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- Show Us Your Mac Desktop - Squeaky Clean Desktop…Created: 2009-12-16 @ 18:50:33 EST
What's unique? Who knows... It's my desktop and that's what makes it unique. I have a rotating set of background images that I've crated running on my main monitor (this one) and my second monitor … - Show Off Your Mac - Tom's WorkspaceCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:34:14 EST
My primary system is a 2006 Mac Pro with 6 GB of RAM and two internal hard drives: a 1 TB and a 500 GB. I also use two externals for backups and special projects. I use a dual-monitor setup for wor… - Show Us Your Mac Desktop - Tom's DesktopCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 12:01:57 EST
My desktop is pretty straightforward, but I did create a custom desktop image. This is a photo of autumn here in New England, as seen from our backyard. The maple tree is near its peak color. If yo… - Share Your Story: Your Mac Desktop: Show Us Your Mac DesktopCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 11:23:25 EST Updated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:14:00 EST
We want to see your desktop, and we know other About: Macs readers want to see it, too. Take a screen shot and send it to us, and we'll help you share it with the rest of the world, or at least the… - Share Your Story: Show Us Your Computer Workspace: What Does Your Co…Created: 2009-12-14 @ 18:46:29 EST Updated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:15:00 EST
Share your workspace pictures and show fellow About: Macs readers just what your workspace looks like, at home or at the office. (Windows users are welcome, too!) Do you have an interesting, unusua… - How to Prevent Adobe CS4’s 'Application Has Moved' Error Messa…Created: 2009-12-13 @ 23:51:22 EST
Application Has Moved: This application has been moved from the location in which it was originally installed. Some settings need to be repaired. About: Macs shows you how to fix this annoying bug … - File Sharing With Snow Leopard - Sharing OS X 10.6 Files With Window…Created: 2009-12-13 @ 23:35:28 EST Updated: 2009-12-13 @ 23:59:16 EST
File Sharing With Snow Leopard: Setting up Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) to share files with a PC running Windows 7 is a fairly straightforward process. In fact, it may be the easiest of all the Windows… - Best of 2000s - Apple's 10 Most Unforgettable Moments…Created: 2009-12-08 @ 17:44:20 EST
Apple had a wide range of hits in the past decade, as well as a few misses. Together they make up the best and the worst of Apple's performance in the 2000s… - Apple's Decade - A Look Back at Apple Through the 2000s…Created: 2009-12-08 @ 16:14:16 EST
Apple's Decade: About: Macs takes a look back at the events and products that defined the last decade for Apple. Just three years before the start of the decade, Apple was being written off as a co… - Preview of Fall 2009 iMacs - Apple iMac 21.5- and 27-Inch Models…Created: 2009-11-27 @ 17:50:15 EST
The fall 2009 edition of the iMac line of Macintosh computers ushers in more than just an upgrade or speed bump. It brings distinctive new style and improved performance and capabilities to the iMa… - Upgrade the Hard Drive in a Late 2009 iMac - Special Heat Sensor Cab…Created: 2009-11-27 @ 17:47:47 EST
Upgrading the hard drive in an iMac is a DIY project that has always been a difficult, though not impossible, task. With the advent of the late 2009 edition iMacs, there’s a new twist tha… - Apple Magic Mouse Review - Is There Magic in Apple’s Magic Mou…Created: 2009-11-27 @ 17:31:51 EST
Apple’s Magic Mouse is the first offering from Apple to mate the capabilities of a Multi-Touch surface with a movable mouse. The result may be the best mouse Apple has ever made or the wo… - Using an iMac As an External Display - How to Use Target Display Mod…Created: 2009-11-25 @ 17:54:16 EST Updated: 2009-11-25 @ 17:58:22 EST
The 27-inch iMacs introduced in late 2009 have many exciting features, but one that’s been a little overlooked is the ability to use the 27-inch iMac’s display as a separate mon… - Snow Leopard Tip: Restore QuickTime X Autoplay…Created: 2009-11-24 @ 18:12:18 EST Updated: 2009-11-24 @ 21:11:54 EST
QuickTime X is missing the Autoplay feature found in earlier versions of QuickTime. You can use a Terminal command to restore Autoplay to QuickTime X… - Mac Gift Guide - 2009 Holiday Season Macintosh Gift Guide…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 17:47:03 EST
The holidays are a great time to give a Mac-related gift to friends, family, or even yourself. The range of possibilities covers everyone from casual Mac user to Mac fanatic. Whether it’s… - Virtualization Benchmark Test - Tests of the Performance of Parallel…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 12:25:09 EST Updated: 2009-11-20 @ 16:29:18 EST
Benchmark: Parallels 5, Fusion 3, and VirtualBox 3: How do they compare? We used GeekBench and CineBench to test the three most popular virtual environments running under Mac OS X… - Snow Leopard Features - The Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Features of Sno…Created: 2009-11-17 @ 18:09:46 EST
Apple intended Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) to be a version of the Mac OS that concentrated on stability, as well as the future, not the past. Snow Leopard was supposed to focus on Intel multi-core pro… - Snow Leopard Tip - Screen Shots in PreviewCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 17:57:03 EST
Preview, the PDF reader application that Apple includes with OS X, has gotten some nice upgrades with Snow Leopard. One upgrade you may find helpful is the new ability to take screen shots from wit… - Snow Leopard Tip - View All Docked Finder Windows…Created: 2009-11-12 @ 17:13:10 EST
View All Docked Finder Windows: In case you didn’t already know this, option-clicking the minimize button in a Finder window will collapse all open Finder windows to the Dock. This ha… - Moving Apple Mail - Transfer Your Apple Mail to a New Mac…Created: 2009-11-10 @ 12:49:01 EST Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 12:53:52 EST
Moving your Apple Mail to a new Mac, or to a new, clean install of the OS, may seem like a difficult task but it actually only requires saving three items and moving them to the new destination… - Snow Leopard Tip - Select Audio In and Out From the Menu Bar…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 22:20:54 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:28:49 EST
Your Mac has multiple audio inputs and outputs. If you’re using more than one, you may find it inconvenient to launch System Preferences just to select a new input or output. Use the volu… - Snow Leopard Tip - Quick Look for Disk SpaceCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:15:19 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 22:30:04 EST
Use Quick Look to quickly divine the size and available free space on any hard drive or volume on your Mac… - Preview of Apple’s Magic Mouse - First Look at the Multi-Touch…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 23:14:58 EST
Apple’s Magic Mouse is the first Multi-Touch mouse for the Mac. Picture the MacBook Pro’s glass trackpad on wheels, able to roll around your desk. With gesture support and a uni… - Preview of Fall 2009 Mac mini - Apple Mac mini Standard Edition…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 18:27:07 EST
The fall 2009 edition of Apple’s Mac mini splits the product line into two distinct versions. The standard edition comes in two models that sport slightly different processor, memory, and… - Preview of Fall 2009 MacBook - Apple’s Unibody MacBook…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 18:25:21 EST
Apple’s newest MacBook combines many of the features found in the MacBook Pro line of notebooks into an inexpensive MacBook that is rugged and versatile… - Bento 3 - Review of FileMaker Bento 3 Database Software…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 18:09:17 EDT
Bento 3 is geared towards consumers, home-based businesses, and small businesses who need a capable database for organizing information, tracking projects, planning events, and keeping inventory, b… - Mac Buying Guide - Learn More About the Different Mac Models Before …Created: 2009-10-27 @ 21:40:58 EDT
The Mac Buying Guide can help you learn about the latest Mac models, and decide which one is best for you. MacBook or MacBook Pro? iMac or Mac mini? Mac Pro or iMac? Check out our buying guides and… - Buying a MacBook - What You Should Know Before You Buy a MacBook…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 23:34:31 EDT
The MacBook, Apple’s least expensive notebook, has a lot going for it, well beyond its good looks and processing prowess. It delivers a lot of technology in a small package. But packing a… - Buying a MacBook Pro - What You Should Know Before You Buy a MacBook…Created: 2009-10-25 @ 22:11:33 EDT
Apple’s MacBook Pro line of notebooks is available in 13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch models. Designed for the professional who needs power and portability, the MacBook Pro line of notebook… - Preview of the Fall 2009 Mac mini Server - New Mac mini Server …Created: 2009-10-23 @ 22:27:49 EDT
The Mac mini server is by far the least expensive way to run Snow Leopard Server. The mini’s hardware is up to most of the tasks you can throw at it, as long as you keep the appropriate s… - Hidden Features of Snow Leopard - Share the Snow Leopard Secrets You…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:32:10 EDT
Snow Leopard has many new features, but not all of them are well known or well documented. Have you stumbled across an unexpected Snow Leopard feature? Share it here with other About: Macs readers… - Snow Leopard Feature - System-Wide Text Substitution …Created: 2009-10-18 @ 23:13:06 EDT
Snow Leopard has a new system-wide text substitution feature that lets you create text shortcuts for phrases you use frequently. Once you type a text shortcut, it will automatically expand to its a… - Recent Items in Snow Leopard - Find Out Where Recent Items Are Locat…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 18:54:20 EDT
In Snow Leopard, the ‘Recent Items’ entry in the Apple menu can show you where applications and files are actually stored on your Mac. Let the mouse cursor hover over the &#… - Snow Leopard Single-Application Mode - How to Enable the Hidden Sing…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 18:48:37 EDT
Snow Leopard still supports single-application mode, Mac OS X’s ability to switch between running applications and display only the currently active application’s windows. You c… - Get Your Mac Ready for Snow Leopard - Clean Up, Back Up, Repair Perm…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 14:00:14 EDT
Get Your Mac Ready for Snow Leopard: Clean Up, Back Up, Repair Permissions, and Test Your Drive: Getting ready for Snow Leopard involves performing a few basic tasks, including cleaning up your Mac… - Hidden Features in Snow Leopard - Exposing Expose’s Hidden Fea…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 19:36:28 EDT
Hidden Features in Snow Leopard: Snow Leopard adds new functionality to Expose, Apple’s windows management system. Besides letting you view all open windows as thumbnails on the desktop, … - Created: 2009-10-11 @ 19:00:57 EDT
- Spotlight Search - Setting the Finder?s Search Box PreferencesCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 01:11:05 EDT Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 01:14:57 EDT
Spotlight’s search preferences in Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) now allow you to set the default behavior for searches performed in a Finder window… - Halloween Icons for OS X - Add Halloween Icons to Your Mac’s D…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 00:17:03 EDT
Many of us decorate our houses for Halloween, but why stop there? If you spend a lot of time with your Mac, consider adding Halloween-themed icons to your Mac’s desktop. All of the Ha… - Open and Save Dialog Boxes - Display Hidden Files in OS X 10.6 Open …Created: 2009-09-18 @ 22:13:12 EDT
Have you ever needed to edit or view one of the many invisible files on your Mac? There is now a simple keyboard trick that allows hidden files and folders to display in any ‘Open’ or … - Erase and Install of Snow Leopard - How to Perform a Clean Install o…Created: 2009-09-11 @ 12:01:18 EDT
Erase and Install of Snow Leopard: Previous versions of OS X had installers that could perform various types of installations. The most popular types of installations were ‘Erase and Install&#… - Snow Leopard Review - Snow Leopard, the Fastest Cat YetCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 12:52:53 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:48:03 EDT
Snow Leopard Review: With the introduction of Snow Leopard, Apple took a breather from adding or pumping up features to focus on cleaning up the underlying structure of OS X. The result is one of t… - Snow Leopard: StacksCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:47:59 EDT
Snow Leopard improves on Stacks, a feature first introduced in Leopard, by adding a scroll bar that lets you scroll through large stacks, and by allowing you to drill down through folders while rem… - Snow Leopard: Dock ExposeCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:47:51 EDT
Dock Expose allows you to see all of the windows associated with a specific application using the familiar Expose system first introduced in Leopard. Click and hold an application icon in the Dock … - Snow Leopard Review: QuickTime XCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:47:43 EDT
QuickTime X, part of Snow Leopard, has been rewritten as a 64-bit application built on Cocoa, Apple’s object-oriented programming environment. The QuickTime X player uses the Core Animati… - Snow Leopard: Dock MenusCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:47:27 EDT
Dock Menus, those handy menus that appear when you right-click or click and hold on an icon in the Dock, got a makeover in Snow Leopard. The new menus sport a translucent dark charcoal background w… - Snow Leopard: ExposeCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:47:16 EDT
Expose got a minor tweak in Snow Leopard. Expose windows are now grouped along a grid. Windows that you collapse (by clicking the yellow window control button) are now included in Expose’… - Snow Leopard: Column View SortingCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:46:58 EDT
If you use the Finder’s column view, you’ll appreciate the new option to designate the sorting order. Snow Leopard’s new Finder lets you sort by name, date modified, d… - Snow Leopard Review Image GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:22:29 EDT Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:58:29 EDT
Snow Leopard image gallery: These images were taken during the review process for Apple’s new Snow Leopard operating system. Snow Leopard, also known as OS X 10.6, is the first Intel-only… - Snow Leopard Install - Basic Upgrade Install of Snow LeopardCreated: 2009-08-28 @ 22:32:48 EDT Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 22:45:23 EDT
The default installation method for Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) is an upgrade from Leopard. If you prefer, you can erase your hard drive and start fresh with a clean install (in fact, I highly recomme… - Snow Leopard Preview - Snow Leopard Technologies: Microsoft Exchange…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 23:12:54 EDT
Snow Leopard Preview: Believe it or not, at the time of this writing, Macs running Snow Leopard will be the only computers with support for Microsoft’s Exchange Server built into their OS. Not… - File Server for Your Network - Using OS X 10.5 as a File ServerCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:01:52 EDT Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:14:32 EDT
Using OS X 10.5 as a File Server: File servers come in many forms, from dedicated computer systems like Apple’s Xserve, which has a base sticker price of $2,999, to NAS (Network Attached Stora… - Can I Upgrade to Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6)?Created: 2009-08-08 @ 11:00:21 EDT Updated: 2009-08-08 @ 11:03:50 EDT
Thinking about upgrading to Snow Leopard and wondering if your Mac can take it? The quick and dirty answer is, if your Mac uses an Intel processor then you can upgrade to OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). … - EyeTV 250 Plus - Review of Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus for the MacCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 10:41:24 EDT
Review: Elgato’s EyeTV 250 Plus is a small USB-based TV tuner and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) for the Mac. The EyeTV 250 Plus lets you turn your Mac into the equivalent of a TiVo recorder, wi… - Data Bus - Computer Data BusCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 13:55:31 EDT
In computer parlance, a data bus is a group of electrical wires used to send information (data) back and forth between two or more components… - 13-inch MacBook Pro: Review of 13-inch MacBook Pro Summer 2009Created: 2009-07-29 @ 10:25:13 EDT
Review of 13-inch MacBook Pro Summer 2009: The 13-inch MacBook Pro didn’t undergo many changes from its earlier incarnation as a 13-inch MacBook to earn its new designation as a member of the … - 64-bit: 64-bit ArchitectureCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 15:00:22 EDT
64-bit refers to the number of bits that make up the structure of various parts of a processor’s architecture. These structures usually include the data bus, address bus, and internal register… - Snow Leopard - OS X 10.6 Operating System for Macintosh Computers; A…Created: 2009-07-27 @ 22:32:14 EDT
Snow Leopard continues the Apple tradition of naming OS X versions after big cats. Snow Leopard, more formally known as OS X 10.6, is the sixth in the series of Unix-based operating systems from Ap… - Disk First Aid - Mac OS Disk Repair UtilityCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 22:25:43 EDT
Disk First Aid is the name of a disk repair utility that was included or available for download with Mac OS 9.x or earlier. Disk First Aid was able to analyze and repair basic hard drive problems… - Application Not Starting - How to Fix a Mac Application That's Not S…Created: 2009-07-23 @ 15:25:28 EDT
You can use Disk Utility’s Repair Permissions feature to fix a problem with applications that fail to launch, or have features that seem to have stopped working… - Unable to Start Up My Mac -How Can I Repair My Hard Drive?Created: 2009-07-22 @ 18:41:40 EDT
My Mac won’t start. How can I repair my hard drive? The Mac has three good options for emergency startup and repair: booting from a different device, Safe Boot, and Single User Mode. All three… - Disk Utility - Using Disk Utility to Repair Hard Drives and Disk Per…Created: 2009-07-20 @ 18:26:28 EDT Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 16:01:41 EDT
Disk Utility, one of the many applications included with OS X, allows you to work with your hard drives. You can use Disk Utility not only to erase, format, and partition a drive, but also to repai… - Disk Utility - Using OS X’s Disk UtilityCreated: 2009-07-17 @ 15:21:13 EDT Updated: 2009-07-17 @ 15:23:20 EDT
Disk Utility, a free application included with Mac OS X, is a multipurpose, easy-to-use tool for working with hard drives and drive images. Among other things, Disk Utility can erase, format, repai… - Show Us Your Computer Workspace: What Does Your Computer Workspace L…Updated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:15:00 EST
Share your workspace pictures and show fellow About: Macs readers just what your workspace looks like, at home or at the office. (Windows users are welcome, too!) Do you have an interesting, unusua… - Your Mac Desktop: Show Us Your Mac DesktopUpdated: 2009-12-15 @ 16:14:00 EST
We want to see your desktop, and we know other About: Macs readers want to see it, too. Take a screen shot and send it to us, and we'll help you share it with the rest of the world, or at least the… - Tom’s Budget Software Picks - Quality Software, Extraordinary …Updated: 2009-12-08 @ 21:53:34 EST
Each week Tom’s Budget Software Picks will feature applications that meet our goals for quality software with extraordinary value. I’ll be looking at software from every categor… - Migration Assistant - Use Migration Assistant to Copy Data from a Pr…Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:33:19 EST
Migration Assistant makes it easy to migrate user account data, home directories, applications, files, and computer settings from your old version of OS X to your latest installation of Leopard… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about MacsUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 18:57:52 EST
- Time Capsule: Network Storage for Your MacUpdated: 2009-11-06 @ 15:16:55 EST
Time Capsule provides network storage capabilities for home networks, allowing Mac and/or Windows computers to access and share its internal hard drive. Designed for use with Time Machine, the back… - Mac Hardware and Software Reviews and Buying Guides…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 12:10:12 EST
Mac Reviews provides buying guides, ratings, and reviews for Mac hardware and software products, including consumer and professional software applications, Macintosh computers, and peripherals… - Bento 2 - Review of FileMaker’s Bento 2 Database Software…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 17:11:05 EDT
Bento 2, FileMaker’s latest database application, may very well be the friendliest personal organizer for the Mac. Bento is a fully relational database that is easy to use and easy on the… - Before You Buy a Mac Pro - What You Should Know Before You Buy an Ap…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 14:24:24 EDT
A tower of 8-core power, the Mac Pro is nothing if not powerful and expandable. Its elegant design makes adding memory, hard drives, and add-in cards a simpler task than almost any other computer c… - Buying a Mac mini - What You Should Know Before You Buy a Mac mini…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 21:59:01 EDT
Mac minis are small and inexpensive. They're a good choice for first-time Mac users, for adding to home theater systems, or for serving as very portable desktop computers for college-bound students… - Buying an iMac - What You Should Know Before You Buy an iMac…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 21:52:20 EDT
The Apple iMac is a superb desktop computer that combines the power of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or Intel Core 2 Quad processor with your choice of a 21.5-inch or 27-inch display, plus a large … - Review: iMac Early 2009 ReviewUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 13:10:31 EDT
The iMac Early 2009 is available in four basic models so it can easily meet the needs of individuals looking for an economical desktop, as well as those who want a powerful all-in-one desktop. In t… - Mac Tips & Tricks for Working With Your Macintosh…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 23:03:13 EDT
Mac Tips & Tricks can help you be more productive, troubleshoot problems quickly and easily, save money with DIY projects, or just experiment with new ways of working with your Mac… - Basics: Using Your Mac - A New User’s Guide…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 22:59:49 EDT
Mac Basics is a good place to start when you’re new to the Mac or just need a refresher. You will find guides, tips, and a few revelations that will have you both enjoying your Mac and be… - View Hidden Folders on Your Mac Using Terminal…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 23:01:57 EDT
Your Mac has a few secrets, hidden folders and files that are invisible to you. You can use Terminal, which is included with OS X, to force your Mac to reveal its secrets… - Finder - Using the Finder on Your MacUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 18:20:50 EDT
Using the Finder on a Mac isn't very difficult, but there are a few quirks and secrets that all Mac users should know about. Learn how to use the Finder and simplify your daily activities with your… - Halloween Screen Savers for Macs - Add a Little Spooky Fun to Your M…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 09:55:26 EDT
Halloween screen savers can add a fun, if not downright scary, touch to your Mac during the Halloween season. Scarify your Mac with one of these fun- and fright-filled screen savers… - Halloween Wallpaper for Your Mac - Add a Ghoulish Touch to Your Mac …Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 09:54:21 EDT
Add ghoulish delights and frightful fun to your Mac desktop with Halloween wallpaper. About: Macs shares seven of our favorite web sites for downloading Halloween wallpaper… - Do Macs need anti-virus protection?Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:16:32 EDT
The Mac has a longstanding reputation as a secure operating system, with no known successful virus attacks in the wild. With a rich history of being virus free, do Macs need anti-virus protection?… - Using Boot Camp Assistant to Partition Your Mac?s Hard DriveUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:05:06 EDT
Boot Camp Assistant, part of Apple's Boot Camp, is the primary application for getting an Intel-based Mac ready to run Microsoft Windows. Using Boot Camp Assistant, you can create two partitions on… - Disk Utility - Add, Delete, and Resize Existing Volumes With Disk Ut…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 13:32:15 EDT
The version of Disk Utility bundled with OS X 10.5 or later has a few notable features, specifically, the ability to add, delete, and resize hard drive partitions without erasing data. If you need …