If your Mac seems a little slower than it used to be it might be in need of a tuneup. Here's the procedure I run for the Macs I'm responsible for. Done once a month, this routine will help your Mac to run its best. It's a three-step program. Step 1: Run CocktailCocktail does a... Continue Reading →
How to Print from an iPhone
Here's how you print from an iPhone (or iPad). Print from Mail, Notes, Safari, and many other apps, through the air to a networked printer.
How to Open a Mac App from an Unidentified Developer
Here's how to open an app that your Mac says can't be opened due to being from "An unidentified developer"-- while keeping your Mac secure.
How to set up a Time Machine Backup
Time Machine backup software is part of the Mac system. It will back up your Mac automatically, every hour. Here's how to set it up.
Review: Apple’s magical Magic Mouse
There it is: Apple's Magic Mouse (held by someone else's nicely manicured hand). I have one (a Magic Mouse, not a nicely manicured hand) and so far, so good. I've used it for a week and I'm happy. It's super-precise, it's wireless (yay), and there aren't any parts to get gummy and quit working. Plus... Continue Reading →
Time to Upgrade to Snow Leopard
Apple released the 10.6.2 Snow Leopard update and it fixes a whole lot of issues (click the link and start the download while you read). I had been waiting for this update before moving to Snow Leopard, and I'm glad I did. Apple had already put out the 10.6.1 update, but that didn't address the... Continue Reading →
Anti-Glare Film for the iPhone
Power Support Anti-Glare Film is the best $14.95 you can spend on your iPhone. It does a great job of cutting glare, it protects your iPhone's screen, it cuts down on fingerprints, and it feels great as you tap and drag. You ought to get some. They come two to a package so find a... Continue Reading →
Time Machine to the rescue
I mentioned in a previous post that installed 10.6 “Snow Leopard” on my MacBook, didn’t like it, and “rolled back” to 10.5.8. Rolling back meant using Time Machine, and I’m here to sing its praises and to talk you into using it. What’s Time Machine? Time Machine is backup software provided as part of Mac... Continue Reading →
iWork ’09 Missing Manual
After months of hard work the iWork ’09 Missing Manual is now available. Here’s a modified version of the cover: Frankly, I think it’s fantastic, and not just because I was involved in it. Josh Clark has written a superb book and you are going to want to read it cover to cover. Click here... Continue Reading →
Barcode Scanner app for iPhone
I just learned of an iPhone app called “Snappr.” It’s amazing. UPDATE: Snappr's been discontinued. Try RedLaser or ShopSavvy instead. Launch Snappr, then “scan” a barcode by taking a picture of it using your iPhone’s camera. The picture is sent to Snappr’s servers, where the code is actually read. In a few seconds they tell... Continue Reading →