Utilities for Your Mac: The Good, The Misguided, The Unnecessary

Utilities for Your Mac: The Good, The Misguided, And The Unnecessary George Mason University, Enterprise Hall, Room 178 On November 21, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. Apple makes computers for ordinary people. Some of those people might be rocket scientists or rodeo bull riders, but Macs are designed for grandmothers and soccer dads, too, and require neither exceptional scientific learning nor reckless courage. Yet when things go wrong, or even appear to go wrong, many Mac users forget the "keep it simple" philosophy of the Mac and engage in convoluted superstitions, contorted troubleshooting, and risky experimental surgery. November's meeting -- just in time for Thanksgiving -- covers utilities, those essential programs you use for keeping your Mac in top shape and, if things go wrong, return it to working order. Sadly, none of them can roast a turkey. This monthÂÂ's meeting will start with the traditional Question & Answer session. Advanced questions are encouraged and can be sent to feedback@wap.org. Following the Q & A session, any important club announcements will be presented followed by a short coffee break. Additional information including driving and parking intsructions are on the Washington Apple Pi website. Check website periodically for updates.