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Like to use TextEdit? Hate not having Save as...? - Mac OS X Hints

2011-12-07T11:31:00.000+11:00

Image via CrunchBase Source: Mac OS X Hints Dec 05, '11 07:30:00AM • Contributed by: barryjaylevine If you've found Apple's idea of eliminating 'Save as...' as disruptive of your workflow, then here's a simple solution: Just copy TextEdit over from your Snow Leopard machine and rename it so you know the difference; I used 'TextEdit-SL.' Now drop it into your Dock and you'll have the

Amazon launches Kindle integration with public libraries

2011-11-14T22:05:00.000+11:00

Cover via Amazon Amazon launches Kindle integration with public libraries Source: macworld.com Amazon on Wednesday announced the launch of its previously-promised Kindle library lending, which will allow Kindle and Kindle app users alike to borrow ebooks from 11,000 local libraries in the United States. Kindle book borrowers can use all the features they’re accustomed to when reading

iCloud could potentially do wonders for sync

2011-11-02T10:15:00.000+11:00

Source: macworld.com Cross-Device Productivity By now we have heard all sorts of things about iCloud. But the thing I am most interested in is how it will help me access documents that I am working with or need access to across my devices from my laptop to iPad to iPhone and my iMac at home. I'm much more interested in how the service could theoretically improve my cross-device

Steve Jobs: Making a dent in the universe | Computers | Mac Word | Macworld

2011-11-01T09:26:00.000+11:00

Steve Jobs: Making a dent in the universe

Steve Jobs Dead at 56

2011-10-11T15:58:00.000+11:00

Steve Jobs Dead at 56 Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-06/hold-hold-steve-jobs-dead/3317496?section=business#comments A mighty man! Silicon Valley pioneer and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died after a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Silicon Valley pioneer and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died after a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The 56-year-old

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO | Computers

2011-09-24T16:08:00.000+10:00

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO Computers Tim Cook named as new CEO; Jobs elected Chairman of the Board Source: macworld.com by Jason Snell, Macworld.com Aug 25, 2011 8:40 am After 14 years as Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs resigned his post on Wednesday and was replaced by Tim Cook, who previously was the company's Chief Operating Officer. Jobs, in turn, was elected as chairman of Apple's

New Mac minis add Thunderbolt, lose optical drive | Desktops

2011-08-19T15:15:00.001+10:00

Image via CrunchBase New Mac minis add Thunderbolt, lose optical drive Source: macworld.com Summary: The MacBook Air line wasn't the only Mac hardware to get a Thunderbolt-inspired makeover Wednesday. Apple also added a Thunderbolt port to its Mac mini desktop, which sports new processors and discrete graphics as well. The new mini retains the 7.7-by-7.7-by-1.4-inch shape of its predecessor

New Mac minis add Thunderbolt, lose optical drive | Desktops | Macworld

2011-08-16T17:35:00.001+10:00

Image via WikipediaNew Mac minis add Thunderbolt, lose optical drive Desktops Macworld The MacBook Air line wasn't the only Mac hardware to get a Thunderbolt-inspired makeover Wednesday. Apple also added a Thunderbolt port to its Mac mini desktop, which sports new processors and discrete graphics as well. The new mini retains the 7.7-by-7.7-by-1.4-inch shape of its predecessor, though there

Ten Safari shortcuts you should know

2011-08-02T15:59:00.000+10:00

Image via WikipediaTen Safari shortcuts you should knowSource: macworld.com While I like my Magic Trackpad, and the trackpad on my MacBook Air, I do as much as I can from the keyboard. As such, I use LaunchBar () to launch applications, and have learned a number of essential iTunes shortcuts to save time when I work with my music collection. I know dozens of shortcuts for the apps I use most.

How to Automatically Pause and Resume Music using AppleScript - Apple

2011-06-14T16:51:00.000+10:00

Use AppleScript to Automatically Pause and Resume MusicSource: thenextweb.com Here’s a tiny tutorial to achieve the same result as Take Five using AppleScript. If you’re not too sure what AppleScript is, wikipedia explains:AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into Macintosh operating systems, [...] designed to exchange data between and control other applications

Open a Collection of Tabs in Safari using AppleScript

2011-04-20T14:13:00.000+10:00

Image via WikipediaAppleScript to open a collection of Safari tabsSource: hints.macworld.com Apr 18, '11 07:30:01AM • Contributed by: Dana Nau Here's a simple AppleScript that replaces the current Safari window with a collection of tabs, each open to a different URL. I've seen several scripts that attempt to do something similar, but this one improves on them in a couple of ways: It closes all

Review of MsgFiler 3.0.1 for Mail

2011-03-31T15:00:00.000+11:00

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WWDC 2011 unlikely to launch hardware, iPhone 5 may be later this year

2011-03-29T16:42:00.000+11:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: tuaw.com WWDC 2011 unlikely to launch hardware, iPhone 5 may be later this year Each year we set our calendars to expect new hardware announcements around WWDC, if not actually during Apple's annual developers' conference. Last year we got a glimpse of the iPhone 4 in action. At WWDC 2009, the 3GS was announced. Naturally many of us thought the iPhone 5 would appear

Jobs Returns to Introduce a New iPad

2011-03-04T22:11:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaSource: gainesville.com SAN FRANCISCO — Steven P. Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, interrupted his medical leave on Wednesday to introduce the company’s much-anticipated new iPad, a thinner, faster and lighter version of its popular tablet computer that will sell at the same prices as the original models. Jim Wilson/The New York Times Mr. Jobs alluded to his leave but

Apple discontinues sale of MobileMe retail boxes as overhaul looms

2011-02-28T17:13:00.000+11:00

Image via CrunchBaseAppleInsider | Apple discontinues sale of MobileMe retail boxes as overhaul looms: Source: appleinsider.com "Apple on Thursday removed the $99 MobileMe product from its online store and notified resellers that it has discontinued the retail box for its cloud-based syncing product, suggesting the company is prepared to launch a rumored overhaul of the service. The

Drift Off to Sleep With iTunes & New Sleepytime 1.1.2

2011-02-25T13:22:00.000+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Source: macworld.com Have you ever wanted to listen to music as you drift off to sleep, and have the music turn itself off after you've made it to the land of Nod? Most clock radios can do this, of course, but if you want to play music from your Mac until you fall asleep, it's more complicated. Simplifying this process is the idea behind Sleepytime (Mac App Store link), a

Five Quick Tips to Speed Up Your Mac

2011-02-22T22:01:00.000+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Five Quick Tips to Speed Up Your Mac Whether we want it to happen or not, our systems all get a little sluggish from time to time. Sometimes it's a full hard drive slowing ... 1. Do a widget inventory. Widgets are easy to forget about. On a rainy afternoon you may add half-a-dozen just to check them out and then completely forget that they exist by the next morning. But

Easily download files from URLs on your Mac

2011-02-16T14:39:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaQuickly download files from URLs | Mac OS X | Mac OS X Hints Source: macworld.com Using this tip, you will be able to create a service on OS X that will enable you to highlight a URL to download and use your new service to download it without opening any other application. Let's say a friend sent you a link to an app or an MP3 file, and you just want to download the thing.

Second iOS 4.3 beta picked apart for clues about upcoming iPad 2

2011-02-07T18:05:00.000+11:00

Source: arstechnica.com Apple has released iOS 4.3 beta 2 to developers, and some digging into various system files has already revealed clues to new features that may be coming to the next-generation iPad. It also hints at new social media services, Ping notifications, and a possible February 9 announcement date for the next-gen iPad hardware. Providing some clues about future camera features

iPhone complex passwords with only numbers

2011-02-04T16:48:00.000+11:00

Image via CrunchBase iPhone complex passwords with only numbers Source: hints.macworld.com Contributed by: computergeeksjw - Jan 31, '11 07:30:00AM If you're like me, you decided not to use a 'complex passcode' on your iPod touch (or iPhone) because you can see each letter of the passcode as you type it, making it easy for someone to learn your passcode. Well, recently I decided to try a complex

Power Tip - How to really shrink the Dock

2011-02-02T16:00:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaHow to really shrink the Dock Operating Systems Mac OS X Hints MacworldSource: macworld.com You probably already know that you can shrink (or enlarge) the Dock by clicking and dragging the bars that separate the applications from folder stacks. You probably also know that you can adjust the Dock size in System Preferences, by opening the Dock pane and draging the Size slider

DropBox Review

2011-01-31T18:24:00.001+11:00

Image via CrunchBase DropBox Review SummarySource: Macworld.com Put simply, Dropbox is an amazingly useful combination of a Web service and a Mac OS X program that work together to make your data accessible from anywhere and to keep it synchronized between your computers. Once you've installed the Dropbox application and set up a Dropbox account, anything you place in a special Dropbox folder

Steve Jobs - Is he the Seed of Apple Computer Innovation

2011-01-26T22:16:00.000+11:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeSource: suite101.com There are many interesting entrepreneurs but Steve Jobs certainly has been an inspiration and marvel in his field, leading Apple to an immensely successful company. As Philip Elmer-DeWitt posts on January 17, 2011 in his article Thinking the unthinkable: Apple without Steve Jobs “Jobs brings something to Apple that's harder to measure […].

Digitimes: iPad 2 Will Ship With 5 New Features

2011-01-21T16:51:00.005+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Source: thenextweb.com Digitimes has cited a report from Chinese news portal Economy Daily News which suggests that Apple’s next generation iPad will incorporate five new features, adding video calling, lighter body, USB ports, new display technology and new 3-axis gyroscopes. The new features have long been subject to speculation, different sources have already suggested

Apple to up iPad 2 resolution to 2048 by 1536

2011-01-21T14:43:00.011+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Source: digitimes.com As Apple is set to start mass producing its next-generation iPad 2 at the end of February, and sources from upstream component makers pointed out that Apple is increasing iPad 2's resolution to 2048 by 1536 and the new strategy is expected to widen the company's technology gap with its competitors. Apple has also recently started adjusting its iBooks

iPad 2 to Have SD Card Slot & Qualcomm Chip - RUMOR

2011-01-19T05:23:00.004+11:00

Image via CrunchBase iPad 2 to Have SD Card Slot & Qualcomm Chip [RUMOR] Source: mashable.com Summary: More details are surfacing about the next generation of iPhone and iPad, including that both devices will feature Qualcomm chipsets and that the iPad 2 will have an SD card slot. The Verizon iPhone 4 utilizes a Qualcomm chipset instead of the Infereon version used in the AT&T/GSM iPhone in

Rumours of a New IPad in Early 2011

2011-01-18T14:32:00.002+11:00

Image via WikipediaApple May Unveil a New iPad in Early 2011, Analysts SaySource: businessweek.com Summary:Nov 19 2010(Bloomberg) Apple Inc. may introduce a thinner iPad in the first half of next year with features such as a camera for video-calling and chips made by Qualcomm Inc. that let it work on global wireless networks, analysts say. Production may start as early as January, with an

Quickly Create A New Document In The Current Folder With Neu 1.0.1

2011-01-17T16:37:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaSource: macworld.com By Dan Frakes, Macworld.com - December 2, 2010 Quickly Create A New Document In The Current Folder With Neu 1.0.1Windows has at least one feature I'd love to see OS X appropriate: the capability to quickly create a new document right in the current folder A common feature request I get - often from Windows users switching to the Mac, but also from

Apple’s Mac App Store Opens for Business

2011-01-12T15:41:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaApple’s Mac App Store Opens for Business http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/01/06macappstore.html Apple’s Mac App Store Opens for BusinessThe Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac, so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store is available for Snow Leopard®

Importing iPhone clips into iMovie

2011-01-07T16:41:00.027+11:00

Image by Steve Rhodes via Flickr Importing iPhone clips into iMovieJust a basic understanding of how iPhone movies are treated by a Mac and new and older versions of iPhoto and iMovie. Shoot a movie with your iPhone or 4G iPod touch and then attach the device to your Mac via the sync cable. Check iPhoto's Library pane and you'll see your iPhone listed as a camera. Again, by default, its

Apple Mac Mini is it the ultimate small PC for the living room

2011-01-06T14:50:00.003+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Apple Mac Mini PC 2010 - Reviews, Specs, Ratings, Details Source: www.desktoppcs.org.uk For a long time now, the Mac Mini has been Apple's odd child, as it has been the only consumer level desktop machine from the brand that does not have a fully integrated experience. Now, it seems to have become much more attractive as a home theater computer as Apple has given it a

Use an old Mac as a backup server | Storage & Backup

2011-01-05T14:10:00.000+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Use an old Mac as a backup serverSource: macworld.com In the innocent days of the very late 20th century there was The Family Computer. This single computer sat in a home's communal space and was shared by each of that home's residents. For many of us, those days are long past. As computers have become more affordable, portable, and necessary, it's now common to find

What are the benefits of an iPad over a netbook or an iPhone?

2010-11-30T12:03:00.001+11:00

Comparison between the iPad and iPod Touch's Keyboard. The keyboard on the iPad is nice but can be a bit awkward due to the size of the iPad.Image via Wikipedia Source: makeuseof.com What are the benefits of an iPad over a netbook or an iPhone?Cassandra G asks: I’m not being facetious, but what exactly is the point of the iPad? Why not get a netbook or an iPhone? My partner wants an iPad and *I

Sparrow for Gmail 1.0b5 Review

2010-11-25T10:23:00.000+11:00

Image by blogjunkie via Flickr Source: Macworld Promising Prospect: Sparrow for GmailSparrow for Gmail 1.0b5 ReviewBy Dan Frakes, Macworld.com - November 17, 2010 One of the drawbacks of Google’s Gmail e-mail service is that the Website’s interface lacks some of the nice features of a dedicated e-mail client. For example, clicking an e-mail link in a Web page or a document doesn’t open a new

In-ear-canal headphone primer

2010-11-16T15:50:00.000+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Source: Macworld What you need to know about in-ear-canal headphones (a.k.a., “canalphones”) by Dan Frakes, Playlist Magazine As more and more people own iPods, Zens, and Zunes, and use those players in noisy environments, in-ear-canal headphones - commonly known as "canalphones" or "in-ear monitors" - have become increasingly popular. As a high-quality option for replacing

OS X 10.6: Run old screen savers on Snow Leopard

2010-11-10T09:40:00.004+11:00

Image by Dekuwa via Flickr OS X 10.6: Run old screen savers on Snow LeopardWith Snow Leopard the ScreenSaverEngine application is a 32/64-bit binary, and if your system supports it will run in 64-bit mode. This means that any screen savers without 64-bit code will not run, and this is primarily old unsupported screen savers. To get screen savers with only 32-bit code in them to run

Firefox 3.5 Web Browser Review

2010-11-09T17:47:00.002+11:00

Image via Wikipedia Firefox 3.5 Web Browser ReviewSource: macworld.com Pros Easy to use Impressively extensible Superb, thoughtful privacy features Cons Not a huge improvement on its predecessor Speed boost claims don’t tell the whole story After the great leap forward in speed, design, and overall polish that Mozilla's open source Firefox Web browser enjoyed in version 3.0 (), it's probably

3G Case for iPod Touch from ZTE Peel to Launch on Sprint November 14th?

2010-11-08T16:54:00.000+11:00

Image via CrunchBase Source: Mac Rumors Boy Genius Report notes that it has received a tip claiming that Sprint is set to launch the ZTE Peel on November 14th. The Peel is a 3G hotspot device designed as a wraparound case for the iPod touch, providing mobile data access for the device that is typically limited to Wi-Fi-only connections. According to the report, service for the Peel will be priced

TorchFS - An Improvement on Spotlight

2010-11-01T17:40:00.000+11:00

Image via Wikipedia by Dan Frakes, Macworld.com Source: www.macworld.com Spotlight is one of Mac OS X's best - and worst - features.When it works, it's an amazing tool for finding exactly the bit of data you're looking for. But many people have complaints about its limitations. One of those limitations is Spotlight's search-results window, which doesn't make it easy to, for example, add

PowerTunes 1.1.3 - an alternative to iTunes

2010-10-30T05:25:00.018+11:00

Image via WikipediaPowerTunes 1.1.3 Music and Audio Software ReviewSource: macworld.com By Dan Frakes, Macworld.com - October 19, 2010 A few years back, I covered iPhoto Library Manager, a great utility that lets you easily manage - and even transfer photos and albums between - multiple iPhoto Libraries. For many of the same reasons you might want more than one iPhoto Library - keeping the size

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion bringing iOS features to Mac in summer 2011

2010-10-28T17:08:00.000+11:00

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion bringing iOS features to Mac in summer 2011Source: www.appleinsider.com Inspired by innovations in the iPhone and iPad, the next version of Mac OS X, dubbed "Lion," will bring iOS features to the Mac platform, including multi-touch gestures, the App Store and Home screens, coming Summer 2011. Apps resume when launched Apple said Lion, shipping next summer, is inspired by

How to Accomplish Your Real Goals

2010-10-21T14:35:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaSource: Get-It-Done Guy :: Quick and Dirty Tips How to Accomplish Your Real GoalsBernice is simply demonstrating the human condition. We set goals, make a plan to reach our goals, and then forget the goals. We get so engrossed in the plan that it becomes our be-all-and-end-all, even if it’s not getting us to the goal we want. Bernice decided that the way to be on time was to

How to password protect folders

2010-10-12T18:15:00.000+11:00

Source: Macworld Summary: Is there a way to password protect a folder that holds Word or Excel files? You can password protect any folder by turning that folder into an encrypted disk image. Create your folder full of documents and launch Disk Utility (/Applications/Utilities). Choose File -> New -> New Disk Image From Folder. In the Select Folder to Image window that appears navigate to

New iPod touch gains Retina display, dual cameras

2010-09-09T15:59:00.001+10:00

. . . Image via WikipediaiPod touch gains Retina display, dual cameras Source: macworld.com Concepts: ipod, ipod touch, iphone, mac, Prices, cameras, app, Macworld, Portable Media Player, video, Flash Portable Media, games, review, accessories, FaceTime. Summary: Apple's overhaul of its iPod lineup didn't stop with new versions of the iPod nano and shuffle. On Wednesday, Steve Jobs also

Apple Overhauls iPods and Apple TV

2010-09-07T15:15:00.001+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSummary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhaulsSource: macworld.comConcepts:ipod, Apple, mac, iphone, nano, iTunes, ipod touch, app, shuffle, games, features, video, Macworld, iOS, cameras.Summary:News, info, and opinion by Mac users, for Mac users.As expected, Apple refreshed its iPod lineup Wednesday, unveiling redesigned versions of its iPod touch, iPod nano,

Migrate to a New Google Account

2010-08-18T17:04:00.002+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseHow to Migrate Your Entire Google Account to a New OneSource: lifehacker.comWhether you finally decided to shed sassyhacker957@gmail.com for a more professional handle or you want to swap Google accounts for less embarrassing reasons, Google doesn't have a built-in system for migrating your data to a new account.A lot of us have a ton of data stored in Google's services, but

You Can Write Your First Article Five Minutes After Receiving Access! I did

2010-07-21T17:54:00.000+10:00

Image via Wikipedia Write Your First Article Five Minutes After Receiving Access! I did There are plenty of excellent, quite recent products coming on the market each week. A few of these are very promising and worth an additional look. Some of these have distinguished themselves amongst their users, are being spoken well of on the forums and are growing rapidly in user acceptance. Among

Keeping Your Mac Hard Drive Clean

2010-07-16T16:44:00.001+10:00

Image via WikipediaKeeping Your Mac Hard Drive CleanCleanMyMac 1.9 by MacPawmacworld.comCleanMyMac 1.9 by MacPawmacworld.comIt's difficult to grasp how much garbage accumulates on your desk in a matter of days.More surprising still is just how filthy your Mac gets even after one or two software installs and a few days of use.CleanMyMac digs down into the depths of your Mac's hard drive to find

Brand Your Short Links With a Custom Domain…For Free!

2010-07-14T16:50:00.003+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: dlvr.it blogBrand Your Short Links With a Custom Domain…For Free!May 11th, 2010Have you ever thought you’d like to add a little branding or personality to your short links? Now, dlvr.it makes it easy (and free) for you to customize your short links with your own personalized domain.A custom short domain is the domain that replaces “dlvr.it” in a shortened link. For

Generating Heavy Traffic Through Articles Marketing

2010-07-12T16:04:00.001+10:00

Image via WikipediaSource:By Dirk WagnerThere really are a lot of ways to generate income from something as unassuming and convenient as the internet. The money-making possibilities just simply abounds, it's all a matter of whether you're willing to take advantage of these incredible opportunities.Article marketing is something that is fairly new in this advertising arena but it certainly has

Top 5 Sites To Learn CSS Online

2010-07-09T10:19:00.000+10:00

Image via WikipediaSource: makeuseof.comTop 5 Sites To Learn CSS OnlineWeb design might not be the most accessible area to everyone, but CSS and HTML can be very useful, and these are two parts of coding which are really easy.I mean to change the color of your font you just need to type: "color:red", does it get easier than that?Well actually, it gets harder but it's worth taking a look, since

3 Cool Tips To Get More Out of Your Bookmarks in Chrome

2010-07-08T10:22:00.000+10:00

Image by Las Valley 702 via Flickr3 Cool Tips To Get More Out of Your Bookmarks in Chrome Source: makeuseof.com Concepts: bookmarks, chrome, folders, google, bookmark manager, MakeUseOf, Guide, sync, search engines, firefox, browser, website, keywords, Editors, launch. Summary: Bookmarks are definitely one of the most widely used features of the modern browsers. You can use them

Make Money Creating the Perfect Information Product

2010-06-17T16:47:00.002+10:00

Image via WikipediaHow to Create the Perfect Information Product and Make Money Doing It (Day 13)http://www.robertplank.com/information-product/Concepts:Robert, money, sales, posts, marketing, Robert Plank, Jeanne, video, niche, ebay, product creation, forum, Terrie Wurzbacher, bought, information product.Summary:You have at least one idea for a product in you. Maybe you haven't made a product

iPad - Frequently Asked Questions Answered

2010-06-15T15:23:00.010+10:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeiPad FAQ: Your top 14 questions answeredSource: msnbc.msn.comArticle Summary:Does my iPad have a hard drive?Instead, it uses NAND-based memory to duplicate the functions of a spinning hard disk, which would suck up enough power to send battery miser Steve Jobs over the edge.All your applications, videos, photographs, downloaded music, movies, television programs

Review of Remote App

2010-06-02T16:14:00.003+10:00

Image by Paul Mayne via FlickrRemote ReviewFree app dramatically improves Apple TV’s music playback and works well for videomacworld.comCompatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.With Remote you can control the music on your computer or Apple TV from your iPod touch or iPhone.See your songs, playlists, and album art on your iPod touch or iPhone as if you were right in front of your

How Can I Import Apple Mail to Thunderbird

2010-06-01T17:09:00.002+10:00

Image by davidcrow via FlickrSource: twistermc.comImport Apple Mail to Thunderbird Concepts:thunderbird, folders, apple mail, importing, mac, converting, local folders, mbox, Thomas, windows, George, account, Alan, mailboxes, mbox format.Importing mail from Apple’s Mail.app isn’t built into to Thunderbird. That’s a major oversight I think, however the work-around isn’t that bad. There are a dozen

10 Must-Have Toolbar Buttons for Thunderbird 3

2010-05-31T13:07:00.001+10:00

Image by adria.richards via FlickrSource: makeuseof.com Concepts:thunderbird, toolbar, folders, accounts, extension, MakeUseOf, windows, Guide, exit, custom, Editors, Mac, filters, install, Tina. Article Summary:Are you wasting too much time going through Thunderbird's menus to accomplish simple tasks?Can you never remember the keyboard shortcuts?It may be time to install some visual

OS X: A possible fix for Spotlight re-indexing problems

2010-05-27T09:49:00.002+10:00

Image via Wikipediamacosxhints.com This tip might be handy if Spotlight seems to take forever to re-index. I re-indexed Spotlight, and it started showing the spinning wheel. I was unable to pinpoint an obvious reason for this. Some weeks later I decided to get rid of most of the DYLD errors from the Console log. As a step in doing I booted the machine into safe mode, and cleaned all the system

Mac: Enhance your Recorded Interviews

2010-05-19T13:31:00.004+10:00

Image by heath_bar via Flickr3 Audacity Tips To Enhance Your Recorded Interviews Source: makeuseof.com Concepts: interview, audio, recording, voice, Audacity, noise, sound, amplify, Windows, sound card, audio file, podcast, Guide, MakeUseOf, background noise Summary: As a blogger and a researcher, I have to conduct a lot of interviews. Some months I've conducted two or three interviews a week

3 Simple Steps to Get Clients to Call You [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

2010-05-17T11:28:00.008+10:00

Image by jamiefreaky via Flickr3 Simple Steps to Get Clients to Call YouSource: sitepoint.comConcepts:clients, market, business, target, Tutorials, Design, SitePoint, features, niche, ideal clients, knowing, Forums, newsletters, money, gainArticle Summary:In this article, I'll outline my simple formula for attracting clients.As a self-employed professional or small business owner, defining your

Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Review

2010-05-11T16:20:00.002+10:00

Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Review | Tablets | MacworldSource: macworld.com Wi-Fi may be plentiful these days, but it's far from ubiquitous. A device like the iPad is just begging for always-on Internet access, whether it be for checking mail, surfing the Web, or even keeping up with your latest game of Words with Friends HD. Image by Jennifer Maddrell via Flickr Apple's iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers

10 Ways to Instantly Build Self Confidence

2010-04-13T17:04:00.000+10:00

Image by dragon762w via Flickr10 Ways to Instantly Build Self Confidence 5% Summary - Source: pickthebrain.com Concepts: self confidence, clothes, appearance, feeling, speak, fear, success, posture, cheap clothes, buying, affecting, perception, recognition, afraid, gossip. Summary: Self confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits.Your perception

How to Build Self-Discipline

2010-04-13T16:37:00.000+10:00

Image via WikipediaHow to Build Self-Discipline 5% Summary - Source: pickthebrain.com Concepts: self-discipline, discipline, goals, courage, commitment, act, awareness, highly recommend, struggle, life, ability, freedom, self-knowledge, wake, gym. Summary: For many people discipline is a dirty word that is equated with the absence of freedom.As Stephen R. Covey once wrote, "the undisciplined

iPad Specs and Speeds

2010-04-07T05:58:00.003+10:00

Source: Macworld.com Posted on Apr 4, 2010 7:20 am by Jason Snell Before diving into the details of the iPad, it’s worth recapping some of the details of the product. There are currently three versions available, all identical save for the amount of onboard storage: a $499 16GB model, $599 32GB model, and $699 64GB model. Three other models with built-in 3G networking in addition to Wi-Fi will

Apple iPad review

2010-04-06T09:55:00.002+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: Macworld.com Posted on Apr 4, 2010 7:20 am by Jason SnellAmbitious new product makes an impressive debut It was hyped and ripped before it even had a name, and after it was announced, it was both praised and panned. Apple’s iPad has been the subject of debates about the future of technology and media, and massive speculation about whether people will really want to buy

UPDATED: Apple iPad To Cost $899 In Australia? | Gizmodo Australia

2010-03-17T18:38:00.002+11:00

UPDATED: Apple iPad To Cost $899 In Australia? | Gizmodo Australia: "There’s been a lot of speculation about local pricing and availability of Apple’s iPad, but online computer retailer Computer World Online has listed the tablet at $899 on their website.There aren’t any details about exactly which version of the iPad it is – there’s no choosing memory size or a 3G option either – although the

reBlog from Brightmark: Freedom with Forex

2010-01-13T10:24:00.001+11:00

I found this fascinating quote today:Making Money in the Forex Market and Being in Control of Your Financial DestinyBy Nick SchusterMaking money in the Forex market is not as complicated as it may sound. Anyone can do it. I didn't think I could do it when I first got into it but alas, I sit home all day making profitable trades without having to worry about a boss screaming at me. All it took was

reBlog from Brightmark: Steps to Freedom

2010-01-13T09:48:00.001+11:00

I found this fascinating quote today:Home PageBegin Real Estate Investing the Easy WayDiscover how easy it is to begin real estate investing and build wealth with property. An experienced property investor shares his knowledge and experiences with you. Brightmark, Steps to Freedom, Dec 2009You should read the whole article.ma

Steve's happy - So are we, iSlate and the Apple 2.0 (tablet)

2010-01-04T12:41:00.007+11:00

Image by nDevilTV via FlickrJobs "extremely happy" with tabletSource: Apple 2.0 - Fortune Brainstorm TechA flood of rumors point to a Jan. 26 unveiling of Apple's new touch-screen deviceApple (AAPL) is a company that leaks with a purpose, and for Christmas it has loosened its normally tight-lipped public relations operation and delivered a heap of neatly wrapped rumors. The best it saved for the

Enable visual tab switcher in Firefox 3.6 beta

2009-12-18T15:49:00.002+11:00

Image via CrunchBaseEnable visual tab switcher in Firefox 3.6 betaSource: macworld.comWhile Firefox 3.5.5 is the current official release of Mozilla’s browser, the developer is already hard at work on its successor, Firefox 3.6. As of today, you can download and install Firefox 3.6b4, which contains a number of new features and bug fixes from the 3.5 series. As but a sampling, Firefox 3.6 will

Where Do I Get Started With Youtube Marketing?

2009-12-14T17:19:00.012+11:00

Where Do I Get Started With Youtube Marketing?Image via WikipediaWhere Do I Get Started With Youtube Marketing?Source: Where Do I Get Started With Youtube Marketing? By Gene Wolff On June 1, 2009 1 CommentWell I am assuming since you are reading this post, you missed the other posts importance of why you need to get started with youtube marketing.So first thing is first, you need a video. Until

Apple Mac Tablet rumors: February production start, 10-inch LCD screen

2009-12-10T09:36:00.000+11:00

Apple Mac Tablet rumors: February production start, 10-inch LCD screenSource: appleinsider.com Checks within Apple's supply chain have led to a new round of tablet-related rumors from one analyst, who believes the device will launch in March or April of 2010 with a 10.1-inch LCD screen. Yair Reiner, analyst with Oppenheimer, revealed his latest tablet news in a note to investors issued Wednesday

New MacBook Pro Versions Likely to Use Intel’s New i5 and i7 Processors

2009-12-10T08:53:00.000+11:00

New MacBook Pro Versions Likely to Use Intel’s New i5 and i7 ProcessorsImage via WikipediaSource: DeviceMag.comIntel have announced their intentions to expand their line of Arrandale processors with three new additions, and the release date has been stated to be January 3rd. The processors will use the high-end Nehalem architecture, which is already being used in some of Mac’s desktop computers,

Ten quick Calculator tricks on a Mac

2009-12-09T13:53:00.000+11:00

Image via WikipediaTen quick Calculator tricksby Sharon Zardetto, Macworld.comHere's how to get the most out of Apple's built-in toolThe lowly Calculator sits there in your Applications folder. It’s so unassuming you barely notice that it has menus and little interface details that make it not quite so lowly after all. These tips work for the Basic calculator. Many also work for the Scientific

How Google Chrome OS Could Beat Windows

2009-12-03T13:28:00.001+11:00

Image via WikipediaHow Google Chrome OS Could Beat WindowsSource: pcworld.comIf Google really wants to compete with Microsoft, it needs to join 'em to beat 'em.Michael Scalisi, PC WorldGoogle recently stated that it is developing a new Linux-based OS called Chrome to run on both netbooks and desktops. In order for Google to seriously challenge Microsoft’s dominance, it needs two things. First, it

Beyond Article Marketing

2009-12-03T10:07:00.000+11:00

Image by Tall Fool via FlickrArticle Marketing 102 - Article Marketing 101 Taken Beyond! www.danielmolano.comConcepts: article marketing, keyword, competition, keyword phrase, business, article directory, niche, internet marketers, keyword research, optimization, search engine, target, online, Daniel Molano, Google, Home Jobs, Business Consulting, writing, profit, USD, Legitimate Work,

Mac Gems I’m thankful for

2009-12-02T10:28:00.000+11:00

Image by insidetwit via FlickrMac Gems I’m thankful for Here's an extract from an article on MacWorld I found very useful since I use mostly Source: macworld.com It’s Thanksgiving day here in the U.S., and I want to wish all our U.S. readers a happy holiday. Since Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, which is also a Mac Gems day on the Macworld calendar, I thought I’d mention a few Gems I’m

Jekyll: Sites Made Simple

2009-11-30T17:51:00.001+11:00

Image via WikipediaJekyll: Sites Made Simple: Jekyll: Sites Made SimpleFor the full text of this article go hereJust this last August, I decided to relaunch my web site; I chose to give WordPress the flick and try out Jekyll, a Ruby-based static site generator. Jekyll at its core is a text transformation engine. The concept behind the system is this: you give it text written in your favorite

Google launches Chrome for Mac, Linux - with a caveat | Topics | Macworld

2009-11-21T18:21:00.000+11:00

Google launches Chrome for Mac, Linux - with a caveatSource: Macworldby Gregg Keizer, ComputerworldEditor's Note: This story is excerpted from Computerworld. For more Mac coverage, visit Computerworld's Macintosh Knowledge Center.Google late Thursday released developer-only versions of its Chrome browser for Mac and Linux, making good on a nine-month-old promise that it would eventually add those

Spice Up Your Blog - Choose From Thousands Of Gadgets

2009-11-19T17:49:00.001+11:00

Image by ZedZap(Nick) via FlickrChoose from thousands of gadgetsWatch this video on how to spice up your blog - Choose from thousands of gadgets to add to your blog..linkstyle { font-family: "trebuchet ms", arial, verdana, "lucida grande", sans-serif; font-size: 0.8em; text-align: center; padding: 0px; padding-top: 0.9em; padding-bottom: 0.9em; margin: 36px 36px 4px 0px; font-weight: normal; /*

Google to provide update on Chrome OS

2009-11-19T15:34:00.000+11:00

Google to provide update on Chrome OSby Nancy Gohring, IDG News Service Source: macworld.com Google is getting ready to shed a little more light on its Chrome OS this week. The search giant has arranged an event for journalists Thursday at its headquarters in Mountain View, California, just days after rumors circulated that the code might soon be released. When Google announced it was building

Design your Web site using CSS content boxes

2009-11-18T18:22:00.003+11:00

Image by B Tal via FlickrDesign your Web site using CSS content boxesDesign-your-Web-site-using-CSS-content-boxes Coloured content boxes are a great technique for creating visually-pleasing CSS layouts and content. All it takes is assigning a background colour to a element or setting an image as the background if you want a sleeker look. To begin create a

element and assign it an ID.

Free Search Term Suggestion Tool by KeywordDiscovery.com

2009-11-18T17:26:00.000+11:00

Free Search Term Suggestion Tool by KeywordDiscovery.comHere is a great tool for keyword research and discovery: www.keyworddiscovery.com/search.html Free Search Term Suggestion Tool by KeywordDiscovery.com

reBlog from Brightmark: Steps to Freedom

2009-11-12T10:03:00.001+11:00

Image via WikipediaI found this fascinating quote today:Your property investing success starts with your attitude to your investments. Look at each piece of real-estate you buy as a long term investment & it will turn into a new stream of income and work for you all the time making you wealthy.Brightmark, Steps to Freedom, Nov 2009You should read the whole article.

Must Have Resources for the Web Developer's Toolbox

2009-11-11T17:23:00.001+11:00

Fuel Your Creativity - Must Have Resources for the Web Developer's ToolboxMust Have Resources for the Web Developer's ToolboxIf you are a web designer, especially if you are fairly new, you search around for the best and easiest tools to do the tasks you want to do. Here is a summary of this really helpful article.Summary:In every creative field, there are certain tools that one always keeps

Google Sitemap Generator, Editor + Keyword Analyzer - XML Sitemaps Online

2009-10-13T10:29:00.004+11:00

For those of you building websites and trying to get listed here is something that may be useful:Google Sitemap Generator, Editor + Keyword Analyzer - XML Sitemaps Online

From Amazon.com: Life After Film School: Seth McFarlane

2009-09-18T14:04:00.004+10:00

Image via WikipediaSource: Amazon.com: Life After Film School: Seth McFarlane'Life After Film School: Seth McFarlane'Select Results from All Departments * Video On Demand (2)1. Product DetailsFamily Guy Season 8 by Fox (Video On Demand - Sep 9, 2009)Watch It Now: $0.00 per episode In StockVideo On Demand: See all 2 items2. Product DetailsAmerican Dad Season 5 by Fox (Video On Demand - Sep 9,

See more fields in Finder Spotlight search results

2009-09-16T13:13:00.005+10:00

Image via WikipediaSource: macworld.comAs detailed in my article on Snow Leopard’s old and new annoyances, my main complaint is that I can’t add the Size column to my Finder Spotlight search results, as I could in OS X 10.4. This feature broke in 10.5, and more than three years later, I’m still waiting for it to be fixed.Now, thanks to Mac OS X Hints reader vl_tone, my wait is over. Please note

Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard means business

2009-09-01T13:52:00.004+10:00

Image by calu777 via FlickrSource: iPodDailyNewsTim Beyers reports for The Motley Fool, 'The iEmpire launched its latest rebellion with the release of Snow Leopard on Friday, the newest edition of Mac OS X, which: At $29, costs about what you'd pay for a fast-food dinner for a family of four; Frees up to 7 gigabytes space on your Mac by eliminating digital clutter; Offers built-in support for

Apple iPhone boosts profit

2009-08-28T17:33:00.001+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: City AMAPPLE’S profits jumped by 15 per cent in its third quarter, the firm said yesterday, thanks to sales of its iPhone, which topped five million in the period.The firm, which recently welcomed chief executive Steve Jobs back to work following liver transplant surgery, said profits rose to $1.23bn (£747m), or $1.35 a share, in its third quarter, compared to $1.07bn,

Bloggers: Mac OS X Snow Leopard could arrive in two weeks | Mac OS X

2009-08-27T09:32:00.000+10:00

Image by Dekuwa via FlickrSource: MacworldApple’s upcoming operating system, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, could arrive earlier than the expected September launch date. Multiple sources are reporting that Snow Leopard has now been designated “Gold Master” status, which means the OS is ready to ship to users.Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard could be on sale as early as Friday, August 28 according to reports

Apple online offer glitch hints at early Snow Leopard launch | Mac OS X

2009-08-25T11:52:00.000+10:00

Image via Wikipedia Source: Macworld A mistaken offer in Apple’s online store on Wednesday could signal that the company’s latest Mac operating system, code-named Snow Leopard, is primed for launch as early as next week. The company was offering to ship the as-yet-unreleased Mac OS X 10.6—code-named Snow Leopard—within 24 hours as part of the new Mac Box Set products, which were briefly put on

My Favorite Free HTML Editor: Windows -- Notepad++ -- Mac -- Editra

2009-08-25T11:30:00.007+10:00

I found this in a the Site Sell Private forum that I am a member of, I think you should be able to click through to the article, but if you can't just leave a comment telling me about the problem: Image by fzurell via FlickrSite Build It! Forums :: View topic - My Favorite Free HTML EditorKaren E from simply-kids-play.comNothing happens until something moves...My Grandson told me about Notepad ++

Apple Begins Training Support Staff for Mac OS X Snow Leopard

2009-08-21T17:02:00.005+10:00

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeApple Begins Training Support Staff for Mac OS X Snow LeopardSource: Mac Rumors - macrumors.comMacenstein claims to have received information from sources claiming that support training for OS X Snow Leopard has begun and that Apple's new operating system will very likely launch on Friday, August 28th.According to reliable sources, support training for Snow

Article Marketing 101 - Everything You Need To Know About Article Marketing In One Place!

2009-08-13T09:19:00.006+10:00

Image by lawtonchiles via FlickrSource: warriorforum.com - Article Marketing 101Among the many hundreds of emails and free information packages I get each week, this came across my desk in the last couple of days and I was astonished to find someone putting them selves on the line like this.Article Marketing 101 - Everything You Need To Know About Article Marketing In One Place!This is a

How Switching To a Mac Can Save You Countless Productive Hours

2009-08-05T15:46:00.004+10:00

Image via WikipediaSource: Computer Repair And PC Repair LondonWhether you are an expert computer user or not, you have probably been burned by your computer in the past. For some a computer virus could have wiped out your hard drive, or completely taken control of your web browser. For others, you might have been running an application only to have it crash and lose your data. So what is the

Microsoft's Bing Gained 1 Point of Market Share in July

2009-08-05T11:58:00.001+10:00

Image by LatinSuD via FlickrSource: eWeekMicrosoft's Bing gained a single point of market share in July, bringing its total to 9.41 percent, according to a new report by StatCounter. The recent partnership deal between Microsoft and Yahoo has given both companies hope that they can challenge Google, which currently holds a double-digit lead in the search market. Under the terms of the partnership

Yahoo! and Microsoft to seal deal to rival Google - Times Online

2009-07-31T09:07:00.006+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: Times Online:Microsoft and Yahoo! have finally agreed an online search and advertising partnership in a bid to rival Google.The revenue sharing deal is expected to be announced later today, more than a year after Yahoo! rejected a $47.5 million (£29 million) takeover bid from Microsoft and Yahoo!'s attempt to strike a search advertising deal with Google fell apart

Microsoft Backtracks on Browser-less Windows 7 E

2009-07-29T10:48:00.001+10:00

Source: sitepoint.comMicrosoft will offer a choice of competing web browsers with European versions of Windows 7 when the new OS is released in October 2009. The company hopes the action will adhere with European Union legislation and fend off further anti-trust fines. Although Windows 7 is selling well, Microsoft revenues are down by almost a fifth and costly court cases will not help.Microsoft’

Apple Tablet Ready by Xmas, Served with Multimedia 'Cocktail'

2009-07-28T14:27:00.006+10:00

Image via CrunchBaseSource: www.pcworld.com Daniel Ionescu Jul 27, 2009 10:12 pm Apple is racing to launch a tablet-sized device in time for the Christmas shopping season, according to a report from the Financial Times (FT). Featuring a 10-inch touch screen display, Apple's tablet is also said to launch alongside "Cocktail," a project designed to increase sales of CD-length music. The Apple