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General Meeting

On the second Thursday of each month, PT SLUG holds its general meeting. Each meeting features a guest speaker, who offers interesting information on Macintosh or related topics. Following the meeting, SLUG members will be available to answer questions. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at the Tri Area Community Center. Call Michael McKee 385-3631 for details.
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Mac Programs SIGMac Programs SIG

Our Mac Programs SIG (special interest group) which meets on the third Friday at the WSU computer lab, covers programs that come free with the Mac, such as Address Book, Preview, iCal, iPhoto, iTunes, Stickies, TextEdit, Widgets, and many more. The SIG will also cover AppleWorks from time to time. For more information contact one of the SIG leaders: Bob Snow: 437-0592 or Francesca Drum: 385-3346
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Photoshop SIGDigital Media SIG

Our Digital Media SIG is focused on mainly on photography related programs. In this SIG we cover photo enhancement and effects with a number of programs including iPhoto and Photoshop Elements along with elements of digital photography. Other media editing programs like iMovie will get coverage, too. The SIG meets monthly on the fourth Friday at the WSU computer lab. For information contact the SIG leader, Joy Bland 732-4914
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PT SLUG Coming Events

Event listing
Current Month:
Apr 2008 2008 May Jun 2008
Date Event Info:


May General Meeting - About E-books

This month's PT SLUG meeting topic is on E-books.

What are e-books? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the e-book format? Where do you find e-books? What do you need to read e-books? What about listening to books? Is there more?

In addition to the presentation, there will be a Mac question and answer session and SLUG news.

Thursday, May 8

7:00 p.m.

Tri Area Community Center

Chimacum

Free and open to the public

Supporting Files 

Presentation 
http://www.michaelsdesigns.com/ptslug/slug/media/support/Ebooks.pdf Ebooks.pdf  5.43 MB  08.05.2008 17:12 

Supporting links
http://www.michaelsdesigns.com/ptslug/slug/media/support/Ebook_Links.pdf Ebook_Links.pdf  27.37 KB  08.05.2008 17:15 


 

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April PTSLUG Mac Programs Workshop (SIG) , WSU Computer Lab, 7-9 PM

The April PTSLUG Mac Programs Workshop (SIG) will continue last month's word processing theme.  We will compare the use of TextEdit, AppleWorks, and Pages while participants design a letterhead. We will explore the range of available templates and use the internet to translate a foreign language document.

The workshop (SIG) is available to PTSLUG members and the general public. The workshop is free, but advance reservations are required.

Since there are only 9 iMacs in the lab, those with laptops are encouraged to bring their own. Space is limited so if you wish to attend you will need to let Francesca Drum know via email at fdrum@olympus.net.  

Please tell us
1) Whether you will need a desktop computer or will bring your own laptop.
2) If you are reserving for more than one person, please provide the names of the other(s) participants too.
2) If you are a couple,  are you willing to share the same computer?

Important Note: Because of the popularity of these workshops we must limit the number of attendees to the first 9 members to RSVP for desktop computer space and the first 4 members bringing their own laptops.  That will allow another person to attend. Priority will be given to PTSLUG members but all Mac users are welcome, space permitting. When we reach the limit on space available (9 and 4) we will put any additional people on a standby list. If you have signed up and cannot make it you must let us know at least 24 hours in advance so we can assign your space to another person.  

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April Slugtracks is now available for download

Joy Bland has finished the April edition of our newsletter, Slugtracks, and you can download it from the Slugtracks page. If you prefer a dead tree copy you can pick one up at the April General Meeting or contact Joy at: joysdg1945@yahoo.com

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Digital Media SIG, April 25 Using Blogger to create personal websites.

Michael McKee presenting. Google's free Blogger service offers an easy and affordable way for people without technical web design knowledge to build their own website. Share your thoughts, photos, video or whatever with the world or with selected others.

 Begin by learning what blogs are and the various ways they can be used, including traditional websites. You'll quickly get into setting up your weblog. No special software is needed as Blogger is a web based service.

This free workshop (SIG) is available to all PTSLUG members as well as the general public. Join us from 7 to 9 PM on Friday, April 25th at the WSU NOP computer lab in the Shold Business Park off Rhody Drive in Port Hadlock. If you need directions let Bob know.

Important Note: Because of the popularity of these workshops we must limit the number of attendees to 9 people who RSVP for the desktop computer space and 4 people bringing their own laptops. Please tell us which type of computer you will be using. If you are a couple and you both can use the same computer please let us know as well. That will allow us to have another person attend. When we reach the limit on space available (9 and 4) we will put any additional attendees on a standby list. If you have signed up and cannot make it please let us know so we can assign the space to another person. best wishes, michael

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PT SLUG April General Meeting

OS X 10.5 Leopard (finally)

OS X 10.5 LeopardApple released the latest version of OS X, code named Leopard,  in October. In my typical conservative fashion I waited until a couple of updates came out, the programs that I use were upgraded to run on the new system and most of the bugs were squashed before making the switch. I finally did last month and am loving the Leopard (along with my new MacBook).

Join us Thursday, April 10th for an overview of Apple's latest and greatest operating system. Presenter: Michael McKee

Tri Area Community Center, Chimacum
7:00 p.m. April 10
Free and open to the public

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Free Workshop on iTunes, Friday, March 28th, 7 PM, WSU Computer Lab


An Introduction to iTunes

No-fee, but advance Sign-up Required Sign-up at sherman101@mac.com

Topics will include a look at the iTunes interface, bringing music from CDs into iTunes, getting other files into iTunes, deleting songs and videos, playing music, iTunes administration, internet radio, navigating the iTunes Store, playlists, burning a CD or DVD, printing playlists and CD covers and more. Bob Snow is the presenter.

No special software will be needed as we will be using the iTunes software which is installed on the computers in the lab.

This free workshop (SIG) is available to all PTSLUG members as well as the general public. Join us from 7 to 9 PM on Friday, March 28th at the WSU NOP computer lab in the Shold Business Park off Rhody Drive in Port Hadlock. If you need directions let Bob know.

Since there are only 9 iMacs in the lab, those with laptops are encouraged to bring them. Space is limited, if you plan to attend you will need to let Bob know via email, so he can insure a place for you: Bob is at sherman 101@mac.com . Please tell him if you plan to bring your own laptop.

Important Note: Because of the popularity of these workshops we must limit the number of attendees to 9 people who RSVP for the desktop computer space and 4 people bringing their own laptops. Please tell us which type of computer you will be using. If you are a couple and you both can use the same computer please let us know as well. That will allow us to have another person attend. When we reach the limit on space available (9 and 4) we will put any additional attendees on a standby list. If you have signed up and cannot make it please let us know so we can assign the space to another person.

http://www.michaelsdesigns.com/ptslug/slug/media/Burning-a-CD.pdf Burning-a-CD.pdf 3.37 MB 27.03.2008 12:46

If you are having trouble burning a CD or DVD go to the PTSLUGGERS blog at:

http://ptsluggers.blogspot.com 



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Free Workshop, Friday March 21st, 7 PM WSU,Tips and Tricks on Word Processing and Printing

Secrets of the Mac Part 6, Tips and Tricks on Word Processing and Printing

That will be the topic for the PTSLUG Mac Programs Workshop (SIG) on Friday, March 21st. What many of us do with our Macs most of the time is some form of word processing and printing. This workshop will cover writing shortcuts, text editing, fonts, making PDFs, dealing with printing problems and something about available word processors (both the pay variety and some that are free) We will do some hands-on practice with a word processing program (TextEdit). Bob Snow will be the presenter. No special software will be needed as the content is appropriate for the the Mac operating system and Apple programs.

 

http://www.michaelsdesigns.com/ptslug/slug/media/Handout MacProgSIG March 08.pdf Handout MacProgSIG March 08.pdf  162.26 KB  20.03.2008 19:13 


The workshop is free, but advance reservations are required.

The workshop (SIG) is available to PTSLUG members and the general public. Join us from 7 to 9 PM on Friday, March 21th at the WSU NOP computer lab in the Shold Business Park off Rhody Drive in Port Hadlock. Since there are only 9 iMacs in the lab, those with laptops are encouraged to bring their own. Space is limited so if you wish to attend you will need to let Bob Snow know via email at sherman101@mac.com. Please tell us whether you will need a desktop computer or will bring your own laptop. If you are a couple and you both can use the same computer please Bob know as well.

Important Note: Because of the popularity of these workshops we must limit the number of attendees to the first 9 members to RSVP for desktop computer space and the first 4 members bringing their own laptops. That will allow another person to attend. Priority will be given to PTSLUG members but all Mac users are welcome, space permitting. When we reach the limit on space available (9 and 4) we will put any additional people on a standby list. If you have signed up and cannot make it you must let us know at least 24 hours in advance so we can assign your space to another person.

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General Meeting Offers "Degunking" and Troubleshooting your Mac

PT SLUG March 13th General Meeting Offers "Degunking" and Troubleshooting your Mac

Presenter: Bob Snow

The discussion will provide new and experienced Mac users tips on how to clean up your Mac, speed it up, streamline your file system, organize your hard drive, reduce clutter and set up good maintenance procedures. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions. The program will be based on Joli Ballew's book "Degunking Your Mac" and Joe Kissel's eBook "Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac”, from TidBITS.

PT SLUG a Macintosh User Group located in Jefferson County, offers monthly programs of interest to not only Mac owners but to all computer users.

Tri Area Community Center
7:00 p.m. Thursday March 13, 2008
No charge for admission
www.ptslug.org

Download the Program Notes
http://www.michaelsdesigns.com/ptslug/slug/media/Degunking-resources.pdf Degunking-resources.pdf  88.94 KB  12.03.2008 14:47 

 

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Epson Printer Ink Cartridges Available

Epson Printer Cartridges Available

PTSLUG has some recently donated, new Epson and Epson-compatible printer ink cartridges available. Below are the cartridges and suggested donation (to PTSLUG). If you are interested contact Bob Snow at sherman101@mac.com and he can bring them to the next PTSLUG meeting.

Epson (for C64, C66, C84,C86, CX4600, CX6400 and CX6600 printers) A box of three individual color cartridges (Cyan, Magenta & Yellow). Epson list price $37. Suggested donation to PTSLUG $10. One Epson black cartridge (TO 0441), list $33.24, suggested donation $5. One Epson magenta cartridge T0443, list $12.34, suggested donation $3.

Epson-compatible cartridges for the same printers listed above. Two black cartridges. Epson list $23.73 each. Suggested donation $5 each.

Epson-comptible cartridges for C82 printers. 3 cyan cartridges. Epson list price $12.34. Suggested donation $1 each.

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Digital Media Workshop (SIG), Friday Feb. 22, 7 p.m., WSU Computer Lab

How to get photos and graphics into your computer

*****  No-fee, but advance Sign-up Required  Sign-up at joysdg1945@yahoo.com   *****

Topics will include importing directly from a digital camera, from email attachments, from a memory card, by scanning, from CDs or Zip disks, from really old cameras, and by dragging them into iPhoto and other software programs. Bob Snow is presenter.

No special software will be needed as we will be using iPhoto '06 installed on the computer in the lab. Bring your own photos on a CD if you wish to work with them rather than those provided

This free workshop (SIG) is available to the general public as well as PTSLUG members. Join us from 7 to 9 PM on Friday, February 22nd at the WSU NOP computer lab in the Shold Business Park off Rhody Drive in Port Hadlock.

Since there are only 9 iMacs in the lab, those with laptops are encouraged to bring them. Space is limited, if you plan to attend you will need to let Joy Bland know via email, so she can insure a place for you: Joy is at joysdg1945@yahoo.com . Please tell her if you plan to bring your own laptop.

Important Note: Because of the popularity of these workshops we must limit the number of attendees to the first 9 people to RSVP for the desktop computer space and the first 4 people bringing their own laptops. Please tell us which type of computer you will be using. If you are a couple and you both can use the same computer please let us know as well. That will allow us to have another person attend. When we reach the limit on space available (9 and 4) we will put any additional attendees on a standby list. If you have signed up and cannot make it please let us know so we can assign the space to another person.

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