User Group Report #505: Dr. Mac Direct with Bob LeVitus, In-Depth with Mesa Dynamics on Tickershock, Twenty Years of MacCamp and the MUG Center Redesign


This time around we find out about the latest and most innovative tech support service available for the Mac, look at twenty years of a Mac community institution and go in-depth on an RSS newsreader that has some unusual features to offer. We also talk about The MUG Center’s new design and solicit your feedback.

Bob LeVitus
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus introduces the new tech support service that bears his name, Dr. Mac Direct, and tells us how their team of experienced Mac consultants, including some user group enthusiasts, can solve your technical problems by taking control of your Mac remotely, with guaranteed results or your money back.

Danny Espinoza
Danny Espinoza of Mesa Dynamics talks in-depth about his company’s RSS newsreader, Tickershock. What makes Tickershock different and compelling on a web that is increasingly crowded with newsreaders? Find out how they incorporate the best of several different interface styles and customization options to deliver what may be your new favorite way to view newsfeeds.

Charles DeVore
Charles DeVore of the Portland Macintosh Users Group discusses the production of his group’s fortieth MacCamp, the seminar that is held twice each year in the Oregon rain forest, what it takes to put on the event, what this year’s attendees can expect in the way of courses, and how they can win a Mac mini or two iPod shuffles.