2/25/2008
How to Add Icons to Your OS X Menu Bar
A Menu Extra in the Mac OS X, is a small icon that appears on the right side of the Menu Bar. For example, check out the image of the Eject icon to the right of this text that's circled in red.Mac OS X Menu Bar Extras often...
- provide a quick and easy way to access common features (chat, sync)
- display information (time, email)
- control system functions (volume, eject a DVD/CD)
Here's a tutorial and video demonstration that shows you how to add/delete and rearrange OS X Menu Bar Extras.
Tutorial: How to Add Icons to Your OS X Menu Bar
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12/27/2007
Reset Your Mac OS X User Password
Oops! Did you forget your OS X user account password? Make sure the CAPS LOCK key isn't on. 9 out of 10 times that's usually the problem.But sometimes you might pick a password and then forget accidentally it. Don't worry. It happens. Just follow the directions below to reset your Mac OS X user account password.
Tutorial: How to Reset Your Mac OS X User Password
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11/21/2007
Deleting Forward
If you are new to the Mac OS and just purchased a laptop, then you might have noticed the lack of a "Delete Forward" button. Sure, you can hit the delete key on your MacBook or MacBook Pro and delete characters behind the cursor, but did you know that you can use that same delete key to delete characters in front of the cursor?
To Delete Forward, just press the "Function" key + "Delete."
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To Delete Forward, just press the "Function" key + "Delete."
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10/26/2007
RIP: Classic Mac OS 1984-2007
It's not a huge surprise, but Apple's gone ahead and posted a note confirming that OS X Leopard will not support Classic, even on PowerPC machines. Of course, Intel Macs have never been able to run Classic anyway, so only like Hypercard user groups and the three printshops still running QuarkXPress 4 and will be affected by this...
But this does mark the end of the road for the venerable and oft maligned OS? The Mac Classic OS ushered in the mainstream GUI era with the 128K Mac in 1984 and remained the default boot on all new Macs until OS X 10.1.2 was released 18 years later in 2002. Steve Jobs even staged a melodramatic mock funeral for OS 9 at the 2002 WWDC. Still, the old warhorse managed to hang around for another 5 years, and we're a little sad to finally see it go.
I hope someone makes a stable Leopard emulator for Mac Classic soon. I still like to play a lot of those old System 7 games like Star Trek 25th Anniversary.
[Source: engadget]
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But this does mark the end of the road for the venerable and oft maligned OS? The Mac Classic OS ushered in the mainstream GUI era with the 128K Mac in 1984 and remained the default boot on all new Macs until OS X 10.1.2 was released 18 years later in 2002. Steve Jobs even staged a melodramatic mock funeral for OS 9 at the 2002 WWDC. Still, the old warhorse managed to hang around for another 5 years, and we're a little sad to finally see it go.
I hope someone makes a stable Leopard emulator for Mac Classic soon. I still like to play a lot of those old System 7 games like Star Trek 25th Anniversary.
[Source: engadget]
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7/18/2006
Mac Mini RAM Upgrade Tutorial
Want to upgrade the RAM in your Mac Mini? You can definitely save a few bucks by buying a stripped down Mac Mini and upgrading the RAM yourself. But before you can install that extra RAM, you'll need to take a walk down to your local hardware store and grab a couple putty knifes. Thanks to the Mac Mini, the putty knife is now becoming part of the standard set of essential computer hardware tools.Traditionally, Apple computers have easily come apart with a few screws and levers. In fact, some Apple machines, like the PowerMac G5, almost come apart entirely without tools. However, brute force, patience and a putty knife are required to crack open the Mac Mini.
Many people speculate that Apple made opening the Mac Mini difficult on purpose. Apple would prefer that you let an authorized Apple service provider handle all hardware upgrades and part replacements with their consumer level products.
So grab a putty knife and don't be alarmed if your Mac Mini starts to snap, crackle and pop like a bowl of Rice Crispies. This is the sound of the plastic clips and metal rim coming loose.Tutorial: Mac Mini RAM Upgrade Tutorial
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YouTube
prevents viewers from downloading files off their site. But there
are ways around this. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to
rip video files off YouTube.com and convert them for your Video
iPod.
Want
to upgrade the RAM in your
Mac Mini? You can definitely save a few bucks by buying a stripped
down Mac Mini and upgrading the RAM yourself. But before you
can install that extra RAM, you'll need to take a walk down to
your local hardware store and grab a couple putty knives.
Need
something to watch on your iPod or iPhone? Here's a tutorial that
explains how to use a program called Handbrake to rip DVD's
into iPod compatible MPEG-4 video files.
Is a weak arm or physical stamina keeping you from taking your Nintendo Wii gaming experience to the next level? Perhaps you should look into getting the Nintendo Wii Nunchuck Controller. This accessory adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming and does it all with less physical movement.
Put
on an anti-viral panty liner and let the battle between the
spoiled rich blonde bitches begin! It's Paris Hilton, heiress
to the Hilton Hotel empire vs Lacey Underall from the movie
Caddyshack. 
Our interview with Ryan was just like his lyrics, honest and articulate. Ryan was very forthcoming and spoke openly about everything from his break with No Knife to his freaky cats.
When it comes to so-called heavy metal supergroups, a lot of them usually don’t last long. But for New Orleans’ Down – made up of Ex-Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, Corrosion of Conformity guitarist Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist Kirk Windstein, and Eyehategod drummer Jimmy Bower – there has been something special that has kept them unified for over 15 years.
What’s
the point of downloading your favorite songs on iTunes if they
sound like crap on your computer’s built-in speakers? The
sound quality and volume these little babies emit, much to the
chagrin of my neighbors, is truly phenomenal.
Are
you trying to eject your iPod from your computer but the "Do
Not Disconnect" won't go away? Don't worry, this is a common
problem with a fairly easy solution.
So
Napster's gone pay, KaZaA is chock-full of viruses and spyware,
and you need someplace to get your file sharing on. Luckily
for you, there's BitTorrent! Here's a
tutorial to get you started. 
