Episode 1 of a three-part series on using iPhoto on a Mac to fix bad photos. This installment: fixing pictures that are too dark. Click the image below to watch my video tutorial.
How to Use iPhoto to Fix a Bad Photo (Episode 1)
How to Use iPhoto to Fix a Bad Photo (Episode 3)
Episode 3 of a three-part series on using iPhoto on a Mac to fix bad photos. This installment: removing blemishes (and lamp posts). Click the image below to watch my video tutorial.
The Daily Tip: New Folder from Selected Items
I see a lot of Macs in a day and most of them have a giant mess of files on their desktops. Cleaning things up, for most people, is a four-step process:Make a new folderSelect the files you want to drag to the new folderRealize you can't find the new folder because now there's even... Continue Reading →
VIDEO TIP: My Favorite Safari Tips
Today's tips are all about Safari. They will save you time. I guarantee it, or double your money back.Click the picture below to start the show. You'll see, in vivid color, how to access the Google search box from the keyboard, how to open links without leaving the page you're on, and the fastest way... Continue Reading →
VIDEO: How to use Photo Booth
Doing a little experimenting today-- thought it might be fun to make a video showing how to use Photo Booth.Click the picture and you should see a movie. You MIGHT have to click a little triangular button after that-- look around, it's worth it. And no, I don't know why you might have to click... Continue Reading →
One-Touch Google Maps Directions Using Apple’s Address Book
Apple's Address Book has a neat feature: when you click on the label next to someone's address it launches your web browser and shows you that address on maps.google.com (Google Maps). Very handy, but wouldn't it be neat if it gave you directions to that address as well? Of course it would. I thought about... Continue Reading →
OmniFocus: To-do list for Mac and iPhone
There are many to-do list programs for the Mac. And there are many to-do list programs for the iPhone. But there aren’t many to-do list programs for the Mac that synchronize with the iPhone, an essential feature if you ask me.Actually, there are two Mac to-do list programs that have synchronizing counterparts on the iPhone:... Continue Reading →
Macworld Expo Report 2.0
Macworld Expo’s over-- hopefully, just for this year, but possibly forever. Rumors are swirling that Apple will go to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next year (which means that I might get to finally attend that show, since it’s always conflicted with Macworld). In fact, some sources say that Apple’s already paid for... Continue Reading →
Apple’s Special Event
Apple will stream live video of its special event TODAY via this link. The show starts at 10 AM Pacific time. If you have an Apple TV look for a new "Special Event" icon on the main screen and watch the show from there. Here's the fine print (from Apple):Live streaming video requires Safari 5.1.10... Continue Reading →
Customize Safari’s Toolbar
Safari’s a nice browser but you can make it nicer by customizing the toolbar. What you learn in this blog post will help you in other programs (Mail, the Finder, Pages, Keynote, and many more) so you’re getting a lot for your money here.This is Safari’s toolbar, right out of the box. (This is Safari... Continue Reading →