TidBITS: Protect Your Privacy with “Take Control of Your Online Privacy”
September 14, 2013
How concerned are you about your online privacy? Does it bother you when Amazon recommends products you might like, or you see Web ads related to sites you’ve just visited? Do you worry that your online communications could be used against you by an ex-spouse, employer, or insurance company? And while few of us have much to hide from government intelligence agencies, that doesn’t mean we’re all happy about the recent revelations about the NSA and its ilk. What should you do about all this? Besides watching Joe Kissell’s extremely funny “None of Your Business” sketch video, that is?
via TidBITS: Protect Your Privacy with “Take Control of Your Online Privacy”.
« Newer Posts — Older Posts »Apple announces special event for September 10
September 7, 2013
Apple on Tuesday sent out invites for a special event to be held on September 10, 2013 at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters. According to the invitation I received today, the event will start at 10:00 am PT.
via Apple announces special event for September 10.
TidBITS: Explaining the Apple Ebook Price Fixing Suit
July 17, 2013
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the news that U.S. District Judge Denise Cote has ruled against Apple in the antitrust suit filed against the company by the U.S. Department of Justice and 33 states, saying that Apple conspired with five major publishers to raise the retail prices of ebooks. Apple has announced that it will appeal, denying any wrongdoing. Initially, the next trial was supposed to set damages, but I imagine that will be set aside until the appeal is decided, first at the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, and then the Supreme Court if necessary.
via TidBITS: Explaining the Apple Ebook Price Fixing Suit.
« Newer Posts — Older Posts »Everything announced at Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote in one handy list – The Next Web
June 13, 2013
Everything announced at Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote in one handy list – The Next Web.
« Newer Posts — Older Posts »Happy Birthday, Apple II | TechCrunch
December 29, 2012
A little bit of nostalgia from John Biggs through “TechCrunch”
Happy Birthday, Apple II | TechCrunch.
Analyst: iTV will sell even faster than the iPad | MacNews
December 29, 2012
“MacNews” article referencing “Forbes” interview regarding iTV sales
Analyst: iTV will sell even faster than the iPad | MacNews.
May 9, 2012 General Meeting
December 29, 2012
- Know your Software: Movist/VLC/Perian: plays movies QuickTime Canʼt! (15 min)
- Know your Hardware: Best Wi-Fi Hard Drives For iPhone & iPad (15 min)
- Know your Music: Review of You Rock Guitar $200 MIDI Guitar (15 min)
- Dragon Dictate & Google Voice Transcribe – state of the technology – Keynote
Plus our regular News, Q&A, and Dash with Cash!
iPhone's Passbook App
December 28, 2012
Don’t know what to do with Passbook on your iPhone…
here’s a few ideas from one of NBCNEWS.com’s writers, Randy Nelson
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/how-use-passbook-your-iphone-1B6043714
Third-generation iPad: What you need to know | Macworld
December 21, 2012
With Apple’s Wednesday introduction of the third-generation iPad, many of the questions people and pundits have spent the past few months obsessing over have been answered—but not all. We know it has a nicer screen, a faster processor, better cameras, 4G networking, and voice dictation. But even if you’ve read our live blog and our comprehensive review, chances are there are still bits of info you want to know. Here are all the details we’ve been able to dig up about Apple’s newest tablet.
Continue reading at: Third-generation iPad: What you need to know | Macworld.
Election Time!
December 21, 2012
The March general meeting of the CIDER membership on March 14 will coincide with CIDER’s Annual Business Meeting. All currently-held positions as CIDER Officer or Director will expire, and new individuals will be elected to these positions at that meeting. The Nominating Committee is currently looking for candidates for these positions, and you can help.
Apple CIDER is looking for individuals to serve on the board and to assist with such important functions as maintaining our program of presentations to members, handling public relations, coordinating our web site, and serving as Secretary. We need your help in keeping CIDER vital. You do not need to be a computer expert to help the organization function. Please consider volunteering. Contact kjackso1@rochester.rr.com.
