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RSS Feeds With Google Reader (MacMost Now 713) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 192 seconds http://macmost.com/e -713 With RSS reading functionality being removed from Safari and Mail in Mountain Lion, it is a good time to come up with an alternative. Google offers a free, easy-to-use and powerful RSS reader web site. It also works with several different apps so you can read your news on different devices and keep your data in sync. |
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iPhone Personal Hotspot (MacMost Now 712) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 287 seconds http://macmost.com/e -712 If your carrier supports it, you can set up a personal hotspot with your iPhone so other devices like a MacBook or iPad can access the Internet. You can also connect with a dock cable or via Bluetooth. |
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iPhoto Independent Web Galleries (MacMost Now 711) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 206 seconds http://macmost.com/e -711 One of the export options in iPhoto will let you export a set of photos as a web gallery, but not tied to any specific Internet service. You get a set a files that can be uploaded to your independent web host to your own site. |
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Creating Forms With Tab Stops (MacMost Now 710) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 371 seconds http://macmost.com/e -710 If you need to create printable forms that have blank spaces, you should use tab stops instead of underscore characters. Using tab stops allows you to line up blank spaces perfectly, making your forms look more professional. |
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Google Drive (MacMost Now 709) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 299 seconds http://macmost.com/e -709 Google Drive is a new cloud storage system that is tied into Google Docs and your Gmail account. It is similar to DropBox and also offers a reasonable amount of storage space for free. You can use it to sync documents between your Macs or simply keep backup copies. You can also share Google Drive files with others. |
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Recording Keynote Slideshows Timed To Music (MacMost Now 708) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 324 seconds http://macmost.com/e -708 By setting a soundtrack to your Keynote presentation and then recording the presentation you can create a slideshow timed to music. You can use Keynote's special transitions and effects to make the slideshow interesting and unique. You can then export the presentation as a video. |
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iOS Notifications Settings (MacMost Now 707) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 287 seconds http://macmost.com/e -707 Learn how to control which apps send you notifications and how they do it. You can choose how and where the notification appears, whether the app puts numbers in the icon or plays sounds. You can also arrange the order for notifications when viewed in the notifications center. |
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Setting Default Applications (MacMost Now 706) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 278 seconds http://macmost.com/e -706 In OS X you have various ways of setting default applications for files and other actions. You can set your default email and web browser applications with settings in Mail and Safari. You can set what happens when you connect a camera or SD card, or insert an optical disc. You can also set which application will be used to open specific file types. |
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Safari Security Settings (MacMost Now 705) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 381 seconds http://macmost.com/e -705 Learn about all of the different Safari browser preferences that affect security. You can find them in more places than just the Security tab. Learn what each one does to protect you while you surf online and decide what the best settings are for you. |
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Grapher (MacMost Now 704) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 215 seconds http://macmost.com/e -704 Hidden in your Applications/Utiliti es folder is the complex graphing program Grapher. You can use it to plot 2D and 3D equations on your Mac. You can also export 3D animated graphs. Very useful for math students or those who use complex equations in their work. |
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Five Ways To Share Music In iTunes (MacMost Now 703) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 516 seconds http://macmost.com/e -703 There are many ways to share music between computers and user accounts with iTunes. The one you choose depends on with which devices and computers your are sharing. iTunes Match may be the ultimate method for a single person, but iTunes Home Sharing allows you to share music with other people whom have separate iTunes accounts. |
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iPad Video Screen Capture With AirServer (MacMost Now 702) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 232 seconds http://macmost.com/e -702 With AirPlay and the help of the Mac app AirServer, you can bring your iPad or iPhone's screen to your Mac. You can then capture the screen using your favorite video capture software. This new method replaces the old method of using expensive HDMI cables and capture hardware. |
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Signing Documents With Preview (MacMost Now 701) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 166 seconds http://macmost.com/e -701 With Preview in Lion, you can record your signature in Preview and then apply it to PDF files and other documents. Use your Mac's camera to take a picture of your signature. Add a variety of signatures and other stamps to your Preview preferences and use them with the annotations feature. |
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List Of Things Every Mac User Should Do (MacMost Now 700) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 255 seconds http://macmost.com/e -700 There are many things you should be doing with your Mac. But one is the most important of all: backing up. Any computer can have a hard drive failure, suffer from a user mistake or simply be stolen. Backing up is the most important thing that every Mac user should do. |
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Ten iPad Typing Tips (MacMost Now 699) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 403 seconds http://macmost.com/e -699 There are many tips and tricks you can use to make it easier to type on the iPad. You can hold down keys to bring up special characters, ignore apostrophes and learn to tap-hold-release to get to some characters with less effort. Also learn about splitting and undocking the keyboard on the iPad. |
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Better Audio With Final Cut Pro Multicam Editing (MacMost Now 698) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 318 seconds http://macmost.com/e -698 Multicam editing can be used to combine multiple angles of the same shot. But it can also be simply used to combine a video show with separate audio. You can record video from one device and audio from another and easily combine the two in Final Cut Pro. |
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Wrapping Text Around Custom Shapes In Pages (MacMost Now 697) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 269 seconds http://macmost.com/e -697 In addition to some standard shapes, you can create your own custom shapes in Pages using a series of points. These custom shapes can be used to wrap text around images in creative ways. |
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Arranging Apps In iOS (MacMost Now 696) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 270 seconds http://macmost.com/e -696 Learn how to arrange your app icons on the Home screen of your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. You can also put apps in app folders or along the bottom of your screen. You can launch hard-to-locate apps from the search screen instead of finding the app's icon. |
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Spring-Loaded Folders (MacMost Now 695) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 181 seconds http://macmost.com/e -695 Spring-loaded folders are a part of OS X that many people may not know about or use often. You can drag and drop files onto folders and the folders will open for you to continue to place the file in the place you want. This lets you drag items in the Finder without first needing to set up a destination. |
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Compressing Images With iPhoto and Preview (MacMost Now 694) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 254 seconds http://macmost.com/e -694 Learn how to compress an image to create a small file for uploading to a web site or sending via email. You can use iPhoto's export function for this. If the image is not in your iPhoto library, then you can also use Preview to create a compressed version without buying any new software. |
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iOS Dictionary App (MacMost Now 693) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 144 seconds http://macmost.com/e -693 Check out this useful Dictionary app for the iPhone and iPad. You can look up words, hear pronunciations, and even look up words by speaking them. There is also a thesaurus. |
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Framing Photos in Pages (MacMost Now 692) Posted by: macmostvideo
Video duration: 306 seconds http://macmost.com/e -692 You can use the page layout functionality in Pages to frame your photos in various ways using borders, frames, shapes and reflections. You can print these framed photos, or export them as PDF files. |
