gunk behind. (The Film actually uses "static cling" to adhere to your iPod.
Both film sets include three pieces: a large film for the front of your iPod except for the Click Wheel, a smaller film for the back of your iPod, and a Click Wheel cover. The front piece protects the entire front of the iPod, right up to the edges; however, in order to avoid "hanging" corners that could peel, the film for the rear of your iPod does not cover the curved edges of the chrome back. In other words, unlike the invisibleSHIELD, which covers nearly ever bit of your iPod's surfaces, the Film Set leaves the sides exposed. I'm personally fine with this sacrifice, as in my experience it's the front and back of the iPod that get scratched -- and scratches on the sides aren't as noticeable.
The only other quirk that should be pointed out is that it can take some trial-and-error to apply the front piece and Click Wheel cover without overlapping them. I've personally chosen not to apply the Click Wheel cover, as the Click Wheel doesn't scratch that easily (or at least not as noticeably).
The Film Sets offer excellent scratch protection without adding bulk to your iPod or obscuring its sleek lines. In fact, you can even fit your Film-clad iPod into most cases -- for example, if you're going for a run and want to stick your nano in a shock-resistant case. I've got a Film Set on both my nano and my iPod with video, and both look as new as they did when they came home from the store. In fact, even the sides of the iPods look great, so perhaps these edges don't take as much abuse as I had expected. Best of all, the Film Set remains nearly invisible when applied. When I've shown a Film-clad iPod to people, none have realized that the player is "wearing" the Film until I've pointed it out. I consider Power Support's Film Sets to be must-have accessories for my own iPods.
iPod Scratch Protection
iPod Scratch Protection
By Dan Frakes (dfrakes@macworld.com)
Mac Gem of the Week
If you've got a new iPod nano or iPod with video, chances are you'd like to keep it looking like new -- for example, you may be concerned about scratching its shiny face. A case is a safe bet, but the problem with cases is that they add bulk to a player that's appealing partly because of its svelte figure. And, with a few exceptions, putting your iPod into a case means masking its attractive, chrome and white (or black) appearance.
For keeping your iPod scratch-free without hiding it in a case, your best bet is one of the many "film" or "shield" products that cover scratchable surfaces in a clear film -- your iPod still looks like an iPod but doesn't scratch like one. There are a number of good options out there, including the quite-protective-but-difficult-to-apply invisibleSHIELD, but my favorites are Power Support's $15 iPod nano Film Set and 5G iPod (with video) Film Set (both ).
Unlike most "films," which are soft and flexible -- and tend to rip or peel over time -- Power Support's Film Sets are made of a more rigid material that is very durable. (Power Support says that the surface of the Film is "treated with a scratch resistant, hard coat, protective process.") In addition, whereas more flexible films are often difficult to apply without air bubbles and leave sticky residue when removed, Power Support's Film is easy to apply and can be removed without leaving any gunk behind. (The Film actually uses "static cling" to adhere to your iPod.
Both film sets include three pieces: a large film for the front of your iPod except for the Click Wheel, a smaller film for the back of your iPod, and a Click Wheel cover. The front piece protects the entire front of the iPod, right up to the edges; however, in order to avoid "hanging" corners that could peel, the film for the rear of your iPod does not cover the curved edges of the chrome back. In other words, unlike the invisibleSHIELD, which covers nearly ever bit of your iPod's surfaces, the Film Set leaves the sides exposed. I'm personally fine with this sacrifice, as in my experience it's the front and back of the iPod that get scratched -- and scratches on the sides aren't as noticeable.
The only other quirk that should be pointed out is that it can take some trial-and-error to apply the front piece and Click Wheel cover without overlapping them. I've personally chosen not to apply the Click Wheel cover, as the Click Wheel doesn't scratch that easily (or at least not as noticeably).
The Film Sets offer excellent scratch protection without adding bulk to your iPod or obscuring its sleek lines. In fact, you can even fit your Film-clad iPod into most cases -- for example, if you're going for a run and want to stick your nano in a shock-resistant case. I've got a Film Set on both my nano and my iPod with video, and both look as new as they did when they came home from the store. In fact, even the sides of the iPods look great, so perhaps these edges don't take as much abuse as I had expected. Best of all, the Film Set remains nearly invisible when applied. When I've shown a Film-clad iPod to people, none have realized that the player is "wearing" the Film until I've pointed it out. I consider Power Support's Film Sets to be must-have accessories for my own iPods.
By Dan Frakes (dfrakes@macworld.com)
Mac Gem of the Week
If you've got a new iPod nano or iPod with video, chances are you'd like to keep it looking like new -- for example, you may be concerned about scratching its shiny face. A case is a safe bet, but the problem with cases is that they add bulk to a player that's appealing partly because of its svelte figure. And, with a few exceptions, putting your iPod into a case means masking its attractive, chrome and white (or black) appearance.
For keeping your iPod scratch-free without hiding it in a case, your best bet is one of the many "film" or "shield" products that cover scratchable surfaces in a clear film -- your iPod still looks like an iPod but doesn't scratch like one. There are a number of good options out there, including the quite-protective-but-difficult-to-apply invisibleSHIELD, but my favorites are Power Support's $15 iPod nano Film Set and 5G iPod (with video) Film Set (both ).
Unlike most "films," which are soft and flexible -- and tend to rip or peel over time -- Power Support's Film Sets are made of a more rigid material that is very durable. (Power Support says that the surface of the Film is "treated with a scratch resistant, hard coat, protective process.") In addition, whereas more flexible films are often difficult to apply without air bubbles and leave sticky residue when removed, Power Support's Film is easy to apply and can be removed without leaving any gunk behind. (The Film actually uses "static cling" to adhere to your iPod.
Both film sets include three pieces: a large film for the front of your iPod except for the Click Wheel, a smaller film for the back of your iPod, and a Click Wheel cover. The front piece protects the entire front of the iPod, right up to the edges; however, in order to avoid "hanging" corners that could peel, the film for the rear of your iPod does not cover the curved edges of the chrome back. In other words, unlike the invisibleSHIELD, which covers nearly ever bit of your iPod's surfaces, the Film Set leaves the sides exposed. I'm personally fine with this sacrifice, as in my experience it's the front and back of the iPod that get scratched -- and scratches on the sides aren't as noticeable.
The only other quirk that should be pointed out is that it can take some trial-and-error to apply the front piece and Click Wheel cover without overlapping them. I've personally chosen not to apply the Click Wheel cover, as the Click Wheel doesn't scratch that easily (or at least not as noticeably).
The Film Sets offer excellent scratch protection without adding bulk to your iPod or obscuring its sleek lines. In fact, you can even fit your Film-clad iPod into most cases -- for example, if you're going for a run and want to stick your nano in a shock-resistant case. I've got a Film Set on both my nano and my iPod with video, and both look as new as they did when they came home from the store. In fact, even the sides of the iPods look great, so perhaps these edges don't take as much abuse as I had expected. Best of all, the Film Set remains nearly invisible when applied. When I've shown a Film-clad iPod to people, none have realized that the player is "wearing" the Film until I've pointed it out. I consider Power Support's Film Sets to be must-have accessories for my own iPods.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Fat Fingers
Thousands of items on eBay are listed with descriptions containing spelling mistakes.
These items often expire with no bids on them as no-one can find them.
Type in a keyword below and click the Find button.
Then click the link and uncover those hidden gems...
http://www.fatfingers.com/Default.aspx
These items often expire with no bids on them as no-one can find them.
Type in a keyword below and click the Find button.
Then click the link and uncover those hidden gems...
http://www.fatfingers.com/Default.aspx
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Mini vMac a miniature Macintosh emulator
Mini vMac 2.7.1 is a cross-platform Mac Plus and Mac SE emulator that makes it possible to run old software which otherwise couldn't be used on recent machines. This release adds more advanced speed control that allows it to behave better on some machines with variable speed fans, such as the 2.7 GHz Power Mac G5. Mini vMac is free for Mac OS X, Classic Mac OS, and Windows.
http://minivmac.sourceforge.net/
http://minivmac.sourceforge.net/
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Hot Diggity Sig.
Hot Diggity Sig. For those interested in Photo editing, Tuesday evening, November 8 was an informative and entertaining get together with a Photoshop teacher who keeps up on the latest and mind blowing attributes of Adobe’s star Software program.
Eric Saar, Graphic Designer at Security Mutual Life, graphic software Teacher at BOCES , and entrepreneur, once again delighted those who know a little and those who know a lot about the photo editing package. Photoshop CS 2 is the newest version and Eric has had it only a few months but not an eye strayed from his presentation as we watched the features of CS2.
The first Creative Suite was designed for integrating Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive and Acrobat . It allows designer to work on a project utilizing any of the listed applications without having to go back and forth into the individual application. i.e. One can make changes on a Photoshop image after it is placed in an InDesign page without taking it back to Photo- shop. This creative intermingling saves a great deal of time and frustration. Creative Suite 2 saves even more valuable work or precious fun time by improving upon application integration.
Eric presented a number of enhanced and added features new in this second Suite. Here are a couple that impressed this novice. File browser has been renamed Bridge and makes it a lot easier to find the files you want to use. It even gives visual previews of your files in thumbnails so you can see what picture, logo or graphic you want to use. And this works across the bridge between Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
Next item that widened the eyes was one in Photoshop called Vanishing Point. Quickly, you can clone, brush and paste elements that match the perspective of the image area. Yes, it automatically does this. And for the camera crazies, Red eye removal, is now one click away. (Two if your subject has two eyes). No more painting or making three or four maneuvers, Just a click. There were so many interesting features in Creative Suite 2 that none wanted to leave when it was over.
Eric, as usual, invited questions at anytime, repeated the explanation or demo when requested and made sure all were comfortable in asking questions whether very basic or confusingly sophisticated. We are indeed fortunate to have so talented a designer in our area willing to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of the software he uses in his work and play.
His next presentation is December 6th at 6:30 at the generously offered meeting room at Security Mutual Life in Binghamton. The subject, Adobe Illustrator CS2. Hot Diggity Sig.
Mili
Eric Saar, Graphic Designer at Security Mutual Life, graphic software Teacher at BOCES , and entrepreneur, once again delighted those who know a little and those who know a lot about the photo editing package. Photoshop CS 2 is the newest version and Eric has had it only a few months but not an eye strayed from his presentation as we watched the features of CS2.
The first Creative Suite was designed for integrating Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive and Acrobat . It allows designer to work on a project utilizing any of the listed applications without having to go back and forth into the individual application. i.e. One can make changes on a Photoshop image after it is placed in an InDesign page without taking it back to Photo- shop. This creative intermingling saves a great deal of time and frustration. Creative Suite 2 saves even more valuable work or precious fun time by improving upon application integration.
Eric presented a number of enhanced and added features new in this second Suite. Here are a couple that impressed this novice. File browser has been renamed Bridge and makes it a lot easier to find the files you want to use. It even gives visual previews of your files in thumbnails so you can see what picture, logo or graphic you want to use. And this works across the bridge between Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
Next item that widened the eyes was one in Photoshop called Vanishing Point. Quickly, you can clone, brush and paste elements that match the perspective of the image area. Yes, it automatically does this. And for the camera crazies, Red eye removal, is now one click away. (Two if your subject has two eyes). No more painting or making three or four maneuvers, Just a click. There were so many interesting features in Creative Suite 2 that none wanted to leave when it was over.
Eric, as usual, invited questions at anytime, repeated the explanation or demo when requested and made sure all were comfortable in asking questions whether very basic or confusingly sophisticated. We are indeed fortunate to have so talented a designer in our area willing to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of the software he uses in his work and play.
His next presentation is December 6th at 6:30 at the generously offered meeting room at Security Mutual Life in Binghamton. The subject, Adobe Illustrator CS2. Hot Diggity Sig.
Mili
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Macworld Newsletter 10-31-05: Smarter iPhoto Albums
Mac OS X Hint of the Week
iPhoto's Smart Albums are great when you want to find a subset of your photos based on certain matches -- all images newer than last week, for instance. But what if you want to do something more complex, like finding pictures of your cousins Bill and Will? Here's an undocumented trick to add some degree of flexibility: If you're using iPhoto 5, you can employ a number of wildcard characters when building Smart Albums based on the "Any Text" criteria. (You need to have given your photos descriptive names, applied Keywords, or typed comments in the Information field for this to work.)
iPhoto 5 supports these wildcard characters: the asterisk (*), which stands for "any number of characters, including none"; the question mark (?), which stands for "any one character"; and square brackets ([ ]), which are used to select from a list of characters, or to just quote the actual asterisk and question mark, in case you wish to actually search on those characters.
In each of these examples, the starting point is a new Smart Album (File: New Smart Album) with the criteria "Any Text" and "Starts With." Now consider the following possible contents for the actual search string:
• T?m: Match all photos that contain the string Tim or Tom, but not Them (since there are only three characters in our search string).
• B*e: Match any photos that contain a string that starts with a B and ends with an e. So you'd see matches for Base and Bike and Brittle and even Be. You would not, however, see matches for Brighten, since that's got an extra character at the end.
• B??t: Finds Boat and Belt but not Burnt (since that's got three characters in the middle, and we've only allowed for two).
• Mari[ao]n: Finds only those images whose text matches Marian or Marion.
• C*r*: You'll get lots of matches here, as it's basically saying "find any text that start with a C, has any number of following characters, then an r, and then any number of additional characters (including zero)." As such, Car, Cars, Characterization, and Chart are all examples of words that would match.
Finally, what if you want to match an actual * or ? character? Just enclose the special character in square brackets, like this: Kellie[?]. This search would only match images that were marked with the text Kellie? -- perhaps you've got some people you haven't quite yet identified in your images.
Note that these wildcard characters will probably prove most helpful in the middle of your search terms -- iPhoto already does a kind of "any match" search for longer matches in your library. For instance, a search on "Tim" will also find pictures labeled "Timmy," which is the same result you'd get with a "Tim*" search.
When you add wildcards to iPhoto's Smart Albums, you can find almost any subset of images. Given the similarities between iPhoto and iTunes, you'd think this same thing would work in iTunes... sadly, at least as of today, you'd be incorrect. For now, this is an iPhoto-only trick.
iPhoto's Smart Albums are great when you want to find a subset of your photos based on certain matches -- all images newer than last week, for instance. But what if you want to do something more complex, like finding pictures of your cousins Bill and Will? Here's an undocumented trick to add some degree of flexibility: If you're using iPhoto 5, you can employ a number of wildcard characters when building Smart Albums based on the "Any Text" criteria. (You need to have given your photos descriptive names, applied Keywords, or typed comments in the Information field for this to work.)
iPhoto 5 supports these wildcard characters: the asterisk (*), which stands for "any number of characters, including none"; the question mark (?), which stands for "any one character"; and square brackets ([ ]), which are used to select from a list of characters, or to just quote the actual asterisk and question mark, in case you wish to actually search on those characters.
In each of these examples, the starting point is a new Smart Album (File: New Smart Album) with the criteria "Any Text" and "Starts With." Now consider the following possible contents for the actual search string:
• T?m: Match all photos that contain the string Tim or Tom, but not Them (since there are only three characters in our search string).
• B*e: Match any photos that contain a string that starts with a B and ends with an e. So you'd see matches for Base and Bike and Brittle and even Be. You would not, however, see matches for Brighten, since that's got an extra character at the end.
• B??t: Finds Boat and Belt but not Burnt (since that's got three characters in the middle, and we've only allowed for two).
• Mari[ao]n: Finds only those images whose text matches Marian or Marion.
• C*r*: You'll get lots of matches here, as it's basically saying "find any text that start with a C, has any number of following characters, then an r, and then any number of additional characters (including zero)." As such, Car, Cars, Characterization, and Chart are all examples of words that would match.
Finally, what if you want to match an actual * or ? character? Just enclose the special character in square brackets, like this: Kellie[?]. This search would only match images that were marked with the text Kellie? -- perhaps you've got some people you haven't quite yet identified in your images.
Note that these wildcard characters will probably prove most helpful in the middle of your search terms -- iPhoto already does a kind of "any match" search for longer matches in your library. For instance, a search on "Tim" will also find pictures labeled "Timmy," which is the same result you'd get with a "Tim*" search.
When you add wildcards to iPhoto's Smart Albums, you can find almost any subset of images. Given the similarities between iPhoto and iTunes, you'd think this same thing would work in iTunes... sadly, at least as of today, you'd be incorrect. For now, this is an iPhoto-only trick.
A way to covert your casette tapes to MP3
Bust out those Duran Duran and Motley Crue cassette tapes and convert them into MP3 audio files with the Plusdeck2. The Plusdeck2 mounts in a 5.25" drive bay and works seamlessly with your PC to play,
digitize and even record audio tapes. Using MP3 compression, you can convert the music or audio from 25 cassette tapes or more into less than 700MB of files: that would fit on a single CD-R!
Requires sound card with line-in and line-out ports, an RS-232 9-pin serial port (or adapter) and Windows Me/2000/XP. Cassettes not included.
On sale at http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=204+0696&sk=EC571526
digitize and even record audio tapes. Using MP3 compression, you can convert the music or audio from 25 cassette tapes or more into less than 700MB of files: that would fit on a single CD-R!
Requires sound card with line-in and line-out ports, an RS-232 9-pin serial port (or adapter) and Windows Me/2000/XP. Cassettes not included.
On sale at http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=204+0696&sk=EC571526
Wierd Email Attachments from Windows Users
If you get some weird e-mail attachments from Windows users (normally shown as a winmail.dat file) that you cannot open, if may be because the sender is using Microsoft Outlook which sends a "rich text" e-mail that requires Outlook to decode. Since the is not an Outlook version for the Mac, you cannot open it.
There is a free Mac program called TNEF's Enough that can unlock the attachments buried in those winmail.dat files. You can download it at www.joshjacob.com/macdev/tnef/index.html.
Thanks to Walt Mossberg from WSJ for this tip.
There is a free Mac program called TNEF's Enough that can unlock the attachments buried in those winmail.dat files. You can download it at www.joshjacob.com/macdev/tnef/index.html.
Thanks to Walt Mossberg from WSJ for this tip.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Mapping Questions
A member asked a question about why he was unable to use his Macintosh to connect to Google's new earth satellite mapping service. Here's the answer and a few suggestions:
Google says: "At this time, Google Earth supports Windows only; however, we hope to support Mac and Linux OS soon. In the meantime, although it might be slower, some Mac users have had success running Google Earth with a PC emulator."
You can get a Mac-feeling of this kind of technology by visiting
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
Google does have a map site which allows you to see maps and satellite shots and zoom in. Try
http://maps.google.com/
www.macstac.org under links has these mapping sites:
Maps
http://macgpspro.com
http://www.netstate.com/
http://www.maps.com
http://www.mapquest.com
http://maps.yahoo.com/
http://www.randmcnally.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/
http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com/
http://www.maptech.com/
http://www.mapmart.com
The terraserver site is especially neat because you can also search satellite shots by ZIP code and lat/long.
Google says: "At this time, Google Earth supports Windows only; however, we hope to support Mac and Linux OS soon. In the meantime, although it might be slower, some Mac users have had success running Google Earth with a PC emulator."
You can get a Mac-feeling of this kind of technology by visiting
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
Google does have a map site which allows you to see maps and satellite shots and zoom in. Try
http://maps.google.com/
www.macstac.org under links has these mapping sites:
Maps
http://macgpspro.com
http://www.netstate.com/
http://www.maps.com
http://www.mapquest.com
http://maps.yahoo.com/
http://www.randmcnally.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/
http://www.terraserver.microsoft.com/
http://www.maptech.com/
http://www.mapmart.com
The terraserver site is especially neat because you can also search satellite shots by ZIP code and lat/long.
Beginner's Guide to Digital Cameras
Introduction to Digital Photography (a MacSTAC Presentation)
Outline
1. How to get started in Digital Photography: Choosing your digital camera.
o Film versus digital: Brief history to bring us up to today's standards.
o What is resolution? How much do I need?
o Memory types. What is best?
o Camera features.
i. Digital zoom vs. optical zoom.
ii. Ergonomics.
iii. Lens choice. What size of zoom.
iv. Camera speed. What is a buffer?
v. Camera output. FireWire USB
vi. Movie capability. QuickTime Frames per second.
vii. LCD screen vs. optical viewfinder?
viii. How fast does it shoot (the time from shutter press to the actual image capture)?
ix. Pro vs. Prosumer vs. Consumer.
x. Can you hit a homerun?
xi. Explaining the modes.
o Memory cards, readers, and storage.
o Member comments on their cameras and taking some pictures.
o Questions and Answers.
The Beginners Guide to Digital Photography
As you look into buying a digital camera, know that it will take some getting used to, and there is a learning curve associated with operating a digital camera. Once you accept this, and you are ready to dive in, you will love the options the world of digital photography offers
Why go digital?
There are distinct advantages of digital photography: Instant gratification. See and share the photo you just took on the LCD screen on the back of the camera. Shoot away. Since you are able to delete photos that you do not want, you have the freedom to shoot many photos of the same scene, and just keep the one or two that turned out the best. Once you discover this, you have another great way to capture memories. Every print's a winner. Gone are the days of shooting a whole roll of film to get a few good pictures! With digital photography, you only print the best shots. And you can make your own prints or go to most “drug stores” and get prints made just as you do with film. Options. Whether it's 4-by-6-inch prints to put in your photo album, homemade greeting cards printed on your inkjet printer, or sharing your photos online, digital photography opens up a whole new world of options for your memories.
What's the deal with megapixels and resolution?
When dealing with digital cameras, you'll need to become familiar with the terms "pixel" and "megapixel." Pixel is short for picture element, and it refers to the tiny "cells" that gather information in a digital camera. The term "megapixel," which is found on most digital cameras, simply means one million pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the better the resolution. The higher the resolution, the larger and higher quality prints you can make. Higher quality photos take up more space on your media card, but they will give you the best prints. Keep in mind everyone's perception is different. You may be happy with an 8-by-10-inch print made from a 1-megapixel digital camera, but your quality-conscious neighbor may think it looks too "jaggy.” If you figure out the largest print size you will ever want to make, and then buy the digital camera, based on the chart above, with the megapixels to match, you will be very satisfied with your digital camera. The guide below will give you a very general idea of what to expect in terms of megapixels, resolution and output size:
# of Pixels
Less than 1 megapixel
1 megapixel
2 megapixels
3 megapixels
4 megapixels
5 megapixels Print Size
"Screen resolution" (good for e-mailing)
4-by-6-inch prints
5-by-7-inch prints
8-by-10-inch prints
11-by-14-inch prints
16-by-20-inch prints
Which digital camera is right for me?
To assist you with finding the proper digital camera, you might ask yourself, "What will I do with the pictures?" Do you only want to post your photos to the Internet? Well, a 1-megapixel digital camera might be perfect for you! Are you planning to print your pictures on a desktop inkjet? A 2-megapixel camera would be a good choice. How about making 8-by-10-inch photos? You'll probably want to go with a 3-megapixel camera or higher. Thinking about these things will help you establish which camera is right for you. You may also wish to have the flexibility of being able to zoom into a picture or take a wide-angle shot. Some cameras have only digital a zoom that is not nearly as effective or useful as an optical zoom. If your budget allows, look for at least a 3X optical zoom.
Where do I put the film in my digital camera?
Digital cameras have removable media (or memory cards), much like floppy disks, in lieu of film. This means when you take pictures, the digital camera creates a file and saves it to this media. You can then save these files to your computer or give the memory card to a retail store to download and make photo prints, gifts or CDs or you can upload them online at many different sites. Whatever you do, it is wise to make a backup copy of your photos before you take the memory card in for processing. Then simply delete the files and take more pictures. The number of images you store on your digital memory card depends on the size (in megabytes) of your memory card, he resolution of your camera (in megapixels), and how the camera compresses the images. Your digital camera will come with a digital memory card, capable of holding a small amount of images, but you will want to purchase additional memory cards at the time you purchase your digital camera, it is important to remember what type of media your digital camera uses.
LCD and viewfinders
Most digital cameras have a viewfinder, which you look through to take a picture (just like a regular camera). Most digital cameras also have a screen called an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), which allows you to view the scene you are about to shoot, as well as see the picture just taken. If someone says "Oops, my eyes were closed," you can view the image and retake it if necessary. The LCD also gives you access to the camera's menu system, which will allow you to change the settings of the camera fairly easily. The LCD will allow you to view all the images on your memory card. You can flip through the stored shots and delete the ones you don't want to keep. The LCD will draw a lot of power from the battery, so there may be situations (when you don't have access to your battery charger) when using the viewfinder is a better option. It is also better to use the LCD rather than the viewfinder when shooting close up, due to the accuracy of the framing (what you see is what you'll get).
File compression, file size, and Memory Cards
Your camera will allow you to adjust your image quality, so your memory card can contain both high-resolution and low-resolution images. Use the high-resolution setting when you know you will want to make large prints, and you do not plan to take many photos. Use the lower resolution setting when you want to take a lot of pictures, and will probably only want 4-by-6-inch prints, or simply to e-mail the photos to friends. In many cameras the memory card is optional, or the one included with the camera has very small capacity. If you have other devices that use memory cards (like a PDA), so might consider buying a camera that uses the same type memory card. Digital cameras will compress the pictures you take so more can fit on your memory card. The higher the compression you use, the lower the picture quality of the image. You can change the level of compression depending upon how you are using the photos. If you are taking pictures to e-mail, you may want to use the highest level of compression, while you will probably want to use the lowest level of compression when shooting to make prints. A good general rule of thumb when shooting pictures you plan to make into prints is to set your camera at the highest resolution setting and the medium compression setting. The guide below will give you a very general idea of what to expect in terms of megapixels, resolution and media storage:
Storage Card Capacity
# of pixels 8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB 64MB 128MB
1 megapixel 10-12 20-44 40-88 60-132 100-150 130-250
2 megapixels 7-15 16-32 32-64 48-96 64-122 128-220
3 megapixels 5-10 10-20 20-40 30-60 40-90 64-150
4 megapixels 2-7 5-16 10-32 25-48 40-64 70-128
5 megapixels 1-5 3-12 8-28 15-36 24-58 38-92
These ranges are only estimates of how many images will fit onto the given size of memory card. This will vary depending on the compression setting of the camera, which is usually adjustable. The higher the compression used, the more pictures will fit on the memory card at the sacrifice of picture quality.
Software
Most digital cameras come with computer software to edit and to organize your images. These programs will assist you in correcting and manipulating the brightness, sharpness and color of your photos. The possibilities for image editing and manipulation are limitless once you become acquainted with the program.
Using the flash
Both traditional and digital photography require good lighting for good results. Most digital cameras have a flash capability, but digital cameras are less sensitive to light than traditional film cameras. I you are shooting indoors or in a low-light situation, even with the flash, you should move close enough to the subject for the flash to be effective (no more than 10 feet away). If this is a concern, some digital cameras allow you to use accessory flashes or studio-type lighting. If you set your digital camera on Auto, the camera will attempt to determine the need for flash based on the lighting conditions, but you still should use the manual setting when appropriate (such as using the flash in bright sunlight to reduce intense shadows). Using the flash will consume more of you battery power, so keep you spare set of rechargeable batteries charged and ready to go.
Avoiding red eye
Red eye is caused by an electronic flash reflecting off the back of the eye, making the eye look red. Many digital cameras offer red eye reduction settings, but this will also delay the time from when you click to when the photo is actually taken. Also, keep in mind red eye can be easily removed with image-editing software on your home computer.
Card readers
After filling your memory card, you may want to download the photos to your computer. Most digital cameras allow you to do this with a cable that connects your camera to your computer. Some camera sit in a “dock” which connects to the computer. Some docks are optional purchases. Another way to transfer photos from your camera to your computer is with a card reader. Card readers are like an external disk drive that will allow you to access the images on your memory card, just as you would with a floppy disk. This is one of the easiest ways to get the images from your memory card to your computer, and it helps save battery power. While some cameras come with a card reader, most do not, and you may need to purchase one. MacSTAC often has card readers for raffle.
Batteries
One of the issues with digital cameras is the issue of power. Digital cameras require a lot of battery power, especially when using the LCD screen on the back of the camera. When you buy a digital camera, rechargeable batteries are a must. Some cameras come standard with rechargeable batteries, while others do not. Either way, you will want to make sure you have at least two sets of rechargeable batteries. There are several different rechargeable batteries on the market. NiMH is an abbreviation for nickel metal hydride. It will perform the best, allowing you to recharge the batteries at any time while still holding their capacity. Lithium ion batteries also hold their capacity fairly well. NiCad is an abbreviation for Nickel Cadmium. They are more temperamental, creating a "memory effect" if not charged properly. NiCad batteries will lose their capacity over time, so if given the choice, choose NiMH or lithium ion batteries.
Accessories
Like traditional cameras, there are many accessories you can for your digital camera: batteries, auxiliary lenses, filters, bags, tripods, adapters, cables, memory cards, camera dock, and inks and paper to name a few. If you travel a lot, you may need more memory cards and/or a laptop or portable hard drive (like an iPod) to download your pictures onto each evening.
Extracted from:
http://www.photoalley.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticView?tmreturn=true&processRequest=10002&cmd=StaticView&catalogId=10001&staticPage=%2Fetc%2Fcontent%2Frcarticles%2Fdigital_guide.html&langId=-1&location=NLP12A&capture=TRUE&storeId=10201
Digital Camera Review Sites:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/
www.photoalley.com
Comparing digital cameras:
http://www.photoalley.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10201&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&categoryId=13000001&topCategory=&cat1=10101
http://www.dcresource.com/
http://www.ritzcamera.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,110655,00.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
http://www.ephotozine.com/
Learn Digital Photography
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38&pq-locale=en_US
http://www.outdooreyes.com/
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/digphotopg/
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/digi1.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789721090/002-3398023-7056824?v=glance
http://www.dcviews.com/press/Peter-K-Burian.htm
http://theoldentimes.com/digital_photography_guides.html
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_1072.html
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Posted by The Family to MacSTAC at 11/17/2005 01:47:34 PM
Outline
1. How to get started in Digital Photography: Choosing your digital camera.
o Film versus digital: Brief history to bring us up to today's standards.
o What is resolution? How much do I need?
o Memory types. What is best?
o Camera features.
i. Digital zoom vs. optical zoom.
ii. Ergonomics.
iii. Lens choice. What size of zoom.
iv. Camera speed. What is a buffer?
v. Camera output. FireWire USB
vi. Movie capability. QuickTime Frames per second.
vii. LCD screen vs. optical viewfinder?
viii. How fast does it shoot (the time from shutter press to the actual image capture)?
ix. Pro vs. Prosumer vs. Consumer.
x. Can you hit a homerun?
xi. Explaining the modes.
o Memory cards, readers, and storage.
o Member comments on their cameras and taking some pictures.
o Questions and Answers.
The Beginners Guide to Digital Photography
As you look into buying a digital camera, know that it will take some getting used to, and there is a learning curve associated with operating a digital camera. Once you accept this, and you are ready to dive in, you will love the options the world of digital photography offers
Why go digital?
There are distinct advantages of digital photography: Instant gratification. See and share the photo you just took on the LCD screen on the back of the camera. Shoot away. Since you are able to delete photos that you do not want, you have the freedom to shoot many photos of the same scene, and just keep the one or two that turned out the best. Once you discover this, you have another great way to capture memories. Every print's a winner. Gone are the days of shooting a whole roll of film to get a few good pictures! With digital photography, you only print the best shots. And you can make your own prints or go to most “drug stores” and get prints made just as you do with film. Options. Whether it's 4-by-6-inch prints to put in your photo album, homemade greeting cards printed on your inkjet printer, or sharing your photos online, digital photography opens up a whole new world of options for your memories.
What's the deal with megapixels and resolution?
When dealing with digital cameras, you'll need to become familiar with the terms "pixel" and "megapixel." Pixel is short for picture element, and it refers to the tiny "cells" that gather information in a digital camera. The term "megapixel," which is found on most digital cameras, simply means one million pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the better the resolution. The higher the resolution, the larger and higher quality prints you can make. Higher quality photos take up more space on your media card, but they will give you the best prints. Keep in mind everyone's perception is different. You may be happy with an 8-by-10-inch print made from a 1-megapixel digital camera, but your quality-conscious neighbor may think it looks too "jaggy.” If you figure out the largest print size you will ever want to make, and then buy the digital camera, based on the chart above, with the megapixels to match, you will be very satisfied with your digital camera. The guide below will give you a very general idea of what to expect in terms of megapixels, resolution and output size:
# of Pixels
Less than 1 megapixel
1 megapixel
2 megapixels
3 megapixels
4 megapixels
5 megapixels Print Size
"Screen resolution" (good for e-mailing)
4-by-6-inch prints
5-by-7-inch prints
8-by-10-inch prints
11-by-14-inch prints
16-by-20-inch prints
Which digital camera is right for me?
To assist you with finding the proper digital camera, you might ask yourself, "What will I do with the pictures?" Do you only want to post your photos to the Internet? Well, a 1-megapixel digital camera might be perfect for you! Are you planning to print your pictures on a desktop inkjet? A 2-megapixel camera would be a good choice. How about making 8-by-10-inch photos? You'll probably want to go with a 3-megapixel camera or higher. Thinking about these things will help you establish which camera is right for you. You may also wish to have the flexibility of being able to zoom into a picture or take a wide-angle shot. Some cameras have only digital a zoom that is not nearly as effective or useful as an optical zoom. If your budget allows, look for at least a 3X optical zoom.
Where do I put the film in my digital camera?
Digital cameras have removable media (or memory cards), much like floppy disks, in lieu of film. This means when you take pictures, the digital camera creates a file and saves it to this media. You can then save these files to your computer or give the memory card to a retail store to download and make photo prints, gifts or CDs or you can upload them online at many different sites. Whatever you do, it is wise to make a backup copy of your photos before you take the memory card in for processing. Then simply delete the files and take more pictures. The number of images you store on your digital memory card depends on the size (in megabytes) of your memory card, he resolution of your camera (in megapixels), and how the camera compresses the images. Your digital camera will come with a digital memory card, capable of holding a small amount of images, but you will want to purchase additional memory cards at the time you purchase your digital camera, it is important to remember what type of media your digital camera uses.
LCD and viewfinders
Most digital cameras have a viewfinder, which you look through to take a picture (just like a regular camera). Most digital cameras also have a screen called an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), which allows you to view the scene you are about to shoot, as well as see the picture just taken. If someone says "Oops, my eyes were closed," you can view the image and retake it if necessary. The LCD also gives you access to the camera's menu system, which will allow you to change the settings of the camera fairly easily. The LCD will allow you to view all the images on your memory card. You can flip through the stored shots and delete the ones you don't want to keep. The LCD will draw a lot of power from the battery, so there may be situations (when you don't have access to your battery charger) when using the viewfinder is a better option. It is also better to use the LCD rather than the viewfinder when shooting close up, due to the accuracy of the framing (what you see is what you'll get).
File compression, file size, and Memory Cards
Your camera will allow you to adjust your image quality, so your memory card can contain both high-resolution and low-resolution images. Use the high-resolution setting when you know you will want to make large prints, and you do not plan to take many photos. Use the lower resolution setting when you want to take a lot of pictures, and will probably only want 4-by-6-inch prints, or simply to e-mail the photos to friends. In many cameras the memory card is optional, or the one included with the camera has very small capacity. If you have other devices that use memory cards (like a PDA), so might consider buying a camera that uses the same type memory card. Digital cameras will compress the pictures you take so more can fit on your memory card. The higher the compression you use, the lower the picture quality of the image. You can change the level of compression depending upon how you are using the photos. If you are taking pictures to e-mail, you may want to use the highest level of compression, while you will probably want to use the lowest level of compression when shooting to make prints. A good general rule of thumb when shooting pictures you plan to make into prints is to set your camera at the highest resolution setting and the medium compression setting. The guide below will give you a very general idea of what to expect in terms of megapixels, resolution and media storage:
Storage Card Capacity
# of pixels 8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB 64MB 128MB
1 megapixel 10-12 20-44 40-88 60-132 100-150 130-250
2 megapixels 7-15 16-32 32-64 48-96 64-122 128-220
3 megapixels 5-10 10-20 20-40 30-60 40-90 64-150
4 megapixels 2-7 5-16 10-32 25-48 40-64 70-128
5 megapixels 1-5 3-12 8-28 15-36 24-58 38-92
These ranges are only estimates of how many images will fit onto the given size of memory card. This will vary depending on the compression setting of the camera, which is usually adjustable. The higher the compression used, the more pictures will fit on the memory card at the sacrifice of picture quality.
Software
Most digital cameras come with computer software to edit and to organize your images. These programs will assist you in correcting and manipulating the brightness, sharpness and color of your photos. The possibilities for image editing and manipulation are limitless once you become acquainted with the program.
Using the flash
Both traditional and digital photography require good lighting for good results. Most digital cameras have a flash capability, but digital cameras are less sensitive to light than traditional film cameras. I you are shooting indoors or in a low-light situation, even with the flash, you should move close enough to the subject for the flash to be effective (no more than 10 feet away). If this is a concern, some digital cameras allow you to use accessory flashes or studio-type lighting. If you set your digital camera on Auto, the camera will attempt to determine the need for flash based on the lighting conditions, but you still should use the manual setting when appropriate (such as using the flash in bright sunlight to reduce intense shadows). Using the flash will consume more of you battery power, so keep you spare set of rechargeable batteries charged and ready to go.
Avoiding red eye
Red eye is caused by an electronic flash reflecting off the back of the eye, making the eye look red. Many digital cameras offer red eye reduction settings, but this will also delay the time from when you click to when the photo is actually taken. Also, keep in mind red eye can be easily removed with image-editing software on your home computer.
Card readers
After filling your memory card, you may want to download the photos to your computer. Most digital cameras allow you to do this with a cable that connects your camera to your computer. Some camera sit in a “dock” which connects to the computer. Some docks are optional purchases. Another way to transfer photos from your camera to your computer is with a card reader. Card readers are like an external disk drive that will allow you to access the images on your memory card, just as you would with a floppy disk. This is one of the easiest ways to get the images from your memory card to your computer, and it helps save battery power. While some cameras come with a card reader, most do not, and you may need to purchase one. MacSTAC often has card readers for raffle.
Batteries
One of the issues with digital cameras is the issue of power. Digital cameras require a lot of battery power, especially when using the LCD screen on the back of the camera. When you buy a digital camera, rechargeable batteries are a must. Some cameras come standard with rechargeable batteries, while others do not. Either way, you will want to make sure you have at least two sets of rechargeable batteries. There are several different rechargeable batteries on the market. NiMH is an abbreviation for nickel metal hydride. It will perform the best, allowing you to recharge the batteries at any time while still holding their capacity. Lithium ion batteries also hold their capacity fairly well. NiCad is an abbreviation for Nickel Cadmium. They are more temperamental, creating a "memory effect" if not charged properly. NiCad batteries will lose their capacity over time, so if given the choice, choose NiMH or lithium ion batteries.
Accessories
Like traditional cameras, there are many accessories you can for your digital camera: batteries, auxiliary lenses, filters, bags, tripods, adapters, cables, memory cards, camera dock, and inks and paper to name a few. If you travel a lot, you may need more memory cards and/or a laptop or portable hard drive (like an iPod) to download your pictures onto each evening.
Extracted from:
http://www.photoalley.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticView?tmreturn=true&processRequest=10002&cmd=StaticView&catalogId=10001&staticPage=%2Fetc%2Fcontent%2Frcarticles%2Fdigital_guide.html&langId=-1&location=NLP12A&capture=TRUE&storeId=10201
Digital Camera Review Sites:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/
www.photoalley.com
Comparing digital cameras:
http://www.photoalley.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10201&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&categoryId=13000001&topCategory=&cat1=10101
http://www.dcresource.com/
http://www.ritzcamera.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,110655,00.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
http://www.ephotozine.com/
Learn Digital Photography
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38&pq-locale=en_US
http://www.outdooreyes.com/
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/digphotopg/
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/digi1.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789721090/002-3398023-7056824?v=glance
http://www.dcviews.com/press/Peter-K-Burian.htm
http://theoldentimes.com/digital_photography_guides.html
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_1072.html
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Posted by The Family to MacSTAC at 11/17/2005 01:47:34 PM
Macworld Newsletter 11-14-05: Reviving Sherlock
Reviving Sherlock
By Christopher Breen (mac911@macworld.com)
Mac 911 Hint of the Week
Reader Louise Wazbinski is mystified by Sherlock's failure to work.
She writes: My Sherlock 3.6.1 is basically "dead." It does nothing at
times and I do not know how to get it working again. This is the
third time it has happened since I put in my new 10.4.2 Tiger OS.
If I were feeling less-than-helpful I'd suggest that this behavior is
a fairly broad hint that Sherlock's days are numbered -- largely
because most of its capabilities are duplicated by Tiger's Widgets.
(Note that I'm not saying that Widgets are a better way to go than
Sherlock, only that the writing is on the wall.)
A more helpful answer is to refer you to a response I've given
previously. As I mentioned there, tossing the contents of the Web
Foundations folder and then locking that folder might help. If
Sherlock refuses to be mollified by this technique, dig through your
user folder and toss the following folders and files into the Trash:
youruserfolder/Library/Caches/Sherlock/
youruserfolder/Library/Preferences/Sherlock/
youruserfolder/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Sherlock.plist
This clears Sherlock's virtual throat and allows it to start fresh.
You'll notice that even after you chuck these files some of
Sherlock's channels won't work -- Pictures and Phone Book have been
on the fritz for quite some time and Quicktime movie previews remain
an on-again/off-again affair.
Holiday Party - Thursday, December 15th, 6:30 PM
Now is the time to mark your calendars for the Annual Holiday Party and pot luck to be held on Thursday, December 15th, 6:30 PM, at the Vestal Library.
The club will provide plates, utensils, cups, napkins, pizza, soft drinks and good cheer.
You will hopefully provide a dish to pass and a $5.00 wrapped gift from each member of your party.
Our gift exchange is always a hoot and we always have lots of food and fun.
Please try to come and bring your spouse, significant other, girl or boyfriend, neighbor, etc.
Finally, in order to ensure we have sufficient seating and pizza, I would appreciate an e-mail showing the number of folks you will be bringing -- no commitment, just an attendance count for planning.
Best regards for the holidays.
The club will provide plates, utensils, cups, napkins, pizza, soft drinks and good cheer.
You will hopefully provide a dish to pass and a $5.00 wrapped gift from each member of your party.
Our gift exchange is always a hoot and we always have lots of food and fun.
Please try to come and bring your spouse, significant other, girl or boyfriend, neighbor, etc.
Finally, in order to ensure we have sufficient seating and pizza, I would appreciate an e-mail showing the number of folks you will be bringing -- no commitment, just an attendance count for planning.
Best regards for the holidays.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Vendor Offers for Mac User Groups
http://www.mugcenter.com/vendoroffers/index.html
If you wish to receive the magic code for your own use, send an email to macstacny@aol.com.
If you wish to receive the magic code for your own use, send an email to macstacny@aol.com.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Check out this great deal
For Sale Apple Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) Dual 1.42GHz System bus 167MHz, main memory (2GB) DDR SDRAM, 4 Ultra 7200rpm internal drives 3 - 200GB 1- 180GB. Firewire 400 & 800, Super Drive DVD-R, 2 Bays, Modem 56K, Airport, Ethernet, Apple care until 05/15/06,( Apple 22" Cinema Display paid new $2590.92 excellent .) Software depends who and where sold. Firm price $2500.
Raymond David
308 Stratmill Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13904
607-775-2263
rdavid@stny.rr.com
Raymond David
308 Stratmill Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13904
607-775-2263
rdavid@stny.rr.com
An Excellent Tutorial on Cookies
http://www.grc.com/cookies.htm
Synopsis:
None of Internet Explorer's standard cookie privacy settings are usable or useful because they are either absolutely restrictive or easily bypassed. This page explains Internet tracking using cookies, discusses the various types of cookies, and demonstrates how to configure Internet Explorer to firmly block third-party "tracking" web cookies while allowing safe first-party and session cookies.
Synopsis:
None of Internet Explorer's standard cookie privacy settings are usable or useful because they are either absolutely restrictive or easily bypassed. This page explains Internet tracking using cookies, discusses the various types of cookies, and demonstrates how to configure Internet Explorer to firmly block third-party "tracking" web cookies while allowing safe first-party and session cookies.
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