Mastering the Mac
You've got the basics down. Now learn to get the most from your new Mac.
Miss the free paint programs that used to come with computers? Tom reviews and compares some free basic painting programs to fill that niche for you.
Too lazy to walk over to that other Mac to use it? We've got your solution with 2 clicks of your mouse.
What is the big deal about this free app Quicksilver? Why do all its users swear by it? Find out as Chris takes you through the basics.
Did you know that little icon in the address bar can be useful? Find several ways it can help you in Safari.
Don't like the Apple default look on your new Mac? Go ahead and change it with these easy ideas.
Sick of your Mac telling you you are out of hard drive space? If you have an extra hard drive, start by moving your iTunes library on to it.
Find out how to clear out extra room on your hard drive by moving your photos to an external drive.
Does your Airport reception suck or is it broken? Did you know you can borrow someone else's? It's a great tip to use when in a pinch.
Seen "RSS" mentioned everywhere and still don't know what it is? You're not alone. Find out what RSS is and how to use it.
Like it or not, it's still a Windows world out there. What can you do when you have to work with Windows users? Here are some tips on how to get along.
Have you been wondering where the Mac version of Access has been? Look no further as Bento starts out as the iTunes of database programs.
That old PC hard drive not working on your new Mac? Chuck has the details on to share it with both.
Discover a "Software Update" for the rest of your non-Apple apps as well as see what other Mac users like on iusethis.com.
Ever wonder what lies in the Utilities folder nested in your Mac's Applications folder? This is where the geeks live. Take a look with Chuck!
Ah, Activity Viewer, the unsung, yet most used utility in the Utilities folder. Find out why you should be running Activity Viewer at all times.
Does your new compact Mac keyboard have your fingers in a knot? Get back to your peaking typing form with a free typing tutor.
Is iWeb really as easy as it looks? What if you don't want to use .mac? Adam brings you along on an overview of how to use iWeb.
It sure seems that Mac users here and around the web LOVE Quicksilver or their app launcher of choice. We start looking into it with an overview of what they can do for you.
Ready to dip your toe into the pool of Freeware and Shareware? Here's a rundown of some of the most popular and useful apps.
You want your digital memories to last a lifetime, right? Well, the lifetime of your disks and hard drives can be as few as a 5 years, so you better find out more about the media you are trusting your memories to.
In software, there are the Blockbusters and then there are the Independents. These are the focused, smaller programs that for the most part, concentrate on doing fewer things better. Join David with this Intro to Freeware and Shareware
Aren't PCs for business and Macs for poetry or something? No way says Eugene Liu, co-founder of Jambo Consulting. Macs will take any business task you throw at them, including Windows. If only they came with a brown corduroy jacket.
So you just got a new Mac and you are wondering whether you need a new printer too. Maybe you can just use your old printer on a network hooked up to your PC or Mac. Let's take a look at a couple ways to get both computers printing from the same printer.
So you've seen how Macs can make a great slideshow from photos and heard it's really easy, but where do you start? We'll take you through the most common technique so you'll be amazing your friends and family in no time at all with this quick yet impressive trick.
Taking pictures is easy. Using iPhoto is easy. But what should you do when it's time to make some prints? We cover how to get the best quality photos and what the best ways are to print them.
Are you ready for a Mac disaster? We cover several strategies for insuring your files are backed up to give you peace of mind.
Almost every thing you do on a Mac uses the Finder in one way or another. I like to customize my Finder windows so I can spend more time creating and less time searching for the right file or program.
You just switched to a Mac, so why would you want to go back? Well, no matter how much we hate it, there are just some pieces of software that are Windows-only. Here's one way to run that Windows program.
Have you been meaning to get that dusty CD collection of yours onto your computer, but just can't seem make it happen? What if I told you there is a secret to make it almost automagic?
Are keyboard short cuts still a mystery? We review the most important keyboard short cuts to learn, and where to go from there.
There are many lists that cover ground breaking, well publicized Mac features like Expose, and others that are fun or goofy like MacSaber which that turns your Macbook into a lightsaber. This list covers the cool tricks that fly below the radar that you might not know about.