Mac Os X

How To : Delete Your Mac OS X Cache

In this tutorial, Brian from TruTricks shows us how to delete a cache in a Mac or any Apple computer. This should be performed at least once every week. First, go down to the menu bar and click on "finder". Click on "Macintosh HD", "Library" ant then "Cache". Now, right click ...more

How To : Install Mac OS X on a Windows Netbook

This video shows you how to install OSX on a Windows Netbook. They create a "Mini Mac" and show you what the steps are. This is a good thing to do for someone who is used to a Mac but wants the portability of a Netbook, which weighs only 2 pounds. They start with a Dell Netboo ...more

How To : Customize Finder's background on a Mac OS X

Tired of the lame dull background in Finder windows? Conveniently, Apple integrated a feature which allows you how modify the color or image that is displayed in Finder windows. This video will show you how to modify these settings to snazz up your Mac. From Revision3: Gettin ...more

How To : Convert an ebook file to ePub format in Mac OS X

If you use iBooks on your iPad or iPhone, you can only read books in EPUB format. If you have books in text or PDF format you may want to convert them to EPUB so you can read them in iBooks. You can do this with Calibre, a free open-source e-book library application. It's easy ...more

How To : Customize your dock in Mac OS X

This video describes how to customize the Dock in Macintosh OS, we can arrange application into the docks as your wish, and in right side of the docks we have the "Trash" and also minimized applications. Now we are going to see how to add shortcuts to "Dock”. First get into th ...more

How To : Manage widgets on the Dashboard in Mac OS X

This video describes what is known as the dashboard, which is located in the dock on the Mac desktop. The dashboard is a set of small programs known as widgets that let you see information at a glance. Some examples of useful widgets are a clock widget, a calendar, a calculato ...more

How To : Merge PDF documents with Preview in Mac OS X 10.6

PDF is a Portable Document Format, which is a popular format to represent documents and pass it over the internet. You can merge different PDF documents to obtain a single document. You can do this on your Mac, using the preview option. Preview does a lot more than the name su ...more

How To : Install Mac OS X Panther on Windows XP (Pearpc)

In this how to video, you will learn how to install Mac OS X on Windows XP. First, download and open PearPC. Also make sure you have the Mac OS X CD or installation files on your computer. Next, select edit and navigate to the Mac OS X file. Click okay and then press configure ...more

How To : Install Hackintosh OSX86 (Mac OS X) on a PC

This is a really simple video guide on how to install Hackintosh OSx86 (Mac OS X) on a PC. OSx86 is a portmanteau of OS X and x86, a so-called collaborative hacking project to run Mac OS X computer operating system on a non-Apple brand personal computer, with x86 architecture ...more

How To : Use SoundSource to control audio levels in Mac OS X

Do you constantly change your audio levels on your Mac for each device? Isn’t it a pain to go into the preferences, click on sound, then select your sound source and manage your levels? SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba makes this task easy and fast! Learn how to use SoundSource t ...more

How To : Install Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Beta

Insterested in checking out the developer's preview of the newest Mac OS, Lion? Watch this video to learn how to install OS X 10.7 Lion using uTorrent Software. You'll be able to get an early look at the new Mac OS.

How To : Use Snapper to edit MP3 files quickly in Mac OS X

If you need to extract audio from video files or sections of audio from larger audio files, then Snapper is the application for you. Easily drag sections of audio in a file and drop them to your desktop to create mp3 files. Learn how to use snapper to edit MP3 files quickly in ...more

How To : Make your Vista look like a Mac Os X

This video tutorial shows you how to make your Vista look like Mac Os X To make Windows Vista look like a Mac Os X using Vista Glazz Application: * Open a internet browser using any search engine, then download the Vista Glazz application. * Install it and in the start menu s ...more

How To : Create an application, or app, bundle on Mac OS X

Wondering how to create an app bundle in Mac OS X? In this two-part video tutorial series, you'll learn how to create an application that is completely self-contained and is drag-and-droppable/relocatable. Frameworks, PlugIns, and Resources are embedded in the .app bundle, thu ...more

How To : Preview files with Quick Look on Mac OS X

Watch this software tutorial video to learn how to use the Quick Look feature on Mac OS X Leopard to preview files very quickly. Mac OS X Leopard's Quick Look feature will be easy to use after you've watched this how-to video.

How To : Use an SD card to install Mac OS X Lion

Apple has announced that Mac OS X Lion will only be available as a download from the App Store. But what if you don't have high speed internet? You'll want to watch this video to learn how install Mac OS X Lion on an SD card.

How To : Install Mac OS X Lion on a PC

Warning: this video presents a complicated bit of computing, and it is not recommended for any noobs. If you are trying to set up your hackintosh with Mac OS X Lion, watch this video. Downloads: archive and Mac OS X Lion

How To : Take screen captures, or screenshots, in Mac OS X

Have you ever wanted to take a screenshot of your desktop to use in a presentation or to send to a coworker? In this video tutorial, Mac Genius Joy will show you how to take a picture of all, or part, of your screen with the Mac OS X key commands. For more, and to learn how to ...more

How To : Use Apple Quick Look in Mac OS X Leopard

You may have many files in a folder that you have recently been working on using your Mac OS X computer. Sometimes it's hard to pick the correct file to open and work with. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how Mac OS X Leopard's Quick Look featuer will help you solve this ...more

How To : Use Wiki Server in Mac OS X

Whether it's a small business or a work group inside a large corporation, all members need access to the same materials in order to work effectively. Mac OS X server makes it easy for groups to collaborate and communicate through their own Wiki-powered Internet website. To lea ...more

How To : Use the Mac OS X Trash Can properly

If you're a recent convert to Mac OS X, you should acquaint yourself with the Mac Trash Can. This helpful video tutorial from MacMost will help you to develop good file management habits. The Trash in Mac OS X is a failsafe device to prevent you from accidentally deleting ite ...more

How To : Format a hard drive in Mac OS X Leopard

PowerBook Medic is the ultimate resource for Mac computers and electronics repair. They have helpful tutorials on most Apple products including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook, iBook, iPhone, iPod, and more, covering topics from disassemblies, to RAM upgrades, to replaceme ...more

How To : Send video email with Mac OS X

With Mac OS X, sending video email from your Mac is easier than you might think. In this tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig looks at using PhotoBooth to send a quick video email using the built-in iSight camera and software included with your Mac.

How To : Change the icons in your Mac OS X dock

This home-computing how-to offers instructions on how to modify icons within the Mac OS X dock, in your finder, and on your desktop. It's quite easy once you know how to go about it. So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview ...more

How To : Clean up your Mac OS X desktop

Tidy desktop, tidy mind. Wish your Apple Mac OS X desktop were cleaner than it presently is? Straighten things out with this guide. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of a nu ...more

How To : Receive notifications with Growl in Mac OS X

Are you forever refreshing your email? Do you wish you could reclaim that time? With Growl, a free Mac OS X notification extension, you can. Learn how with this video tutorial from MacMost. The free Mac OS X extension Growl allows some of your applications to send you screen ...more

How To : Use the Mac OS X terminal

This video tutorial offers an introduction to the terminal for those making a switch from Windows to Mac OS X, one of the most powerful (yet cryptic) of OS X, which will allow you to interact with OS X's underlying UNIX layer. If you'd like to get acquainted with the terminal, ...more

How To : Create PDFs in Mac OS X

A PDF file is a great way to share your documents with anyone. Both Macs and PCs can read them and it's very easy to create them in Mac OS X. From any application that you can print from, go to File–Print–which will open up the print dialogue box–and find the PDF button in the ...more

How To : Play Windows games inside Mac OS X

Tired of missing out on the best games because you went for a Mac? Watch this video to learn how to use Parallels to install PC games, such as Steam downloads, on Mac OS X. Keep using your other programs while you game on your Mac.

How To : Use the keyboard to look up words in Mac OS X

With a Mac, you always have a dictionary and thesaurus close by in any Apple application. Simply highlight the word and hold down command control D. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the the look up process within Mac OS X, watch this video tutorial.

How To : Use the Mac OS X Media Browser

With Mac OS X, you can have all of your crucial business assets, like photos and logos, ready at your fingertips when creating marketing materials. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use the OS X Media Browser to keep important media at the ready. To learn more, watch ...more

How To : Change the color & theme of your dock in Mac OS X

Interested in customizing Mac OS X dock by changing its color or even by superimposing an entirely different theme upon it? It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over two minutes' time. ...more

How To : Zoom in on Microsoft Office documents in Mac OS X

How many times, when running Mac OS X, have you had a lengthy Word Document or Excel spreadsheet that you needed to zoom in and out of quickly and efficiently? In this video tutorial, you'll learn a handy shortcut doing just that in Microsoft Office. For more, watch this video ...more

How To : Set up the Apple Mail application in Mac OS X

If you're new to the Mac OS X operating system, one of the first things you might like to do is set up an email client. In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig looks at how to set up the Apple Mail application to receive and send email from a standard ISP email account.

How To : Resize desktop icons in Mac OS X

Have a hard time seeing your Mac OS X desktop icons? Make them bigger! It's really quite easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this Apple accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just a minute and a half. For details, as well as to get started resi ...more

How To : Unlock Hidden Settings in Mac OS X with TinkerTool

Unlock hidden feature settings and configurations in Mac OS X for the Finder, Safari and other native apps by using TinkerTool. Veronica from Tekzilla Daily introduces you to this cool new tool which brings you loads more options to customize your Mac. Video: .

How To : Password protect files and folders in Mac OS X

Password protect your files and folders in Mac OS X. This free video tutorial from CNET TV will show you how. Thwart would-be snoopers with this home cryptography guide, which presents easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to protect your privacy by encrypting your ...more

How To : Use fast user switching in Mac OS X

Ever wish you could switch between users on your Mac without having to kill all of your applications (and losing all your data) in the process? In this tutorial, Molly Stanberry from MacMost.com Shows how to enable fast user switching in Mac OS X Leopard.

How To : Create custom keyboard shortcuts in Mac OS X

Interested in creating your own custom keyboard shortcuts within Mac OS X? It's easier than you might think. It's so easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete, head-to-toe overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For details, including ...more

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