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Apple has released the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update and the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Combo Update. What’s new in this update? Here are the listed improvements and fixes straight from Apple. Continue reading →
Jan 6
Are you tired of being constantly warned by Mac OS X each time you rename a file extension? You can disable the Alert dialog that dutifully confirms that you’re really sure you want to change the file extension. Here’s how to tell Mac OS X not to bother asking ever again.
Written by Brent Sheets
Jan 1
The default preview text in Font Book uses the upper- and lower-case alphabet, along with the first 10 numerals. If “ABC” and “123″ aren’t helping you visualize a font decision for a Web project or document, you can use custom preview text in Font Book instead. Here’s how.
Dec 30
The Character Palette is used to insert special characters in Mac OS X documents. This handy core service includes numerous glyphs, dingbats, accented letters, mathematical symbols and much more. You probably have a handful of special characters that you use often. Would you like quick access to your favorite special characters? Here’s how.
Written by Brent Sheets
Dec 25
Most Mac users are aware that the size of the Dock can be adjusted by using the Dock Size slider in the Dock preferences. But did you know you could use your mouse to quickly enlarge or shrink the Dock right on the desktop? Here’s how.
Dec 23
Are you the drag and drop type of Mac user? If so, you may wish to create a printer icon on your desktop to allow you to drag and drop documents for quick and easy printing. Here’s how to create a Desktop Printer in Mac OS X.
