Fred Showker, user group advocate since 1985, MUG member at large and safe netting advocate.
Welcome to This Old Mouse! Follow along and we'll try to learn some new tricks together. Drop us a line and ask your questions, share your tips, or introduce us to a new resources that everyone will like...
It's been a while since the last time we shared some marketing tips, so this is overdue! If you organization is lagging behind, you'll want to understand these mistakes and how to avoid them ... Posted March 8, 2008
... and see what you get. But try asking yourself what "Apple Computer" and "American Idol" have in common... ??? (Besides advertising!) Posted March 1, 2008
I hate thieves. Now there's a wave of iPhone thefts sweeping the country. My son's iPhone was one victim that cuts very close to home. I hate thieves. Here's some insight into how to protect yourself. Posted February 16, 2008
All those who wanted to monetize their web sites had a big boost a couple of years ago when Google rolled out their AdSense program. I jumped on board, just like I jumped on the new upstart named "Amazon" when they first appeared on the scene. Amazon has cut its affiliates commissions back to near-oblivion, in the interest of their profits -- why did we think Google wouldn't do the same? Posted November 4, 2007
A lot of people these days have become obcessed with Facebook, the social networking site. It seems everyone likes to talk about it -- and once they try it, they can't get enough. Posted October 14, 2007
Quite frequently people ask me for opinions about publishers or authors. So, I thought I would share my favorites. Of course, to support these sites, the Design Center, DTG Magazine and the User Group Network, it's always welcome and appreciated if you click the book links in these sites. Each click adds a few pennies toward supporting the sites. Posted September 27, 2007
How many years does it take for the computer industry to catch up with the "rest of us" ??? Have they finally recognized the true nature of spam? Anyway, it's a big hurrah for new spam fighters joining the War on Spam Posted September 11, 2007
Which will get you first: stupidity and greed or global warming? In this rant, I continue my evangelism against phishing and online crime -- except now, the Washington Post seems to agree with me... Posted July 8, 2007
I discovered this gem of a web site while trying to calculate how many shingles will cover a geodesic dome! Posted June 24, 2007
Loading up two heaping pick-up truck loads to haul all these old Macs off to the recycling center brought mixed emotions Posted June 10, 2007
Here's a brief look at my humorous discovery that Google Maps does indeed render the shortest distance... even if a bit impractical! Posted May 13, 2007
An old internet controversy is rearing its ugly head again as the line is drawn in the sand between the pros and cons of online gambling... Fred's 60-Second Window post for May 6, 2007 takes a look at both sides.
Actually, this should be called: "Phishing for YOUR dollars" ... 2007 is off to a blazing start with new Phishing ploys and techniques that befuddle even the most security-savvy banks... 60-Second Window #190 Phishing for Dollars
Continues on the next page Until next time, happy mousing.
Fred Showker, Editor/Publisher UG Net News
Fred Showker is co-editor of "MUG Info Manager" and the User Group Network News service, and a founding Apple User Group Advisory Board (UGAB) member. He was an original founder of the User Group Forum on AppleLink Personal Edition, and America Online where he was AFA for eight years. Many MUG (Mac User Group) members know him for his work with the Mug News Service (MNS), National Home & School Mac (NHSM), or his many speaking appearances at NAUG, NAUGSAW and Macworld Expo and others. Today, he's a familiar name in many user group newsletters around the world for his 60-Second Window, published each month since 1990... read more
This column was started in 2000 to provide short, interesting articles to Macintosh user group newsletter editors, and the Macintosh computer community at large. Each edition focuses on a single aspect of using the computer in a more productive, beneficial way. Some editions will look at ways to help older hardware continue to perform a useful service. Others will focus on software tips and tricks that the end user can put to work right away without expensive purchases or add-ons.
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