Video Tutorials / Mac Software
5/2/12
Hidden in your Applications/Utilities 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. (Read More,
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4/2/12
TypeStyler is an old Mac graphics tool that has reappeared in the new Mac App Store. You can use it to create beautiful text complete with textures, 3D effects, curves and other elements. It is a handy tool if you need to create titles for projects. (Read More,
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10/31/11
In your Mac’s Applications folder you’ve got a Calculator app that you probably haven’t given a second look. This is much more than a simple utility. You can use it in scientific and programmer mode, convert units, time and currency, work in octal and hexadecimal, produce a tape of your calculations, and even get it [...] (Read More,
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3/21/11
Some Universal Access features in Snow Leopard can be used by everyone. You can enlarge the cursor, get feedback when you type, zoom in to see pixels and more. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's look at alternative uses for Universal Access. So you may [...] (Read More,
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1/7/11
In episode number 500 of MacMost Now, Gary Rosenzweig takes a look at the Mac App Store. After updating to Mac OS X 10.6.6 you can browse, purchase and download Macintosh software using the Mac App Store, which fundamentally changes the way Mac users get software. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary [...] (Read More,
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1/5/11
If you are not a computer expert fixing problems can be difficult. Here are some basic things you can do to troubleshoot issues. But persistent problems can usually only be fixed with first-hand help. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode lets look at how to fix [...] (Read More,
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12/27/10
You can use the application Text Expander and other programs like it. You assign shortcuts to longer pieces of text, so that when you type a few characters, those characters are replaced with the longer piece of text. It works in any Mac program. ; Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary with [...] (Read More,
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10/8/10
Alarm Clock Pro is a good alternative to filling your calendar with alarms and events. You can easily set alarms for specific times or intervals. These alarms can trigger scripts, sounds, alerts and actions for a variety of purposes. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's [...] (Read More,
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9/29/10
One option for screen captures and recording is Snapz Pro. It offers more options than the standard capture ability in Mac OS X, such as being able to follow the cursor around and record anything on the screen. It comes with a high price tag, however. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, This is Gary [...] (Read More,
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9/24/10
If you have accidentally deleted an essential Mac application, like TextEdit, Preview, iCal, Address Book or the QuickTime Player, you can get it back without reinstalling your entire system. The packages for these files are on your Mac OS X installation disks. It is just a matter of knowing where to find them and how [...] (Read More,
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8/27/10
When you print a document you are faced with many options. You might not realize, however, that these options vary depending on which printer you use and which application you are printing from. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary Rosenzweig with MacMost Now. Today`s episode lets take a closer look on printing [...] (Read More,
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8/13/10
You can quit an application using the Finder, Dock, keyboard, Terminal and even your voice. Also learn how to force quit applications. See how many of these you knew about. (Read More,
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8/11/10
You can launch an application using the Finder, Dock, keyboard, Terminal and even your voice. See how many of these you knew about. (Read More,
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8/9/10
You can print envelopes, mailing labels and two kinds of lists from Address Book. You can also print to a PDF file to put a list on another device or send in an email. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi.This is Gary with MacMost Now. In this episode let us look ai the different printing [...] (Read More,
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7/9/10
Many take the file open and save dialogs for granted, but there are a lot of power user actions and keyboard shortcuts that can make these tools easier to use. You can navigate around your drive space with drag and drop, the keyboard, sidebar, the media browser and more. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. [...] (Read More,
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6/30/10
While it is easy to take Software Update for granted, there are actually a few options you can choose and methods of delaying, ignoring or finding out more about the updates. You can also manually download most Apple updates. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now! On today's episode, let's [...] (Read More,
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6/2/10
Mac OS X allows you to declare a file as a Stationery Pad. When you double click a Stationery Pad, instead of editing this file, you will instantly create a new copy. This is handy for making simple document templates. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, [...] (Read More,
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5/12/10
Learn interface window basics like resizing, closing and opening new windows. Learn how the red, yellow and green buttons at the upper left of most windows work. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's take a look at Mac Window basics. So on the Mac, windows, [...] (Read More,
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4/26/10
You can use Activity Monitor to see how your Mac is using memory. But what do free, active, inactive and wired mean? How about page ins and page outs? Plus, learn to use them to figure out if you need more memory. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On [...] (Read More,
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4/16/10
Learn about some handy Mac keyboard shortcuts and how you can get a free printable page of common shortcuts at http://macmost.com/j-keyboard. (Read More,
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3/31/10
Before you buy a professional word processor consider using TextEdit, a program that comes with your Mac and can handle most non-professional word processing needs. You can format and style text, add images, lists and tables, and even open Word docs. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is gary with MacMost Now, on todays [...] (Read More,
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3/22/10
You can use Preview in Snow Leopard to merge documents and pages within documents. It works a little differently than it did in Leopard because you can have multiple documents in the sidebar which can confuse things. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's learn how [...] (Read More,
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3/10/10
The free Mac OS X extension Growl allows some of your applications to send you screen and audible notifications when events occur, like incoming email or completed downloads. You can even pass these notifications on to your iPhone. Check it out to see if it is something you can use. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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3/8/10
When you print documents from your Mac just to read them away from your desk, you can choose Layout in the print dialog to save paper. You can put 2, 4 or more pages onto one sheet of paper this way. It is handy for long documents and multi-page receipts. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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2/26/10
The free program Scratch from MIT allows you to learn how to program using a simple drag-and-drop interface. You can make and share your own games. You can even view examples made by others. This is great for children and adults who want to learn basic programming. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is [...] (Read More,
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2/22/10
You can go even further with Print As PDF by printing into Preview and then saving the preview document. You can reduce the file size or apply any number of Quartz filters. You can even make your own filter. You can also save as an encrypted PDF. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is [...] (Read More,
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2/15/10
Text Clippings allow you to save pieces of text as small files in the Finder and drag them into text documents and fields. You can create them by dragging text from an application to the Finder. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary with MacMost Now. In today's episode let's take a look [...] (Read More,
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2/12/10
Gary Rosenzweig tackles the controversial question of whether you need to buy anti-virus software for your Mac. There are currently no active Mac viruses and anti-virus software could cause unexpected problems. Staying informed and up-to-date is a better option. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) In today's episode we're going to address a controversial topic: do [...] (Read More,
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1/25/10
What to do when your Mac slows down. If you are experiencing a slowdown, there are several things you can check before having a pro take a look. Learn how to use Activity Monitor, Disk Utility and the System Preferences to look for obvious problems. There are also some other tips for clearing up trouble. [...] (Read More,
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1/20/10
Take a closer look at Quick Look, the ability to view the contents of a file without opening it. Just select a file in the Finder and press the spacebar. You can also navigate between files with Quick Look active, and browse around inside the contents of a file. Quick Look also works in Time [...] (Read More,
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