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More Spotlight Tips
Stretch’s introduction to Spotlight demonstrated why so many people find Spotlight useful. I’ve used it for some basic searches but
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Simple Print Server using Automator and Dropbox
By the end of this article, you will have set up a folder action for a Dropbox folder such that anything added to it will be printed. With this set up, you’ll be able to print documents from anywhere in the world and/or print content from mobile devices that are supported by Dropbox.
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iPad Accessories
Wake Up Folio by Cooler Master
Like the idea of the iPad’s Smart Cover but decided it doesn’t provide enough protection? You want a full protective case for your iPad with Smart Cover capabilities? Cooler Master’s Wake Up Folio case may be what you are looking for.
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Mac OS X
Make The Most Of Spotlight
Spotlight can be a very useful tool but it can be a little daunting for a beginner. Simple math equations, file searches, launch applications; it can all be done from Spotlight. To get started, either click the magnifying glass in the top right hand corner of your screen or push Command+Space on your keyboard.
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Cooler Master ARC Review
I just received Cooler Master’s ARC stand for MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and iPads. It’s a device that allows the placement
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iPad Software
Cargo-Bot, the iPad Game Programmed on the iPad
Cargo-Bot – a new iPad app by the developer Two Lives – was coded, tested, and finished, all within the Codea iPad app.
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Playing YouTube Videos in VLC
For this week’s quick tip, we’ll explore one of VLC’s more “hidden” features. More specifically, you’ll learn how to play YouTube videos in said media player. This is quite simple and involves only a few steps.
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How tos
Learning the Command Line (Part One)
You may have stumbled across the Terminal application, having little knowledge of what it was for, you ignored it. I don’t blame you – for 98% of Mac users, it is of little value. Or is it?
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Multitasking Probably Isn’t Killing Your iPhone’s Battery
Recently one of our iPhone 3GS units began needing to be recharged before the end of the day. Quite unusual given that we were only sending a handful of text messages a day from that phone and hadn’t taken any phone calls on the day we noticed the problem.
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It’s All About Options and Preferences
I’m not a keyboard shortcut junkie. I use cut, copy, and paste all the time but most others escape me just when I need them. Here are a few though that I’ve been using a lot lately.
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Mac OS X
Lost Hard drive Space?
Where is my space going? I don’t know what is taking up my hard drive, please help. I have tons of “Other,” how do I delete it? My hard drive is full and I can’t find what is using it. We see these questions all the time on the forums.
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Review: Cosmonaut pen for iPad
The Cosmonaut is a capacitive stylus that was launched to much hype last Spring on Kickstarter. Created by the same guys that made the Glif tripod adapter for the iPhone. Its creators promised an unparalleled writing experience on the iPad, but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out…
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Reviews
Review: TinTac Hoxton messenger bag
Inspired by the area in London with the same name, the TinTac Hoxton is designed as an everyday commuter or casual bag. The Hoxton is a casual messenger-style bag that is big enough to carry a 13” MacBook or iPad.
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Review: Eye-Fi Pro | X2
What’s the most annoying part of digital photography? That’s right, fiddling around with the memory card or USB cable to copy your photos to your computer. Well the Eye-Fi cards promise to have a better solution for copying photos: these cards can transfer your digital snaps wirelessly!
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Review: Dodocase for iPad 2
The first accessory every iPad 2 owner buys is one of Apple’s Smart Covers. But as elegant as the Smart Covers are, they do not offer much in the way of protection – my iPad already has a number of alarmingly deep scratches on the back from being in my bag with my keys and camera.
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Mac Hardware
Review: IOGEAR GCS632U 2-Port KVM Switch
What is a KVM Switch? Have you ever wished for an easy way to control 2 computers from a single
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