Archive for 2009

Address Book is one of those essential applications built into Mac OS X, but it never seems to get the attention it deserves. Let’s change that with a list of tips which make using Address Book a more pleasant experience. If you’re across the…

As more of our entertainment goes digital, we’re running out of hard drive space to store these big files directly on our Macs. A possible solution to this problem is dividing an iTunes library across multiple disk volumes. To better explain the goal of…

One of the first things Mac users do to impress their Windows pals is demonstrate the magic of Exposé. Now you can awe them with a bunch of cool tricks. Oh yeah… they might even boost your productivity too! If you’re a recent Mac convert…

Just like Properties in Windows, you can use Get Info on a Mac to see important details about a particular file like its size, location, creation date, etc. Are you looking for more? Get Summary Info and Inspector can help. Since some readers are…

Have you ever come across a window that’s so tall you can’t even get to the resize handle with your mouse cursor because it’s off the screen? There’s a quick and easy fix! The people who usually deal with this problem on a somewhat…

Over the years Steve Jobs has made some pretty bold statements. At the time, people may have shrugged him off but they sure are listening now. Take a look at these 13 quotes which show just how much of a visionary he is. He knew there would…

There are so many handy little features built into the Mac operating system which most people never discover on their own. Moving and resizing windows without leaving the current application is one of them. This is a quickie, but still a goodie…

Are you tired of looking at generic folder icons or clashing document thumbnails in your Mac’s Dock? Put your own personal spin on Stacks and create custom icons to differentiate them. Stacks are a fantastic way to organize folders on your hard…

Knowing your way around a few keyboard shortcuts will surely boost your productivity in Mac OS X. That’s certainly the case with these tips which focus on hiding windows in a hurry. The first and most common way to hide a running application on…

With the Sticky Notes app, you can set yourself a reminder or leave a friendly message and see it every time you wake your iPhone or iPod touch— without needing to unlock it. I’m the first to admit how unbelievably forgetful I am. No matter…

Ever wanted to grab the file path of an item in Finder so you could paste it somewhere for reference? There are a ton of twisted and backwards ways to do it — or you could try out this simple hint! This is a tip I just discovered today…

One of the most common complaints about Dashboard in Mac OS X is the inability to run widgets on the user’s desktop so they’re always visible. Learn how to fix that pesky problem along with a couple other helpful hints…