Wednesday, 29 December 2010

Mac OS X; Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know


Cmd-O opens the selected folder in the Finder.
Shift-Cmd-N creates a new folder in the current directory.
Cmd-J opens the View Options panel, where you can tweak settings for how a specific folder appears in the Finder, such as icon size.

Mac OS X; Empty iLife's Trashes to Free Up Space


When you delete pictures and movies, they go into iPhoto’s Trash—located in iPhoto’s sidebar—where they remain until you Control (right) click on Trash and choose Empty Trash (Similar in iMovie and Mail etc).

Tuesday, 28 December 2010

Mac OS X; Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know


Ctrl-Shift-Eject puts the display to sleep immediately.
Opt-Cmd-Eject puts the computer to sleep immediately.
Ctrl-Opt-Cmd-Eject shuts down the computer immediately.

Monday, 27 December 2010

Mac OS X & iOS; Mobile Mouse, A Wireless Mouse, Keyboard, and Remote


Mobile Mouse is a remote control tool for Windows and Mac computers that isn't just a mobile trackpad and keyboard but a remote control with a library of specific application interfaces and an application launcher. Basic version is free, get it here.

Thursday, 23 December 2010

Mac OS X; Hidden, Locates Your Stolen MacBook & the Thief


Install theft tracking solution Hidden and you'll know your MacBook's coordinates, screenshots, webcam pictures, and other incriminating data—and the app (normally $20) is currently free. Get it here.

Mac OS X; VirtualBox 4.0


VirtualBox 4.0 makes creating virtual operating systems a lot less bothersome. The interface is easier to get around, the virtual machines easier to move or wipe away, display and hardware compatibility is improved, and new "extensions" can add new capabilities. Get it here for free.