Exactly one year ago, Cal wrote in to ask, “I once had ‘hidden files’ on my mac – running tiger. Now every application and file is visible, but ghosted back. How can I undo the view hidden files?” I am sorry, Cal, that I am only responding to this question now. I recently bought a [...]
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It is easy to lose track of the black mouse cursor on your screen. This is true whether you have 20/20 vision or need bifocals to see your screen. Even if you can locate the cursor, you may have difficulty determining exactly where the cursor is pointing. Part of this is the fact that screen [...]
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As many fans of the iPad know, Apple is currently having a war of words with Adobe over its Flash plug-in for web browsers. As a Mac user, you have probably already experienced Safari or Firefox crashing due to Flash. You have likely heard your computer’s fans go crazy when Flash videos are on screen [...]
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Cheryl wrote in to say that she is having problems with Mac OS X’s Mail application. She wrote, “When I open some emails I am getting a small blue box with a question mark inside and I cannot see the picture I have been sent.” These images can sometimes be annoying (like when they come [...]
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It’s Thanksgiving in the United States today, and families everywhere are gathering to celebrate. When the dinner festivities end, and you’re searching for something else to do this evening, might I suggest trying some new Mac software? I have compiled a list of nine applications I started using in 2009 and am thankful for. Some [...]
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Whether you have a large house, apartment, or office, you may have found that your AirPort network doesn’t reach into the far corners of your property. Of course, it always seems as though those corners are perfect for your Macs, and consequently, you need some way to extend your wireless network to those areas. Luckily, [...]
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I don’t normally cover iPhone tips on this site, but I thought I’d share one with you as it relates to podcasts. Until I got my 2G iPhone, I listened to a lot of music on my iPod. Here in Portland, I nearly always take the bus, Max, ride my bike, or walk to my [...]
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