by: Jason
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#31:
News:
Merry Christmas everyone from the Macbook Podcast.
In Apple news: Apple has updated Security Update 2007-009 to v1.1, available in 10.4.11 PPC and Universal and 10.5.1 Universal flavors.
According to Apple's documentation, the new version does not affect the security content of the original update, but addresses an issue that may cause Safari to unexpectedly quit when browsing to certain websites.
Apple initially released Security Update 2007-009 earlier this week, which included a host of security updates for both 10.4.11 and 10.5.1.
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Macbook classroom:
windows centric tips for switchers: 1) There isn't a Start button. You can drag applications to the Dock for quick access, or even drag the entire Applications folder to the right-hand side of the Dock. Right-click on it, and you'll get a menu listing the contents. 2) Applications can be started upon login by going to Accounts in System Preferences, clicking login Items and adding them to the list. 3) Installers work different in OSX, most applications can be installed by just dragging and dropping them into your Applications folder (applications can ultimately reside anywhere on your hard disk, but it pays to be tidy). Installers are mostly used when it's necessary to set up large volumes of files or application resources (fonts, libraries, etc.). 4) In Windows you can’t move the task bar icons, but in OSX, you can Command click them and move them around. 5) Warning!!! Don't try moving a folder on top of another with the same name because OSX will replace the entire folder, i.e., it will not merge both folder's contents and will cause you to lose your data.
Free file of the week:
SwapMyDock is a simple to use drag and drop application that allows you to easily change Leopards dock graphics. SwapMyDock will back up your original dock images and allow you to restore them at any time. There are a bunch of cool docks available for free at dockulicious.com, leoparddocks.net and leoparddocks.com so download a copy of SwapMyDock and go grab yourself a cool new dock.
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Macbook Podcast Episode #30
by: Jason
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#30:
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Macbook podcast 30th episode software giveaway winners!!!
Kolingo Software
Alarm Clock
Pro - David from the amazon group
Data Guardian - Sam Olson
E-Mail Commander - Matt Outlaw
File Sheriff - Jim Spicer
Font Pilot - Tom Johnson
Gallery Designer - Donald Stein
Librarian Pro - Connor Jackson
Mac Cleanse - Bob Middleton
Mac Pilot - Rick Sweeney
Slideshow Magic - Drew Howard
Swift Share - Brent
Templeton
Little Snitch and a LaunchBar (Objective Development Software) - Angela Bautista / Donald Phelps
Podcast Maker (Lemonz Dream) - John David Wright / Tim McGinnis
Multitunes - Brian Petersen / Jack Moore
In Apple news: Apple has released QuickTime 7.3.1, which addresses a number of security issues. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users and addresses a widely publicized security flaw in QuickTime revealed by Symantec.
GarageBand 4.1.1 update introduced an unexpected feature -- the creation of custom (free) Ringtones for the iPhone.
An Apple support document details the procedure:
To create a
custom ringtone
1. Set up a cycle region that covers the area you wish to use in
the GarageBand song. Note: This area must be 40 seconds or less in
length.
2. Once the cycle area has been set, choose Share > Send
Ringtone to
iTunes.
Requirements
- GarageBand 4.1.1 or later
- iTunes 7.5 or later
- iPhone with software version 1.1.2 or
later
Apple introduced Ringtone support into iTunes and the iPhone in September of this year. The feature, however, was originally limited to converting iTunes Store songs at the price of $.99/each. A number of workarounds and 3rd party utilities have since appeared to fill the gap for free custom iTunes ringtones, but each iTunes revision has caused issues with these tools.
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ForMacEyesOnly Segment:
Michael Potter of the ForMacEyesOnly podcast shows us how to create address labels from your address book.
Macbook classroom:
Power options for your macbook
Free file of the week:
Burn - Free, open source application Burn lets you burn almost any kind of CD or DVD on your Mac.
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Macbook Podcast Episode #29
by: Jason
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#29:
News:
Macbook podcast 30th episode software
giveaway!!!
Send an email to macbookpodcast@gmail.com
Software to be given away:
Kolingo Software www.kolingosw.com
Alarm Clock Pro
Data Guardian
E-Mail Commander
File Sheriff
Font Pilot
Gallery Designer
Librarian Pro
Mac Cleanse
Mac Pilot
Slideshow Magic
Swift
Share
Little Snitch and a LaunchBar Objective Development Software
Podcast Maker lemonzdream.com
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ForMacEyesOnly Segment:
Michael Potter of the ForMacEyesOnly podcast shows us how to add birthdays to ical
Macbook classroom:
My top 5 apps for switchers
1) Flip4mac - Allows you to play windows media files on your mac.
2) Firefox - Alternative browser to Safari.
3) VLC - Plays every kinda media file you throw at it.
4) Skitch - Take screenshots and draw on them to show others your point.
5) SuperDuper and Carbon Copy Cloner - allows you to make clone copies of your hard drive.
Free file of the week:
DejaMenu displays the current application's main menu as a context menu when a key combination is pressed.
This is particularly useful for people using multiple monitors. Since the Menubar only appears on a single monitor, it is awkward to use applications on a different monitor. DejaMenu solves this - just press the configured key combo, and a copy of the Menubar is right there for your to use.
Once installed open System Preferences, Universal Access preferences, and make sure that the "Enable access for assistive devices" checkbox is checked.
The first time DejaMenu is launched, you will be prompted to enter a key combination to activate DejaMenu. Make sure that you pick a combination that isn't used by you in any other applications. The key combination must include modifier keys, and the cmd (apple) key is required.
At any point, if you double-click on the DejaMenu icon, you will be presented with a menu to configure, get help for, or quit DejaMenu. This menu is also accessible through the DejaMenu menu as well (as the last menu item).
Note that DejaMenu does not have a Dock icon, or Menubar of it's own.
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Macbook
Podcast Episode #28
by: Jason
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#28:
News:
Listener feedback on Apple ads
Reinstalling Leopard
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ForMacEyesOnly Segment:
Michael Potter of the ForMacEyesOnly podcast shows us some quicklook tips
Macbook classroom:
iphoto slideshow
1) Open iphoto
and select the photos you want for the slideshow
2) Click the Slideshow icon on the toolbar at the bottom
3) From here you can add effects, preview the slideshow, etc... You
can also click settings to adjust the time in between slides, add
music to the slideshow, etc...
4) Click share in the iphoto menu and then click send to idvd
5) Once in idvd you can add your menu for the dvd slideshow and
adjust the buttons, etc...
6) When your satisfyed with the slideshow click on the burn icon to
burn the slideshow to a
dvd.
Free file of the week:
Check Off is a to-do list that sits in your menu bar. Simply click the check mark and your personal to-do list will drop down.
Features
* Easily
accessible from the Mac OS X Menu Bar.
* Allows creation of groups of items.
* Each item can have its own note for more information.
* Finder-like Labels.
* iPod Synchronization so you can take your tasks on-the-go (iPod
must support notes
feature).
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