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*'''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 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.
*'''January 20, 2019''': we updated our warnings about the heavily-advertised product [[MacKeeper]].
*'''December 10, 2012: [http://www.mupromo.com/ MUPromo.com]''' has a new [[software bundles|software bundle]] from MacUpate, including [[accounting software#MoneyWell|MoneyWell accounting software]], SnapzPro video capture, Data Rescue and more for $50.
   
*'''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.
*'''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]]'''.
 
 
 
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  • 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.
  • January 20, 2019: we updated our warnings about the heavily-advertised product MacKeeper.