Blog Profile / Mac 911
| URL : | http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/mac911.html | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology Industry News / Apple | |
| Posts on Regator: | 469 | |
| Posts / Week: | 2.4 | |
| Archived Since: | July 24, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Choosing a musical keyboard
While it's easy enough to choose the proper keyboard for your Mac, what about the other keyboard--the one you connect to your Mac to make music? Chris Breen has some tips.
Emptying the trash automatically
No, Automator doesn't include an Empty the Trash action, but Chris Breen reveals how you can build your own.
Flip camcorders down, but not out
Just because Cisco has discontinued the Flip camcorder doesn't mean you can't continue using it, even without Cisco's FlipShare software.
Bugs & Fixes: When email duplication gets unruly
Ted Landau was plagued with duplicate messages in his Outlook Inbox. With a little sleuthing he discovered that the culprit, as so often happens, was sitting in front of the keyboard.
Creating freeze frames in iMovie '11
Freeze frames are helpful for letting a viewer take a longer gander at your subject or for extending a scene to accommodate a too-long audio track. Here's how to create them in iMovie '11.
Cure for a nagging AirPort Utility
So, AirPort Utility pops up on its own to bug you about an unwanted firmware update? Chris Breen explains how to nix the nag.
Bugs & Fixes: Short URLs render Safari’s history useless
Ted Landau understand the convenience of shortened URLs used by services such as Twitter, but it can play merry heck with your Safari history. In this edition of Bugs & Fixes, Ted looks at a workaround.
The mystery of Safari's disappearing video
You say YouTube videos play in Safari but not those from mlb.com? Check your plug-ins says Chris Breen
Deleting files within Lion's Applications folder
If you've tried to delete any of Apple's applications bundled with OS X Lion you know it can be difficult to do. But with Terminal in hand, you're just a short command away from a Chess-free Mac.
Bugs & Fixes: Re-running on empty
Like a bacterial infection that an antibiotic doesn’t entirely kill, a computer issue can come back to bite you despite you applying what seemed to be a successful solution. Ted Landau revisits just such an issue.
Keeping Mac OS and data on separate drives
At one time keeping your home folder on a drive other than the one used to start up your Mac was something of a black art. It needn't be. Chris Breen explains.
When new apps and old iOS devices don't mix
Problem: A mix of new and old iPod touches and new apps that replace old ones leading to incompatibilities. Chris Breen suggests it's time to cut the cord.
Bugs & Fixes: Solving Mac App Store download errors
When you purchase an app from the Mac App Store, it normally downloads and installs exactly as expected. But not always. Ted Landau explains.
Syncing iCloud with Windows Outlook
Apple has taken pains to allow iOS users who also own Windows PCs to sync data with Outlook for Windows. Chris Breen explains how.
Easy encryption with Disk Utility
Are there tools for encrypting folders on your Mac? Sure. But before going there, take a second look at Disk Utility.
Bugs & Fixes: Solving a strange file sharing error
Ted Landau runs into trouble trying to connect his Mac Pro to his MacBook Air via Lion's file sharing capabilities. Fortunately, it's an easy problem to fix.
Partition your hard drive with data still on it
There's no need to completely wipe the data from your drive when you want to partition that drive. Chris Breen shows you how.
Resetting a forgotten administrator's password in Lion
At one time you could change an account's password by booting from your OS X installation disc. But Lion has no such disc so what's the trick? Chris Breen shows you how.
About routers, hubs, and switches
If you found an Internet-capable gadget under your tree this year, it may be time to learn what does what in a local network.
Bugs & Fixes: Bridge over troubled modem
Are you a Comcast Internet customer? If so, Ted Landau has this bit of advice: If you don't want Comcast's Voice feature, avoid getting their Gateway devices. In fact, avoid their cable modems as well. Buy your own.