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Three Free and Fun Art Programs to Paint With

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.

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One Mac to Rule Them All: Control Other Macs on Your Network Remotely

Too lazy to walk over to that other Mac to use it? We've got your solution with 2 clicks of your mouse.

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The Magic Mind Reading App That Makes Your Mac Even Easier to Use

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.

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6 Quick Tips Using Favicons in Safari

Did you know that little icon in the address bar can be useful? Find several ways it can help you in Safari.

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5 Easy Ways To Customize the Look of Your New Mac

Don't like the Apple default look on your new Mac? Go ahead and change it with these easy ideas.

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How Do I Store My iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive?

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.

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Out of Space? Store Your Photo Libraries on an External Hard Drive

Find out how to clear out extra room on your hard drive by moving your photos to an external drive.

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Quick Tip: Share Another Mac's Internet Connection

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.

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How Do I Use "RSS" and What Does That Mean, Anyway?

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.

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Live as a Mac User in a Windows World

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.

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An Introduction to Bento, the Missing Database App iWork Should Have

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.

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1 External Hard Drive for Your Mac and PC

That old PC hard drive not working on your new Mac? Chuck has the details on to share it with both.

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Keep Your Mac Apps Up-to-Date and Discover More Great Programs

Discover a "Software Update" for the rest of your non-Apple apps as well as see what other Mac users like on iusethis.com.

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Intro to Utilities: Shining a Light on the Geeks in your Mac’s Basement

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!

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3 Great Uses for Activity Monitor

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.

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Untie Your Fingers with a Typing Tutor on Your Mac

Does your new compact Mac keyboard have your fingers in a knot? Get back to your peaking typing form with a free typing tutor.

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Building a Simple Website Using iWeb

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.

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What is So Great About Application Launchers, Anyway?

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.

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David's Top Shareware and Freeware Picks for New Mac Users

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.

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It's your iLife – How Long Will Your Photos and Movie Files Last?

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.

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Do More With Your Mac – Add Freeware and Shareware Programs to Your Applications

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

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Full Article 5 Easy Ways To Customize the Look of Your New Mac Don't like the Apple default look on your new Mac? Go ahead and change it with these easy ideas. Full Article How Do I Store My iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive? 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. Full Article Out of Space? Store Your Photo Libraries on an External Hard Drive Find out how to clear out extra room on your hard drive by moving your photos to an external drive. Full Article Quick Tip: Share Another Mac's Internet Connection 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. Full Article How Do I Use "RSS" and What Does That Mean, Anyway? 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. Full Article Live as a Mac User in a Windows World 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. Full Article An Introduction to Bento, the Missing Database App iWork Should Have 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. Full Article 1 External Hard Drive for Your Mac and PC That old PC hard drive not working on your new Mac? Chuck has the details on to share it with both. Full Article Keep Your Mac Apps Up-to-Date and Discover More Great Programs Discover a "Software Update" for the rest of your non-Apple apps as well as see what other Mac users like on iusethis.com. Full Article Intro to Utilities: Shining a Light on the Geeks in your Mac’s Basement 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! Full Article 3 Great Uses for Activity Monitor 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. Full Article Untie Your Fingers with a Typing Tutor on Your Mac Does your new compact Mac keyboard have your fingers in a knot? Get back to your peaking typing form with a free typing tutor. Full Article Building a Simple Website Using iWeb 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. Full Article What is So Great About Application Launchers, Anyway? 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. Full Article David's Top Shareware and Freeware Picks for New Mac Users Ready to dip your toe into the pool of Freeware and Shareware? 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