Macintosh
Share iTunes Playlists Across Local Network
Question What is the quick, easy way to set up a local network to share playlists in iTunes? Answer Home Sharing. It’s easy to set up too! You’ll need two computers running iTunes and your iTunes login and password. Home Sharing has been around for a little while, but make sure you have the latest iTunes…
Read MoreCopy an image from a Web page into a Word doc?
Question How can I copy an image from a Web page to paste it into a Word doc on my Macintosh? When I do it using the Control-Option-Click and select Copy Image, then go to Word and select Paste, it pastes the address of the image, not the image itself. Answer I right click the…
Read MoreCan I use my printer for my PC and my Macintosh at the same time?
Question Can I hook my printer, which is used for the PC, up to my Macintosh and use it interchangably for both machines? I don’t think so, but figured I would ask. Answer Hook your printer up to your mac. Download Bonjour from your PC for the PC (free program from apple). My dad says…
Read MoreHow do I run a Clean Install with Snow Leopard?
Question How do I do a Clean Install with Snow Leopard? I’m having a lot of computer problems and need to reinstall my system. Answer Macintosh system installs before Snow Leopard had three different ways to install your system. Clean install (wipe your entire hard drive) Normal (update your currrent System Folder) Archive and Install…
Read MoreDuplicate fonts in Snow Leopard?
Question Have you upgraded to Snow Leopard? I only upgraded a couple of days ago, but have run into a slightly irritating font issue. If you have, then maybe you can answer me this: Ever since I upgraded I now have a bunch of “duplicate” fonts showing in Font Book along with a few that…
Read MoreOpen a web page automatically with iCal
Question I have a website I’d like to open automatically every morning. Is there a way to do this on my Macintosh? Answer Yes! You can do this with iCal. Here’s how: First, open your browser and go to the web page you’d like to open automatically. Click and drag the favicon to the desktop……
Read MoreHow to Edit Bookmarks in Chrome
Question I am using Google’s Chrome browser. It works great, but I can’t seem to edit the bookmarks. The help tells me to the “Tools” menu, but I can’t find it. Answer Google was a bit tricky with their default installation, but the fix is easy. Go to your preferences for Chrome. Under the “Basics”…
Read MoreExporting Mailing Lists to Make Mailing Labels
Question: Do you know of a software patch that allows the exporting of Macintosh Address Book contacts to run mailing labels? Answer: I can help! To learn how to export your addresses out of your Address Book app, you can read this article I wrote a while back: How to Get Your Address Book into…
Read MoreMacintosh: Create a password protection from a folder
If you ever felt like you needed a little extra privacy for certain files on your computer, this is an easy way to do it. Not only can you keep prying eyes away from your tax documents or holiday lists – you can do it with the software you already have on your Macintosh. Determine…
Read MoreFrom Address Book to Excel for a Mail Merge
Q. I need to do a mail merge with Excel and Microsoft Word. How can I get my addresses out of my Address Book and into Excel? Answer: You have a couple of options. Address Book Exporters Either of these will allow you to export your address book as a plain text file that you…
Read MoreSnow Leopard: Personal Review
The new operating system for my Macintosh came out Friday – so, of course, I had to go get it Friday. I was at the store 6 minutes after they opened and was walking back to the car about 2 minutes later. Gotta love how all the Apple employees on the floor wield the power…
Read MoreMacintosh: Spotlight can do math
Did you know that Spotlight, on your Macintosh can do math? Many times it is quicker than bringing up your calculator.
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