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| Title: |  MacMost Now 789: Password Protecting Small Bits of Data | | Date: |  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:22:38 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Password... | | Description: |
There are many ways to password protect and encrypt small pieces of data on a Mac. You can use Keychain Access to encrypt a note in your keychain. You can use Disk Utility to create a small encrypted disk image. The app Evernote allows you to encrypt a piece of text inside a note. You can also use the Terminal to create a password protected zip file.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 788: Pixelmator Layers and Masks | | Date: | Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:36:16 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Pixelmat... | | Description: |
Learn how to use layers in Pixelmator. You can place one image on top of the other and then use masks to blend them. You can use a simple clipping mask to quickly reveal only part of an image. You can use a layer mask to create cool effects like blending two images together gradually.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 787: iBooks Reading Options | | Date: | Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:35:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iBooksRe... | | Description: |
Take a look at iBooks reading options on the iPad. WIth iBooks 3 you can change the font, font size, background style and even switch to a continuous scrolling mode. Each style has its merits depending on what you like, the size of your iPad and whether you are holding it horizontally or vertically. But textbooks and PDFs will not give you as many options.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 786: Using Google Forms To Create Questionnaires | | Date: | Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:57:03 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingGoo... | | Description: |
It is quick and easy to create an online survey using Google Drive. You can simply add some questions to a form and then publish it, sending the link to the people you wish to take the survey. You can then get the results in a spreadsheet. It is so easy to create one of these that you can use them to help with all sorts of work, school or personal tasks.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 785: Filling Cells In Numbers | | Date: | Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:32:02 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-FillingC... | | Description: |
There are various ways you can automatically fill cells in Numbers. You can copy and paste to quickly fill cells one time. Or, you can construct your table so cells automatically fill in as you expand the table. You can also fill in cells with a series like months, dates, numbers or letters.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 782: Classic RPGs For Today | | Date: | Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:10:25 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-ClassicR... | | Description: |
Classic role playing games from the 80s and 90s can still be played on brand new Macs running Mountain Lion. Take a look at NetHack and Ultima IV, two of the all-time best. They are both available for free. Another classic, Baulder's Gate, will be coming out later this month.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 779: Apple's New Fusion Drive | | Date: | Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:31:23 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-ApplesNe... | | Description: |
A new storage option from Apple is a compromise between a solid state drive and a hard drive. It uses both to create a single volume and automatically put the most used files in speedy SSD storage and the rest on the slower hard drive. This all goes on behind the scenes and gives nearly the speed of an SD drive at a fraction of the price.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 777: Emoji Characters For iOS and Mac | | Date: | Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:29:55 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-EmojiCha... | | Description: |
You can type Emoji characters on your iPhone, iPad or Mac and add them to your text messages, email messages or documents. Emoji characters are color characters with small images like smiling faces, map symbols, hearts, and so on. On the iPhone and iPad you need to enable the Emoji keyboard to easily type these. On the Mac, you need to turn on your character viewer.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 776: Securing Your iPhone | | Date: | Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:49:49 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Securing... | | Description: |
If your iPhone is stolen much of your personal data, including access to your email and online accounts, can be stolen as well. Protect yourself by setting up your iPhone correctly in advance. Turn on passcode protection and also the Find My iPhone feature. With Find My iPhone you can erase or track your iPhone.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 775: Mouse Or Trackpad? | | Date: | Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:34:13 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MouseOrT... | | Description: |
When you buy a new iMac you will need to choose between the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad. Which one is better? While it is somewhat a matter of personal preference, the trackpad has several advantages over the mouse that you may want to consider before making your decision.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 774: iPod Nano 7th Generation | | Date: | Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:35:26 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iPodNano... | | Description: |
Take a look at the new iPod nano. The latest iPod allows you to play music, video, view your photos, listen to and watch podcasts, listen to the radio and track your steps. You can also store files on it and use it for audio recording with the right earphones. But it is not an iOS device and has a limited feature set compared to the iPod touch.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 772: Background Images in Pages | | Date: | Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:38:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Backgrou... | | Description: |
Learn how to place an image behind your text in Mac Pages. In this excerpt from Gary Rosenzweig's new book, My Pages (http://macmost.com/j-mypages) he'll show you how to place an image in the background, adjust it to fill the page, lighten it so the text is readable, and also apply it to all pages in the document.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 771: Putting Google Maps Back On Your iPhone | | Date: | Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:34:58 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-PuttingG... | | Description: |
iOS 6 removes the old Google Maps app and replaces it with the new Apple Maps app. While this new app features flyover and spoken turn-by-turn directions, people miss Google Maps features like Street View and biking directions. You can get those back, plus the familiar Google Maps look by simply going to the Google Maps web site in Safari. You will get a iPhone-specific version of the maps site, and be able to access Street View and more.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 763: iOS 6 First Look | | Date: | Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:06:52 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iOS6Firs... | | Description: |
Take a look at the new features of iOS 6. There is a new Maps app that includes flyover view and turn-by-turn spoken directions. There is better Facebook integration, new Safari features, a new Passbook app and a Do Not Disturb mode. You can also take panoramic images and create shared photo streams.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 762: Using the Lookup Function In Numbers | | Date: | Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:52:04 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingThe... | | Description: |
The Lookup function can be useful if you want to automatically populate cells on one table with data from another, based on new data entered. For instance, you can enter products in one column and then have prices fill in automatically by having the Lookup function refer to a list of products and prices in a second table.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 761: Burning DVDs With Compressor | | Date: | Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:02:27 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-BurningD... | | Description: |
Compressor is an app that is usually thought of as an add-on to Final Cut Pro. But it can be purchased by itself in the Mac App Store and used to compress video and burn DVDs. You can take a single video and set some options, such as menu and title screen backgrounds, chapter names and start times and disc name.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 760: New iPhone 5, iPod touch, iPod Nano | | Date: | Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:05:13 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-NewIPhon... | | Description: |
Today apple announced several new products, including the iPhone 5 and a new iPod touch and iPod Nano. The new iPhone has a taller screen, new dock connector and a special panoramic photography mode. The new iPod touch meets most of the new iPhone's specifications. A whole new Nano has a larger screen and returns video and photos to iPod functionality. iOS 6 will be released on September 19, with the iPhone 5 following on the 21st. The new iPods will be out in October.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 758: Quickly Launch Apps With LaunchPad | | Date: | Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:36:22 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-QuicklyL... | | Description: |
In Mountain Lion you can now quickly search for apps by name in LaunchPad. This, in conjunction with the keyboard shortcut for LaunchPad, can make it quick and easy to launch apps. Organizing your apps in LaunchPad is limited, but the search function makes it irrelevant as you no longer have to look for apps by icon.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 755: Optimizing the Dock | | Date: | Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:49:13 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Optimizi... | | Description: |
Most Mac users use the Dock many times per day. So it would be worth the time to optimize your Dock. Add your most commonly used apps and remove others. Arrange your apps to make them easy to find. Add folders and files to the right side and set them to appear the way you want. Change your Dock settings to get the most from it.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 750: Mountain Lion Tips | | Date: | Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:39:42 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Mountain... | | Description: |
A collection of miscellaneous tips on using Mac OS X Mountain Lion. Learn how to Save As, how to move files while working on them, how to set up multiple Time Machine drives, how to tweet from the Notifications Center, how to reorder the Finder sidebar, how to easily encrypt an external drive, how to email a web pages as a PDF and how to use LaunchPad to search for and launch apps. Also, find out the truth about pinning Notes.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 749: Programming JavaScript To Send Safari 6 Notifications | | Date: | Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:41:09 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Programm... | | Description: |
With Safari 6 and Mountain Lion, users can get system notifications from web pages. Some simple JavaScript can be used for web developers to enable and use these notifications. You must first ask for permission to send notifications to the user, and then can trigger notifications. You can react to the user clicking on them as well. However, they only work while the web page is present.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 748: Mac Mail VIPs | | Date: | Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:26:13 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMailV... | | Description: |
Mountain Lion adds the ability to recognize senders of email as VIPs. Once you indicate that someone is a VIP, their email will also appear in a special inbox just for them. You can view all VIP email at once, or just one VIP, or your regular inbox as before. You can also customize Mail so it only notifies you when you get a new email from a VIP, not just everyone.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 744: Dictation With Mountain Lion | | Date: | Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:43:47 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Dictatio... | | Description: |
The new dictation feature of Mountain Lion lets you speak short sentences and it will translate to text. You can use dictation in apps like TextEdit and Pages. Unlike third-party solutions, it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles. But it is useful for tweets, text messages and other short bits of text.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 743: Mountain Lion Notifications | | Date: | Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:21:38 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Mountain... | | Description: |
Learn how to use Notifications in OS X Mountain Lion. This new functionality allows you to get messages in the corner of your screen from various apps. You can also view a list of recent notifications and control how and if apps send you notices. You can also add your Twitter account to OS X to received and send tweets from the Notifications Center.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 742: Understanding Gatekeeper | | Date: | Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:57:26 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Understa... | | Description: |
Gatekeeper is a new security feature of OS X in Mountain Lion. It allows you to prevent apps from being installed depending upon the source of the app. You can decide to only allow Mac App Store apps, or also allow signed apps, or turn off Gatekeeper if you don't want to use it. Learn how to set Gatekeeper and why it will help you keep your Mac more secure.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 737: The Color Picker | | Date: | Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:04:50 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TheColor... | | Description: |
The Color Picker is a small window that appears in many Mac applications. You can use it to choose a color in many different ways. You can also save your favorite colors to slots. Those favorites will then appear in any app that uses the Color Picker.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 734: Understanding Gmail | | Date: | Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:16:16 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Understa... | | Description: |
When users first switch to Gmail from an older email service, it is hard to understand the concept of labels and an All Mail folder. With Gmail, you wouldn't typically delete email, but simply add or remove labels. These labels look like folders when you use Apple's Mail program, but understanding how they really work will help you use your Gmail account.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 730: Custom Merge Fields In Pages | | Date: | Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:18:50 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-CustomMe... | | Description: |
You can use mail merges for more than just letters and envelopes. You can create your own custom spreadsheets of data in Numbers, and then merge that with a custom Pages document for interesting results. In this example, a small list of school test results is printed on individual pages.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 729: Sharing iOS Apps With Family | | Date: | Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:28:25 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SharingI... | | Description: |
If you have several people in your household and want to share iOS apps between them, you can do it with iTunes Home Sharing. But turning on Home Sharing on each computer, and then authorizing each other to use purchased items from each others' accounts, you can drag and drop apps in iTunes. Then sync with your iOS devices to put those apps on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 724: Numbers Headers and Footers | | Date: | Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:58:45 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-NumbersH... | | Description: |
Learn to use header and footer rows in iWork Numbers. Footers allow you to easily perform functions, like sums and averages on entire columns. Headers can remain at the top of the screen as you scroll. Both can be used to keep calculations and titles separate from sorted data in the body of a spreadsheet.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 723: Using the iCloud.com Web Site | | Date: | Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:30:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingThe... | | Description: |
iCloud services are tied into apps like Mail, iCal and Address Book. But you can also access your data through the iCloud.com web site. This allows you to get your email and access your events and contacts even when you are using a computer that doesn't have iCloud. The web-based apps are very sophisticated, offering almost the same functionality as the full apps, and often more functionality than the iOS apps. You can also use iCloud.com to transfer documents between your Mac and iOS devices, even in Lion.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 722: Do You Need a Mac Cleaning Program? | | Date: | Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:54:05 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-DoYouNee... | | Description: |
Mac cleaning apps are being advertised heavily across the Internet. But do you need these programs? Some of what they do is already being done by OS X. And most of the rest is simply an effort to remove a small number of files from your drive and give you more drive space. But you can do better by archiving projects and keeping your documents tidy on your own.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 721: iMovie Export Settings For DVD | | Date: | Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:00:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iMovieEx... | | Description: |
Many people often wonder what export settings to use in iMovie in order to create the best DVDs. But DVDs are standard definition, and any video you export from iMovie will be re-encoded into a special DVD format. So it is merely a matter of exporting at the best settings available and then letting your DVD software use the best version of the video possible to create the DVD.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 720: New MacBook Pro, iOS 6 Announced | | Date: | Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:13:01 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-NewMacBo... | | Description: |
At the Worldwide Developer Conference Apple announced the next generation MacBook Pro complete with a retina display, the first Mac to get such a screen. In addition, Mountain Lion's release date was specified as this July, and iOS 6 for iPhones, the iPod touch and the iPad was announced. The new iOS will feature Facebook integration, a new Maps app and other new features.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 713: RSS Feeds With Google Reader | | Date: | Wed, 23 May 2012 06:24:09 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-RSSFeeds... | | Description: |
With RSS reading functionality being removed from Safari and Mail in Mountain Lion, it is a good time to come up with an alternative. Google offers a free, easy-to-use and powerful RSS reader web site. It also works with several different apps so you can read your news on different devices and keep your data in sync.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 709: Google Drive | | Date: | Mon, 14 May 2012 10:27:04 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-GoogleDr... | | Description: |
Google Drive is a new cloud storage system that is tied into Google Docs and your Gmail account. It is similar to DropBox and also offers a reasonable amount of storage space for free. You can use it to sync documents between your Macs or simply keep backup copies. You can also share Google Drive files with others.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 707: iOS Notifications Settings | | Date: | Wed, 09 May 2012 06:50:56 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iOSNotif... | | Description: |
Learn how to control which apps send you notifications and how they do it. You can choose how and where the notification appears, whether the app puts numbers in the icon or plays sounds. You can also arrange the order for notifications when viewed in the notifications center.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 706: Setting Default Applications | | Date: | Mon, 07 May 2012 09:10:06 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SettingD... | | Description: |
In OS X you have various ways of setting default applications for files and other actions. You can set your default email and web browser applications with settings in Mail and Safari. You can set what happens when you connect a camera or SD card, or insert an optical disc. You can also set which application will be used to open specific file types.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 704: Grapher | | Date: | Wed, 02 May 2012 19:29:35 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-GrapherM... | | Description: |
Hidden in your Applications/Utilities folder is the complex graphing program Grapher. You can use it to plot 2D and 3D equations on your Mac. You can also export 3D animated graphs. Very useful for math students or those who use complex equations in their work.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 703: Five Ways To Share Music In iTunes | | Date: | Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:15:10 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-FiveWays... | | Description: |
There are many ways to share music between computers and user accounts with iTunes. The one you choose depends on with which devices and computers your are sharing. iTunes Match may be the ultimate method for a single person, but iTunes Home Sharing allows you to share music with other people whom have separate iTunes accounts.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 699: Ten iPad Typing Tips | | Date: | Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:48:38 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TenIPadT... | | Description: |
There are many tips and tricks you can use to make it easier to type on the iPad. You can hold down keys to bring up special characters, ignore apostrophes and learn to tap-hold-release to get to some characters with less effort. Also learn about splitting and undocking the keyboard on the iPad.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 696: Arranging Apps In iOS | | Date: | Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:44:37 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Arrangin... | | Description: |
Learn how to arrange your app icons on the Home screen of your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. You can also put apps in app folders or along the bottom of your screen. You can launch hard-to-locate apps from the search screen instead of finding the app's icon.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 695: Spring-Loaded Folders | | Date: | Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:41:34 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SpringLo... | | Description: |
Spring-loaded folders are a part of OS X that many people may not know about or use often. You can drag and drop files onto folders and the folders will open for you to continue to place the file in the place you want. This lets you drag items in the Finder without first needing to set up a destination.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 685: Surviving Without a DVD Drive | | Date: | Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Survivin... | | Description: |
The MacBook Air and the new Mac mini come without an optical drive. In the future, more Mac models will most likely also come without one. But getting along without CD/DVD drive is easy if you use USB flash drives, external hard drives, online music and video services and ways of streaming video to your TV. You can also get an external drive or share a drive on another Mac.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 684: A Close Look At the New iPad | | Date: | Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:37:10 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-ACloseLo... | | Description: |
The new iPad has a retina display that doubles the numbers of horizontal and vertical pixels, giving you four times the total number of pixels on the screen. The result is a much better display for text, graphics and photos. Learn more about the retina display and see comparisons between the iPad 2 and the new iPad.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 677: Lion Screen Zoom | | Date: | Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:12:58 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-LionScre... | | Description: |
You can use Lion's screen zoom feature to quickly get closer to items on your screen. You can use keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out. You can also zoom in on content in Safari with a separate feature that maintains the look of the web page.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 675: Email and Forum Etiquette | | Date: | Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:14:43 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-EmailAnd... | | Description: |
Here's a look at some of the common email etiquette mistakes that people make, like typing in capital letters, including unnecessarily large attachments, quoting all of the previous message and forwarding unwanted emails. Many of the same mistakes are made in forums and message boards.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 664: Creating DVDs With Roxio Toast 11 | | Date: | Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:47:23 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Creating... | | Description: |
With iDVD no longer available for new Mac users, it is important to find an alternative if you still wish to make DVDs. Roxio Toast 11 is a program that has been around for a long time and used by many Mac users to create DVDs. It has a simple but powerful interface for burning video DVDs. You can customize it and add slideshows and data too. http://macmost.com/j-toast
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| Title: | MacMost Now 660: Magic Move and Anagram Transitions In Keynote | | Date: | Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:54:00 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MagicMov... | | Description: |
Two transitions in Keynote allow you to animate between similar slides. The Magic Move transition will animate the positions between objects from one slide to the next. This give you infinite variation and also allows you to create simple motion graphics for use in videos. The Anagram transition allows you to create an interesting build between two pieces of text.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 658: Counting Items In iWork Numbers | | Date: | Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:47 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Counting... | | Description: |
You can use the COUNTIF function to count the number of times an item appears in a column. You can also use COUNTIFS to total the number of rows based on several conditions in several columns. The SUMIF and SUMIFS functions will give you the total of the rows in another column based on the same criteria.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 656: Using Evernote | | Date: | Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:15:40 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingEve... | | Description: |
Evernote is a third-party program that allows you to create notes on your Mac or iOS device. These notes will sync across your devices. You can create audio and photo notes as well. There are many ways to use Evernote and anyone with multiple computers or devices should check it out.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 653: Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices For Messages and FaceTime | | Date: | Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:45:47 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SettingU... | | Description: |
If you own multiple iOS devices you may want each one to be able to receive its own messages and FaceTime video calls. This is handy if you have kids with their own iPods or iPads, but they are too young to have their own Apple ID. You need to specify special email accounts to be used by the Messages and FaceTime apps so you can contact that specific iOS device without all of your devices getting the message.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 648: iOS Parental Controls | | Date: | Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:03:53 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iOSParen... | | Description: |
Parents of kids who have an iPad or iPod touch may want to know how to control restrictions in iOS Settings. It is fairly simple to restrict content like movies, music and apps. You can also set the device so your kids can't add new apps or change email or other settings.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 646: The iOS 5 Multitasking Bar | | Date: | Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:49:01 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TheIOS5M... | | Description: |
All iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users should know how to use the multitasking bar. It allows you to view your recently used apps, quit apps, control audio playback and AirPlay streaming. Learn how to access and use it. Also learn how to quit an app without using the multitasking bar at all.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 645: Using Chapter Markers In iMovie 11 | | Date: | Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:51:09 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingCha... | | Description: |
You can place chapter markers while creating video projects in iMovie. These can be used to jump to parts of your video while viewing it in QuickTime Player, iTunes or on iOS and Apple TV. You can also use chapter markers to quickly create DVDs with iDVD that include those markers. Chapter markers and comments can both be used in your project to allow to you jump to specific times while you are editing.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 643: Moving Your iPhoto Library | | Date: | Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:49:14 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MovingYo... | | Description: |
You can move your iPhoto library to an external drive easily by simply dragging the iPhoto library package to another location. But keep in mind that external drives are slower than internal ones, and networked drives even more so. You can also create multiple iPhoto libraries, storing seldom-accessed photos elsewhere.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 642: Word Processor Tab Stops | | Date: | Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:41:00 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-WordProc... | | Description: |
Tab stops allow you to align text in word processing programs. They have been around for a while, but if you have only started using word processors recently, you may have overlooked them in favor of tables and other layout elements. Tab stops are a quick and easy way to display data neatly inside a document.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 640: Creating a Guest Wi-Fi Network | | Date: | Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:40:36 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Creating... | | Description: |
If you have an Airport Extreme or a Time Capsule you can create a separate guest network. This appears as a different wi-fi network than your main one. Users of the guest network cannot see the computers or other devices on the main network. Setting one up in advance is a good idea so you can grant visitors access to your Internet connection without worry.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 636: Buying Digital iTunes Gifts | | Date: | Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:52:25 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-BuyingDi... | | Description: |
You can buy gifts in iTunes for your friends and family. You can gift songs, albums and iOS apps. They would get a code and use that to purchase the specific item in iTunes. You can also buy them Apple and iTunes gift cards. You can send them via email, or order a physical one with a special message.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 631: Moving Your iTunes Media To an External Drive | | Date: | Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:05:32 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MovingYo... | | Description: |
If your internal drive is getting full and you want to move your iTunes music to an external drive, you can do so by using functions built right into iTunes. Keep your iTunes Library on your internal drive, but move your music to an external drive. That way you move the bulk of your files to your external drive, but keep all of the primary functionality of your iTunes Library on your internal one.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 629: iWork Numbers Cell Formatting | | Date: | Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:05:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iWorkNum... | | Description: |
There are many options for formatting cells in iWork Numbers. You can choose the number of decimal places, or use fractions. You can format as currency or choose a different base system. You can choose from a variety of date and time formats. You can also create steppers, sliders and pop-up menus to make it easy to change values to cells. Conditional formatting allows you to have cells that change color and style with certain values or ranges.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 628: Understanding the iPhone Photo Library | | Date: | Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:53:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Understa... | | Description: |
When you sync photos from your computer to your iPhone you will get an album named Photo Library in your Photos app. This isn't an album, but a complete list of all of the synced photos on your iPhone. It will include those in albums and events you have synced, but the photos are really only on your iPhone once. The Photo Library is just a way to view of list of all of these photos instead of viewing them by album or event.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 627: Final Cut Pro X Keyframe Animation | | Date: | Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:58:49 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-FinalCut... | | Description: |
Learn how to use keyframes to animate video in Final Cut Pro X. You can scale and reposition video clips between keyframes to create a variety of special effects. The example used is video shrinking to the center and then moving to a corner. You can also use keyframe animation to rotate, distort, color adjust or fade a clip.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 626: Keynote Remote Without a Wi-Fi Network | | Date: | Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:41:15 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-KeynoteR... | | Description: |
You can control a Keynote presentation on a Mac with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using the Keynote Remote app. But this requires that both the Mac and iOS device be on the same wi-fi network. In cases where you don't have a wi-fi network, such as a presentation hall or classroom, you can establish your own local network using your Mac, and connect to it with your iOS device. This allows you to control the Keynote presentation directly from your device to the Mac.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 625: The Versatile Mac Calculator App | | Date: | Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:41:27 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TheVersa... | | Description: |
In your Mac's Applications folder you've got a Calculator app that you probably haven't given a second look. This is much more than a simple utility. You can use it in scientific and programmer mode, convert units, time and currency, work in octal and hexadecimal, produce a tape of your calculations, and even get it to talk to you.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 624: iOS Keyboard Shortcuts | | Date: | Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:47:41 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iOSKeybo... | | Description: |
Learn how to add keyboard shortcuts to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Keyboard shortcuts can make it much easier to type using the on-screen keyboard. You can substitute short groups of letters for longer phrases, like 'em' for your email address or 'icu' for 'I'll call you later.'
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| Title: | MacMost Now 623: Address Book Special Fields | | Date: | Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:40:43 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-AddressB... | | Description: |
Keeping your Address Book contacts in a good state is even more important now because of integration with iCloud, iOS 5 and social networks. There are several fields in Address Book that are more than just bare information. Learn the special properties of the birthday, nickname, phonetics and URL fields.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 621: Useful iOS 5 Accessibility Features | | Date: | Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:57:52 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsefulIO... | | Description: |
iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad has a great set of accessibility features that can be useful for just about anyone. You can zoom in on the screen, change the font size for some apps, have your iPhone speak text on web pages and in documents, use multi-touch gestures with just one finger, and even set custom vibration sequences.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 619: iCloud Basics | | Date: | Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:52:37 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iCloudBa... | | Description: |
See how you can use iCloud to view the same contacts, calendars and bookmarks across you Macs and iOS devices. You can also work on Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents across iOS devices and access them on your Mac as well.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 617: iOS 5 First Look | | Date: | Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:14:45 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iOS5Firs... | | Description: |
Take a look at the new features in iOS 5. New apps like Reminders and Messages add new functionality. Notifications now have a wider set of options. Twitter is built in to many apps. You can move and split the on-screen keyboard. You can sync with iCloud and use an iOS device independent of any computer.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 614: iPhone 4S Announced | | Date: | Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:01:39 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iPhone4s... | | Description: |
Apple announced the new iPhone 4s. The new phone will include a faster processor, better camera and come with the ability to listen and respond to voice commands and take dictation. The new phone comes out on October 14. It will also be available on Sprint for the first time. iOS 5 and iCloud will come out on October 12 for some older iOS devices.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 607: Sharing Files With DropBox | | Date: | Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:53:57 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SharingF... | | Description: |
In addition to using DropBox to sync files between your Macs, you can also use it to share files with friends. You can make a file public and provide your friends with a link to it. You can also share a folder between friends with DropBox accounts. There is even a special photo galleries folder that will allow you to share photos easily.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 606: Time Machine Local Snapshots | | Date: | Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:49:54 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TimeMach... | | Description: |
A portable Mac using Lion and Time Machine creates local snapshots of new and modified files when it cannot access its TIme Machine drive. These local snapshots can be used to recover deleted or mistakenly modified files. They take advantage of unused space on your hard drive and adjust according to how much space you have available.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 605: Using QR Codes | | Date: | Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:46:42 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingQRC... | | Description: |
QR Codes are barcode-like boxes of dots that you can find in magazines, posters, signs and business cards. They usually represent web page addresses. You can use free apps on your iPhone to easily scan these codes and see where they lead. You can also make your own QR Codes using free web services.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 602: Text Transformations and Substitutions | | Date: | Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:55:55 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TextTran... | | Description: |
You can perform a variety of text transformations and substitutions using standard menu commands. For instance, you can change all of the characters in a selection to upper or lower case. You can also change straight quotes to curly quotes, two dashes to long dashes, and have segments of text automatically change as you type.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 597: Understanding the Resume Feature | | Date: | Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:03:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-ResumeFe... | | Description: |
The Resume feature in Lion allows you to quit applications and then run them again with your windows intact. Any documents or windows you had open before will open again the next time you use the application. This can be disorienting at first, but it can also be useful. Find out how to quit applications and have them start fresh next time. Find out how to disable the Resume feature if it is not for you.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 596: Understanding the Function Keys | | Date: | Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:18:18 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Understa... | | Description: |
The function keys, also called the F-keys, serve two purposes on your Mac. Found at the top of all Apple keyboards, these keys can be used for special functions like volume control, iTunes playback or accessing Mission Control. But they can also be used as F1, F2, F3, etc., keys. Find out how to switch between the two modes.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 594: Understanding Modifier Keys | | Date: | Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:01:42 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Understa... | | Description: |
Learn about the four Mac keyboard modifier keys: command, option, control and shift. Find out what functions each perform and the printed representations of each. See how they differ from Windows modification keys. Modifier keys allow you to issue commands, type special characters and bring up contextual menus.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 593: Layering Video in Final Cut Pro X | | Date: | Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:38:32 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Layering... | | Description: |
Learn how to use multiple layers into Final Cut Pro X. You can place an image on top of a video and reposition, resize and crop the image easily. You can do with same with a second video, and even combine multiple videos and images. This gives you many more options that iMovie's ability to do picture-in-picture and cutaways.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 592: Safari Reading List | | Date: | Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:04:04 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SafariRe... | | Description: |
The new Safari Reading List feature allows you to quickly and easily save web pages for future viewing. You can add pages to your Reading List in various ways, and they will be marked as read when you get back to them. They will also sync with iOS 5 devices. They are similar to bookmarks, but could be used in some interesting ways.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 589: Final Cut Pro X Basics | | Date: | Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:56:15 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-FinalCut... | | Description: |
Learn about the basic functions of Final Cut Pro X. This video will help those familiar with iMovie to learn about the general Final Cut Pro X interface, events and projects. See how to import video, add it to the timeline, apply a transition and titles. Then learn how to export your project.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 586: Using Mailboxes in Lion Mail | | Date: | Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:27:30 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingMai... | | Description: |
Lion Mail's new interface is different from previous versions of Mail. Learn how to use the three-column view. See how you can use the Favorites bar to make the mailbox column unnecessary. Learn about the Archive function and how to use keyboard shortcuts to move messages into mailboxes.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 585: Lion Versions Basics | | Date: | Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:26:42 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-LionVers... | | Description: |
Learn the basics of Versions, a new feature in Lion that saves multiple copies of your documents as you work. Gone are the Save and Save As commands we have been used to for years. Learn how to use the new Save, Save a Version and Duplicate commands that give you a safety net while you work.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 584: Using Lion Launchpad | | Date: | Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:27:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingLio... | | Description: |
Lion includes Launchpad, a new way to find and run applications. You can view the icons of all your applications quickly by running Launchpad and flipping between pages of icons similar to the Home screens on the iPad and iPhone. You can organize your icons in app folders. Apps purchased in the Mac App Store are automatically added to Launchpad. But using Launchpad is optional as you can still run applications using the Dock and other methods.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 582: Lion Gestures | | Date: | Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:16:36 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-LionGest... | | Description: |
Get to know the new Lion gestures. You can use a trackpad on a recent MacBook or a Magic Trackpad to navigate around in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. You can also do some gestures with a Magic Mouse. See where to enable and customize gestures.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 580: Making Text Easier To Read | | Date: | Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:45:46 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MakingTe... | | Description: |
If you have trouble reading text on your computer screen, there are lots of ways to adjust the size of text on web pages, email messages, word processing documents and other applications. You can quickly adjust text, even just temporarily with keyboard shortcuts, without changing the text itself, just how it is displayed to you.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 579: Cropping Photos in iMovie 11 | | Date: | Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:08:06 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Cropping... | | Description: |
Many iMovie users wonder why they get black bars on the sides or above and below an image that the drop into their movie. This is caused when the picture is a different aspect ratio than the video. You can use cropping in iMovie 11 to select the area of the image you want to use, and whether to include any black space around the image.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 578: Don't Stress About Disk Use | | Date: | Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:24:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-DontStre... | | Description: |
Sometimes computer users stress too much about disk usage. They worry when they see varying amount of free and used space and their computers and when they notice those numbers change even though they haven't done anything. Find out what Mac OS X does that uses disk space on a regular basis.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 577: Don't Stress About Rumors | | Date: | Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:27:14 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-DontStre... | | Description: |
Apple users can sometimes stress about when is the best time to by a new Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod. Rumors are always around that a new device is on the way. But putting off a purchase isn't always that important. Learn to research the validity of rumors and don't stress about getting your new Apple hardware at the exact right time.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 574: Looking Up Apple Tech Specs | | Date: | Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:26:30 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-LookingU... | | Description: |
Learn how to look up the serial number for your Mac, and then use that number to get the official model number for your Mac. You must have that model number to purchase memory upgrades. Find out about the Tech Specs section of the Apple web site where you can learn more about your Mac and other Apple devices.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 567: iWeb Alternative: Google Sites | | Date: | Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:08:57 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iWebAlte... | | Description: |
Another alternative to using iWeb and MobileMe hosting is the free Google Sites product. You can create a simple web page or seers of pages and let Google host it for free. There are tons of templates to choose from and the pages are highly customizable. You can even make files available for download.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 565: iWeb Alternative: Google | | Date: | Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:37:39 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iWebAlte... | | Description: |
A great alternative to iWeb and MobileMe web hosting the Google's free Blogger service. You can use your Google or Gmail ID and create blogs using various templates and features. It many ways it is more advanced than iWeb. You can even assign a custom domain, track statistics and post articles via email.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 564: iCal To Do Reminders | | Date: | Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:50:56 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iCalToDo... | | Description: |
In addition to being able to create events in iCal, you can also create items that are not attached to a specific date and time. These to do items, or reminders as they will be called in Lion, can be simple items that you can check off, or they can have priorities and alarms attached to them to help you organize.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 559: Importing Photos Using Image Capture | | Date: | Fri, 27 May 2011 09:58:43 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Importin... | | Description: |
If you don't want every photo from your camera to go into your iPhoto library, you may want to use an alternative method for importing. You can use the Finder to drag and drop photos directly from the SD card. You can also use Image Capture, an application that comes with your Mac, to import photos to folders, iPhoto, or other applications. You can also manage the photos on your card or camera with Image Capture.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 556: iPhoto Printing Tricks | | Date: | Fri, 20 May 2011 10:06:29 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iPhotoPr... | | Description: |
iPhoto's printing capability is pretty basic, unless you look closely. You can print multiple photos on a page, print multiple copies of the same photo, or even copies of the same photo with different adjustments applied to each copy. You can also print single pages from iphoto books to make more interesting printouts.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 555: Mac Defender Trojan | | Date: | Tue, 17 May 2011 18:44:16 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacDefen... | | Description: |
Learn about the Mac Defender/Mac Protector trojan horse malware attack. See how it works. Find out how to protect yourself from it. Watch step-by-step how to remove it. This piece of malware tricks you into download and installing it with frightening, but completely fake, virus warnings. What it really wants is your credit card number. Fortunately it is easy to avoid and easy to remove.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 552: Why You Should Be Using 1Password | | Date: | Wed, 11 May 2011 11:20:12 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-WhyYouSh... | | Description: |
If you use a Mac to browse the Internet, you should be using 1Password. This third-party utility lets you create, save and use secure passwords on every site you log in to. You can also store bank information, notes and files inside 1Password's encrypted database. In addition, it will protect you from dangerous phishing attacks.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 551: Login Items | | Date: | Mon, 09 May 2011 10:06:51 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-LoginIte... | | Description: |
Login Items are applications that launch automatically when you log in to your user account on your Mac. Utilities supporting some of your applications may be found there. You can also add your own applications, scripts, folders, documents and even web bookmarks.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 547: Styles In Pages | | Date: | Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:42:16 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-StylesIn... | | Description: |
Learn how to use Styles in iWork Pages. You can apply styles to paragraphs or characters, redefine styles already in place, and select all text that uses a specific style. Styles are an important tool for document creation in Pages.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 545: Mail Act-On | | Date: | Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:39:21 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MailActO... | | Description: |
You can assign rules to keyboard shortcuts with the Mail extension Mail-Act On. This makes it easy to send messages to folders without your hands leaving the keyboard. You can also assign rules to outgoing messages and alter how Mail sets the read status of messages.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 539: Multiple Mics With GarageBand | | Date: | Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:33 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Multiple... | | Description: |
You can record multiple microphones each into its own track in GarageBand. First you must set up an aggregate device using the Audio MIDI Setup utility. Then you need to enable multitrack recording in GarageBand and give each track a channel from the aggregate device. To get all microphones working well it takes some trial and error.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 534: Basic iPad Security | | Date: | Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:53:01 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-BasicIPa... | | Description: |
There are three simple steps you can take to protect your iPad against being lost or stolen. Use the passcode feature to stop someone else from accessing your data. Set up Find My iPad with your MobileMe or free Apple ID. Put a message on your lock screen to help someone return your lost iPad to you.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 531: iMovie for iPad 2 | | Date: | Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:55:32 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iMovieFo... | | Description: |
Take a look at iMovie for the iPad 2. This simplified version of the desktop software allows you to put together clips you take with your iPad's cameras into short movies. You can choose a theme that determines the look of the transitions and titles. You can insert audio and photos.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 528: GarageBand for iPad | | Date: | Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:04:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-GarageBa... | | Description: |
Take a look at the new GarageBand app for iPad. It provides a similar, but simpler interface for editing music as compared to GarageBand for Mac. But it also has screens that allow you to play keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. You can play each note, or use smart instruments to quickly compose with chords, rhythms and beats.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 525: Clearing Your Browser Cache | | Date: | Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:30:16 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Clearing... | | Description: |
Your browser temporarily stores images and data in a cache on your hard drive to speed up reloading web pages. But sometimes you may wish to clear your cache to load fresh content. Learn about the cache and how to clear it on the Mac in Safari, Firefox, Chrome and on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 508: Tracking Changes in Pages | | Date: | Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:19:10 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Tracking... | | Description: |
You can use the Track Changes feature of Pages in iWork 09 to edit documents. Suggestions are recorded and can be accepted or rejected later. Multiple writers and editors can work on a document and all changes will be recorded along with the editor and time. Comments can also be added.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 500: Using The Mac App Store | | Date: | Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:25:32 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingThe... | | Description: |
In episode number 500 of MacMost Now, Gary Rosenzweig takes a look at the Mac App Store. After updating to Mac OS X 10.6.6 you can browse, purchase and download Macintosh software using the Mac App Store, which fundamentally changes the way Mac users get software.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 498: Twitter Lists | | Date: | Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:14:34 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-TwitterL... | | Description: |
Learn how to use Twitter lists to organize your Twitter home page. You can group together people you follow by category and view only that list. You can also see which lists others have created and follow a list that fits a topic you are interested in.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 496: Safari AutoFill | | Date: | Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:16:29 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-SafariAu... | | Description: |
The Safari AutoFill feature allows you to quickly fill in web forms using data stored in your Address Book contact and from information you have filled out in web forms before. You can see what information is stored by AutoFill in Safari preferences. You can find the passwords used by AutoFill in the OS X Keychain, and restrict access to those passwords.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 491: iMovie Title Tricks | | Date: | Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:33:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iMovieTi... | | Description: |
While the set of iMovie 11 titles is more limiting than most video editing tools, you can use some simple tricks to place and style titles. Some of the title options allow you to position the text by simply inserting lines and changing font properties.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 486: Keynote Transitions and Builds | | Date: | Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:01:55 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-KeynoteT... | | Description: |
Learn how to use transitions between slides and items in iWork Keynote 09. You can add a variety of transitions between slides with many customizable options. You can also add transitions when building individual items on a slide. You can set the build order of items, and even add additional animation for items on a slide.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 479: Using Beat Markers in iMovie 11 | | Date: | Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:00:11 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingBea... | | Description: |
Beat Markers allow you to set points in an audio track and then drop in video with cuts that match the beats. After timing out the beats in a soundtrack, all you need to do is drag and drop video or photos into iMovie and the video will be cut to match the markers. You can even add transitions that fit along with the beats.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 477: Editing Photos in iPhoto 11 | | Date: | Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:21:41 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-EditingP... | | Description: |
In iPhoto 11 you can touch up your photos in several ways. You can cure red-eye, fix blemishes, straighten photos and more. You can also enhance or alter the colors in your photos in a number of ways. iPhoto always remembers the original photo, so you can revert even after changes have been made.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 468: Editing Audio in iMovie 11 | | Date: | Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:59:12 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-EditingA... | | Description: |
iMovie 11 allows you to set the volume for specific portions of the audio track. You can adjust the sections of volume control and set fade in and out times for each section. You can also apply audio effects, filter sound using an equalizer and layer multiple tracks of audio.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 467: FaceTime for Mac | | Date: | Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:14:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-FaceTime... | | Description: |
The new free FaceTime for Mac application from Apple lets you place and receive video phone calls. You can video chat with people on other Macs, iPhones or the new iPod Touch. You can use an email address as an identifier, or their iPhone phone number.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 466: iLife 11, Lion and the New MacBook Air | | Date: | Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:28:34 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-iLife11L... | | Description: |
Apple has three major Mac announcements today in a special event. iLife 11 brings updates to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. The new Mac OS X 10.7 will be called Lion and will be released in summer of 2011. Some features, like FaceTime and a new Mac App Store will be available sooner. A new, lighter, smaller and cheaper MacBook Air hits stores today.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 464: Using Stacks | | Date: | Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:03:44 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-UsingSta... | | Description: |
Learn how to use and customize Stacks, a feature of the Mac OS X Dock. You can quickly access your files or applications through Stacks. They can be configured to show grid and list views. You can create custom stacks to hold specific items.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 462: How iMovie Stores Files | | Date: | Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:12:26 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-HowIMovi... | | Description: |
iMovie 09 has its own unique way of storing files. Understanding how and where iMovie stores events and projects will help you manage your videos. You can store clips and projects on your internal drive, or a secondary or external drive. You can also easily remove and archive projects and events.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 461: Alarm Clock Pro | | Date: | Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:29:26 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-AlarmClo... | | Description: |
Alarm Clock Pro is a good alternative to filling your calendar with alarms and events. You can easily set alarms for specific times or intervals. These alarms can trigger scripts, sounds, alerts and actions for a variety of purposes.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 455: Reinstalling Lost Mac Applications | | Date: | Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:15:44 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-Reinstal... | | Description: |
If you have accidentally deleted an essential Mac application, like TextEdit, Preview, iCal, Address Book or the QuickTime Player, you can get it back without reinstalling your entire system. The packages for these files are on your Mac OS X installation disks. It is just a matter of knowing where to find them and how to get at some of the ones that are somewhat hidden.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 453: Beyond Parental Controls with DNS | | Date: | Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:47:54 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-BeyondPa... | | Description: |
You can block web sites and protect all of the devices in your house using DNS controls. A service like OpenDNS allows you to prevent any computer or device on your network from going to categories of sites or a specific site. You may also be able to block sites using your DSL or Cable Modem's controls.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 452: Browser Cookies | | Date: | Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:38:35 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-BrowserC... | | Description: |
Your web browser uses to store bits of information associated with the web sites you visit. There are misconceptions about what cookies do and how they are used. Learn how to examine your browser cookies and set your cookie storage preferences.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 448: Default Folder X | | Date: | Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:11:27 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-DefaultF... | | Description: |
The handy utility Default Folder X adds extra functionality to your save and open dialogs. You can quickly navigate to folders already open on your desktop, jump to recent and favorite folders, set a default folder for each application, and make changes to files you see in the dialog boxes.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 446: Apple | | Date: | Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:59:56 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-ApplesPi... | | Description: |
Apple introduced its first modern social network with Ping in iTunes 10. Ping allows you to follow your friends and see what music they have purchased and comment on music and other iTunes items.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 444: Airport Location Utility | | Date: | Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:11 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-AirportL... | | Description: |
The Airport Location utility allows you to take snapshots of your Mac's preferences and then manually or automatically switch between these preferences. This could save time if you use your Mac in different environments or in different modes. For instance, you could create snapshots for work, home, library or travel and then easily change dozens of settings with just one action.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 438: Mac OS X Guest Accounts | | Date: | Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:40:48 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn how to set up guest accounts on your Mac. Guest accounts are a great way to allow friends or your kids to use your Mac without worrying about them messing with your documents or settings. Guest accounts are created on the fly and deleted after use. You can set parental controls for guest accounts and also save documents out of them using the Shared folder.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 434: Is MobileMe Worth It? | | Date: | Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:51:50 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Look at the services you get with MobileMe and decide whether the service is worth the price. You get email, calendars and contacts, storage, a web site, syncing, Back-To-My-Mac and Find My iPhone. There are free services that can be used to replace most of these, but they are not exactly the same.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 426: Exploring Desktop Backgrounds | | Date: | Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:04:46 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn how to choose your own desktop background, use your own image as a background, rotate through a collection of images and other techniques. Also learn how to create a solid black background and use a third-party program to show video, animation or a web page as your desktop background.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 420: Mobile Hotspots | | Date: | Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:13:37 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Mobile wireless Internet connections have evolved into mobile hotspots: devices that allow you create your own Internet-connected wifi network while on the go. You can get mobile hotspot devices from Verizon and Sprint. This sort of connection has many advantages over USB devices and public Internet access.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 413: iOS 4 First Look | | Date: | Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:52:51 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Take a look at iOS 4, available today for the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch. You can have multiple apps running at once and store app icons in folders. Apps like Camera, Photos, Mail and others have new features. You can also use Bluetooth keyboards with your iPhone.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 411: Mail Quoting | | Date: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:46:49 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn about how Apple Mail quotes the contents of previous messages. You can choose to have the entire message quoted in a reply, or just a portion. You can change the quote level and decide on the default location of your signature.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 407: iPhone 4 Announced | | Date: | Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:15:30 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn about the new iPhone, coming out later this month. Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 4 this morning with new features such as video calling, a 5-megapixel camera that does HD video, gyroscope, high density screen and more. The iPhone OS becomes iOS and version 4 will include multitasking. iBooks moves to the iPhone and will support notes and PDFs.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 404: Keynote for iPad | | Date: | Fri, 28 May 2010 10:39:31 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Take a look at Keynote on the iPad. You can build presentations with text, images, charts, shapes and transitions. You can present them on your iPad's screen, using an external projector or monitor, or export them as PDFs for printing.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 388: Protect Your Email Account | | Date: | Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:27:33 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Web-based email accounts have been the target of malicious hackers and spammers recently. Find out how they get access to an account, and how to protect yourself. See how to check your Gmail account for unauthorized access. Protect your account with a strong, secure password.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 382: iPad Calendar, Contacts and Notes | | Date: | Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:24:03 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Take a look at the three organizational apps that come with your iPad. You can keep track of events and appointments with Calendar. Contacts acts as an address book. Notes lets you write small text files. All can sync with your Mac. But they are pretty simple apps compared to what should be possible on the iPad.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 366: Proper Use of the Trash | | Date: | Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:45 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
The Trash in Mac OS X is a failsafe device to prevent you from accidentally deleting items. But many people use it as a holding place for files that they aren't sure about. Learn how to use the Trash properly so you keep files around that you may need, and delete only the ones you are sure you want to get rid of forever.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 362: Importing Incompatible Video into iMovie | | Date: | Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:34:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Most video cameras produce files in a format that iMovie can handle right away. However, some cameras use special video formats that iMovie can't read without your help. There are three strategies you can use to get incompatible video into iMovie: installing software that comes with your camera, researching solutions on the company Web site, or converting the video using free third-party tools.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 360: Set Up Wireless Security | | Date: | Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:46:06 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
If you have a wireless network at home you should set up wireless security. It is as simple as setting a password through the Airport Utility application or the Web interface of your wireless router. This will not only prevent others from accessing your network and using your Internet connection, but it will also encrypt your data.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 359: Walking Away From Your Mac | | Date: | Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:15:06 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn how to walk away from your Mac without worrying about others easily getting access to your data or messing up your settings. By setting your Mac to log you out, or require a password when you have left it, you can walk away from a Mac in a semi-public area like your work space or home office.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 355: Sonos ZonePlayer | | Date: | Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:59:48 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
The Sonos ZonePlayers are devices for playing music from your Mac or streaming service through your home network. Take a look at the S5 and the ZP90 ZonePlayers and see how they work. You can also get a ZoneBridge to use your ZonePlayers wirelessly. Sonos Web site. Sonos at Amazon.com.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 354: Searching Safari History | | Date: | Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:03:18 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Go beyond bookmarks by using your Safari History as an endless bookmarking system. The trick is to learn how to search your history to find pages you have visited hours or days ago. This powerful feature of the Web browser is often overlooked by new Mac users and long-time users alike.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 353: Magic Mouse Custom Gestures | | Date: | Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:10:32 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Since the Magic Mouse's surface is one big touch-sensitive area, it was only a matter of time before third-party developers came up with solutions for adding custom gestures. By installing free and inexpensive system extensions, you can assign commands to various swipes and taps.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 350: Apple Announces the iPad | | Date: | Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:41:20 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Apple announced a new product today: the iPad. Essentially a large iPod Touch, the iPad is capable of running iPhone apps at a higher resolution. You can use it to purchase and use music, videos and books. It comes in a WiFi and a WiFi+3G version and will be available at the end of March for prices starting at $499.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 349: Fixing a Slow Mac | | Date: | Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:20:37 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
What to do when your Mac slows down. If you are experiencing a slowdown, there are several things you can check before having a pro take a look. Learn how to use Activity Monitor, Disk Utility and the System Preferences to look for obvious problems. There are also some other tips for clearing up trouble.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 347: Quick Look | | Date: | Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:56:19 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Take a closer look at Quick Look, the ability to view the contents of a file without opening it. Just select a file in the Finder and press the spacebar. You can also navigate between files with Quick Look active, and browse around inside the contents of a file. Quick Look also works in Time Machine, Mail and iChat.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 346: Sound Output and Input | | Date: | Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:33:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Since your Mac can handle more than one audio device, it is important to know how to tell it which device to use for output and input. For instance, you can have external speakers and a USB headset, as well as several microphones. You can set this system-wide, or for individual applications like iChat, GarageBand, Audacity and Skype.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 343: Setting Up a Printer On Your Mac | | Date: | Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:26 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
It can sometimes be tricky to set up a printer on your Mac. Make sure you are buying one that is Mac-compatible and that you have a USB cable if you need one. Also, typically ignore the CD-ROM that comes with the printer and download fresh drives from the Web site. Check reviews and support sites for for tips and information.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 341: Beyond the Ken Burns Effect | | Date: | Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:12:02 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
The Ken Burns Effect in iMovie 09 is the default setting for photos inserted into an iMovie project. But you can use it for more than just adding a little motion. You can pan and zoom to focus on objects or move along an image. You can even zoom in and then back out and other similar effects.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 340: Apple Wish List 2010 | | Date: | Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:32:08 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Gary Rosenzweig hopes Apple will improve MacBook Pros and Mac Pros in 2010. He also wishes for changes to MobileMe, AppleTV and iTunes. Perhaps 2010 will be the year the iPhone goes beyond AT&T. He also hopes that a new Apple tablet device will be more than just a media player. Leave your wishes below in the comments.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 337: Strong Online Passwords | | Date: | Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:22:25 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Do you use a dictionary word, date or common password for your online accounts? Then it is only a matter of time before your accounts are compromised. Learn how to use strong passwords for your online accounts to protect yourself. You can use the Mac OS X Password Assistant to create random letter and number combinations. Read more about online password security at http://macmost.com/online-password-security.html.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 335: iPhoto Smart Albums | | Date: | Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:02:29 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
You can use Smart Albums in iPhoto 09 to get a list of all photos taken with a single camera, like the iPhone 3GS. You can also use other criteria like camera settings, keywords, descriptions, ratings and dates. Smart Albums update automatically and will sync back to your iPhone or iPod Touch.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 334: Back to My Mac | | Date: | Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:36:46 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Take a look at Back to My Mac, a feature of MobileMe that allows you to easily connect to your home Mac while away. You can share files and the screen. Back to My Mac will communicate with MobleMe so you can connect even if you are on a different network and have changing dynamic IP addresses.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 330: Sync Files With Dropbox | | Date: | Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:37:03 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Dropbox creates a folder on your drive that automatically syncs with a remote server. You can then access these files from your other Macs and iPhone, as well as share them with friends or everyone. It is a good way to keep a set of files in sync if you have more than one Mac.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 327: Customizing Your Safari Toolbar | | Date: | Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:38:24 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
You can customize your Safari toolbar by adding a variety of buttons and re-arranging them. You can also revert to the default set. You can specify which buttons stick around when the window shrinks. Interesting additions include a New Tab button, an Add Bookmark button, Mail and Print buttons and Zoom buttons.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 318: iPhone Maps App | | Date: | Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:33:35 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn how to use the iPhone's Maps app to search for stores, get directions, plot your current location and more. The iPhone Maps app has been a part of the iPhone since the beginning, but it keeps getting better. Find out what it can do and how easy it is to use.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 316: Trashcan Basics | | Date: | Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:57:45 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn the basics of using the Mac trashcan to delete files. Windows users will find it is slightly different than the Windows recycle bin. This is an excerpt from the book the MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac http://macmost.com/book
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| Title: | MacMost Now 303: The MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac | | Date: | Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:28:30 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn about the new book from MacMost.com. It is a complete guide to learning to use Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Written for both switchers and people who want to learn more about their Mac, the book teaches the fundamentals of using the operating system and the applications that come with every Mac.
You can find out more about the book at http://macmost.com/book.
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| Title: | MacMost Now 291: iTunes 9 Home Sharing | | Date: | Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:49:56 +0000 | | Download File: | http://blip.tv/file/get/Macmost-MacMostN... | | Description: |
Learn about the new iTunes 9 Home Sharing feature. It lets you easily share and copy media from one computer to another from within iTunes. However, setup requires one or more iTunes accounts and the new features are simply shortcuts to what was already possible.
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