How-Tos

Podcast Like a Pro

Posted 04/30/2006 at 8:50pm | by Niko Coucouvanis

1. PODCAST TRACK: Manage an enhanced podcast's artwork and Web links here.2. LOOP LIBRARY: Click the eye icon to load your loops.3. TRACK EDITOR: Flips into Chapter Manager mode when the Podcast Track is present.4. ART-ANNOTATED CHAPTER MARKERS: Spice up your audio podcast.5. MUSICAL TYPING: Play your Mac's keyboard like a piano.6. MEDIA BROWSER: All of your other iLife stuff is right here.7. DUCKING CONTROLS: Twiddle the arrows to set which tracks cause others to duck in volume. 

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Build Killer Charts

Posted 03/31/2006 at 7:14pm | by Anonymous

Sometimes the Best Way to Explain Yourself (and Your Plans) Is Visually

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Pitch a Tent for Better Macro Photography

Posted 03/31/2006 at 6:38pm | by Anonymous

The Secret to Macro Photography Is Control Over Lighting

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Revive Dull Photos in iPhoto

Posted 03/01/2006 at 3:44pm | by Anonymous

iPhoto's Histogram Tool Can Help You Breathe Life Back into Plain or Muddy Photos

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Back That Mac Up

Posted 02/28/2006 at 6:01pm | by Niko Coucouvanis

Backup software that's user-friendly and useful? Must be Apple's.We're relentless about telling you to back up your files and Mac OS X settings - and now that Apple's released Backup 3 (free with .Mac account or free 60-day trial, www.mac.com), you've got no excuse not to. Here's how to back up smartly - just be aware that Backup doesn't make bootable backups.

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Change Unchangeable System Settings

Posted 02/28/2006 at 5:32pm | by Anonymous

You have a lot more control over your Mac's default system settings than you might think.

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Baby Your Battery

Posted 02/28/2006 at 5:00pm | by Anonymous

Treat Your 'Book or 'Pod's Battery Well, and It Will Stick Around for a Long Time

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Hack Your Toys

Posted 02/01/2006 at 2:47pm | by Anonymous

Sometimes It's Good to Humor Your Inner Child

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Tap Into Your Home Network Remotely

Posted 02/01/2006 at 1:58pm | by Anonymous

Accessing Your Home Network from Afar Can Be Tricky - but Not if You Follow Our Advice

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Dig Into Quartz Composer

Posted 02/01/2006 at 1:12pm | by Anonymous

It's Easier Than You Think to Create a Sweet Screen Saver

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