Mac OS

If you are reading this article than you most likely have just finished breaking in your 'delete' button on your Mac keyboard and are ready for a new solution. Don't worry... you are just looking...

You are most likely reading this article right now because you are not familiar with the Mac operating system probably because you normally use a PC... ejecting a thumb drive from your Mac is way...

Ejecting a CD or DVD from a Mac operating system (Mac OS) is probably one of the easiest things that you will ever do. The following article will provide the simple process to do that for you.

Using an online search engine is a great way to find a topic that you are looking for but what about the next step? Once you find the page that includes your topic you have to find it within a...

Sometimes when working with a CD or DVD on a laptop it is not always easy to eject it when something happens such as it is not recognized by your computer. This may present a problem because there...

Do you long for those days of sitting on the couch or in the car drumming away at the A and B buttons on your Game Boy Advance? Do you wish you could revisit those old favorites like Pokemon,...

Although uninstalling applications is much easier and cleaner on Macs than on PCs, a good number of programs still leave behind bits and pieces of junk even after they have been...

Have you made the wonderful choice of switching to a Mac, but still want to run that one program in Windows that just isn't available for your Mac? That's alright; you can install Windows on your...

One of the most common issues that new Mac users have is learning how to add and delete programs on their Mac. There generally is only a few ways to add or delete programs below I will show you...

Here is a quick article on how to find and connect to a private WOW server, For free! This is perfect if you want to try out the game without investing any money.

Mac OS does not have a program to see excel or word or powerpoint presentations as seen in a PC by default. You have to do something extra to get this feature. You have to buy a program that opens...

If you just bought your new Mac or you just haven’t gotten around to downloading the widgets you want for it, here is how you do it. Also, if you haven't looked for widgets in a while, you should...

If you are like me and do not have the newest version of Microsoft office, then you may need to convert files at times. Sometimes I will receive attachments or download files that are from the...

Rsrc, or a file with the.rsrc extension, is a Macintosh resource file. Rsrc files are used by the Mac OS to store system-related data in a compressed format that requires less memory usage.

Apple Computer's iMac models contain many different firmware elements that control their various basic hardware components. Over time Apple provides updates to these programs to improve system...

Macintosh and PCs have always been fierce competitors. This is due in part because they are usually incompatible with each other, which has frustrated users of both. For years, people have sought...

The OGM file format is not a common standard used by computers or mobile devices. So it is preferable to change the OGM file into an AVI file, since AVI is more commonly used. The conversion can...

The OS X 10.5 Leopard Server is designed to be simple to install and configure, according to the Apple's Getting Started manual for the software. Many of the operations are automated, and the...

Did you know that it is possible to hook up your laptop to an external monitor and have it run while the laptop lid is closed? This can be especially helpful if you have an extra keyboard and...

Stacks highlight is yet another hidden feature in os x, however this code is specific to Snow Leopard but is not just limited to Snow Leopard users

Those who use computers know all too well that there comes a point in time where is it time to start fresh. Whether it be software malfunctions, corrupt applications or viruses that has brought...

Suck minimize effect For some reason Apple decided to hide this minimize effect, its nowhere to be found in the os x GUI, but good news its just a copy and paste away for your eye candy enjoyment.

Buying a Mac means more than simply getting a new computer: It means getting an entirely new operating system, which comes with a new library of software. You may be familiar with some of this...

You will learn how to use the GarageBand program of the MacBook to make and produce podcasts with graphics.

AppleTalk is a defunct networking and communications protocol developed by Apple Computer Inc. From AppleTalk's introduction in 1984 to its move to unsupported status in 2009, it provided an...

You have just been converted to the new world of luxury computing! Congratulations! Now that you have made the move over you are wondering how to use your new operating system and where to find...

You have just been converted to the new world of luxury computing! Congratulations! Now that you have made the move over you are wondering how to use your new operating system and where to find...

Apple's new OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) is full of new and refined features; some of which might not be welcomed by all users. Writer's and researchers who regularly use the operating system's...

If you're an Intel Mac user who's running Apple's OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) you now have an easy way to handle symbol and text substitutions from within the operating system. Until the release of...

Giving your chid there first computer or even sharing your computer with them is a big step today with all the filth on the internet, but with Snow Leopards Parental controls it couldn't be...

With portable hand held camcorders becoming standard in everyones carry along arsenal, your going to end up with a lot of unedited video. Well good news if you own an Apple Computer with the...

Snow leopard is the latest release of the Macintosh OS, and as much as I love it there is still no option to turn off the 3D dock. Some of us prefer the look and feel of the original tiger flat 2D...

If your MacBook Pro has an Intel processor, you can run the WIndows XP operating system on your computer using a variety of programs, including Parallels Desktop or Apple Boot Camp. In order to...

Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro users are a dedicated bunch, many of whom regularly use their portable computers as "desktop replacements". Extra screen "real estate" is...

Apple iTunes Version 9 added a “Home Sharing” feature. This is different from just streaming your music library in that you can transfer copies of anything that’s in your Library. You can transfer...

Apple’s iTunes 9 makes Genius (the feature that suggests new tunes and makes playlists from any song you select) into the perfect DJ. The newest feature is reminiscent of mix tapes and CDs. Genius...

One of the missing pieces in the Apple iPhone functionality list is now available. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is now available via Apple iPhone Update The MMS function is a great way to...

If you ever need to reinstall the software that originally came with a MacBook Pro, then you realize that you want to do it properly. There are a few simple tricks that need to be done in order to...

For whatever reason, you may one day find yourself sitting before a Mac computer or even purchasing one. This may be an emotional event for you. Your friends and colleagues may share their...

With Apple's newest software update for the multimedia program iTunes, users can now wirelessly transfer music, videos and other media from one computer to another. Here's the step by step on how...

This article will teach you how to install Windows, Mac and Linux, three different operating system into one system.

On a PC, taking a screen capture of your computers display is as easy as pressing the "Print Screen" button. On a Mac, taking a screen capture is slightly more complicated, but still very easy to...

ZIP files take a group of files and compress them, typically making them small enough to attach to emails, or save on a USB drive to transfer to another computer. While ZIP files were...

The ability to take a snapshot of whatever is on your screen is one of the most useful tools on a Mac computer. It's great for bloggers who want to show visual adds of what they are doing on their...

The BIOS on a Windows computer is a utility used to change important settings related to your CPU. MacBooks have a program that serves the exact same function that is called the EFI, or...

Apple has referred to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard as a more refined version of its OS X 10.5 Leopard. Snow Leopard offers several new features. Learn a few tips and tricks that will help you to...

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is the newest operating system Apple has released. Snow Leopard is available for order as of August 28th, 2009. Like any other operating system, it is wise to maintain...

Mac or PC? It's a question that we all face when we venture to shop for a new computer. Aside from some clever commercials and the obvious difference in coloring, it is difficult to distinguish...

Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X Leopard are the two most popular and widely used operating systems. Both of them have clear pros and cons as far as software, hardware and features. Many computer...

If you have a Mac and don’t have a MobileMe account, the iDisk icon in your finder window is just taking up valuable sidebar space. Here’s the easy way to remove the icon.