Upcoming Meeting Dates

Posted on July 21, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

 

As I’m sure y’all have heard by now, the Pasadena Library is closed, possibly forever. Never fear, we are continuing to hold general meetings. They follow our long-standing schedule, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, and are being held at Di-N0 Computers. Di-No is now at 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena.

We will continue to conduct the meetings on-line, as well, using Zoom. The Zoom client is available for Mac and Windows (via your browser) and iOS and Android (on their respective stores). PYBT to download the client for your computer: Zoom client.

The meeting link and password will be posted closer to meeting time in the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post. Keep your eyes peeled.

The Meeting after the Meeting is also virtual (for now). We stick around in the Zoom chat room after the General meeting and have at it!

August 2026 17th third Monday
September 2026 21st third Monday
October 2026 19th third Monday
November 2026 16th third Monday
December 2026 21st third Monday
January 2027 18th third Monday

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20 July General Meeting

Posted on July 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Last month, we never got to Charley’s Gizmos presentation, darn the luck! We’re gonna try a lot harder this month to make sure that doesn’t happen. Here’s what to expect:

Whether you like it or not, life as you know it, is totally based upon electricity… your digital life even more so! Who knew that you would have to become an expert in Lithium Ion batteries and a facilities manager of dozens of complicated devices and power bricks that could spontaneously catch on fire at any moment? Charley’s July Gizmos segment will show & discuss various power bricks, wall chargers, and car chargers that are part and parcel of managing your digital life.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes two Take Control books, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; I hear a couple of other items are knocking on the door.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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15 June General Meeting

Posted on June 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Charley’s Gizmos presentation last month went pretty well; so well, in fact, we’re not gonna let him stop! Make sure to show up, or tune in, and see what he’s got for us this month. Here’s what Charley has to say:

Whether you like it or not, life as you know it, is totally based upon electricity… your digital life even more so! Who knew that you would have to become an expert in Lithium Ion batteries and a facilities manager of dozens of complicated devices and power bricks that could spontaneously catch on fire at any moment? Charley’s June Gizmos segment will show & discuss various power bricks, wall chargers, and car chargers that are part and parcel of managing your digital life.

We’re also going to be getting a full-on revelation about this year’s WWDC.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes two Take Control books, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; I hear a couple of other items are knocking on the door.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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18 May General Meeting

Posted on May 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

We’re expecting the introductory appearance of Gizmos, from Charley Allen: a monthly segment/presentation on all computer, iPhone, digital photography, devices he finds interesting, of note, worth buying, or things he has purchased himself. Gonna be interesting!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes two winner’s choice Take Control books, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; I hear a couple of other items are knocking on the door.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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20 April General Meeting

Posted on April 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Sounds like there’s lots of Q&A rounding up for this month: even more iPhone control abilities to talk about, and lots of Apps & Traps, in addition! Get prepared for serious note taking; you’ve been warned!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control’s iPhone Photography, a winner’s choice Take Control book, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; I hear a couple of other items are knocking on the door.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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16 March General Meeting

Posted on March 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster


This month, we get even more how-to for expanding your iPhone’s handiness: using it as a control device for other equipment! You need to know!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control’s iPhone and iPad Basics, a winner’s choice Take Control book, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; a couple of other items should also be appearing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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16 February General Meeting

Posted on February 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

This month we’ll be covering Apple’s Creator Studio. What to do with your iPhone besides call your mama should also come up!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control’s iPhone and iPad Basics, a winner’s choice Take Control book, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; a couple of other items should also be appearing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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19 January General Meeting

Posted on January 1, 2026 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

This month we’ll be covering “the inevitable” in detail. Not a particularly happy topic, but one we need to keep up-to-date on. We’ll also be getting an update on Apple software news.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control’s Take Control of Your Digital Legacy, a winner’s choice Take Control book, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; a couple of other items should also be appearing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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17 November General Meeting

Posted on November 1, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster


It’s getting to be that time of year, and yes, we’re (as usual) gonna be having suggestions, recommendations, hints about splendiferous holiday gifts! You need to know! We might also hear about iPhone-related accessories and preparing for “the inevitable”.

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control’s Keep Safe with Mobile Tech, a winner’s choice Take Control book, a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; a couple of other items should also be appearing.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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22 September General Meeting

Posted on September 1, 2025 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Apple’s got some new stuff (hard? & soft) we need to know about! I’m told we’ll be finding out about some (all?) of it this month. We might even hear more about photography!

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Take Control of Photos, Take Control of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 (yes, that is really the new OS number…), a $25.00 Apple gift card, and a mystery Apple gift card; a couple of other items may appear as if by magic.

Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the remote drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting is being held in person! Join us at Di-No Computers, 268 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena; meeting time is, as always, 7:00p. We’ll still be be meeting on Zoom. The gory details are here: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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