News Archive | Charlotte Apple Computer Club

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Please join us via Zoom for our January 2024 meeting. We will meet this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday, January 9).

Our discussion will focus on the tech items you got over the holidays and the new tech topics you are exploring. Everyone is welcome to participate!

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email the club for additional information.

Year-end Social: Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Please join us for a year-end social on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m., at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Our final meeting of 2023 will be a social and casual discussion of what’s on your mind about your Apple products. Looking for a gift recommendation? Need help with an Apple Watch problem? Want to discuss Sonoma? Let’s talk!

We look forward to seeing you on the 14th. Thank you for your continued support!

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via Zoom for our September 2023 monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:15 p.m.

We will discuss the Apple Event and latest announcements. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email the club for additional information.

Midyear Social: Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Please join us for a midyear social on Tuesday, July 11.

That’s right! Our July monthly meeting will be a social and casual discussion. We will meet at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for your continued support.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, May 9 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via FaceTime for our May 2023 monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:15 p.m.

We will host a roundtable, so if you would like to share how you use your Mac, you are welcome to present. August and Eddy may also chime in with helpful tips and topics. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the FaceTime link, please email the club for additional information.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 14 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via FaceTime for our March 2023 monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:15 p.m.

We will host a roundtable, so if you would like to share how you use your Mac, you are welcome to present. August and Eddy may also chime in with helpful tips and topics. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the FaceTime link, please email the club for additional information.

New Year Social: Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Please join us for the first time in-person in more than two years!

Our January monthly meeting will be a social and casual discussion. We will meet at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for your continued support.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, November 8 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via FaceTime for our November 2022 monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:15 p.m.

August and Eddy will take a quick look at iPad OS and then discuss Ventura and some cool Mac apps. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the FaceTime link, please email the club for additional information.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, September 13 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via Discord for our September 2022 monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:15 p.m.

August and Eddy will discuss the new items announced during the September 7 Apple Event and offer a quick look at Shortcuts. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Discord link, please email the club for additional information.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, July 12 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Please join us via Discord for our July 2022 monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12 at 7:15 p.m.

August will discuss some upcoming software and his experience using beta versions. We also will learn about using Discord as an alternative to Zoom. As always, we will allow time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Discord link, please email the club for additional information.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Please join us via Zoom for our May 2022 monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:15 p.m.

Eddy will lead a discussion about a different way of looking at your finances using Quicken. There is a new Quicken version with different functionality that you may find interesting. There also will be time for your questions and for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email the club for additional information.

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Please join us via Zoom for our March 2022 Monthly Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Because it is Zoom, we will keep it succinct. We will discuss Apple announcements, 3D printing for all, and your questions. August and Eddy will lead the discussion, and Zoom will make it easy for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email us for the link.

Thank you for your continued support!

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Please join us via Zoom for our January 2022 Monthly Meeting via Zoom this Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. Because it is Zoom, we will keep it succinct and will limit the meeting to just 45 minutes. We will discuss new technology you received for the holidays and iCloud+ features and how to use them. August and Eddy will lead the discussion, and Zoom will make it easy for everyone to participate.

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email us for the link.

Thank you for your continued support!

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET

It’s been too long, hasn’t it? In fact, CACC has not met in-person since March 2020. We have talked with many of you over the phone and via email. Like you, we miss the club.

We are happy to announce that we will host a November 2021 Monthly Meeting via Zoom this Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. Because it is Zoom, we will keep it succinct and will limit the meeting to just 45 minutes. Join us to discuss the many recent hardware and software updates to discuss.

If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please email us for the link.

Thank you for your continued support!

Stay tuned for virtual meeting details

Based on recent feedback from our members and guests, CACC will begin offering virtual meetings in the near future. We are working out the logistics for the new format and will post an update soon. If you would like to receive emails about meeting updates, please contact us.

Thank you for your continued support!

Technology Learning Day

We regularly are asked how Learning Day works, and if there is a structured program on Learning Day Saturdays. CACC hosts a monthly Learning Day on the second Saturday of the month. Learning Day is an informal and unstructured session where you can drop-in and we'll help with any specific questions you have or specific topics you'd like assistance learning.

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for one-on-one assistance! Support is available on a number of topics, so stop by a Learning Day one Saturday if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

CACC Resumes Meetings in September 2021!

Although we previously announced our plans to resume meetings in May, we heard concerns from some members about it being premature to meet again.

While we would love to talk about all the new Apple products and what you have been doing for the past year, we are listening to your feedback. CACC will not meet in May. Instead, we will wait a few more months before we meet again.

We apologize for the confusion and look forward to seeing everyone in September!

CACC Resumes Meetings in May 2021!

We are happy to share that CACC will be able to resume meetings at the Matthews Community Center in May. We will resume on our former schedule: every other month, with meetings in “odd” numbered months.

Our May in-person meeting dates will be as follows:
Technology Learning Day - Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monthly educational meeting - Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The Community Center continues to conduct temperature checks on everyone who enters the building, and asks Covid-19 screening questions about symptoms and exposures. In addition, masks are required when entering and inside of the building at all times, even when socially distanced.

Thanks for your continued support and your patience through this unprecedented time. We look forward to seeing you in May.

Important News for 2020

We are happy to share that the Community Center has graciously agreed to allow the club to change our meeting frequency. Here’s what that means for 2020:

We will meet every other month, in “odd” months (January, March, May, July, September, November).
Meetings still will be held on the second Tuesday of these months at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

We will continue to host Tech Learning Day and it, too, will follow the odd-month schedule.
Learning Day still will be held the second Saturday of these months. We have adjusted the time to 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our next Learning Day will be held Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m.

The club's calendar has been updated to reflect these changes. If you haven’t subscribed, we encourage you to take a moment to do so.

If you would like to present at a meeting this year, please let us know! If you would like to help at Learning Day any month, drop by and hang out with us.

Thank you for your continued support.

September 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19

We have learned that public meetings at the Community Center will continue to be limited for the next month or so. In addition, walk-in events are not yet permitted. As a result, CACC will not be able to host a monthly meeting or Tech Learning Day in September. We may be able to resume in November but are not certain of that at this time.

Considering that the club has not been able to meet for the majority of the year, we would appreciate your feedback on how to close out the year. We have been discussing a few ideas, including waiting this out to see if we can meet in November or moving our meetings to virtual sessions via Zoom until we are able to resume in-person meetings. If you have a preference of these two options or another great idea for how we can continue to meet, we would appreciate hearing from you/ Please email us to share your suggestions.

We have been fortunate that members who have needed us have reached out over the past several months. That offer stands, of course. If you need us before we are able to resume in-person meetings, please reach out via email!

July 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19Next activities scheduled for September

We have learned that public meetings at the Community Center are canceled through at least July. As a result, CACC will not be able to meet. Now that we meet every other month, CACC's next events are scheduled to occur in September. If you need us in the interim, please reach out via email!

We're hoping to see you in September for CACC's educational meeting and Tech Learning Day:

Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. The meeting topic is in development.

Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

May 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19Next activities scheduled for July

We have learned that all activities at the Community Center are canceled through at least May 31. As a result, CACC will not be able to meet in May. Now that we meet every other month, CACC's next events are scheduled to occur in July. If you need us in the interim, please reach out via email!

We're hoping to see you in July for CACC's educational meeting and Tech Learning Day:

Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. The meeting topic is in development.

Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

March 2020 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We are planning a two-for topic: Maintenance and Motif photo books. Curious about keeping your system running optimally? Curious about creating a photo book in Photos and the quality difference between Apple and the replacement? It will be an interesting night to learn about two pretty different topics. Come on out!

Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Important News for 2020

We are happy to share that the Community Center has graciously agreed to allow the club to change our meeting frequency. Here’s what that means for 2020:

We will meet every other month, in “odd” months (January, March, May, July, September, November).
Meetings still will be held on the second Tuesday of these months at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

We will continue to host Tech Learning Day and it, too, will follow the odd-month schedule.
Learning Day still will be held the second Saturday of these months. We have adjusted the time to 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our next Learning Day will be held Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m.

The club’s calendar has been updated to reflect these changes. If you haven’t subscribed, we encourage you to take a moment to do so.

If you would like to present at a meeting this year, please let us know! If you would like to help at Learning Day any month, drop by and hang out with us.

Thank you for your continued support.

January 2020 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, January 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We’ll discuss Calendar, including sharing, subscribing, setting travel time, and more. Come on out to learn more. We hope you’ll join us!

November 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. The holiday season is approaching! This month we're discussing our favorite Apple gift ideas, whether they're small or large. From iTunes to iPhones, there is something for every budget! Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, November 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

October 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. So many Apple updates have been released in the past couple of weeks! Are you running the latest versions of iOS, macOS, and watchOS? There are lots of great new features and we're going to discuss our favorites and yours. Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

September 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. With an Apple Special Event scheduled for the same day, we will recap the event and discuss what's new. iPhones, major iOS, one more thing? Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

August 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. With major macOS and iOS versions on the horizon, some users will find they have obsolete technology. What does that mean? Is your Mac or iPhone truly obsolete, or can you continue to enjoy it for a while? Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

July 2019 activities

For the first time in a long time, CACC is canceling our monthly meeting for the month of July (only) due to a scheduling conflict. We still will host Learning Day in July.

Saturday, July 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

We will resume our monthly meeting routine in August. Thank you for your understanding.

June 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting this month:

Saturday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center. Did you hear about all the new things announced at WWDC on June 3? We're going to talk about new computers, monitors, and all those iTunes changes. Come on out to learn more. We hope you’ll join us!

May 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting this month:

Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center. It is a great time for a round table discussion of the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us!

Due to a scheduling conflict with BeachFest Matthews, we will not host Learning Day this month. We'll resume Learning Day in June. In the meantime, we hope you are able to enjoy the beach experience in downtown Matthews on May 10 and May 11.

April 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing Apple's announcements from the March 25 Special Event. Did you hear about Apple TV+, Apple News+, or the new Apple Card? Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, April 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

March 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing bodacious apps for your Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch with member Carl Roberts. Carl has some excellent free and paid apps that appeal to just about everyone! Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, March 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

February 2019 activities

Check out CACC's educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing Bonjournal, a simple travel journal app, with member Mario Zambrano. Bonjournal is the simple and beautiful way to record and share your travels. Come on out to learn more.

Saturday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

December 2018 activities

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. It's time for our annual social. The club will provide a variety of pizza and drinks. Simply bring your appetite for pizza and your conversation starters! We'll also have time for a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

Due to holiday activities, December's Technology Learning Day has been canceled. We'll resume our normal schedule in January 2019.

November 2018 activities

Please join us in November for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, November 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing all the new stuff released since October, including iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and more. Come out to discuss the new hardware that caught your eye!

October 2018 activities

Join us in October for our educational meeting.

Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing new stuff including iOS 12, Mojave, new watches, new phones, and more. Come out to discuss the new software you're running and the new hardware that may have caught your eye.

Due to a scheduling conflict, we will not host Technology Learning Day in October.

September 2018 activities

Join us in September for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, September 8 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing rumors about the September 12 Apple special event. Waiting for a new Watch or new iPhone? They're on the way. Come out to discuss what you'd like to see announced this month.

August 2018 activities

Join us in August for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We're discussing mobile apps for productivity and entertainment, as well as managing the space on your mobile device. Come hear about our favorites and share yours as well!

July 2018 activities

Join us in July for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We'll share some of the new-ish Safari features and also have a round table discussion of the topics on your mind. We hope you'll join in the discussion.

Saturday, July 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve online? Stop by and we'll help!

June 2018 activities

Join us in June for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, June 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve online? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. We'll discuss the announcements from WWDC and have a meeting related to combatting spam, whether it's an email, a phone call, or a text. We'll look at Spam Sieve and other tools to help you manage the junk. Join us for the discussion.

May 2018 activities

Join us in May for our educational meeting:

Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. Our topic will be iPhone photography. Planning a big trip this year? All you need is your iPhone! Join us for a discussion of iPhone photography with add-on lenses and using your iPhone abroad.

Due to scheduling conflicts with BeachFest, we will not host Tech Learning Day in May. If you need assistance, please ask at the regular monthly meeting or reach out via email.

April 2018 activities

Join us in April for our educational meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. Our topic will be spring cleaning. Cleaning up the files and apps on your Mac can be a chore. We'll discuss how to tackle it. In addition, we'll discuss how to clean your computers and accessories. (Hint: It doesn't involve window cleaner…)

Saturday, April 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't solve online? Stop by and we'll help!

March 2018 activities

Join us in March for our educational meeting:

Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. Our topic will be macOS tips and keyboard shortcuts. Get more from your Mac with our top 10 (or more) favorite tips. In addition, if you have a tip to share or are looking for a solution, join the discussion!

Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not host Tech Learning Day in March. If you need assistance, please ask at the March meeting or reach out via email.

February 2018 activities

Join us in February for a meeting or Tech Learning Day - or both. Add these dates to your calendar:

Saturday, February 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't Google to solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. Our topic will be hacks, understanding what to do when your email address is compromised, and some general discussion of the social engineering associated with scams. See you in February!

January 2018 activities

The new year is just around the corner! Join us January for a meeting or Tech Learning Day. Add these dates to your calendar:

Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting at the Matthews Community Center. Our topic is holiday show and share. Bring that cool tech toy that you bought (or received) over the holidays and tell us about it!

Saturday, January 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It's Tech Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center. Need help with your Mac or mobile device? Have a tech question that you can't Google to solve? Stop by and we'll help!

Feel free to post your comments or questions here. See you in January!

December overview: Holiday Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. It's time for our annual social. Because Fuddruckers closed a few months ago, the club will provide a variety of pizza and drinks. Simply bring your appetite for pizza and your conversation starters! We'll also have time for a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

Due to holiday activities, December's Technology Learning Day has been canceled. We'll resume our normal schedule in January 2018.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November overview: iPhone X, Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss what Apple is describing as the future, the iPhone X. You may have one. You may want one. We will demo one and talk about what makes it so special. We'll also have time for a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, November 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October overview: iOS 11 and High Sierra Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss Apple's latest operating system updates for both mobile devices and your Mac, iOS 11 and High Sierra. Have you updated? If not, you should! We'll also have time for a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, October 14 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September overview: Encrypting drives; Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss encrypting drives - why you may want to, what it accomplishes, and how to do it. We'll also have time for a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, September 9 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

August overview: Podcasts, Roundtable; Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss podcasts - finding, subscribing, and managing them, our favorites, your favorites, the common problems that can make listening to podcasts a challenge. We'll also have a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, August 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July overview: iPhone at 10, Roundtable; Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss the tenth anniversary of the iPhone. We'll also have a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, July 8 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June overview: WWDC recap; Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss the new products and software announced at WWDC on June 5. If you're thinking about a new computer or curious about what's on the horizon, join us for the discussion.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, June 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

May overview: Photographing those travel memories

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss taking great photos on trips, using iCloud photo sharing, and maximizing your iPhone if you're overseas.

Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict on May 13, Learning Day has been canceled. We apologize for the change of plans!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April overview: New Apple products and software updates

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss the new products that have been released by Apple since our March meeting, including new iPhones and iPads. We'll also discuss the importance of running your software updates.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

February overview: Apps we love - Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. Our next meeting will be held on Valentine's Day, and we're going to focus on the apps we love. Whether it is a top app or a hidden jewel, come join the conversation.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, February 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

January overview: New Apple Products - Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. With so many new Apple products available now, this month we will have some product reviews. Curious about Touch Bar? Air Pods? The new MacBooks? Come join the conversation. We also will allow time for discussion of the new tech you got over the holidays.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, January 14 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

December overview: Holiday Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Fuddruckers in Matthews, located at 1643 Matthews-Township Parkway. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat if you'd like.

Join us for our annual holiday social, which will include some fun discussion and some door prizes. In addition, we’ll accept nominations for our 2017 officers. We hope you’ll be able to attend

Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not host a Learning Day in December. We will be back on a "normal" schedule in January.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November overview: Learning Day

CACC’s November meeting will be canceled because it falls on Election Day. The Community Center is a polling place and we anticipate it will be crowded and parking will be a challenge that night. Join us in December for our annual holiday social. Details will be available soon!

If you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, November 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October overview: Round Table - Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. With so many new Apple-related releases and updates, this month's meeting is a great time to help you just make sense of it all. Join us for a round table discussion. MacOS Sierra. iOS 10. Watch OS update. New watches. New iPhones.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, October 8 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September overview: Apple Event Summary - Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. Join us for an overview of the announcements shared at the Apple Event scheduled for September 7. Rumors are that it will include a new iPhone and possible a new Apple Watch.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, September 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July overview: Tidbits and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. Join us for a Join us for a "tidbits" meeting, a collection of short topics and tips. Come prepared to take notes - and to share your favorite tips.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, July 9 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June overview: WWDC and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. Join us for a discussion of the announcements from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion!

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, June 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

May overview: Mobile photography (and no Learning Day)

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. If you're planning ahead for vacation, this meeting is for you. We're focusing on mobile photography. Take just your iPhone (or iPad) and travel with this month's tips. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion!

In addition, please note that due to a scheduling conflict we will not host our monthly Technology Learning Day in May. We'll resume in June.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April overview: Apple updates and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. We're fresh off an Apple event and also had some recent Apple updates. Join us this month to talk about what's new. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion!

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, April 9 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

March overview: Library Tech and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we will welcome a special guest, Chantez Neymoss from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, for a discussion about the great technology resources that you may not realize are part of our local library system. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion!

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, March 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

February overview: Round Table and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll have a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, February 13 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

January monthly meeting: iPad Pro

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss the new iPad Pro - and that fancy Apple Pencil. If you recently bought an iPad Pro or you're considering one, join us for an overview of our favorite features and some tips and tricks.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Technology Learning Day will not be held in January but we'll resume in February.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September overview: Craigslist and Learning Day

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll discuss selling and buying on Craigslist. We'll also speculate about what Apple may announce during the September 9 event. New iPhones? iPads? Something completely different?

In addition, if you have questions or need help, we'll host our monthly Technology Learning Day on Saturday, September 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you need "hands-on" assistance, support is available. Drop by the Matthews Community Center if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

August overview: Learning Day and A Roundtable Meeting

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support is available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Drop by the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, August 7 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. This month we'll have a roundtable discussion about the tech topics on your mind. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July 2014 Meeting: Apple Music and the new MacBook

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Apple has announced and introduced so many new things this summer. We'll devote our July monthly meeting to a look at Apple Music and the new MacBook. Join us for our monthly meeting and the great discussion.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July Technology Learning Day

June 2014 Meeting: WWDC recap

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Did you pay attention to WWDC? It's not just for developers! Many important and exciting developments for regular users come out of the Developers Conference. Join us for our June monthly meeting and a discussion of this year's WWDC.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June Technology Learning Day

May 2014 Meeting: Apple Watch

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Curious about the new Apple Watch? Check out our May monthly meeting! We'll demo a watch and discuss some of the features and uses. We'll also turn our sights to the next version of iOS 8 and discuss what to expect.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

May Technology Learning Day

Due to a scheduling conflict, we will not host Learning Day in May. Check back in June for our next Learning Day!

April 2014 Meeting: Mac maintenance

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

For CACC's April meeting topic, we'll discuss maintaining your Mac, with lots of great tips and hints from our own Eddy Nivens. We hope to see you there!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April Technology Learning Day

March Technology Learning Day

March 2014 Meeting: Spring Fever

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Apple's next special media event, "Spring forward," will be held Monday, March 9.

For CACC's March meeting topic, we'll discuss the "Spring forward" announcements, as well as other recent announcements from Apple. Come on out to catch up on the news!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

February Technology Learning Day

February 2014 Meeting: End User Agreements

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We’ve all encountered many of those “agree & continue” prompts while browsing the Internet or installing software, but as we half-consciously click to proceed, what exactly are we agreeing to? Join us for a discussion of End User Agreements - and what you’re actually agreeing to, whether you mean to or not.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November Technology Learning Day

November 2014 Meeting: Bob "Dr. Mac" Levitus

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Our November meeting will feature a great guest speaker remotely from Texas: Bob "Dr. Mac" Levitus. Dr. Mac is a computer columnist for the Houston Chronicle, a complete and total Mac geek, and the author of 60+ books including Mac OS X Lion for Dummies, iPhone for Dummies, Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies, iPad for Dummies, and dozens more

We need your help to make this meeting a success. All you need to do is join us for the meeting. Come on out, bring your smile, bring your questions. We certainly will appreciate it.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October 2014 Meeting: Overcome password frustration with Joe Kissell's expert advice

Thanks for everyone who joined us for our special meeting featuring Joe Kissell!

October 2014 Meeting: Overcome password frustration with Joe Kissell's expert advice

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Improve your passwords without losing your cool, thanks to Joe Kissell’s expert advice. Attend this meeting to understand the problems and apply a real-world strategy that includes choosing a password manager, auditing your existing passwords, and dealing with situations where automated tools can’t help. We’ll be joined via remote webcast by a special guest speaker, Joe Kissell. Joe is an accomplished author whose works include many Take Control ebooks, printed books, TidBITS articles, and Macworld magazine articles.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October Technology Learning Day

September 2014 Meeting: Favorite Apps and How I Use My Mac

We had a great evening - even though we skipped our scheduled topic and focused on Apple’s special event and the announcements of the day. Thanks for joining us!

September 2014 Meeting: Favorite apps and how I use my Mac

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

With the millions of apps out there, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Join us in September for a roundtable discussion of our favorite apps - both on our iOS devices and our Macs. Our board members will share some of their favorites, and we’ll welcome everyone attending to join in the conversation and share their picks as well. We hope you’ll join us for this meeting and join in the discussion as well.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September Technology Learning Day

August 2014 Meeting: GoPro

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

It seems like GoPro is popping up everywhere these days. The high-definition personal cameras are known for being compact, lightweight, rugged, and wearable or mountable in unusual places. Join us in August for an overview of GoPro. You may be accustomed to seeing GoPro cameras on planes, cars, boats, or helmets. Come on out to learn more about some other potential uses and more.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

August Technology Learning Day

July 2014 Meeting: Preview iOS 8 and Yosemite

Thanks to everybody who joined us in July for August Flassig’s great preview of iOS 8 and Yosemite. We’re ready for those updates!

July 2014 Meeting: Preview iOS 8 and Yosemite

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

You’ve watched the keynote. You’ve read the articles. You’re still curious about what to expect from iOS 8 and Yosemite. Join us as August Flassig presents a preview of both updates. It’s bound to be a great meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July Technology Learning Day

June 2014 Meeting: iBooks Author

A special thanks to Michael Cohen, ebook designer, instructional software developer, and the author of "Take Control of iBooks Author,” for a great presentation on Pages and Ibooks Author at our June meeting. We also appreciate everyone who joined us for the meeting. It was a treat to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends!

June 2014 Meeting: iBooks Author

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Our June meeting promises to be a special event! We’ll be joined by Michael Cohen, ebook designer, instructional software developer, and the author of "Take Control of iBooks Author,” for a remote presentation on ebooks, the iBookstore, and creating books using the iBooks Author tool.

With iBooks Author anyone can create stunning iBooks textbooks, cookbooks, history books, picture books, and more for iPad and Mac. Start with one of the Apple-designed templates that feature a wide variety of page layouts. Add your own text and images with drag-and-drop ease. Use Multi-Touch widgets to include interactive photo galleries, movies, Keynote presentations, 3D objects, and more. Preview your book on your iPad or Mac at any time. Then submit your finished work to the iBooks Store in a few simple steps. And before you know it, you’re a published author.

We’re looking forward to this excellent meeting and hope you’ll be able to join us.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June Technology Learning Day

May 2014 Meeting: Bitcoin

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Perhaps you’ve heard about Bitcoin in the news, but do you understand this emerging currency? We’ll welcome Charlotte’s Bitcoin experts to our May meeting for a great meeting on this topic. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this meeting topic!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

May Technology Learning Day

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support is available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff. Please note that because the second Saturday of May falls on Mother's Day weekend, we we will meet the first Saturday of May rather than the second Saturday of May.

Drop by the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, May 3 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

April 2014 Meeting: iPhoto

Thank you Stephen Koob for leading a wonderful conversation about iPhoto at our April meeting. We also appreciate everyone who joined us for the meeting. It was a treat to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends!

April Technology Learning Day

Anyone who has every said that we're strictly Apple folks hasn't attended a Tech Learning Day! During our April event we worked with a Dell laptop owner answering questions about Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Then somebody walked in with an Android tablet and we were able to help with her questions about running updates and removing apps. Brring out your tech issues and we'll solve them!

April 2014 Meeting: iPhoto

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We’ll welcome Stephen Koob from the Apple Store for what’s bound to be a great discussion of the new iPhoto and all the great things you can do with it. Have you discovered that for just about all of your photo management and manipulation needs, iPhoto does the trick? We hope you’ll be able to join us for this meeting topic!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April Technology Learning Day

March 2014 Meeting: Adobe Creative Cloud

We’d like to thank Ashley Cooke, owner and creative director of Red Cape Design, LLC, for leading a great discussion of Adobe Creative Cloud at our March meeting!

March Technology Learning Day

We had a great Learning Day this month. Thanks to the familiar faces and new friends who joined us.

We helped a new iPad user with some iOS and iPad basics, resolved an issue with a Time Capsule, and helped with some general troubleshooting on a MacBook Pro.

See everyone in April for our next Learning Day!

March Technology Learning Day

CANCELED: February 11 General Meeting

The CACC Board is following the example of many local organizations and, due to the inclement weather, canceling our February general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you, but we feel it prudent and in everyone's interests to play it safe during the winter weather.

We will reschedule our meeting topic until another month, and look forward to seeing everyone in March for our next meeting and Learning Day.

February Technology Learning Day

We had a great Learning Day today! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and everyone brought such interesting questions.

We had a new Mac user with lots of questions about his MacBook Pro, iPad questions about creating bookmarks and creating albums in Photos, a fascinating problem with Keychain, a discussion about how to use the Unarchiver, and questions about wireless printing from a G4 iMac.

It's never a boring time at Learning Day!

February Technology Learning Day

Elections for 2014 Board of Directors

Would you like to contribute to CACC as a leader on our Board of Directors? If so, we’d love to hear from you. All four Board positions are up for election. We are now accepting nominations for the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Serving as an officer takes just a few hours each month, including time to attend club activities, manage the e-mails for your position, and think creatively about ways to grow the club. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position, please e-mail your nomination to us.

January 2014 Meeting: Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast - and 2014 Elections

We hope you enjoyed our January meeting about the many streaming devices and options out there on the market. Congrats to Bill C., winner of the Chromecast door prize. Join us in February for our next general meeting.

January 2014 Meeting: Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast - and 2014 Elections

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Whether you’re considering “cutting the cord” on our TV or are just interested in learning more about streaming TV, there are lots of options on the market these days. During our January meeting, we’ll compare three options for streaming: Apple TV, Roku, and Google’s Chromecast device. There’s something for everyone these days - it’s just a matter of finding the option that’s right for you. Join us for this fun comparison and discussion.

In addition, we’ll be holding elections for our four Board positions. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position, please e-mail your nomination to us.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

January Technology Learning Day

December 2013 Meeting: Annual Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Fuddruckers in Matthews, located at 1643 Matthews-Township Parkway. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat if you'd like.

Join us for our annual holiday social, which will include some fun discussion, lots of door prizes, and the drawing for our “Big Prize” raffle. In addition, we’ll accept nominations for our 2014 officers. We hope you’ll be able to attend!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Elections for 2014 Board of Directors

November 2013 Meeting: Mavericks - and more

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our November meeting, and to August Flassig for a great overview and live demonstration of Mavericks. Mark your calendar now for the club’s annual social, which will be held Tuesday, December 10.

November 2013 Meeting: Mavericks - and more

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Mac OS X Mavericks is packed with new apps, new features in old apps, and system-wide improvements. Apple has drastically changed the price game by making this upgrade free to all users. Join us as we take a look at all the new features included in Mavericks. If there’s time, we’re also going to open some Apple products and explore what’s inside. If you’ve ever wondered about upgrading your RAM, replacing a hard drive, or just understanding how things work, we’ll take a look inside.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November Technology Learning Day

October 2013 Meeting: iOS 7

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our October meeting, and to August Flassig for a great overview and live demonstration of iOS 7. Check out our next meeting in November.

October 2013 Meeting: iOS 7

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

It’s beautiful and stable, flat and glossy at the same time. Love it or hate it, iOS 7 is the next step for your Apple devices. Come out in October for an in-depth discussion, some tips and tricks, and an opportunity to talk through your questions.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October Technology Learning Day

September 2013 Meeting: ScanSnap and Paperless office software

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our October meeting, and to Eddy Nivens for a great overview and live demonstration of the Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner and Paperless office software. Check out our next meeting in October.

September 2013 Meeting: ScanSnap and Paperless office software

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

You’ve seen the commercials for those neat office scanners. The one that takes all your piles of paper and magically turns everything into an organized, paperless dream. If you’ve wondered how well those scanners work or thought about adding one to your office, join us in September for a discussion of the ScanSnap scanner and Paperless software. After this meeting, your inner organizer will be itching to take over.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September Technology Learning Day

August 2013 Meeting: “And now for something completely different”

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our August meeting, and to August Flassig for a fun and interesting meeting about robotics, Siri, and Raspberry Pi. Join us in September for our next meeting.

August 2013 Meeting: “And now for something completely different”
CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Our August meetings are becoming special events with topics that are just a little different from what you’ve come to expect from CACC. This August we’ll continue that tradition. August Flassig will join us for a presentation that’s completely different. In years past, August has presented 3-D printing (before you could buy a printer in the mall), MakerBots, trebuchets, and supporting creative technology projects through Kickstarter and other funding platforms. This year’s meeting will include something about using Siri in ways you’ve probably never imagined. Details are to be determined from there, so for now we’re calling this meeting, PhredD. It’s a meeting you won’t want to miss!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

August Technology Learning Day
If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support is available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Drop by the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, August 17 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 2013 Meeting: iOS 7 Preview

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

You’ve watched the keynote. You’ve read the articles. Now you can join us in July as we preview iOS 7. Are you ready for the next great mobile operating system?

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July Technology Learning Day

Announcing the 2013 “Big Prize” raffle!

Just about every year the club sponsors a “big prize” raffle, which is drawn at the annual social in December. This year we’re planning the biggest “big prize” we’ve had in many years: a $500 Apple Store gift card. If you’re planning to buy a new computer, treat yourself to an iPad, or just want lots of iTunes credit, here’s your chance to win a great prize that goes a long way. Tickets are just $20 each or three for $50, and you can buy as many as you’d like available at every CACC meeting and Learning Day until the December social. That means you’ll have lots of opportunities to increase your chances of winning. So, how are you going to spend $500?

June 2013 Meeting: Browser Wars

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our June meeting about Web browsers. We hope to see you again next month!

June 2013 Meeting: Browser Wars

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and more. How do the browsers compare and which is your favorite? In June we’ll focus on Web browser options for your Mac and your iPhone. We’ll do some side-by-side comparisons and share our experiences. C’mon out for a fun night “browsing” around.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June Technology Learning Day

May 2013 Meeting: iTunes 11 & A Decade of iTunes

Thank you, Stephen Koob, and everybody who joined us for our May monthly meeting on iTunes! Join us in June for our next meeting.

May Technology Learning Day

Thanks to everybody who came out to our Learning Day on May 11! We had a good turnout, lots of great questions, and some of the best volunteers in Charlotte to help. Check us out Tuesday for our May monthly meeting.

May Technology Learning Day

May 2013 Meeting: iTunes 11 & A Decade of iTunes

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

It's been a decade since Apple launched iTunes and, in many ways, revolutionized the music industry. In May we’ll focus on the current version, iTunes 11, and we’ll also discuss the decade of iTunes. We hope you can join us for this fun meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April Technology Learning Day

What a great Learning Day we had on April 13. Thanks to everybody who joined us and enjoyed the day and the conversation.

April 2013 Meeting: Digital Photography

What a great meeting on April 9! Thank you to Ron Gibbs for an excellent discussion of Pixelmator, image editing, and the many creative output options now available. Thanks as well to everybody who joined for the meeting. Join us in May for another great meeting!

April 2013 Meeting: Digital Photography

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Our April meeting will focus on digital photography, including editing to improve your images and image output options. Ron Gibbs will join us to present this great topic, and Ron always impresses! We hope you can join us for what’s bound to be a wonderful meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April Technology Learning Day

March 2013 Meeting: Gestures and Keyboard Shortcuts

We had a great meeting on March 12! Thank you to August Flassig and Eddy Nivens for an excellent discussion of gestures and keyboard shortcuts, and everybody who joined for the meeting. Join us in April for another great meeting!

March Technology Learning Day

It was the first beautiful spring weekend of the year, but that didn’t stop us from having a great Learning Day on March 9. We helped people with Photoshop, resurrected a G5 iMac, ran many updates on a Windows Vista machine, talked about safely updating Flash, synced movies to an iPhone and iPad, and more - and still had time for great conversations, including one about the hidden menus at fast food restaurants. Thanks to everybody who joined us! We look forward to seeing you in April.

March Technology Learning Day

March 2013 Meeting: Gestures and Keyboard Shortcuts

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Our March meeting will focus on some of the time-saving shortcuts that help you efficiently do things on your Mac. Join us for a discussion of gestures and keyboard shortcuts.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

February 2013 Meeting: The iPad Meeting

We had a great meeting on February 9! Thank you to August Flassig for an excellent presentation, and everybody who joined for the meeting. Also, a special thanks for Pete B. for the delightful birthday cake. Join us in March for another great meeting!

February Technology Learning Day

Our February Learning Day turned into quite a day, with 14 people joining us to make the most of the day. Thanks to everybody who joined us! We look forward to see you in March.

February Technology Learning Day

February 2013 Meeting: The iPad Meeting

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Whether you bought or received an iPad during the holidays or are considering an iPad purchase this year, there are so many iPad options now, it’s a lot to think about. Join us in February for “The iPad Meeting,” a discussion of what’s available, what’s worth it, and which apps have caught our attention. We hope you’re able to join us for this interesting meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

January Technology Learning Day

What a great Learning Day we had on January 12. Lots of learning - and lots of camaraderie! Attending Learning Day makes you realize that MUGs were social networking before Mark Zuckerberg was even born. That's right... CACC goes back to 1978! 35 years this year!

Elections for 2013 Board of Directors

Thank you to everybody who participated in our elections for the 2013 Board of Directors. We elected officers for the year at our January 8 meeting. Congratulations to the following officers elected to serve this year:

President - August Flassig (4)
Vice President - Connie Ann Casseday
Treasurer - Eddy Nivens
Secretary - Oriana Nivens
Past President - August Flassig (3)

January Meeting: Start the new year with an information diet

Thanks to everybody who attended our first meeting of 2013, which featured a review of the O’Reilly book, “The Information Diet.” Has anybody resolved to battle the storm of distractions this year?

Start 2013 with CACC!

CACC's first meeting of the year will be held next Tuesday, January 8. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center for a discussion of "The Information Diet."

Starting this month we'll host Learning Day on the second Saturday of the month. Our January Learning Day will be Saturday, January 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

We look forward to seeing you!

December 2012 Meeting: Annual Social & Short Attention Span Theater

Thank you to everybody who attended our December meeting! We discussed some interesting apps and gadgets as part of Short Attention Span Theater. Here's a list of the items discussed - just in case you missed something!

Air Parrot - AirPlay mirror your Mac screen to your Apple TV
http://airparrot.com

Reflector - AirPlay mirror your iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or the new iPad to any Mac
http://www.reflectorapp.com

FileXaminer - "Get Info" application
http://www.gideonsoftworks.com/filexaminer.html

Camera Plus - Controls and effects for your iPhone camera
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-plus/id330803072?mt=8

UnPlug - Save embedded video and audio
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/unplug/

Fastest YouTube Downloader
http://www.fastestvideodownloader.com

Smart Converter - Video converter
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-converter/id447513724?mt=12

UnArchiver - Unarchive many different kinds of archive files
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353?mt=12

L5 - Turn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a universal remote control
http://www.l5remote.com

c Mobile - Craigslist client
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/c-mobile-craigslist-client/id439588219?mt=8

Printopia - AirPrint to any printer
http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/

Handy Print - AirPrint from your iPad
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handy-print/id475420469?mt=8

Nest thermometer
http://www.lowes.com/The-Nest-Learning-Thermostat/_/N-1z0yvjn/pl

Check back soon for details of our January 2013 meeting!

December 2012 Meeting: Annual Social & Short Attention Span Theater

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Fuddruckers in Matthews, located at 1643 Matthews-Township Parkway. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Join us for our annual holiday social and a collection of short topics we call “Short Attention Span Theater.” This makes for a fun meeting filled with great ideas, so come prepared to take notes! We hope you’ll be able to attend.

iPod nano Raffle at the Social

Have you seen the new iPod nano? It's completely different - and really cool!

If you're dreaming of a new nano, CACC has a deal for you. We'll be raffling a nano at the December social! Get your tickets for the raffle for a mere $5 each or 3 for $10. That means for as little as $5, you can get $149 iPod. You know you want one...

November 2012 Meeting: Moneydance

Our November meeting made for such an interesting evening. Thank you, Frank Rader, for a wonderful presentation about Moneydance at our November 13 meeting. We appreciate your insights and advice - and many of us left the meeting with new ideas about managing our personal finances! We hope to see everyone in December for our annual social and a return of “Short Attention Span Theater.”

November Technology Learning Day

Saturday, November 17 marked CACC’s final Learning Day of 2012 and we were pleased to help so many in one day! A total of 21 people attended this month, which was not a record, but it's close.

We fielded a variety of questions - from how to back up pictures from iPhoto to how to pull pictures from a digital camera to a PC to how to remove all personal information from iMac before donating it, and more. The day was a great success and a nice way to end the year. Learning Day will return in January, so check back with us soon for details!

November 2012 Meeting: Moneydance

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our November 13 meeting, which will focus on Moneydance, personal finance management software that includes features such as online banking, online bill payment, investment management, budget tracking, scheduled transactions, check printing, detailed graphs, reports, and much more. Long-time member Frank Radar will be joining us to present this topic. We hope you’re able to join us for this interesting meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November Technology Learning Day

October Technology Learning Day

What and interesting Learning Day we had this month! We enjoyed assisting some new Mac users and helping them with face recognition in iPhoto, working through some detailed questions about Photoshop, answering some iPad and iPhone questions, and helping set up MS Office and setting up e-mail on a laptop running Windows 7. Thank you to everybody who attended!

October 2012 Meeting: iPhone 5

What a good meeting we had on October 9. Thank you, August Flassig, and everybody who attended the meeting. Hopefully everybody learned something about the new iPhone and making the most of iOS 6! Hope to see you in November for our next great meeting!

October 2012 Meeting: iPhone 5

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our October monthly meeting, which will focus on the iPhone 5. You may remember our August monthly meeting where we discussed features of iOS 6. This month we’ll turn our focus to how those features work on the new iPhone. We hope you’ll be able to join us for a great evening of learning and fun!

October Technology Learning Day

September 2012 Meeting: Mountain Lion

Thanks to everybody who joined us on September 11 for our September monthly meeting. We enjoyed a great presentation by Eddy Nivens on Mountain Lion. Thanks, Eddy, for a great discussion! Join us in October for our next meeting!

September 2012 Meeting: Mountain Lion

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our September 11 meeting, which will focus on Apple’s new version of OS X, Mountain Lion. For those who attended our August meeting, we’ve had a speaker change and Eddy Nivens will be presenting. There are over 200 new features in Mountain Lion, which adds up to one amazing Mac experience. Join us for a discussion of the many ways to use the all-new features for Mac. So much to learn!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

September Technology Learning Day

August Technology Learning Day

What an interesting Learning Day we had this month! A new hard drive in a MacBook, burning CDs on a Dell laptop, email problems on an iPad and an iPhone, and more. Thanks to everybody who came out for help - and those who came out to help! Until September...

August 2012 Meeting: It’s August!

Thanks to everybody who joined us on August 14 for our August monthly meeting. We had a quick topic change and enjoyed a great presentation by August Flassig on the iOS 6 beta. Thanks, Augie, for a great discussion and a preview of what to expect with the next OS for mobile devices! Join us in September for our next meeting!

August 2012 Meeting: It’s August!

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our August 14 meeting. August Flassig will be doing cool things with stuff. We’re not quite sure where this topic will go, but in previous years, August has presented on a variety of neat topics including MakerBots, trebuchets, and supporting creative technology projects through Kickstarter and other funding platforms. It is bound to be a fun night - and we’ll all learn along the way. We hope you’re able to join us for what’s bound to be an interesting meeting!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

August Technology Learning Day

July Technology Learning Day

It’s always a great learning day at the Community Center when we welcome lots of new faces, introduce them to CACC, and help with interesting questions. Our July 21 learning day was our busiest yet - and it was a great success! Some of the topics we discussed were restoring toolbars in MS Word, switching from the Mac to the PC, connecting wirelessly with your laptop, working more efficiently with your iPad, migrating files from one PC to another, and more! Thanks to everybody who attended! We hope to see you in August.

July 2012 Meeting: Building and Maintaining Your Own Web Site

Thanks to everybody who braved the thunderstorms and joined us for our meeting on July 10, and a special thanks as well to Ron Gibbs for his excellent presentation! Who is excited to build a WordPress site now?

For those interested, Ron shared a copy of his presentation and we’ll be glad to e-mail or Dropbox it to you upon request. The file is fairly large (9MB), so we'll need to coordinate to transmit it. If you’e interested, please contact us.

Check back soon for information about our August meeting.

July 2012 Meeting: Building and Maintaining Your Own Web Site

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Thinking about building a Web site? Join us for our July 10 meeting where Ron Gibbs will lead a discussion of this topic. We’ll learn about some of the tools of the trade, as well as how to register a domain name and find hosting. Ron’s presentations are always thorough, informative, and fascinating. We hope you’re able to join us for what’s bound to be a great meeting!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July Technology Learning Day

June Technology Learning Day

We had a busy learning day at the Community Center on June 16. Some of the topics we discussed were Cocktail, running Software Update, why MacKeeper should be avoided, the end of MobileMe, setting up a new MacBook, Google+ Hangouts, and more! Thanks to everybody who attended! We hope to see you in July.

June 2012 Meeting: Life After MobileMe

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our June 12 meeting - and a special thanks to Joe Kissell who joined us via remote webcast live from Paris for a great meeting! Joe is an accomplished author whose works include many Take Control ebooks, printed books, TidBITS articles, and Macworld magazine articles. Joe focused on his recent ebook, Take Control of iCloud. The core services available through MobileMe will no longer be available after June 30, 2012. Hopefully after this month’s meeting, you are ready for iCloud!
For additional information, check out Apple’s frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud

Check back soon for information about our July meeting.

June 2012 Meeting: Life After MobileMe

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

The core services available through MobileMe will no longer be available after June 30, 2012. Are you ready for iCloud? Join us for our June meeting as we welcome a special guest for a discussion of life after MobileMe. We’ll be joined by Joe Kissell via remote webcast live from Paris, France. Joe is an accomplished author whose works include many Take Control ebooks, printed books, TidBITS articles, and Macworld magazine articles. Joe will focus on his recent ebook, Take Control of iCloud. Since Joe will be speaking from Paris, it will be difficult for him to answer our questions from the room. To help facilitate the discussion, send your MobileMe and iCloud related questions to us in advance. We will compile them for Joe prior to the meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

For additional information, check out Apple’s frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud

June Technology Learning Day

May 2012 Meeting: Anniversary of the Apple II

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our May 8 meeting - and a special thanks to Marcelo Yanez and Eddy Nivens for a great meeting! Did you leave the meeting inspired to breathe new life into your retro Macs? After the discussion of ADTPro, Retr0bright, and RetroFloppy - and a quick game of Leisure Suit Larry - the “good ole’ days” seem fresh again!

Check back soon for information about our June meeting.

May Technology Learning Day

May 2012 Meeting: Anniversary of the Apple II

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

How time flies! This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Apple II, and even though we now live in a different computing world, there is still lots of love for one of the original personal computers. Join us as we celebrate the Apple II and other retro Macs at our May meeting. Marcelo Yanez and Eddy Nivens will be presenting this fun topic, and we hope you’ll be able to join us.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

April Technology Learning Day

Due to a number of scheduling conflicts, CACC’s April Technology Learning Day has been canceled. We regret any inconvenience this cancelation has caused you. Please join us in May for our next event!

April 2012 Meeting: Michael Mills

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our April 10 meeting - and a special thanks to Michael Mills of Apple Federal for joining us for a great meeting! We had a fun discussion of the new iPad, some great iPad apps, iBooks, iBook Author, the new AppleTV, why Michael loves Mission Control, and what we know so far about Mountain Lion. Here are some links related to the topics Michael discussed:

We’re going retro in May, so check back soon to see what we’re up to next!

April Technology Learning Day

April 2012 Meeting: Michael Mills

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Join us in welcoming Michael Mills from Apple Federal! We will discuss Apple's recent announcements, including a Mountain Lion preview, as well as iBook Author, iTunesU, iCloud, and more. Michael's presentations are always informative and lots of fun. We’re looking forward to what is bound to be a great meeting, and hope you’ll be able to join us.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

March Technology Learning Day

We had a busy learning day at the Community Center on March 17. Some of the topics we discussed were RoadRunner mail on the iPhone, the new iPad, what’s happening with the battery in a 2006 MacBook, customizing SmugMug, syncing photos to an iPhone, backing up 1TB of photos, and more! Thanks to everybody who attended! We hope to see you in April.

March 2012 Meeting: Best of the Best with Chuck Joiner

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our March 13 meeting - and a special thanks to Chuck Joiner for joining via Skype for a great meeting! We had lots of fun discussing Macworld discoveries, Chuck’s background, and getting the most out of your user group. MUGs are “old school social media” for those of us who like to tweet face-to-face. Here are some links related to the things Chuck discussed:

Check back in April to see what we’re up to next!

March 2012 Meeting: Best of the Best with Chuck Joiner

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We are thrilled to welcome Chuck Joiner, active participant in the Apple space and outspoken advocate for Macintosh User Groups, as our special guest speaker in March. Chuck will discuss a number of topics, including what he enjoyed at this year’s Macworld and getting the most from your MUG, as well as some information about his background and the great role he plays in the Macintosh community.

Chuck is editor-in-chief of The MUG Center, the Internet’s most comprehensive resource for and about Mac User Groups. He also hosts MacVoices, a one-of-a-kind Internet radio show and podcast that includes a core focus on Mac user group guests and issues, but serves the larger Mac enthusiast audience, reporting on the stories and people from the front lines of the global Apple community. He is a past Chairman of the Apple User Group Advisory Board, a Macworld Conference & Expo speaker, seven-time User Group University faculty member, as well as president of his local user group, The Hershey Apple Core.

We hope you're able to join us for what's bound to be a informative and special meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is March 17

February Technology Learning Day

We had a busy learning day at the Community Center in February. Thanks to everybody who attended! We hope to see you in March.

February 2012 Meeting: Google Docs and Dropbox

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our February 14 meeting. Eddy Nivens’ presentation about collaborating using Google Docs and Dropbox made for a great meeting - and we enjoyed the interesting questions and dialogue after the presentation. Because it came up during the conversation, we ended up discussing password management as well, and Eddy did a quick impromptu demonstration of 1Password. Check back in March to see what we’re up to next!

Elections for 2012 Board of Directors

Thank you to everybody who participating in our elections for the 2012 Board of Directors. We elected officers for the year at our February 14 meeting. Congratulations to the following officers elected to serve this year:

President - August Flassig (3)
Vice President - August Flassig (4)
Treasurer - Eddy Nivens
Secretary - Oriana Nivens
Past President - Bill Crum

January 2012 Special Learning Day at Sun City

On January 28, CACC joined with the Sun CIty Carolina Lakes Apple SIG to host a special Technology Learning Day. We’d like to thank the folks at Sun CIty for their warm welcome, great questions, and eager minds. It was great to host sessions on photography, scanning, Keynote, iPad, Mac maintenance, backing up, iPhone, and iOS. We’re looking forward to visiting Sun City again soon!

Elections for 2012 Board of Directors

Would you like to contribute to CACC as a leader on our Board of Directors? If so, we’d love to hear from you. All four Board positions are up for election. We are now accepting nominations for the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Serving as an officer takes just a few hours each month - time to attend club activities, manage the e-mails for your position, and think creatively about ways to grow the club. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position, please e-mail your nomination to us.

January 2012 Special Learning Day at Sun City

January Technology Learning Day

We had a busy learning day at the Community Center in January. Thanks to everybody who braved the wet and chilly weather. There were so many great questions and some interesting challenges too - but it was a good day. We talked to some new Mac users about making the switch, spent time troubleshooting an incomplete iTunes library that included lots of “dead” tracks, spent some time talking about iPhones, and heard about banana equivalents doses. Check back in February to see what we’re up to next!

January 2012 Meeting: Holiday Roundtable

Tanks to everybody who joined us for our January 10 meeting, the holiday roundtable. We had a great conversation about printers, pen drives, using SSDs in vintage computers, 3D displays, and lots of great iPad apps. We hope to see you in February!

January 2012 Meeting: Elections & Holiday Roundtable

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We will be electing officers for 2012 and hosting our annual “holiday show and tell” roundtable.

If you are interested in serving as an officer or nominating another member, please submit your nomination to us.
For the roundtable, if you received a neat technology gift this holiday season, bring it along to share. Or if you have questions about a gift you received, bring it along and we’ll help.

We look forward to seeing you for the first meeting of the new year! Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is January 21

December Technology Learning Day

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our December 17 Technology Learning Day. Check it out in January to see what happens!

December 2011 Meeting

Thanks to everybody who came out to join us for our December social and meeting, Short Attention Span Theater. We had great fun discussion SSDs vs. hard drives, iOS keyboard shortcuts, kickstarter, all the great software bundle deals out there right now, creating a bootable USB flash drive for Lion, and trebuchets. Check back in January to see what we’re up to next!

December 2011 Meeting: Short Attention Span Theater & Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Join us for our annual holiday social and a collection of short topics we call “Short Attention Span Theater.” This should be a really fun meeting, and we hope you’ll be able to attend.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is December 17

November Technology Learning Day

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our November 19 Technology Learning Day. Everybody had great fun helping with questions about iWeb, MobileMe, iCloud, Lion, iPhoto, Yahoo! Mail, Web hosting and domains, and helicopters. Yes, helicopters. Each Learning Day is a little different. Check it out in December to see what happens!

November 2011 Meeting

A special thanks to Stephen Koob and everybody who came out to join us for our November meeting about iCloud. Stephen’s presentation was full of great information! Check back soon to see what’s happening in December.

November 8, 2011 Meeting: iCloud

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Join us as we welcome Stephen Koob for a discussion of iCloud, Apple’s new solution to store your music, photos, documents, and more and wirelessly push them to all your devices. Stephen’s presentations are always packed with great information. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this topic.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is November 19

October 2011 Meeting

A special thanks to August Flassig and everybody who came out to join us for our October meeting about the new iPhone and iOS5. Check back soon to see what’s happening in November.

September 13, 2011 Meeting: Lion

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

August Flassig will present on OS X Lion, Apple’s latest operating system advancement. We’ll discuss if you can run it on your Mac, if you should run it, and how to get the most from it. In addition to Lion, we’ll have a discussion about what may be included in the next version of iOS. We hope you’re able to join us for this meeting.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is September 17

August 2011 Meeting

We had a lot of fun at our August meeting with August Flassig and his MakerBot Thing-O-Matic. A special thanks to August and to everybody who came out to join us for this really fascinating topic. Check back to see what’s happening in September. It’s gonna roar!

August 9, 2011 Meeting: Making things with your Mac

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

August Flassig will present on making things with your Mac. We're not talking about calendars and postcards... we're talking about bringing a do-it-yourself mindset to the technology in your life. Make the most of your technology at home and away from home. We hope you're able to join us for this meeting about tweaking, hacking, and bending technology!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is August 20

July 2011 Meeting

We’d like to extend a special thanks to Stephen Koob for his excellent presentation of iPhoto ’11 at our July meeting. We’re thankful that Stephen Koob has agreed to share his expertise with us after a last-minute change of plans, and also that so many members came out for the meeting. Check back to see what’s happening in August.

July 12, 2011 Meeting: iMovie ’11

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We’re thankful that Stephen Koob has agreed to share his expertise with us after a last-minute change of plans this month. You may recall that in April, Stephen joined us to present iLife ’11. After that meeting, we heard from many of you that your were interested in a more in-depth discussion of iMovie and iPhoto. This month Stephen will be presenting iMovie ’11 - just in time for those summer vacation movies.

Stephen’s presentations are always wonderful and educational, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy this topic. Come out and let’s show how much we appreciate Stephen sharing his expertise this month!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

July 12, 2011 Meeting: Topic TBD

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

We’re working through an unexpected change of plans this month, so our topic is still being finalized. Check back soon for details.

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

June 2011 Meeting

A special thanks to August Flassig, Ron Gibbs, and Eddy Nivens for their great roundtable presentation of Apple TV, Vulkano, and Roku at our June meeting. We’d also like to thanks everybody who attended the meeting.

June 14, 2011 Meeting: Apple TV and Roku

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews. We will meet in Studio D.

Vice President August Flassig and Treasurer Eddy Nivens will co-present on streaming video with Apple TV and Roku. We’ll compare features and discuss the merits of each so you can determine which is right for you. This is sure to be a fun summer meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is June 18

Next Technology Learning Day is May 21

May 2011 Meeting

A special thanks to August Flassig for his excellent presentation and to everybody who attended our May meeting on Tuesday, May 10. We had a good time discussing the iPad 2 and lots of great apps to help you make the most of your time - or to pass the time. Please check back for additional details about our June topic. They’ll be available soon.

May 10, 2011 Meeting: iPad 2 & Great Apps

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East, Matthews.

Vice President August Flassig will be presenting the all-new iPad 2. It’s thinner, lighter, faster - and offers some breakthrough features in the tablet market. In addition to the iPad, we’ll also discuss some great apps that you may find to be new alternatives to old favorites. This should be a fun meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Gather, Share, Learn, & Discuss at BarCamp on April 16

BarCamp is a free, unconference for networking, knowledge-building and fun. Many CACC members are involved with BarCamp, and enjoy the fun, geeky day. BarCamp Charlotte brings out the best and brightest tech, startup, media, and marketing industries. Come join us at Area 15 on April 16, 2011. We hope to see you there!

April 2011 Meeting

What a great meeting we had on April 12! Thank you Stephen Koob - and everybody who attended. All our members and guests learned so much about iLife ’11! Sadly, we also learned that Elliot's BBQ is closing in mid-April. We're already working on a new space starting in May, so hang on with us. Additional details about our new meeting location and our May topic will be available soon. Hope to see everybody at BarCamp on Saturday, April 16!

April 12, 2011 Meeting: iLife ’11

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

We will be joined by Stephen Koob, one of our favorite friends from the Apple Store SouthPark. Stephen is a long-time member and friend of the club, and will be presenting the incredible new iLIfe ’11. With this new version of iLife, you can do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought possible. This is sure to be a great, informative meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is April 9

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support will be available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Drop by the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, April 9 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Please note that we normally hold Technology Learning Day on the third Saturday of the month, but because the April date conflicts with BarCamp Charlotte, we’ll meet earlier in the month!

March meeting canceled!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, CACC’s March meeting at Elliot's BBQ has been canceled. The co-owner of Elliot's informed us this morning that they had to close the restaurant today due to a "maintenance issue." We regret any inconvenience this last-minute cancelation has caused you.

Although tonight's meeting has been canceled, Technology Learning Day at the Matthews Community Center will be Saturday, March 19. We look forward to seeing you there!

Typo on the March postcards

For those on our postcard list, please note that there is a mistake on the March postcards. Our March Learning Day is Saturday, March 19 - not March 9 as stated on the postcard. We apologize for the mistake!

March 2011 Meeting: iLife ’11

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

We will be joined by Stephen Koob from the Apple Store SouthPark. Stephen is a long-time member and friend of the club, and will be presenting the incredible new iLIfe ’11. With this new version of iLife, you can do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought possible. This is sure to be a great, informative meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is March 19

2011 Board of Directors

Congratulations to our newly-elected Board of Directors:

President, Bill Crum
Vice President, August Flassig (4)
Treasurer, Eddy Nivens,
Secretary, Oriana Nivens
Immediate Past President, Ron Gibbs

February 2011 Meeting: Elections & Social

We’d like to extend a tremendous thanks to everybody who attended and participated in our February 2011 meeting! Join us on March 8, 2011 for another great meeting!

Next Technology Learning Day is February 19

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support will be available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Drop by the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, February 19 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Map the Community Center

February 2011 Meeting: Elections & Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Due to the winter weather we had in January, we are carrying over our January topic. We will be electing officers for 2011 and hosting our annual “holiday show and tell” roundtable. If you are interested in serving as an officer or nominating another member, please submit your nomination to us. For the roundtable, if you received a neat technology gift this holiday season, bring it along to share.

We look forward to seeing you for the first meeting of the new year! Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is January 15

Elections for 2011 Board of Directors

Would you like to contribute to CACC as a leader on our Board of Directors? If so, we’d love to hear from you. All four Board positions are up for election. We are now accepting nominations for the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Serving as an officer takes just a few hours each month - time to attend club activities, manage the e-mails for your position, and think creatively about ways to grow the club. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position, please e-mail your nomination to us.

January 2011 Meeting: canceled due to inclement weather!

January 2011 Meeting: Elections & Social

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

We will be electing officers for 2011 and hosting our annual “holiday show and tell” roundtable. If you are interested in serving as an officer or nominating another member, please submit your nomination to us. For the roundtable, if you received a neat technology gift this holiday season, bring it along to share.

We look forward to seeing you for the first meeting of the new year! Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Free Software - Exclusively for CACC Members and Friends

On Sunday, January 16, our friends at Digiarty Software, Inc. will be offering a free download of WinX DVD Ripper for Mac (a value of $45.95) to our members and friends! WinX DVD Ripper for Mac is an all-in-one Mac DVD ripper program designed to rip all content of DVDs to all prevalent video formats, e.g. iTunes, MP4, MOV, FLV, MPEG, AVI. It also converts all DVDs to iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV, PSP, etc. Interested in the download?

To download your free copy, simply visit the CACC giveaway page on Sunday, January 16 and follow the instructions on-screen. Enjoy!

Elections for 2010 Board of Directors

Would you like to contribute to CACC as a leader on our Board of Directors? If so, we’d love to hear from you. January is election month for the club, and all four Board positions are up for election. We are now accepting nominations for the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position, please e-mail your nomination to us.

Technology Learning Day will return in January

Due to scheduling conflicts, our December Technology Learning Day has been canceled. Don’t worry, though! We’ll be back in January, and will be available to answer questions about all the great new technology toys on your holiday wish list.

December 2010 Meeting: Michael Mills

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Join us in welcoming Michael Mills from Apple Federal! We will discuss Apple's recent announcements, including iOS, the new iLife, the new MacBook Air, FaceTime for Mac, and more. Michael's presentations are always informative and lots of fun. Don't miss this great meeting!

We hope you're able to join us for this topic. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

November 2010 Meeting: Genealogy and Reunion

We’d like to give a special thanks to Scot Treadwell for his wonderful presentation on exploring your family history and using Reunion along the way at our November meeting! Thanks as well to everybody who came out for the meeting. Join us in December for another great meeting!

Next Technology Learning Day is November 20

November 2010 Meeting: Genealogy and Reunion

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Join us for a discussion of genealogy and Reunion with long-time member Scot Treadwell. The meeting with be a Reunion demo and more, including how to research your family history, where to start, and whether those expensive genealogy sites are worth it. This is the time of year when families come together... don't miss your chance to explore your family tree and then use your Mac to document it!

We hope you're able to join us for this topic. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

October 2010 Meeting: 3D Animation

We’d like to give a special thanks to Ron Gibbs for his outstanding presentation on 3D animation at our October meeting! Thanks as well to everybody who came out for the meeting. Join us in November for another great meeting!

September 2010 Meeting: Short Attention Span Theater

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our September meeting. We discussed a collection of short topics, including cleaning your Mac, protecting your Mac with Marware products, system maintenance basics, and note-taking utility Pear Note. Join us in October for another great meeting!

September 2010 Meeting: Short Attention Span Theater

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Join us for Short Attention Span Theater, a collection of short topics, including cleaning your Mac, protecting your Mac with Marware products, system maintenance basics, and note-taking utility Pear Note.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is September 18

August 2010 Meeting: iPhone Wars & the iPad, too

Thanks to everybody who joined us for our August meeting. We compared iPhone models and talked about the reasons to upgrade - or not, and also discussed the iPad. Join us in September for another great meeting!

August 2010 Meeting: iPhone Wars & the iPad, too

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

Our topic will be iPhone wars. Is the new iPhone 4 worth the upgrade? We’ll compare new phones to previous models, and also discuss iOS4. If you have any older phone, should you upgrade? Join us and find out! We'll also take a look at the iPad and discuss why it's what everybody wants.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is August 21

July 2010 Meeting: Intuit QuickBooks for Mac

We had a great meeting on Intuit QuickBooks in July, with Eddy Nivens demonstrating the features and functionality of the latest version. Thanks to everybody who joined us for this meeting!

July 2010 Meeting: Intuit QuickBooks for Mac

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

In July, we’re excited to present QuickBooks, the business accounting software designed to help business owners save time and make money. If you own your own business, are self-employed, or are planning to get “off the wheel” in the near future, QuickBooks is an essential tool to managing your business finances. As the #1 rated small business accounting software, it allows you to organize your finances, track money going in and out of your business, and spot areas where you can save. Come learn with us about how to stay on top of it all with important information all in one place.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is July 17

June 2010 Meeting: Digital Imaging, Part 3

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

We’re continuing our series of meetings on digital imaging, and GQ Lewis will present on Capture NX 2, Nikon’s easy-to-use software that lets you make intuitive photo enhancements which are immediately visible on your monitor. Capture NX 2 eliminates the need to deal with selection tools, layers, or lengthy training. Come learn with us about making the most of your digital imaging.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is June 19

April Technology Learning Day

Thanks to everybody who joined us on April 17 for Technology Learning Day. Lots of great questions and conversation!

April Meeting in Review

Thanks to everybody who attended our April meeting on digital imaging, and especially to Ron Gibbs for leading this great meeting!

March Meeting in Review

Thanks to everybody who attended our March meeting on hidden treasures in your Utilities folder!

Join us at Barcamp Charlotte 3

CACC is proud to be one of the sponsors of Barcamp Charlotte 3 on Saturday, April 10. We’ll be attending and taking in the day’s activities, and hope you can, too!

What’s Barcamp? Barcamp is a conference with content created by the attendees. This means that the Barcamp organizers don’t know who is going to speak before the day, because the speakers are going to be coming as well, pitching their talks or discussions, and then letting the attendees decide. You won’t be hearing sponsored talked, or from people payed or paying to speak – you will be deciding what sort of conference you want.

April 2010 Meeting: Digital Imaging, Part 1

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

In honor of the Twentieth Anniversary of Photoshop, we’re kicking off a series of meetings on digital imaging. As the first meeting in the series, Ron Gibbs will present on choosing a digital camera, understanding the differences, and selecting the camera that is right for you. If you’re planning a summer vacation, this meeting series is a “Can’t Miss” opportunity. Come learn with over over the next few months, and make the most of your digital imaging.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is April 17

March 2010 Meeting: Hidden Treasures in Your Utilities Folder

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like.

We'll discuss how you can make use of the hidden treasures in your Utilities folder that you may not already use: Expose, Spaces, Grab, Keychain, Disk Utility, and Printer Setup Utility in both Leopard and Snow Leopard.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. Since 1978, CACC has been a free resource for Charlotte’s Apple community. Everyone is welcome!

Next Technology Learning Day is March 20

February Meeting in Review

Thanks to everybody who attended our February meeting on Prizmo optical character resolution (OCR) software for your Mac and Tropical Software's personal note organizer, TopXNotes. We had a lot of conversation about both programs and some similar software titles. Thanks for making this another great CACC meeting!

February 2010 Meeting: Prizmo OCR Software and TopXNotes

Next Technology Learning Day is March 20

February Meeting in Review

Technology Learning Day

We regularly are asked how Learning Day works, and if there is a structured program on Learning Day Saturdays. Learning Day is an informal and unstructured session where you can drop-in and we'll help with any specific questions you have or specific topics you'd like assistance learning. In February, we talked retro tech with a really cool whiz kid, helped with questions about iCal and unlocking a bundle of software, ran a back-up and set up Time Machine, and helped a local photographer get her digital photos organized and under control.

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for one-on-one assistance! Support is available on a number of topics, so stop by a Learning Day one Saturday if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

February 2010 Meeting: Prizmo OCR Software and TopXNotes

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink or anything, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like to.

We'll discuss Prizmo optical character resolution (OCR) software for your Mac. Prizmo allows you to scan any document with a digital camera. Then we’ll have a demonstration of Tropical Software's great personal note organizer, TopXNotes.

We hope you're able to join us for this educational meeting. And remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Next Technology Learning Day is February 20

Technology Learning Day

January 2010 Meeting: Google AdWords

Thank you to everybody who attended our first meeting of the new year, which focused on advertising your business or Web site using Google AdWords. We’d also like to thanks Jason Broadwater and his colleagues from Revenflo for their excellent presentation!

Join us January 16 at the Matthews Community Center for our January Technology Learning Day, or on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews for our next meeting. We look forward to seeing you! And remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

2010 Board of Directors

Thank you to everybody who attended the January meeting and voted for our 2010 officers! We’re pleased to announce our 2010-2011 Board members:

President - Ron Gibbs
Vice President - Bill Crum
Treasurer - Eddy Nivens
Secretary - Oriana Nivens

MUGs are made possible by volunteers who share their time and talents. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact us.

Next Technology Learning Day Is January 16

January 2010 Meeting: Google AdWords

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews, near Sam’s Club. We’ll meet in the banquet room, and there's no obligation to order food or drink or anything, although you're welcome to eat during the meeting if you'd like to.

Our January focus will be advertising your business or Web site using Google AdWords. No matter your budget, you can display ads on Google and the Google ad network. We are excited to welcome Jason Broadwater from Revenflo for this informative discussion of Google AdWords. Learn how to effectively create and manage a Google Adwords account by using best practices for account set up, bidding and campaign management strategies.

We hope you're able to join us for what's bound to be a great meeting. And remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Elections for 2010 Board of Directors

December Technology Learning Day Postponed

We've had a great year of Saturday Learning Days, and have been thrilled with how many people we've helped. Due to the December holidays, we are postponing December's Learning Day, but Saturday sessions will return in January.

December 2009 Social

We'd like to extend a special thanks to everybody who attended our 2009 social, which was held December 8 at Elliot’s Barbecue in Matthews. The social was a great success, with 25 members and guests, lots of fun door prizes and fabulous raffle prizes, great discussion about how we all use our Macs, and a fun round of Mac trivia. Congratulations to the Calhoun family, which won trivia, and Bill C., who won the evening’s grand prize, a Magic Mouse. Join us in January for our next meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

November 2009 Monthly Meeting

We'd like to extend a special thanks to Jon Parshall, COO of Codeweavers, for presenting CrossOver Mac to us at our November monthly meeting. Jon led a great presentation about the capabilities of CrossOver Mac, and we appreciate all our members and guests who participated in the discussion! Congratulations as well to the Calhoun family and Steve W., winners of the two CrossOver Mac product codes that were offered as door prizes.

Jon joined us via iChat, and despite slower network speeds, we were all pleased and impressed with conducting a meeting via iChat using video chat, screen sharing, and iChat Theater. It certainly makes the world much smaller.

In addition to CrossOver Mac, Eddy Nivens led a discussion of using Preview in Snow Leopard to control a scanner, and also demonstrated using Lexar Image Rescue to restore photos lost on removeable media. Thanks to everybody who braved the rain and chill to join us for this excellent meeting!

Next Technology Learning Day Is November 21

November 2009 Monthly Meeting - CrossOver Mac and Other Great Things

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

We are excited to welcome Jon Parshall, COO of Codeweavers, to our November meeting. Jon will demonstrate CrossOver Mac, which allows you to run Windows applications seamlessly on your Mac - without installing Windows. So if you need or want to run Windows applications, CrossOver Mac allows you to do just that without booting into a separate Windows partition, or moving files back and forth between two separate environments. Can't live without you special version of Solitaire, or need special software for work? CrossOver Mac is what you're looking for.

If time allows after Jon's presentation, we'll also touch on all the neat things Preview can do in Snow Leopard and using Lexar Image Rescue to recover images and other files lost on memory cards. We hope you're able to join us for what's bound to be an informative meeting. And remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

November 2009 Monthly Meeting

October 2009 Monthly Meeting - Selling on craigslist, eBay, and Sites in Between

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us for a discussion of the many ways to sell your stuff, including craigslist, eBay, and specialized sites and services in between. We'll compare and contrast what each offers, demonstrate listing items, and share what we've learned the hard way so you don't have to.

Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Next Technology Learning Day Is October 17

September 2009 Monthly Meeting

Thank you to Michael Mills from Apple Federal for presenting Snow Leopard to us at our September monthly meeting, and to everybody who attended this great meeting! It's always a pleasure having Michael come to speak with us, and this presentation was no exception.

September 2009 Monthly Meeting - Snow Leopard

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us for an introduction to Snow Leopard presented by Michael Mills! Michael is a great friend of the club and Apple expert, and always brings a fun presentation. Don’t miss this great meeting!

Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Please note that the topic for our September 8 meeting has changed!

September 2009 Monthly Meeting - Share What’s on Your Mac

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Apple is expected to announce some new products that day, so we'll spend a bit of time discussing that announcement, and maybe daydreaming about the products we'd like to see released.

Then we'd like to do something a little different. Instead of us talking and teaching, we would like to open up the meeting to a discussion of the neat things we're all doing on our Macs.

Our members and friends bring a variety of skills and experience to the group, and each of us has specialized knowledge. This would be your opportunity to tell us about what you're doing. Are you using CS4 to build your own graphic design business? Learning how to create your own Rapidweaver themes? Beta testing a new version of software? Did you discover a great new resource, or a Web site you just have to share? Come and share your tales with us!

If you'll be attending the September meeting and are willing to participate in this type of discussion, please send us a note and let us know. Also, if you cannot attend in person, but would like to share, we can plan for you to join us via iChat.

We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting! Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Next Technology Learning Day Is September 19

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August 2009 Monthly Meeting - Screen Capture

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us as Ron Gibbs demonstrates and compares five products that allow you to capture any still image, any movie or video, and any sound from the computer or external device. Come out to learn more about Voila, SnapZPro, Screen Flow, Grab, Mac OSX built-in, and Wiretap Studio.

We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting! Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Technology Learning Day Returns August 15

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support will be available on a number of topics, so stop in if you have questions, need help, or just want to shoot the breeze about Mac stuff.

Drop by Room 104 of the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, August 15 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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July 2009 Monthly Meeting - iPhone OS 3.0 and Comparing the 3G to the 3G S

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us as August Flassig and Eddy Nivens present the new iPhone OS and then run side-by-side comparisons of 3G and 3G S iPhones. You’ve read the articles, downloaded the update, and maybe even stood in line at SouthPark. Now come out to learn more!

We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting! Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Technology Learning Day Returns July 18

June 2009 Monthly Meeting

Thank you to everybody who came out for our June monthly meeting on iChat and Skype, and to Steve Weymark and Eddy NIvens for presenting to us!

June 2009 Monthly Meeting - iChat and Skype

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us as Steve Weymark and Eddy Nivens present advanced features of iChat and using Skype. These tools make it possible to be anywhere without showing up. Come out to learn more -- and find out if it’s possible that not being there is half the fun!

We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting! Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Technology Learning Day Returns June 20

Field Test: Verbatim Tune Board

CACC was asked by Verbatim to test a recently-introduced Macintosh-specific keyboard called the Tune Board. After several weeks of using it as a primary keyboard, Eddy Nivens writes that with exception of one aspect of the keyboard, it’s an excellent choice. Read more about it in his detailed review.

Sharing real-world experiences with hardware and software is an important part of User Groups. Interested in submitting a review? Simply complete our online review form.

May 16 Learning Day

As part of our partnership with the Matthews Community Center, CACC sponsors a monthly Technology Learning Day. Our first Learning Day was held in March, and nine people stopped by for assistance. Each month since, more people are taking advantage of Learning Day as an opportunity for personal assistance. Thank you to the 14 learners who stopped by on May 16, and we’re looking forward to June!

May 2009 Monthly Meeting

Thank you to everybody who came out for our May monthly meeting on great software you’re not using, and to August Flassig for presenting to us. Check back soon for a list of the applications August presented!

15 Easy Fixes for Mac Security Risks

In late April, ComputerWorld contributor Ryan Faas identified several "holes" in the safety Mac OS and offered quick fixes to make your Mac even safer. Read more about his findings.

May 2009 Monthly Meeting - Great Software You’re Not Using

CACC’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Join us as August Flassig presents a sampling of the best software you’re not using. Maybe you received an offer for an interesting bundle, or maybe you’re just curious about what’s out there that you may be missing. Come out to learn more -- and discover some great software along the way.

We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting! Remember, as always, all CACC meetings are free and open to the public.

Technology Learning Day Returns May 16

If you have questions or need help, Technology Learning Day is the place to be for "hands-on" assistance! Support will be available on a number of topics, including (but not limited to): Mac 101, iLife, Photoshop, Mail, Internet searches, networking, Gmail, MS Office, software for backing up, Quicken, purchasing and installing hardware for the Mac, digital photography and movies, and more...

Drop by Studio A of the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, May 16 any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

April Monthly Meeting

Thank you to everybody who came out for our April monthly meeting, a special screening of “Welcome to Macintosh.” We also would like to thank the producers of “Welcome to Macintosh” for sponsoring our screening. Everybody who attended our screening enjoyed the heart, humor, and history of the film, and had great things to say. In addition, we truly appreciated the wonderful door prizes!

Review in Progress

The board is currently reviewing a Verbatim Speaker Keyboard designed for use with the Mac Mini. So far, it is a great peripheral!

Sharing real-world experiences with hardware and software is an important part of User Groups. Interested in submitting a review? Simply complete our online review form.

April Monthly Meeting

Ham-tastic Time at the Hamfest

CACC sponsored a booth at the 2009 Charlotte Hamfest on March 14. Despite the cool, wet weather, there was great attendance, and we greeted lots of people who either use Macs or are interested in Macs. Thanks to everybody who stopped by our booth. For complete details, check out the Hamfest Web site; if you’re looking for our favorite ham applications and sites, check our Hamfest page.

March Monthly Meeting

Thank you to everybody who came out for our March monthly meeting to learn more about iLife ‘09! Thank you as well to August Flassig for the great presentation.

Speaking of iLife ’09...

Thank you to James Stadnyck for submitting a quick review of iMovie ’09. Sharing real-world experiences with hardware and software is an important part of User Groups. Interested in submitting a review? Simply complete our online review form.

March 2009 Monthly Meeting - Introducing iLife ‘09

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews. This month, August Flassig will be presenting the new version of iLife to us. Come out to learn more about all the new and improved features of iLife ’09. We look forward to seeing you for this great meeting!

Remember, as always, all CACC meeti

ngs are free and open

to the public.

CACC is Busy in March! In addition to our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, CACC has two other great activities scheduled for March! Please mark y

our calendar and join us if you can!

Saturday, March 14: Charlotte Hamfest Amateur radio users are some of the original computer geeks, and CACC is proud to support the Hamfest by sponsoring a booth at the 2009 Charlotte Hamfest on Saturday, March 14 at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. If you’ve never attended a Hamfest, don’t miss the fun at this year’s event. While you’re there, stop by table 207 to check out CACC at the Hamfest! For complete details, check out the Hamfest Web site.

Saturday, March 21: Technology Learning Day Have questions, or need help? Technology Learning Day is all about "hands-on" assistance! Bring your laptop or gather 'round the many that will be in use.

Support will be available on a number of topics, including (but not limited to): Mac 101, iLife, Photoshop, Mail, Internet searches, networking, Gmail, MS Office, software for backing up, Quicken, purchasing and installing hardware for the Mac, digital photography and movies, and more...

Drop by Studio A of the Matthews Community Center on Saturday, March 21 any time between 11 a.m. and 2

p.m. for fun, learning,

and sharing.

2009 Board of Directors Congratulations to our newly-elected Board of Directors:

President, Ron Gibbs
Vice President, August Flassig
Treasurer, Eddy Nivens,
Secretary, Oriana Nivens
Im
mediate Past President, St
eve Weymark

February Monthly Meeting Thank you to everybody who came out for our February monthly meeting to learn more about using a Mac as a home media device! Thank you as well to Brian Edwards and Edd

y Nivens for the great presentation.February 2009 Monthly Meeting - Thorough

ly Entertained: The Mac Media Jukebox Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews. This month, we’ll learn about using a Mac as a home media device. Brian Edwards and Eddy Nivens will demonstrate using a Mac as a media jukebox so that you can legally watch TV and movies. With cable rates on the rise, this topic could save us all a little money while we’re discovering a new, fun use for a Mac. In addition, we will be electing officers for 2009. If you are interested in serving as an officer or nominating another member, please e-mail your nomination to us. We look forward t

o seeing you for this gre

at meeting!

January Monthly Meeting Thank you to everybody who came out for our January monthly meeting! Due to the small group attending, we postponed the election of our 2009

officers until February’s meeting. January 2009 Monthly Meeting: Electio

ns, Macworld, and Holiday Show & Tell Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews. We will be electing officers for 2009, discussing the announcements from Macworld, and hosting our annual holiday show and tell roundtable. If you are interested in serving as an officer or nominating another member, please e-mail your nomination to us. Also, if you received a neat technology gift this holiday season, bring it along to share. We look forward to seeing you fo

r the first meeting of the new year!

Elections for 2009 Board of Directors Would you like to contribute to CACC as a leader on our Board of Directors? If so, we’d love to hear from you. January is election month for the club, and all four Board positions are up for election. We are now accepting nominations for the roles of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member in good standing for a position,

please e-mail your nomination to us.December Mon

thly Meeting - CACC’s Holiday Social Thank you to everybody who came out for our annual social on Tuesday, December 9! We really had a great night. If you were not able to join us for the social, here are some highlights of the night:

August Flassig wowed us with his presentation on “Gifts for Gamers and Geeks.” Rather than the usual Keynote, August built a level in the Playstation 3 game, “Little Big Planet” and shared his presentation through the gaming console.
We welcomed several new members and friends, including Blair Hanvey, Matthew Galimi, and Thomas Jaeger. The impressive skills and interests of CACC members continues to grow. We learned tonight that Thomas, who is a professional software developer, has developed an iApp that is available though the App Store. Be sure to check out his site and innovative app!
We had three nice door prizes at the social. Congratulations to our winners, John Cress, who won a 2GB pen drive, and Marylu Gibbs and Blair Hanvey, who both won 4GB pen drives.
Finally, a special thanks goes to Jered and Jeff at Izzy’s Cafe & Catering for hosting the social. The food was excellent! Be sure to check out Izzy’s the next time you’re in that part of town.

Mark you calendar for our first meeting of 2009, which will be on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center. And remember, as always, CACC meeti

ngs are free and open to the public.December Mo

nthly Meeting - CACC’s Holiday Social
Join us Tuesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. at Izzy's Cafe on International Drive for CACC's annual holiday social. We'll have a great presentation, "Gifts for Gamers and Geeks." In addition, there will be lots of food and fun, and we'll accept nominations for the January 2009 elections.

If you would like to eat, for just $15 you can enjoy pizza, wings, salad, soda, and a door prize ticket.

It's sure to be a fun evening for everyone! And remember, as always, CACC meetin

gs are free and open to the public.

November lynda.com and iApps Meeting Thank you to Ron Gibbs, August Flassig and everybody who attended our November meeting. These were two excellent topics -- and we all enjoyed the great questions and conversation! Join us in Dec

ember for our annual holiday social.November Monthly Meeting - Two-fer Topic: lynda.co

m and iApps for Your Phone and Touch Mark your calendar for CACC's next meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Ron Gibbs will introduce us to the lynda.com Online Training Library for creative designers, instructors, students, and hobbyists. Then, August Flassig will turn our attention to the App Store, and we’ll learn about some of the great applications available out there. If you think your iPhone or iPod Touch is just about games, think again!

As always, CACC meeti

ngs are free and open to the pu

blic.

October Memory Effect Meeting Thank you to Eddy Nivens and everybody who attended our October meeting on what a difference a simple and inexpensive memory upgrade can make for your computer system. Join us in Novem

ber for another educational meeting!Coming

October 14, 2008: The Memory Effect Mark your calendar for CACC's next meeting: Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center located at 100 McDowell St E in Matthews.

Steve Weymark and Eddy Nivens will be presenting on what a difference a simple and inexpensive memory upgrade can make for your computer system. We’ll run some performance analysis tests before and after installing memory, and also discuss where to buy and how to install your memory upgrade. In addition, we’ll have a special raffle that you won’t want to miss!

We are considering the Community Center for our permanent meeting location, and would like your feedback. Please try your best to attend this great meeting so you can tell us what you think!

As always, CACC meeti

ngs are free and open to the public.Septem

ber Bento/Freeware/Shareware Meeting Thank you to August Flassig and everybody who attended our September meeting on Bento and Freeware/Shareware. We had a great night at the Independence Regional Library, and learned great ways to use Bento, as well has several wonderful freeware and shareware applications that are hidden jewels. Join us i

n October for another gre

at meeting!

A Great Mac Learning Day CACC’s first Mac Learning Day at the South County Regional Library was a great success. Thank you to everybody who stopped by for “hands-on” learning, to all the volunteers who helped us answer questions and provide help, and especially to Ron Gibbs for suggesting this great idea to us! We will host another Mac Learning

Day soon, so stay tuned for details.Coming September 9, 2008: Two Meetings in One! Bento

and Great Free/Shareware for Your MacMark your calendar for CACC's next meeting: Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Regional Library, located at 6000 Conference Drive.

Join us for a great meeting presented by August Flassig. We will discuss Bento, Apple’s stylish personal database for Leopard. Then we’ll turn our focus to great free/shareware applications for your Mac. Sometimes, it’s the best software out there!

Plan to attend this great meeting. As always, CACC meeti

ngs are free and open to the pu

blic.

Come Out for Mac Learning Day! Mac Learning Day is all about “hands-on” learning. Bring your laptop or gather ‘round the many that will be in use. Ask questions and get answers or help.

Mac 101, iLife, Photoshop, Google searches, networking, Gmail, software for backing up, Quicken, purchasing and installing hardware for the Mac... These are just a few of the area of expert support that will be available.

Drop by on Saturday, September 6 any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for fun, learning, and sharing. We will be in the Community Room on the first floor of the South County Regional Library on Rea Road.

Learning Day is free, but d

onations are graciously appr

eciated.

Soup to Nuts: mywebsite.com
Our August meeting was not just educational, it was lots of fun! Juan Valencia presented this great topic to us, and kept us in stitches the entire night. He covered different Web creation applications, including iWeb and Dreamweaver, and also discussed registering a domain name, finding hosting, uploading files, and more. Join us in S

eptember for our next great meeting

.

The HDTV Switch & Exploring iMovie
We had a great June meeting on the switch to HDTV and iMovie. Thank you to everybody who braved the strong storms to join us, and to August Flassig for the great presentation.

As mentioned, June was our last meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple, which will become the headquarters for Meals on Wheels. Thank you to Mike Harding and all the Masons who warmly welcomed us at their facility for the past several months.

Join us

in August for anothe

r great meeting!

Digital Photography
Thank you to everybody who attended our June meeting on digital photography, and to Ron Gibbs for his outstanding presentation. Join us in July to learn about the switch to HDTV and as we

continue our exploration

of iMovie.

Spam, Scams, and Phishing
Thank you to everybody who attended our May meeting on spams, scams, and phishing, and to Eddy Nivens for his informative presentation. Join u

s in June for another gre

at meeting!

"Under the Hood" in OS X
Thank you to CACC member August Flassig for his great presentation of OS X's UNIX underpinnings, and to everybody who came out in April. Join us in May for a disc

ussion of spam, scams, and p

hishing.

Using Automator on Your Mac
Thank you to CACC member Richard Fortuna for his great presentation on using Automator on the Mac, and to everybody who came out in March to make the meeting a success. Join us in Ap

ril for another educational mee

ting.

CACC at the Charlotte Hamfest
Saturday, March 8, 2008: What a day at the hamfest! We met lots of great people throughout the day, and spread the word about CACC to literally hundreds of hamfest attendees. If you stopped by CACC's table and are looking for additional information, check out our Charlotte Hamfest page.

For complete details about the hamfest, visit the Charlotte

Amateur Radio Asso

ciation Web site.

Iomega in February
Thank you to everybody who attended our February meeting featuring Ari Hunsaker of Iomega. Interested in your own Rev drive, or other Iomega external drive? Check their Web site for complete specifications. Join us

in March for another great m

eeting!

Social Networking in January
Thank you to everybody who attended our January meeting on social networking sites. In addition, we would like to thank August Flassig for his excellent presentation. Join us in February for another great meeting!

Charlotte Apple Computer Club

A community of Apple product users and enthusiasts

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Year-end Social: Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Midyear Social: Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, May 9 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 14 at 7:15 p.m. ET

New Year Social: Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, November 8 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, September 13 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, July 12 at 7:15 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Stay tuned for virtual meeting details

Technology Learning Day

CACC Resumes Meetings in September 2021!

CACC Resumes Meetings in May 2021!

Important News for 2020

September 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19

July 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19Next activities scheduled for September

May 2020 activities canceled due to COVID-19Next activities scheduled for July

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December overview: Holiday Social

November overview: iPhone X, Learning Day

October overview: iOS 11 and High Sierra Learning Day

September overview: Encrypting drives; Learning Day

August overview: Podcasts, Roundtable; Learning Day

July overview: iPhone at 10, Roundtable; Learning Day

June overview: WWDC recap; Learning Day

May overview: Photographing those travel memories

April overview: New Apple products and software updates

February overview: Apps we love - Learning Day

January overview: New Apple Products - Learning Day

December overview: Holiday Social

November overview: Learning Day

October overview: Round Table - Learning Day

September overview: Apple Event Summary - Learning Day

July overview: Tidbits and Learning Day

June overview: WWDC and Learning Day

May overview: Mobile photography (and no Learning Day)

April overview: Apple updates and Learning Day

March overview: Library Tech and Learning Day

February overview: Round Table and Learning Day

January monthly meeting: iPad Pro

September overview: Craigslist and Learning Day

August overview: Learning Day and A Roundtable Meeting

July 2014 Meeting: Apple Music and the new MacBook

July Technology Learning Day

June 2014 Meeting: WWDC recap

June Technology Learning Day

May 2014 Meeting: Apple Watch

May Technology Learning Day

April 2014 Meeting: Mac maintenance