February 2013

Java – Should I disable it ?

It’s come up before = and I still get questions about disabling Java – so post time.

Back in january the LA Times wrote

The Cupertino, Calif., company has remotely disabled the vulnerable software. Users whose Macs run the Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard or Leopard operating systems are safe.

Also Rick Ortiz wrote:

If you use Safari, Apple already did it for you. If you use any other browser follow the instructions. Though Oracle supposedly fixed this, there seems to be concern about the patch not being complete.

The Instructions

Bottom line – if you are reading this then I suspect that your Mac OS is at least at Leopard (according to the analytics) – but if in any doubt – as Rick says – follow the instructions

By MAUS Administrator, ago

MAUS Meeting – February 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 PM At Maui College (Laulima Rm. 211)

Topic: Type that for me please!

Voice Dictation has been around for a number of years now, but the issue has always been how fast and accurate the computer can transcribe what you are saying into text. Now we are seeing mobile devices being able to recognize our voice and transcribe what we are saying as well. Join us this month as we take a look at voice dictation and commands for your Mac and iOS devices. We will review Apple’s built in software as well as Dragon Dictate for Mac, and have a conversation with Siri.

Also we are kicking off our 2013 membership drive. Click over on right sidebar to pay and update your 2013 Maui Apple User Group Pro Membership dues. To see the benefits of a paid premiere membership click here.

By MAUS Administrator, ago