Mac OS Classic had a simple way to print Finder windows and folder contents. Mac OS X does not, which results in convoluted steps to do what should be easy. From Chris Kerins of MyFirstMac: Capture the window image by using the key combination cmd-shift-4, then hit the space bar to toggle to window mode. … Read More »
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Doing the Right Thing
For MacBook Pro users video problems, Apple has identified the problem and extended the warranty. The problem was NVIDIA’s graphic chipset but Apple gets to fix it. Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics processor in your MacBook Pro … Read More »
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Why is this even necessary?
Reviews of the Elgato Turbo.264 HD video conversion add on for Macs, here, here, and here. Drag and drop any video file into the application and convert it to a high-quality H.264 file in standard or HD resolutions. H.264 video is a universal format that can be played on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, gaming consoles, … Read More »
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Why do security geeks say Mac users need anti-virus protection?
Interesting video of interviews with security professionals at a conference. The question posed to attendees and security software vendors? “Do Mac OS X users really need antivirus and if so, why?” Given the appearance of malware for Macs, albeit small in number compared to Windows machines, there’s growing consensus amongst security professionals that antivirus is … Read More »
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hulu TV comes to the Mac desktop. Why?
If you’ve ever wondered why there are not all that many television shows in the iTunes Store then pay close attention to what is happening on Hulu. For the most part, television shows from iTunes will cost you money. Hulu has a larger variety of shows and it’s free. Why pay money to Apple when … Read More »
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Repair for iPhones and Macs
Overnight repair service for Apple products, including the iPhone: Drop your iPhone in the pool on Monday, and text about it on Wednesday. You can now get the same great customer service, quality repairs and superfast turnaround from MyService, for your iPhone. New overnight express shipping options make it fast and affordable to get your … Read More »
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Another Crazy Mac Software Bundle
These deals are becoming more difficult to avoid. My Mac has plenty of software that I don’t use. This one is from MacUpdate and gets you over $566 of Mac software for less than $50. The list is impressive; from Parallels Desktop to Circus Ponies Notebook and nine others. From the press release: MacUpdate has … Read More »