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October 30th, 2007
Information from Software Update. This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife ’08. October 30th, 2007
Information from Software Update. Backup 3.1.2 is highly recommended for all users of Backup 3. This update includes reliability improvements and improves compatibility with Leopard and iWork ’08. For more information about Backup 3, visit the .Mac website at: http://www.mac.com. For Backup 3 support information, visit Continue reading Backup 3.1.2 Now Available October 28th, 2007
An excerpt from Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide. With Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Apple has finally phased out Mac OS 9. The Classic Environment, which enabled you to run Mac OS 9.2.2 from within Mac OS X is no longer supported in Leopard. Don’t whine! Let’s face it — Mac Continue reading Mac OS X Tiger: Classic Chapter October 27th, 2007
An excerpt from Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide. In an effort to trim some fat from my Mac OS X book for its Leopard revision, we decided to cut the existing Unix chapter from the Tiger book. This freed up 44 pages for new material about Leopard’s new features. But there’s Continue reading Mac OS X Tiger: Unix Chapter October 26th, 2007
My list, on Peachpit.com. Last week, the folks at Peachpit Press asked me to write an article about my top ten Leopard features. You can find the article online: Top Ten Leopard Features That Will Change How You Use Your Mac. October 23rd, 2007
The miracle of publishing. I cannot believe how quickly the printer put this book together. I’m holding, in my hot little hands, a copy of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide. This book went to the printer on October 9 just two weeks ago. The FedEx guy just dropped off 25 copies. Continue reading Look What I Got! October 20th, 2007
I really am a first order geek. I recently wrote a lengthy account of my “Big September Gig,” in which I spent six days flying around northeastern Arizona with a team of 15 or so Russian photographers. You can read the first part of the story here. On Day 5, I flew from Monument Continue reading Day 5 on Google Earth October 18th, 2007
A postscript to the old mouse story. A while back, I wrote a brief post about my friend Jo at KBSZ-AM and the circa 1989 mouse she was using on her circa 1989 Mac IIci. Oddly enough, the post was well received, Dugg over 1,000 times, and nearly caused me to have my hosting Continue reading Jo Gets a “New” Computer October 17th, 2007
Get a great deal on a USB hard disk from the Apple Store. I’m in the middle of writing an article about my top ten favorite Leopard features (look for it on October 26 after 6 PM). One of those features is Time Machine, which I really think will simplify my backup procedures and Continue reading Get Ready for Time Machine October 16th, 2007
I see the difference with a wireless Mighty Mouse. I’ve been using a dual G5 computer for about 4 years now. Just this week, I finally set up its replacement, a 24″ iMac. At least six months ago, I treated myself to a wireless Mighty Mouse. I knew I needed to write about it Continue reading Bluetooth Adapters not the Same as Built-in Bluetooth October 16th, 2007
The race is on. It’s now official. You can read the press release here. This is one of the two dates I’d been debating with my editors at Peachpit. Cliff says that Apple likes to release hardware and software on Fridays. That would put it on October 26, the last Friday of the month. Continue reading It’s Official: Apple to Ship Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard on October 26 October 15th, 2007
Two Excerpts from Creating Spreadsheets and Charts in Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Visual QuickProject Guide. Want to see some sample pages from my Excel Visual QuickProject? Here are a few links. Front Matter (including complete Table of Contents) Excerpt from Chapter Continue reading Excel 2007 QuickProject Excerpts October 15th, 2007
I finally buy a new production Mac. Back in September, about three weeks ago, faced with the prospect of having to burn a dual-layer DVD — which none of my current computers could do — I finally broke down and bought a new production Mac: a 24″ iMac. I bought the computer at the Continue reading A New Mac October 10th, 2007
Buy the book at a deep discount from McGraw-Hill. Are you using Quicken 2008 for Windows? The tenth edition of my bestselling guide for Quicken, Quicken 2008: The Official Guide is in stores. But if you’ve been holding off on buying, now’s your chance to buy and save. McGraw-Hill is offering the book for Continue reading Save $10 on Quicken 2008: The Official Guide October 5th, 2007
Information from Software Update. This update addresses issues encountered when moving photos between Events, plus new greeting card themes, including holiday card designs. It also supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues. October 1st, 2007
Get sample pages from the book. Interested in seeing a sample of one of my Mac OS Visual QuickStart or QuickPro Guides? Here are a bunch of chapters for recent editions: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide Table of Contents Chapter 7 (coming soon) Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide Continue reading Mac OS X QuickStart/QuickPro Guide Book Excerpts |
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Ping to Keep Your Connection Alive
A quick tip for folks who use a cell phone to connect to the Internet while on the road.
One of the reasons I bought my Treo back in May was because I wanted a phone that I could use with my laptop to connect to the Internet when I was away from WiFi
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