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About SMMUG
The purpose of SMMUG is to increase awareness of what students, professors, and staff can do with technology to achieve more technologically integrated experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Since Apple is very dedicated to improved communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, SMMUG focuses on Apple-based technologies. The SMMUG attempts to achieve this goal in many different ways, including but not limited to:
- Student user support through special events utilizing Apple applications
- Training sessions and workshops for students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstration tables and events
- Increasing students organizations abilities to play a major part in community projects by serving as technology mentors
- Recognition of outstanding uses of technology
Membership to SMMUG will consists of students, faculty, and staff. Membership is limited to current undergraduate and graduate students of SMU and faculty and staff who are under contract for the current year.
iOS 6.1 Exchange Bug
Apple has admitted there is a bug with Exchange in the last release of the iOS. Users have reported that the 6.1 update has been draining their batteries quickly and excessively connecting to Exchange servers. Looks like the cause of … Continue reading
Apple Releases OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update
Yesterday, Apple released a new update to Lion. In an effort to not leave those who haven’t migrated to Mountain Lion behind, the OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update provides the new Gatekeeper security feature, improve Wi-Fi reliability for iMacs (models from late … Continue reading
Anti-Virus for Mac OS X?
Some people would argue that you don’t need anti-virus software for your Mac, but I would disagree. In the past, the Mac OS’s lack of popularity has made it not worth the effort for those writing virus software. As the … Continue reading
Apple Announces iPad Event
Coming March 7, 2012 to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco will be the new iPad. With the tagline, “We have something you really have to see. And touch.,” Apple sent out notices to this invitation only … Continue reading
Safari 5.1.2 Update Available
If you’ve been plagued by memory leaks and stability issues with Safari, this latest update should help. According to the Knowledge Base: This update contains various improvements, including fixes that: Improve stability Address issues that could cause hangs and excessive … Continue reading
Steve Jobs (1955–2011)
Apple has confirmed Steve Jobs has passed away. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several years. He was only 56. Apple is encouraged people to share memories of him by emailing to rememberingsteve@apple.com.
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