Monday, April 12, 2010

Apple Release 10.6.3 v 1.1

This is an update for any users that updated from 10.6 straight to 10.6.3. Not all users will need this update. If you updated from 10.6.2 to 10.6.3 you will not need this update. If it does not show up in your Software Update you do not need the update! Please check your Software Update to see if you qualify for the update. If you need to download the combo update manually a link is provided here.

Here is the list of fixes:

  • improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X
  • address compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
  • address an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail
  • resolve an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications
  • resolve an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows file servers
  • improve performance of Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 when running in 64-bit mode
  • improve sleep and wake reliability when using Bonjour wake on demand
  • address a color issue in iMovie with HD content
  • improve printing reliability
  • resolve issues with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
  • improve the reliability of 3rd party USB input devices
  • fix glowing, stuck, or dark pixels when viewing video from the iMac
  • (Late 2009) built-in iSight camera

Enjoy,

MACNERD Team


Thursday, April 8, 2010

iPad WiFi Issues...

So there is plenty of talk about the iPad and its first major issue for some but not all owners of iPads. It seems that some users are encountering WiFi dropouts or weak signal when the iPad is laid down on a flat surface. Apple has released a support document regarding the issue and I would assume we would see a software fix for this in a future release. Until then here are some solutions to try and fix your problem.

Some users have also noticed the problem resolves itself when you increase the brightness of the iPad. This sounds very odd but whatever works right!

Either way let us know if this fixes your problems and enjoy your iPad...we still don't have one.


MACNERD Team


Monday, March 29, 2010

Mac OS 10.6.3 Released

Go ahead and check your software update as a new version of Snow Leopard was released today so go grab that update!

Here are some of the changes:

The 10.6.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

• improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X
• address compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
• address an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail
• resolve an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications
• resolve an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows file servers
• improve performance of Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 when running in 64-bit mode
• improve sleep and wake reliability when using Bonjour wake on demand
• address a color issue in iMovie with HD content
• improve printing reliability
• resolve issues with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
• improve the reliability of 3rd party USB input devices
• fix glowing, stuck, or dark pixels when viewing video from the iMac (Late 2009) built-in iSight camera

There are many more changes besides these so go grab it!

MACNERD Team


Saturday, March 6, 2010

Removing Old Email Addresses in Apple Mail

Here is a real easy fix to removing those old email addresses that Apple Mail auto references when sending an email. All you have to do is open up the Mail program and go up to the Window Menu and scroll down to Previous Recipients.




Once that window is open you can sort by Name and you'll see those old email addresses that Mail keeps referring to. You can just click the email address you want to delete and hit delete and your good to go.

MACNERD TEAM


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Aperture 3.0.1 update out

For those of you that updated to version 3 of Aperture an update was just released fixing a number of issues. Go grab it from your software update! or click the link below to download manually.

Aperture 3.0.1

Here is the breakdown of the changes:

This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of issues in Aperture 3, including:

  • Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
  • Importing libraries from iPhoto
  • Importing photos directly from a camera
  • Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos
  • Face recognition processing
  • Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button
  • Printing pages containing multiple images
  • Printing photos and contact sheets with borders and metadata
  • Editing photos using an external editor
  • Display of images with Definition and Straighten adjustments applied
  • Zooming photos in the Viewer and in the Loupe using keyboard shortcuts
  • Accessing Aperture libraries on a network volume Selecting and moving pins on the Places map
  • Adding and editing custom locations using the Manage My Places window
  • Switching between masters when working with RAW+JPEG pairs.


Friday, February 12, 2010

How to integrate Facebook with iChat

Now that Facebook supports Jabber you can integrate it into your favorite IM Client. Here is how to set it up.

1. You need to find your Facebook username by going to http://www.facebook.com/your_user/

2. Then you can open up iChat and under the Preferences Menu your going to click on the Accounts tab and setup a new Jabber Account



3. The Account name is your_user@chat.facebook.com and then you need to enter you Facebook Password

4. Finally you need to click the little drop down arrow which you can see in the photo and for the Server Name you need to put chat.facebook.com and in the Port column enter 5222 and then click Done.

5. You are now communicating with your buddy in high school that your not sure you want to be able to talk to whenever you want...


MACNERD Team


Thursday, February 11, 2010

Apple releases Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0

This small but timely update addresses the issues many Mac Pro users were having when processing audio. Go grab it now in your Software update window.

Details from Apple:
This update is for Mac Pro (Early 2009) computers running Mac OS X v10.6.2. This update reduces processor utilization during audio activities, such as playing or recording music.


Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0




MACNERD Team


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Apple releases Aperture 3

Today Apple updating there Aperture product line with over 200 new features!! The whole application got a huge makeover and a bunch of iPhoto features were integrated within the app as well making this a very powerful tool for organizing, editing, and working with your Photos and Videos. I would list all the features but its much easier for you to get the breakdown over here from the Cupertino Campus:

Aperture 3 200+ New Features

Aperture 3 Free Trial--Good for 30 days!

MACNERD Team


Tuesday, February 2, 2010

iPhone OS 3.1.3 Released

Plug in your iPhones and you'll find the latest version of the iPhone software has been bumped up to 3.1.3.

Here are the changes

This update for iPhone and iPod touch contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

▪Improves the accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS
▪Resolves issue where third-party apps would not launch in some instances
▪Fixes bug that may cause an app to crash when using the Japanese Kana keyboard


MACNERD Team


iMac 27" Display Firmware Update Released

This update hopefully fixes the issues customers are having with the new 27" iMac displays.

Let us know if all is well!

Here is the link for more details and download

The 27-inch iMac Display Update will update the display firmware on your iMac. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your iMac during this update.

MACNERD Team


Apple releases iTunes 9.0.3

Apple just released iTunes 9.0.3 and it provides a number of bug fixes:
  • iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
  • Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
  • Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
  • Addresses issues that affect stability and performance


MACNERD Team


Sunday, January 31, 2010

File Sharing Made Easy with Dropbox

If you haven't heard of Dropbox yet then we recommend going over to there site and checking it out. Basically this is a cloud based storage service that allows a seamless way to share files with anyone in the world on either your Mac or iPhone! The iPhone app is great when you need to send something quick and your not in front of your Mac. You can take advantage of their free 2gb account and start sharing those large files, photos, songs that are too large to email and you can upgrade to 100gb if you need massive amounts of storage. They also provide a very easy way to get more space for Free by referring others to their service. We know there are plenty of cloud based services out there now but the seamless integration of Dropbox with your Mac and iPhone is hands down the best we've seen.

Thanks

MACNERD Team

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Cleaning up iTunes Duplicates

So your iTunes Library is overflowing with duplicate tracks that just magically appeared??? Instead of investing in third party software to try and sort the problem out why not just use iTunes itself to fix your issue. If you look under the File Menu in iTunes you will see "Show Duplicates" now hold down the Option key and you will see the option change to "Show Exact Duplicates". This can really come in handy when trying to keep tracks that are just on different albums and aren't necessarily duplicates.

Enjoy.

MACNERD Team


Monday, November 9, 2009

Fix for GrowlMail plugin broken with 10.6.2 update

So assuming most users running Snow Leopard updated to the latest version 10.6.2 today, and if you use Apple Mail and the Growl Mail Plugin you noticed an error when opening up Mail after the update that the plugin was disabled because it was not compatible! Yowsers! It turns out the current version will still work with a little help from the Terminal. Here we go.

1. Make sure Apple Mail is quit if it was open.

2. Once the plugin gets disabled it is placed in your HD/Users/Library/Mail/Bundles (Disabled) folder. What you need to do is move the folder labeled GrowlMail.mailbundle from the "Disabled" folder back into the Bundles folder right above it.

3. Then you need to open up the Terminal which is located in your Utilities folder.

4. Once the Terminal is open your going to copy and paste two separate elements into it.

The first one is:

defaults write ~/Library/Mail/Bundles/GrowlMail.mailbundle/Contents/Info SupportedPluginCompatibilityUUIDs -array-add "2F0CF6F9-35BA-4812-9CB2-155C0FDB9B0F"

The second one is:

defaults write ~/Library/Mail/Bundles/GrowlMail.mailbundle/Contents/Info SupportedPluginCompatibilityUUIDs -array-add "0CB5F2A0-A173-4809-86E3-9317261F1745"

5. After completing this you should be able to open Apple Mail and you will not see the error upon opening the App and all is well with our GrowlMail Plugin! Obviously an update from the guys over there will fix the issue and it sounds like this might happen everytime Apple updates the OS! Either way the plug-in is a must have, and I can't thank the Team over there enough for all their hard work.

Here is a link if you haven't installed or checked out Growl at all.


MACNERD Team



Mac OS 10.6.2 released

If your running Snow Leopard currently on your Mac there is a new version out 10.6.2. Go grab it under the Software Update Menu when you get a chance and enjoy the latest and greatest from Apple.

Here are the official fixes from Apple included in the update

About Mac OS 10.6.2


If you prefer to download it manually here is a link


MACNERD Team


Sunday, November 8, 2009

Important Apple TV 3.0.1 update released

Anyone who has upgraded there current Apple TV software to 3.0 recently should immediately upgrade to 3.0.1 which Apple recently issued this weekend in regards to content temporarily disappearing until a resync is done on the device.

Click the link for more details.

There is a resolution posted on the support link above so anyone that has been affected by the 3.0 problem should read the details for a fix.

MACNERD Team

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Mac Performance Update Released

Apple released a Performance Update which addresses hard drive pausing for customers with certain machines running Snow Leopard and Leopard. This is a great update so go get it if you fall in this bracket as it should answer those beachball problems!!

Here are the machines affected:

- MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)

- MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)
- MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)
- MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)

- MacBook Air (Mid 2009)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008)

- iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009)
- iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)
- iMac (20-inch, Early 2009)

- Mac mini (Early 2009)

Here are the updates for either operating system

Snow Leopard (300 KB) and Leopard (322 KB) versions.



MACNERD Team


Sunday, October 11, 2009

Top "10" iPhone Battery Saving Tips

So your one of the many out there with iPhone Battery complaints. Here is a list of several things that will help increase the overall battery life of your iPhone. They are listed in no particular order and whether you do some or all of these tips this is just a useful guide to getting more from your iPhone.

1. Turn off Push Notifications which is located in the Settings/Mail,Contacts,Calendars/Fetch. In addition to turning this off you could also set the Fetch option to "Manually".

2. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use. This can be found in the Settings Application.

3. Turn off Location Services which can be found in Settings/General tab. You will be prompted to turn it "ON" when using the Maps Application so my advice would be to use it when necessary.

4. Turn off 3g when you don't need it and just leave EDGE on This can be found in the Settings/Network tab.

5. Turn your Brightness down to under 50%. This can be found in the Settings/Brightness. You can keep Auto Brightness On but lowering the slider here will really help the life of your battery.

6. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. This can be found in the Settings App. In addition to turning off WiFi when not in use make sure you also turn off the "Ask to Join Networks" option inside the Wi-Fi tab.

7. Set your Auto-Lock to 1 Minute. This can be found in the Settings/General Tab. Another huge battery saver.

8. Turn off Notifications. This can be found in the Settings App as well. This is not a real big battery saver but any little bit helps.

9. Turn off Vibrate which is located in the Settings/Sounds Tab. You can just turn off the option for Vibrate for your Ring. Once again not a huge battery saver.

10. Turn off Repeat Alert in the Settings/Messages option. All this does is just allow one alert when receiving a SMS.

In conclusion it never hurts to turn off your iPhone at night. I also recommend calibrating your iPhone battery once every couple months which will help refresh your battery to maximize the life of your iPhone.

Here is the Apple Battery Tips Page for your Reference


MACNERD Team


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Snow Leopard Internet Issues

I have recently encountered several users experiencing "No Wireless Internet Connections" after updating to Snow Leopard. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the issue. Most of the problems seem to be with wireless not wired connections.

1. You can go up to your Airport Bars in your Menu Bar and toggle the Airport On and Off.
2. If that doesn't work you can try restarting your Wireless Router as well as your Mac.
3. Finally if all else fails you can try this recipe which should lead to success
-Go into your router's administration page and find your DNS server(s).
-Open up your Network Preferences in your System Preferences window.
-Click on the Advanced section in the lower right hand corner, click on the DNS tab.
-Manually add the DNS servers you found in Step 1
-Save and apply the changes.


You should now be able to go online!

MACNERD Team


Friday, September 4, 2009

50 Essential iPhone Apps

I found this list provided by Gizmodo of the 50 most useful-wanted-must have- apps for your iPhone.

Happy Downloading.

Enjoy.

Top 50 iPhone Apps



MACNERD Team


Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Look whats new in 10.6 Snow Leopard

If you have not already checked Apple.com for details on Snow Leopard. Here is the list of new enhancements and features of the upcoming 10.6 Operating System.

Enjoy.

MACNERD Team


Are you "Apps" ready for Snow Leopard?

I stumbled upon this Snow Leopard Application compatibility list here


This a great list of very common apps and there compatibility status for the upcoming release of Snow Leopard which is coming this Friday! This list is ongoing and being updated constantly so as we get closer to the release you might want to check this list more frequently to see how your Mac stacks up with the big release.


As a general rule backup your Mac before upgrading and remember that many apps will take time to becoming 10.6 compatible. With any new OS release check with the developer for details concerning your Apps in question.


MACNERD Team


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Safari 4.0.3 update available

It looks like Apple just released a new version of Safari!

Here is a direct link to Safari Download

You can also go to your Software Update under the Apple Menu and update that way which is easier.

Here are the fixes:
- Stability improvements for webpages that use the HTML 5 video tag
- Fixes an issue that prevented some users from logging into iWork.com
- Fixes an issue that could cause web content to be displayed in greyscale instead of color

Go grab it!

MACNERD Team


Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Safari 4.0.2 update available

Go check your software update to get this essential update which fixes several security flaws amongst other things.

Here is the link if you haven't tried V.4 yet.

MACNERD Team


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

22 iPhone Tips you might not know about

These are just a few pointers to get the most out of the 3.0 software update for your iPhone.


MACNERD TEAM

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Macbook Takes Flight

Something to look forward too down the road from Apple?



MACNERD Team


Wednesday, June 17, 2009

iPhone 3.0 Software Released

Go grab your iPhones and iPods and update. The new 3.0 software is out! Ipod customers will have to pay 9.95 for the update but all existing iPhone customers can download the update for free.

Here are the details in case you haven't been keeping up with all thats going on courtesy of AppleInsider.

iPhone 3.0 Details


MACNERD Team



Thursday, June 11, 2009

Quicksilver Alternative from Google...

We all know how powerful and perfect Quicksilver is for that one click solution to launching applications or navigating your Mac for a file. As of today it looks like there is a new player in the game. Google has just released a very Quicksilver like application for FREE called quick search box

The Application does just about everything Quicksilver does and then some. We have tried it over here and it is working as expected and surprisingly well for a first release. It also has a very small memory footprint which keeps your system from bogging down. The option to remove the icon from the dock and place in the Menu are welcome and the Search option remembers your recent searches quite well and puts the items or applications that you use most at the forefront of the search.

Another very positive note about the app is that it's open source which means third party developers can utilize the app to integrate more features and ideas.

You do need to be running 10.5 Leopard to install but give it a try and see if your able to make the switch...we are slowly transitioning.

Google QSB

MACNERD Team


Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Charge your iPhone using any Mac

There are 2 ways to achieve this here is the first and easiest way:

To get this to work you will have needed to plug your iPhone or iPod into your Mac prior and unchecked the Automatically Sync option in the Summary Tab within the iPhone Summary Window.



With this unchecked you now need to manually sync your phone with your Mac but it will allow you to be able to plug your device into any machine without the worry of your iPhone syncing with the other machine.

Here is the second option:

The second option works great if you want to keep the Automatic Sync option checked on your machine. Before you go to plug your iPhone into the Third Party Mac just make sure you hold down the Command + Option keys upon the launch of iTunes. You should see a message like this



Don't be alarmed just continue on and your device will charge as needed without any hassle.


MACNERD Team


Monday, June 8, 2009

Safari 4 Final Version Released

Apple also released the latest and final build of Safari 4. Its like a bolt of lightning so get it already.

MACNERD Team


New iPhone 3G S announced

Here are some of the specific new features to the latest iPhone which is being released on the 19th of June.

New Features of iPhone 3G S

• 16GB and 32GB iPhone 3G S (available June 19, 2009 in US)
• Increased Battery Life - 9 hours on Wi-Fi, 5 hours on 3G, 10 hours on video, 30 hours on audio, 12 hours on 2G talk and 5 hours on 3G talk (previous iPhone 3G got - 6 on Wi-Fi, 5 on 3G, 7 on Video, 24 on Audio, 10 on 2G talk and 5 on 3G talk)
• 2x Faster than iPhone 3G
• 3 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera
• Tap to Focus, Camera Feature
• Auto White Balance, Camera Feature
• Auto Exposure, Camera Feature
• Auto Macro Lens, Camera Feature
• 30-fps VGA Video Capturing (with audio)
• Record Video in Landscape or Portrait mode
• Video Editing
• Send Videos via email, MMS or publish to MobileMe or YouTube
• Video Geotagging
• Voice Control (both for making a call and using iTunes)
• Built-in Digital Compass (rotates map to match direction you are going)
• Features for Visually and/or Hearing Impaired
• Nike+ Support
• Hardware Encryption
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on screen
• 0.1 ounce heavier than iPhone 3G

Here is a link to the Apple Guided Tour



Thursday, June 4, 2009

Safari 4 beta and Hotmail Fix pt.2

If you are still having problems using your Hotmail account in the Safari 4 Beta a fix has been issued. Apple released an update to the Safari Beta an update a few weeks back and low and behold all the Hotmail quirks seem to be ironed out. To get the update please check your Software Update for details or check the link here.

Let us know if you find any other problems.

MACNERD Team


iLife Suite Updates

Apple has released several updates to there iLife Suite. Everything from iTunes to even iDVD which hasn't been updated forever. Go to your Software Update menu and get these updates there hot like pancakes!!

MACNERD Team


Saturday, May 30, 2009

Upgrading your Mac Memory

If your looking to upgrade your memory in your laptop or desktop their is only one place to look dealram. This site is a associated with the dealmac website so you know the deals you see will be some of the best if not the best online prices your going to find. What is nice about dealram is the ease in finding the right memory for your system. You can sort by system or module. If your still unsure and want to see what kind of memory is in your machine you can go to your System Profilier which is located under the Apple Menu/About this Mac. Once in that window click on the Memory option and you will get the specifics of the RAM in your machine.

With memory prices being so low there are no excuses to max out your machine.

MACNERD Team


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Macbook Pro Firmware Update Available

Today Apple released a firmware update for the 15 and 17" MacBook Pro. More information is available here so go to your Software Update and grab the update. Apple is documenting that "this helps the fan behaviors when running under high workload conditions" Let us know if you notice any difference after the firmware update has been applied.

MACNERD Team


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Easiest way to Email a Website via Safari

The easiest way we have found in sending over a link to a website is done simply by clicking Command + Shift + I

You can do this on any page your browsing so there is no need to highlight the url, copy and paste etc... a real time saver if your in a hurry.


MACNERD Team

Saturday, May 16, 2009

My Trash will not Empty!!

Here is a quick way to fix those stuck items that will not empty in your Trash.

Press and hold the mouse button on the Trash icon in the Dock. The context menu for Trash will display.
Press and hold the Option key.
Select Empty Trash from the context menu for Trash.
Release the Option key.

Keeping your Mac's Trash clean will free up HD Space so it's a good habit to keep it empty.

MACNERD Team

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone Released

If your one of the few that own a Slingbox and want to stream live TV to your iPhone the long wait is finally over and the App is now available.

Here is an in depth review on the App to get you started. For more information go to their website and get all your questions answered.


MACNERD Team

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Speed up your Internet Browsing Experience

Here is a quick and easy way to speed up your Internet browsing experience without having to pay a dime. It's called Open DNS and with this little add-on in your Network Preferences you might enjoy a boost in speed surfing the web.

Here is a quick way to add this functionality to any Mac.

Go into your System Preferences/Network Settings and click on your current Internet Connection on the left-hand side

Network.png

Then click the Advanced Tab on the bottom right side of that window and click the add or (+) button at the bottom left corner and add in these 2 servers in no particular order.

208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220









That's it! Give it a try and if you want to find out more check out their website for help or questions you may have. You can also configure your router to use Open DNS as well. Open DNS Router Setup Instr.

MACNERD Team





Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Adding Domain to Contacts and Mail on your iPhone

This helpful hint courtesy of MacOSXHints is a great tip to save time when typing that email address or entering contact info. in your iPhone. Just hold down the "period" key when typing and you will be presented with all the domain options. Check out the link for further details.

iPhone Domain Entry


MACNERD Team

Friday, May 1, 2009

Speed up iPhoto '09

Anytime we read about a way to speed up your Mac we want to share it with others. This tip courtesy of macosxhints.com talks about a quick and easy way to speed up iPhoto upon launch. While the speed boost may not be noticeable or apply to everyone it worked for us!

Speed up iPhoto '09


MACNERD Team

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Apple announces MobileMe live chat support

If your having any MobileMe issues this might be a huge plus. Apple has just announced live 24/7 tech support for all MobileMe users!

Check out MobileMe News page for more info.

MobileMe Live Chat


MACNERD Team

Free Screensavers

Saw this and figured we had to share it with everyone. Here is a great collection of 34 free screensavers for your Mac.

Mac Screensavers

Their are details about each one with a link provided.

Enjoy


MACNERD Team

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Setting up Hotmail in Apple Mail

Finally Hotmail in Apple Mail!! If you haven't set this up already here is a quick walkthrough on getting setup.


Start Mail

Go to Mail » Preferences, and click on Accounts.
Click on the plus button (lower left) to add a new account.
Type must say POP, and give the account a description.

Account Info:

Incoming Mail Server: pop3.live.com
Username: Your Hotmail address (with @hotmail.com)
Password: Your Hotmail password
Click on Continue

Set the Outgoing Server to smtp.live.com



You should be good to go sync, send, and get your emails



MACNERD Team

Friday, April 10, 2009

Menubar Madness Pt 2

Another option for more Menubar control on your Mac is an application called you control which has plenty of options ranging from weather to iTunes in your Menubar. It does cost 29.95 but you can try it for free.

TIP:
If you just want iTunes Menubar Control they also have a free version called you control: tunes this will give you iTunes in your Menubar for Free!



MACNERD Team

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Free 2gb of Online Storage

If your looking to send, sync or store files "Drop Box" offers 2gb of storage for FREE. Its very easy to install and they have a video tutorial as well to get you started. This is great for transferring information to a client, across computers or just to back up some important documents from wherever you are.

More information and download here


MACNERD Team

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Using iWork.com

Here is some help in using the new iWork.com option for iLife 09' users.

iWork.com



MACNERD Team

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Creating Ringtones for your iPhone

Here is a quick and simple way to create ringtones for your iPhone using iLife 08' or 09'. The program your going to use is GarageBand. In iLife 09' upon opening GarageBand you have a choice to choose "iPhone Ringtone" as a Project option to be opened. If your using iLife 08' just open a normal project with the default settings. After opening your project you can then click on the Media Browser Button:

Picture 3.jpg



Once opened choose your Audio in the Browser and just drag it into the main Garage Band Window. Once you have your song inserted on a track we find it easiest to turn the Loop Option on as well as toggle the LCD Panel to time so we can see how long the loop were creating will be

Picture 5.jpg



You will then see a yellow highlight above the song you dragged in and there you can adjust the loop to your liking and we suggest not making your ringtone longer then 40-42 seconds. The ringtone will not be able to be exported if its longer regardless. Once you have your ringtone set you can then go up to the Share Menu

Picture 2.jpg









Your ringtone will then be sent to iTunes where you can rename it if you iike. Finally just plug in your iPhone and Sync and your good to go.



MACNERD Team

Monday, April 6, 2009

Skype for iPhone released

Skype for iPhone "Free" of course provided you have a Skype Account was just released for the the iPhone. This is what many have been waiting for as the premier VOIP client for the iPhone. It's been a long time coming and if you haven't tried it go download it and see what your missing.

MACNERD Team
 
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