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			*'''January 20, 2019''': we updated our warnings about the heavily-advertised product [[MacKeeper]].
			*'''February 20, 2018''': We have tweaked the spam settings to avoid rejection messages. Please contact us (try [[Jon Glass]] first) if you still get rejection messages when sending to [[Mac-Ministry List]].
	*'''December 16, 2016''': We have just migrated CATUG to a new server. Please contact us (try [[Tim Butler]] first) if you have any problems.		*'''December 16, 2016''': We have just migrated CATUG to a new server. Please contact us (try [[Tim Butler]] first) if you have any problems.
	*'''September 27, 2015''': ClamXAV, the popular '''[[Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh]]''', is no longer providing free upgrades, but if you previously made a voluntary payment then you should not need to pay again to purchase the app.		*'''September 27, 2015''': ClamXAV, the popular '''[[Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh]]''', is no longer providing free upgrades, but if you previously made a voluntary payment then you should not need to pay again to purchase the app.

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			*'''December 16, 2016''': We have just migrated CATUG to a new server. Please contact us (try [[Tim Butler]] first) if you have any problems.
	*'''September 27, 2015''': ClamXAV, the popular '''[[Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh]]''', is no longer providing free upgrades, but if you previously made a voluntary payment then you should not need to pay again to purchase the app.		*'''September 27, 2015''': ClamXAV, the popular '''[[Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh]]''', is no longer providing free upgrades, but if you previously made a voluntary payment then you should not need to pay again to purchase the app.
	*'''January 24, 2015''': we updated several helpful links on '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plans]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.		*'''January 24, 2015''': we updated several helpful links on '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plans]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

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			*'''September 27, 2015''': ClamXAV, the popular '''[[Anti-Virus Software for Macintosh]]''', is no longer providing free upgrades, but if you previously made a voluntary payment then you should not need to pay again to purchase the app.
			*'''January 24, 2015''': we updated several helpful links on '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plans]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
	*'''January 24, 2015''': we fixed a display problem with this website. If you've had problems lately e.g. with searching the site, please try again, and [[CATUG wiki:Notes for editors\|let us know]] if we've missed anything.		*'''January 24, 2015''': we fixed a display problem with this website. If you've had problems lately e.g. with searching the site, please try again, and [[CATUG wiki:Notes for editors\|let us know]] if we've missed anything.
	*'''August 15, 2014''': is Skype forcing you to upgrade? For Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6.8), download Skype v6.15 from [http://macdownload.informer.com/skype/download/ Mac Informer]. According to [http://www.tekrevue.com/skype-versions-supported-os-x/ TekRevue], if you are using Leopard (OS X 10.5) you need Skype 6.3.		*'''August 15, 2014''': is Skype forcing you to upgrade? For Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6.8), download Skype v6.15 from [http://macdownload.informer.com/skype/download/ Mac Informer]. According to [http://www.tekrevue.com/skype-versions-supported-os-x/ TekRevue], if you are using Leopard (OS X 10.5) you need Skype 6.3.

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			*'''January 24, 2015''': we fixed a display problem with this website. If you've had problems lately e.g. with searching the site, please try again, and [[CATUG wiki:Notes for editors\|let us know]] if we've missed anything.
			*'''August 15, 2014''': is Skype forcing you to upgrade? For Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6.8), download Skype v6.15 from [http://macdownload.informer.com/skype/download/ Mac Informer]. According to [http://www.tekrevue.com/skype-versions-supported-os-x/ TekRevue], if you are using Leopard (OS X 10.5) you need Skype 6.3.
	*'''January 1, 2014''': once again, we recommended starting the year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.		*'''January 1, 2014''': once again, we recommended starting the year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
	*'''January 1, 2013''': reminder to start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.		*'''January 1, 2013''': reminder to start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

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			*'''January 1, 2014''': once again, we recommended starting the year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
	*'''January 1, 2013''': reminder to start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.		*'''January 1, 2013''': reminder to start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
	*'''December 15, 2012: Quick Tip # 8''': Take a minute to look at the '''[[Address_Book#Pop-up_menu\|pop-up menu]]''' in OSX's '''Address Book'''. Knowing what is there could save you time.		*'''December 15, 2012: Quick Tip # 8''': Take a minute to look at the '''[[Address_Book#Pop-up_menu\|pop-up menu]]''' in OSX's '''Address Book'''. Knowing what is there could save you time.

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			*'''January 1, 2013''': reminder to start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
			*'''December 15, 2012: Quick Tip # 8''': Take a minute to look at the '''[[Address_Book#Pop-up_menu\|pop-up menu]]''' in OSX's '''Address Book'''. Knowing what is there could save you time.
			*'''June 17, 2012: Quick Tip # 7''': use '''[[Mactracker]]''' to find out whether you can upgrade your Mac to OS X 10.7 Lion or Mountain Lion.
			*'''April 6, 2012: Quick Tip # 6''': run Software Update from the  menu to check that you have installed Apple's security updates. The latest update for OS X 10.6 & 10.7 can protect your Mac from the Flashback trojan. See [http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/flashback_trojan_making_sure_youre_safe/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything this MacObserver article] if you might be infected already.
			*'''February 22, 2012''': "Do Not Track Plus" stops unwanted tracking by advertisers or social networks, and is one of our recommended '''[[Safari Extensions]]''' and '''[[Firefox add-ons]]'''.
			*'''February 20, 2012''': CATUG warns people not to install a widely-advertised app called [[MacKeeper]]. See our '''[[list of recommended utilities]]''' for better alternatives.
			*'''January 9, 2012''': We set up a [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Apple-Technology-User-Group-CATUG/212793958809602 '''new Facebook page'''].
			*'''January 8, 2012''': We started using the new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.
	*'''December 30, 2011''': Start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.		*'''December 30, 2011''': Start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
	*'''October 20, 2011: Quick Tip # 5''': Beware '''fake updaters''' for software which may pop up with a familiar logo, e.g. after clicking a video in social media. If in doubt, '''don't''' give it your password! Go to the official site (such as [http://www.adobe.com adobe.com]) and check there for updates.		*'''October 20, 2011: Quick Tip # 5''': Beware '''fake updaters''' for software which may pop up with a familiar logo, e.g. after clicking a video in social media. If in doubt, '''don't''' give it your password! Go to the official site (such as [http://www.adobe.com adobe.com]) and check there for updates.

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			*'''December 30, 2011''': Start the new year with a '''[[Bible reading plans on iOS\|Bible reading plan]]''' for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
			*'''October 20, 2011: Quick Tip # 5''': Beware '''fake updaters''' for software which may pop up with a familiar logo, e.g. after clicking a video in social media. If in doubt, '''don't''' give it your password! Go to the official site (such as [http://www.adobe.com adobe.com]) and check there for updates.
			*'''October 14, 2011: Quick Tip # 4''': in [[Address Book]], set up a Smart Group of all cards that are not in another group, to help you classify new contacts. Smart Groups are also the way to search a specific field.
			*'''October 10, 2011''': We moved our blog to '''http://macsnmin.catug.org'''.
			*'''September 2011''': We invited CATUG members to join a separate '''[[Mac Ministry List#Prayer list\|prayer list]]'''.
	*'''May 3, 2012''': we had a temporary hitch with the Mac Ministry Mailing list, but it was back up and running by the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding during the outage.		*'''May 3, 2012''': we had a temporary hitch with the Mac Ministry Mailing list, but it was back up and running by the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding during the outage.
	*'''May 30, 2011: Quick Tip # 3''': extend your '''[[iPhone battery life]]''' by switching off subtle features that you probably don't need.		*'''May 30, 2011: Quick Tip # 3''': extend your '''[[iPhone battery life]]''' by switching off subtle features that you probably don't need.

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	*'''May 3, 2012''': we had a temporary hitch with the Mac Ministry Mailing list, but it was back up and running by the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding during the outage.		*'''May 3, 2012''': we had a temporary hitch with the Mac Ministry Mailing list, but it was back up and running by the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding during the outage.
			*'''May 30, 2011: Quick Tip # 3''': extend your '''[[iPhone battery life]]''' by switching off subtle features that you probably don't need.
			*'''May 12, 2011: Quick Tip # 2''': DO NOT install '''MacProtector''', the latest name for '''fake''' antivirus software previously named MacDefender and MacSecurity. Just google the name and you will see plenty of advice on removing it. [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-mac-protector This one] looks thorough.
	*'''March 8, 2011''': Tim Butler invited CATUG members to submit designs for a new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.		*'''March 8, 2011''': Tim Butler invited CATUG members to submit designs for a new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.
	*'''March 3, 2011''': CATUG members came up with plenty of [[How to justify buying an iPad\|reasons to buy a new iPad]]!		*'''March 3, 2011''': CATUG members came up with plenty of [[How to justify buying an iPad\|reasons to buy a new iPad]]!

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			*'''May 3, 2012''': we had a temporary hitch with the Mac Ministry Mailing list, but it was back up and running by the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding during the outage.
	*'''March 8, 2011''': Tim Butler invited CATUG members to submit designs for a new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.		*'''March 8, 2011''': Tim Butler invited CATUG members to submit designs for a new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.
	*'''March 3, 2011''': CATUG members came up with plenty of [[How to justify buying an iPad\|reasons to buy a new iPad]]!		*'''March 3, 2011''': CATUG members came up with plenty of [[How to justify buying an iPad\|reasons to buy a new iPad]]!

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2011-12-07T09:46:23Z

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			*'''March 8, 2011''': Tim Butler invited CATUG members to submit designs for a new '''[[CATUG logo]]'''.
			*'''March 3, 2011''': CATUG members came up with plenty of [[How to justify buying an iPad\|reasons to buy a new iPad]]!
			*'''February 21, 2011''': [[Leonard Durrenberger]], a longstanding contributor who served briefly on the new Board of CATUG, went to be with the Lord. Rest in peace, Leonard.
			*'''February 20, 2011''': The wiki moved to wiki.catug.org.
			*'''February 19, 2011''': CMUG, the Christian Macintosh User Group, is [[CATUG wiki:Transition Announcements#Letter from the CMUG Board\|going to become CATUG]]: the Christian Apple Technology User Group. The two mailing lists were merged back into one '''[[Mac Ministry List]]''', hosted by Tim Butler using Mailman list software.
			*'''February 12, 2011''': Jesse Sng [[CATUG wiki:Transition Announcements#Transition Announcement from the Outgoing President\|handed over the Presidency]] to Tim Butler, aided by a Board and [[Operational Board]].
			* '''January 27, 2011''': due to a high number of account creations and spam links, the wiki had to be rolled back to remove all of that. To prevent this from happening again, users are no longer permitted to create their own accounts. {{New wiki account request}}
	* '''January 24, 2011''': our President, Jesse Sng, announced that some problems with the mailing list had been fixed. He set up a new interim operations group to work on other matters.		* '''January 24, 2011''': our President, Jesse Sng, announced that some problems with the mailing list had been fixed. He set up a new interim operations group to work on other matters.
	* '''January 6, 2011''': David Burke, CMUG Ambassador, was in discussion with Jesse about the desired changes to the mailing list.		* '''January 6, 2011''': David Burke, CMUG Ambassador, was in discussion with Jesse about the desired changes to the mailing list.

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