GPS and Windows Among Topics at SMUG's March Meeting
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/26/2011 11:39 AM
Murphys, CA....Global Positioning System (GPS) and the use of Windows applications on Apple computers will be among the topics covered when The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) holds its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 8, beginning at 2 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. .....
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SMUG at the Murphys Library, Tuesday February 8th
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/07/2011 12:09 PM
Murphys, CA... SMUG will meet at the Murphys Library on Tuesday, February 8th. Paul Keaton will highlight this year’s Macworld expo SMUG holds its monthly meeting beginning at 2 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, adjacent to Murphys Park. In addition, members will be on hand to answer a wide range of computer related questions. ....
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San Diego, CA..— LG Mobile Phones crowned the winner of the second annual LG Mobile World Cup today, naming the sister duo, Cristina Sales Ancines, age 20, and Jennifer Sales Ancines, age 15, from Panama as the “World’s Fastest Texters.” Defeating competitors from 16 countries to take home the title of LG Mobile World Cup Champions, the pair completed rigorous texting challenges and games to take home $100,000 in prize money and bragging rights that will last a lifetime.
SMUG January Meeting to Address Members' Questions
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/08/2011 10:48 AM
Murphys, CA....For those lucky users who received a new Apple computer for Christmas, or for others who are being vexed by their somewhat older Macs, The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will attempt to solve problems during a Question and Answers session, Tuesday, January 11, beginning at 2 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park. .....
$10,000 Contribution from A-T &-T to Support EPCTC’s Small Business Training Program
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/14/2010 09:22 AM
SONORA, CA – December 14, 2010. The Economic Prosperity Council of Tuolumne County (EPCTC) today announced it had received a $10,000 contribution from A-T&-T to support the organization’s training program for small business. The Economic Prosperity Council will use the contribution from A-T&-T to fund the purchase of ten laptop computers and associated business software. The EPCTC with other partners, such as the Business .....
Latest News From Apple Subject of SMUG November 9th Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/04/2010 08:05 AM
Apple’s innovations are constantly making exciting news with new gadgets and software as will be evident during the next meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) to be held Tuesday, November 9 beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Brian Thomas, Technology Specialist and Trainer for the Calaveras County Office of Education will be making the presentation and leading the discussion. He will explore some of Apple’s latest products and share some of the coolest features of iLife ’11 and conduct a comprehensive demonstration of IPhoto ’11. As is always the case with these meetings, there will be subjects covered and questions answered that are not on the agenda....
Golden State Cellular and Partners Recipients of $6.659,967 Broadband Grant!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2010 09:45 AM
Jamestown, CA...California Public Utilities Commission announcement of a $6,659,967 matching grant from the California Advanced Services Fund to the Central Valley Independent Network project. The project will bring improved high speed internet access to the central valley region and Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. Golden State Cellular owners Volcano Telephone, Calaveras Telephone and Sierra Telephone are partners in the CVIN....
Raytheon unveils lighter, faster, stronger second generation exoskeleton robotic suit
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2010 10:44 AM
TEWSKBURY, Mass..Raytheon Company unveiled its second generation Exoskeleton (XOS 2) at its research facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, during a demonstration with Paramount Home Entertainment. The new robotic suit is lighter, faster and stronger than its predecessor, yet it uses 50 percent less power. Its enhanced design also means that it is more resistant to the environment...
Avery, CA...Last Thursday night the Avery Middle School Library was filled with parents, students and technology fans attending a presentation on the new iPad program for 6-8th graders at Avery. The Vallecito School district is stepping out to the cutting edge for technology in the classroom and for their students. While there will no doubt be some naysayers as to the cost it may actually provide cost savings over the long run. The plan is to start pushing course materials to the devices and save on textbooks. This can provide some very real cost savings..
One of Calaveras County's Tech Gurus Jeff Hughes admires his son's new iPad. Now remember Jeff the iPad is for his School Work :) More photos above..
