Archive for the 'Mac Tips' Category

Have a Clean Computer Display You Can Be Proud Of

I cringe whenever I see people spraying Windex on their computer displays. That’s just wrong. Using general household cleaners on your computer display will strip the display of its protective coating.

What are Your HandBrake Settings?

I briefly talked about HandBrake in a previous post. It’s an easy to use DVD ripper and encoder. But for the beginner, picking the right settings can be a confusing process.

Easy Mac Screen Capture

This is a simple but highly effective tip for those interested in capturing screenshots. Whenever you want to capture a portion of whatever is on your screen, press: command-shift-4. You’ll be present with a set of crosshairs. Now click and drag those cross hairs over the part of the screen you want to capture.

Remove Stains from a White Macbook

One annoyance of the white Macbook is how dirty the palm rest can get. I wash my hands regularly but it only took a month or so for the palm rest assembly to slightly darken in appearance.

Eight Things to do After Buying a Mac

Whenever I get a new Mac, there are always a few things I like to do before installing my general set of applications and getting down to work. Depending on your own personal preferences, all eight tips might not apply to you. But I think the fundamental nature of these tips will help out most [...]

Secure Your Internet Connection with a VPN

Whenever you connect to wireless access point, it’s a good to idea to make sure it uses decent encryption. Stay with WPA and don’t use WEP, as that method has been badly hacked a long time ago.

How to Import a DVD into iMovie ‘08

The latest iMovie represent a major change from the previous version. The developers put in a lot of improvements to speed up the movie making process. Unfortunately, the ability to easily import DVDs was not on their to-do list.