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How To : Change icons in Mac OS X

Sick of the same old, same old? In this tutorial, learn a quick and easy way to change the icons of files, folders and applications in Mac OS X. Switch up your computer's appearance and keep your computer experience fresh & new!

How To : Burn to a CD-R multiple times in Mac OS X Leopard

Sometimes you want to burn to a CD-R multiple times to make the best use of the available space on the disc. In Mac OS X Leopard, you can create what's known as a multi-session disc and burn to a CD-R multiple times. For more, and to learn how to create your own multi-session ...more

How To : Use Omni Outliner for Mac OS X

Have you found Omni Outliner on your computer, and wondered what it does? This short introduction explains this versatile application for Mac OS X from the Omni Group.

How To : Set up the parental controls for Mac OS X

Kids can be kids, and there are things on the internet that kids shouldn't see. As a parent, it's your responsibility to make sure you know what they're looking at and what they shouldn't be looking at. In this video, learn the easy steps to setting up parental controls in Mac ...more

How To : Resize images files with the Mac OS X Automator

This tutorial shows how to create what's called a Folder Action, which means that when files are dropped into the folder, it automatically triggers certain actions. In particular, this folder action will resize image files dropped into it, and it will move those files to the d ...more

How To : Lock files and folders in Mac OS X

Want to make sure that a document isn't accidentally edited or overwritten? It's easy; you just need to lock the file. All you need to do is right-click on the file, expand its general information, and check the Locked box. For a video walkthrough of the file locking process i ...more

How To : Use smart folders in Mac OS X Leopard

With Leopard, several preset folders are in the Finder sidebar. In this video tutorial, you'll find a cool way to create your own custom smart folder. For more, or to learn how to create your own smart folders in Mac OS X Leopard, watch this video lesson from Apple.

How To : Organize files in the Mac OS X Finder

If you're like me, you save a lot of files to the desktop, and every now and then it needs to be cleaned up. You're probably already familiar with drag-and-drop cleanup. But you can also copy files using copy and paste. For more on organizing files using the Mac OS X finder, w ...more

How To : Run Windows inside a Mac OS X

In this how to video, you will learn how to run Windows inside Mac OS X. First, download VMWare Fusion 3. Install the program and run it. Insert your Windows installation disc into your computer. Next, select install this operating system and click continue. Enter your informa ...more

How To : Use advanced features in Mac OS X Spotlight

The Apple Spotlight application in Mac OS X can do more than just searches for documents. Throughout your day, you may need to perform a calculation or look up a definition for a word. You can now do that directly from Spotlight. To acccess Spotlight, you can either click on t ...more

How To : Automate tasks in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to automate tasks in a Mac OS X computer. This video will show viewers how to create a simple application, that when double-clicked, will open a new message that's already addressed to a specific person. Begin by clicking on the Macint ...more

How To : Change VoiceOver's caption settings in Mac OS X

This video explains how to change VoiceOver’s caption setting in Mac OS X. The visuals pane of the VoiceOver utility includes options that are helpful for sighted users who work with people with visual impairments. This video demonstrates how to use the caption panel option. ...more

How To : Navigate the web with VoiceOver in Mac OS X

The video is about how to use voice over in Safari for Mac OS X. To use Voice over it has to be enabled first. It can be used to read the entire html content on web page using short cut control + option + shift + Down Arrow. To move between different items on the web page use ...more

How To : Build a simple Core Data application in Mac OS X

Core Data is a powerful data-management framework introduced with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. When you take advantage of Core Data, it slashes the amount of custom code you need to write in order to manage application data. Opening, saving and undo management can all be handled by C ...more

How To : Create animated GIFs in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make an animated image on a Mac OS X computer. Users will need to download the GIFfun program. Once downloaded and installed, open the program and drag the images into the program. Then set the time delay for each image, amount of l ...more

How To : Use the Slow Keys access tool in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Slow Keys access tool in a Mac OS X computer. The Slow Keys feature is located under the Keyboard tab in the Universal Access window. Once Slow Keys is turned on, users also have the option of using key click sounds as addit ...more

How To : Use the Sticky Keys feature in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Sticky Keys feature in a Mac OS X computer. The Sticky Keys feature is found in the Keyboard tab in the Universal Access menu. To turn on the sticky keys, check the On option. Underneath, users are able to set some options f ...more

How To : Use the Mouse Keys feature in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the Mouse Keys feature in a Mac OS X computer. This feature can be accessed under the Mouse & Track-pad tab, in the Universal Access menu. Turn on the feature by checking On. Once turned on, users can use the number keys on the ...more

How To : Use the on-screen keyboard in Mac OS X

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the on-screen keyboard on a Mac OS X computer. To turn on the keyboard viewer, go to Apple and select System Preferences. Under Personal, click on Language & Text. Click on the Input Sources tab and check Keyboard & Character Vi ...more

How To : Erase your hard drive from the Mac OS X terminal

Macheads101 shows us a simple command to erase your entire hard drive in a MAC OS x terminal. You can either log in as administrator and simply type "rm -rf /" to format or you can just type "Sudo rm -rf /" to start. If you don't log in as administrator, then it'll ask you for ...more

How To : Switch applications in Mac OS X

The University of South Florida screencast teaches you how to switch applications in Mac OS X. The application switcher gives you a quick way to switch through the running programs on your computer. To do this, simply press Command + Tab. You can keep pressing Tab to switch to ...more

How To : Install custom fonts in Mac OS X

This video tutorial belongs to the Computers & Programming category which is going to show you how to install custom fonts in Mac OS X. It is very quick, easy and simple. Open your browser and do a Google search for free fonts. From the search result you can choose any of the ...more

How To : Send files with iChat and Bonjour in Mac OS X

You're working together with a colleague in the office and he or she needs a file on your Mac OS X system. Instead of emailing it to them, or looking for an external storage device to plug in, you may want to send that file wirelessly. In this video tutorial, you'll see how ea ...more

How To : Play Tetris on any computer running Mac OS X

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the emacs text editor, accessible through the terminal on any computer running Mac OS X, to play a simple version of Tetris. The steps are simple and as follows: 1. Open Terminal; 2. Type in emacs and press enter; 3. Press the Escape ...more

How To : Uses Handbrake to rip DVDs when running Mac OS X

David Shrein provides a video recording with step-by-step instructions on how to utilize the DVD ripping software 'Handbrake' on a computer running Mac OS X. He shows how to deal with an initial error message, and then moves onto selecting the DVD. You have to be careful as to ...more

How To : Set favorite fonts in Mac OS X

Does your company use the same font for all of its documents and letters? Well, if you run Mac OS X, instead of changing it every single time, you can set up a favorite. Just open up your Fonts pallet; choose the font you want; change the size; and then click on the little gea ...more

How To : Save and use favorite colors in Mac OS X

Have you ever worked on a document or graphic and found that perfect color but later were never able to recreate it? All you have to do is click on your colors palet, click on the magnifying glass, and select the color you wanted. To ensure that you don't lose it, drag it to t ...more

How To : Completely delete items from Mac OS X

In order to completely delete items from Mac OS X. Download Google desktop. This will search your computer and the web and your computer. Go to Applications. Right click on Google Desktop. Go to Show Package Contents. Drag contents into the trash. Next, go to Google Gadgets. C ...more

How To : Take a screenshot in Mac OS 10.5

This is a Computers & Programming video tutorial where you will learn how to take screenshots on Mac OS 10. 5. Andrew Grant says there are several ways of doing this. The easiest way is to hold down the Command and Shift key and press 3. You will get a screenshot of the entire ...more

How To : Use Mac OS X shortcut keys

OS X has some easy shortcuts, just as Windows does. Watch this computer tutorial video to learn how to use them. This how-to video will help you use OS X's shortcut keys and allow you to use your computer faster.

How To : Get started using a new Apple Mac OS X computer

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to get started using an Apple computer as a Mac newbie. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-compu ...more

How To : Use the VoodooPad organizational tool in Mac OS X

In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com takes a look at how to use Flying Meat's VoodooPad, the personal wiki software for Mac. He uses it for to-do lists, taking notes and organizing information. Get organized with this VoodooPad and this how-to.

How To : Use iChat in Mac OS X with a free AIM account

In this tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com shows you how to sign up for a free AOL Instant Messenger account that you can use with iChat on your Mac. Stay in touch with friends and family while avoiding troublesome cell phone radiation with this how-to.

How To : Set custom print settings in Mac OS X

Do you do a lot of printing on your Apple computer? In this tutorial, Molly Stanberry from MacMost.com demonstrates the extended print settings in Mac OSX. Learn to set up custom print options with this how-to.

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