By Richard Mallion Apple has released an update to its iBooks app. The iBooks 1.5 update brings some substantial new features to Apple’s ereader software including the following: Nighttime reading theme makes reading books in the dark easier on the eyes. Full-screen layout lets you focus on the words without distraction. iBooks now features an improved selection [...]
By Richard Mallion In Mac OS X its possible to print a file instantly, without first having to open it and then click File > Print. To set this up first open System Preferences and then click the Print & Scan entry. In the list of printers that appear on the left, simply select a [...]
Macworld UK magazine is now available for Apple’s Newsstand on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You can find it here… Macworld UK magazine – iTunes
By Richard Mallion In Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), the Library folder in your home folder is now hidden. There are a couple of ways gain access to it. To quickly browse your Library folder, open a Finder window and click the Go menu. Then press and hold Option . You’ll see a new entry [...]
By Richard Mallion One of the new features of Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) is the addition of a new volume format, Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). This lets you format a USB memory stick or drive so that its contents are encrypted. You’ll need to enter a password whenever it’s inserted/mounted. Instructions: 1. Launch [...]
Amsys, one of the UK’s leading Apple authorised Service Providers, are seeking a Technical Helpdesk Manager to lead their support team. With a rapidly growing client base, the helpdesk is both busy and committed to delivering class-leading support. The ideal candidate will be a Mac expert with top level Apple Mac skills equivalent to ACSA [...]
By Richard Mallion Apple’s multimedia foundation, QuickTime, was released to the public 20 years ago today.
By Richard Mallion Here’s a great little tweak for the Dock that will cause a pop-up window to momentarily appear each time iTunes begins playing a new track Quit iTunes if it’s open, then open a Terminal window and type the following: defaults write com.apple.dock itunes-notifications -bool TRUE;killall Dock Then start iTunes and try playing a [...]
By Richard Mallion Video shot on a iPhone 4S of an 18 foot Great White Shark!!
I think there comes a time in every Mac Techie’s career, usually after the first year, where they ask themselves, “where am I heading?” Despite Apple only holding 5% of the market, there is in fact a huge variety of Mac careers available, and more importantly, in demand. Right now, possibly exacerbated by the uneasy [...]
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