PAST MEETINGS


December 4, 2023

Hammondsport Mac Users Group

ATTENDING: Tom B, Sandi S, Jeanette F, John M, Al J, Jo W.

TOPIC : THE GREATEST GIFT EVER!

We swapped some inexpensive computer devices and gadgets found in our closets of unused/unneeded surplus items that became someone else's treasure (extra cables, USB Flash Drives, toolkits, backup HD etc).

 

GREAT RESOURCE

OWC (Other World Computing) - drives, batteries, accessories, Macs new and used -
great prices, low shipping costs, fast delivery

https://eshop.macsales.com

 

DISCUSSION

How to buy a new iPhone and a Service Plan
without spending all of your income

Tracfone sells older models of New & Refurbished iPhones - sample below:

+ Low-cost Service plans - $80/year - sample:

 

 

 

USB FLASH DRIVES - ECONOMICAL


https://www.ebay.com/itm/142477377298
- 128MB ($2.70) to 8GB (($5.50)
- pre-formatted MS-DOS FAT16
- works with Mac or PC
- silver cap design
- can be reformatted if desired using Disk Utility
- very handy for secure travel storage for important docs, numbers, passwords, etc.

(See how to make a Portable Disk Image Safe)

 

 

ON/OFF Power Switch ($3.33 from Amazon)

 

 

HOW TO ADD A NEW FONT TO YOUR MAC

Example: irrep (see How to Steps)

 

 

HUMOR (fun for kids, Jr. High & 70+)

Draw A Stickman
- go to this site ^
- then click on dragon or tree
- follow directions

 


 

NEXT MEETING : TBD


Hammondsport Mac Users Group - Hammondsport, NY 14840 - www.hportmug.com