Web Resources

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News, Knowledge and Support:

Apple-History: Provides a broad history of Apple Computer, Inc. and the Apple product line.

Macworld: The Mac product experts. This current site has tons of Apple information, product reviews and news. It also has active forums and a good online community.

MacNN: The Mac News Network. This site has tons of information and delves into more technical aspects of Macs. It also has active forums and a good online community.

MacCentral: Operated by Macworld, this site contains relevant stories and Mac-related news of the day, including games news and product reviews.

Google Mac: The powerful Google search engine, restricted to Apple/Macintosh-related sites. Extremely helpful in weeding out useless links when searching for Mac info.

MacMinute: Up-to-the-minute Mac news.

SlashDot Apple: Operated by Slashdot (/.), the über-geek news/community site, this channel is devoted to Apple/Mac/OS X related info in a blog-style format.

MacSlash: Similar to Slashdot, this site contains only Mac news stories and discussions.

Mac Surfer
: Mac Headline news, in a no-nonsense format.

MacInTouch: One of the first Mac resource and info sites, it still goes strong.

Mac OSX Hints
: Learn about Macs and hacks.

DotMac.Info
: Another large Mac resource site with links to other Mac users.

MacInTouch: The original mac news and information site.

MacObserver: News and columns about Apple and other products--headline format.

Mac Hints and Tips: Originally created for the San Diego Macintosh User Group’s newsletter, Macintouch. This is a collection of tips culled from newsletters of Macintosh user groups throughout the world, as well as magazines, books, and other sources.

LowEndMac
: Great resources for Macs, most notably older models for which support is rare.

LowEndMac.Net
: Another resource for older Macs, meant to compliment LowEndMac.com.

Technical Support:

AppleCare Knowledge Base
: Apple's official Support page, this has information on many problems and their solutions. Consult this site for any official Apple fixes and workarounds, as well as software updates and releases.

Apple User Groups
: Apple's user groups home page.

MacFixIt
: Troubleshooting solutions for the Macintosh.

Mac OS X Labs Org
: An incredible site featuring information on deploying and using Mac OS X in higher education lab environments. A must-see resource for lab managers and those administering multiple OS X machines.

Mac Attorney: A common problems and solutions listing compiled by Mac user Randy B. Singer, this site has lots of answers to questions you may ask.

OS and Application Training:

Mac OS X Training
: All kinds of training for OSX and native applications.

Ken Stone’s Final Cut Pro Site
: Tutorials dealing with FCP.

Apple's iLife Tips & Tricks - Specific tips on working on every step of your project, including preparation, production, and post-production. It's made by Apple, so you know it must be good!

The Apple Store at the Streets of Southpoint - Get real time training and demonstrations of the iLife Applications! Click the link for directions and times.

Apple's iPhoto Tutorial - Learn iPhoto from Apple.

Apple's iPhoto Support Site.

Apple's iMovie Tutorial - Learn iMovie from Apple.

Apples iMovie Support Site.

Apple's iTunes Tutorial - Learn iTunes from Apple.

Apple's iTunes Support Site.

Apple's iDVD Support Site.

Webmonkey: Digital Video Editing - Movie creation and iMovie advice from Webmonkey, in Webmonkey's easy to follow format.

Filmmaking Tips - For those of you who want to implement such cinematic niceties as "casting," "plot" and "character development."

Atomic Learning - Various tutorials, delivered in stunning QuickTime video.

Software and Developers:

VersionTracker
: The ultimate resource for software and software updates. If you are searching for an application to do something, you will find it here.

Mac Update
: Similar to VersionTracker, this is a site with downloadable Mac software, including Freeware, Shareware, and Commercial Demos, as well as updates.

OS X Freshmeat: Thousands of UNIX and cross-platform applications that run in OS X, mostly open-source software.

SourceForge: Open-source development website for all platforms.

Fink: Thousands of UNIX software packages that have been ported to Mac OS X. Contains a variety of free command-line (CLI) and X11 (GUI) tools.

DarwinPorts: Similar to Fink, this site has other software ports.

The Omni Group
: Develop software exclusively for OSX

Eye Candy & Hacks:

Mac OS X Hints: Filled to the brim with useful tips and hints on maximizing the power of OS X. One of the best resources for all Mac users looking to learn more.

Xicons: The leading source of quality icons for Mac OS X. Currently contains over 6,900 icons spanning more than 500 sets, and new sets are posted daily.

ResExcellence: The "Grandaddy" of Mac mod sites, it has everything you need to customize your Mac OS, including tools and mods.

MacDesktops
: Lots of quality wallpapers and lots of Apple oriented wallpapers.

Applefritter: Showcase of cool Macs, including older models, and modified ones.

PlasmaDesign Digital Artwork: Cool site for desktop wallpaper designed specifically for high-resolution widescreen displays. If you have a PowerBook, 17" iMac, or Cinema Display, definitely check this out.

Games & Fun:

Apple's Game page: Apple's official site for the latest info about games available for the Mac.

Mac Gamer: Third-party site about Mac games, release dates, and downloads.

Mac Game Files: Another Mac games site, with demos and downloads.

IMG: Inside Mac Games. A premier gaming site, providing news, previews, and reviews to hundreds of thousands of readers throughout the world.

Commercial Sites & Purchasing:

The Apple Store Online: Apple's official online store.

The Apple Retail Store at Southpark Mall:Apple's physical store in Charlotte, NC.

The Apple Retail Store at The Streets of Southpoint Mall:Apple's physical store in Durham, NC.

ResellerRatings: Find out if the seller is trustworthy.

PriceWatch
: Find the lowest prices on computers and hardware across the Web. Its the "Street Price Search Engine" for computer components such as memory, hard drives, and monitors.

EveryMac: Specs, prices, and answers about Macs and related products.

OWC
: Other World Computing (Mac Sales). Long time Apple hardware vendor trusted by mac users.

MacSolutions
: A Mac superstore, plain and simple.

PowerMax
: Another Mac store that accepts trade-ins, and is a good resource for used Macs.

RAM Purchasing:

Crucial: Trustworthy RAM seller with inexpensive prices.

OWC: Good, inexpensive RAM vendor.

RamJet: Another trusted RAM supplier with good RAM /computer specs and information.

DealRam
: Find the lowest prices on RAM using its search engine. Vendors vary, so if for some reason you don't use OWC, use common sense before purchasing.

RamSeeker
: Find the lowest prices on RAM.

Humor & Rumor:

Apple Insider: One of the oldest rumor sites, now under new management, AI has a very active chat forum for discussing rumors and news relating to all things Apple.

Think Secret: Perhaps the closest thing to a real Apple insider-information site, Think Secret has often had accurate information regarding Apple's future, and some of its articles have even had to be pulled by Apple's Legal department. However, it has also had some very inaccurate statements as well.

Mac Rumors: Among the most active rumor sites, this one tends to have some serious info. Also has a Buyer's Guide and other goodies.

Mac OS Rumors: Popular, despite being usually inaccurate. Read it to get a good pulse on what the Mac community wants or sees, but not necessarily what is actually coming soon.

SpyMac : This site rose to fame for posting fake pictures and videos of 2 versions of a handheld it called the "iWalk." The ensuing fiasco is well known. The site now operates a large community of users--some of the most avid rumor-mongers.

As The Apple Turns: Among the funniest Apple sites out there, As The Apple Turns is the Mac community's personal soap opera, detailing the latest Mac and Anti-Microsoft news with a humorous twist. Has an active poll (VEVO) for entertainment.

Crazy Apple Rumors: The name says it all. Poking fun at Apple-related rumors.

Other North Carolina MUGs (by alpha):

We are, of course, THeMUG! But here are some others in North Carolina...

Carolina Final Cut Pro UG - Cary
Charlotte Mac Workshop - Charlotte
Duke University DukeMUG - Durham
East Carolina University - Greenville

Elon University - Elon
Mac Asheville Computer Society - Asheville
Metrolina MUG - Charlotte
North Carolina Crystal Coast MUG - Coastal Counties (Carteret, Onslow, Jones)
North Carolina State University PackMUG - Raleigh

Triad Apple Core - Piedmont Triad Area (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point)
Triangle MUG - Triangle
(Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem


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