If you’re new to the Mac, welcome. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d like to point you to some resources to help you get started. Apple, of course, provides some help itself. The Mac comes with a useful but often forgotten Help menu. Apple provides a support site, AppleCare phone number, and genius bars at their retail stores where you can go to ask questions. Then, of course, there’s Google. Let’s move beyond those, though. More… »
iTunes’ shuffle gives songs that were played 100 times the same chance of being played as songs that have never been played at all. Learn how to get a more balanced shuffle, while avoiding unwanted content, such as out-of-season holiday music. Unlike adjustments made to iTunes smart shuffle slider, this method will also apply to your iPod. More… »
Steve Jobs’ announcement of Safari for Windows at the WWDC yesterday was puzzling to many. What was in it for Apple as a business? iTunes for Windows made sense because of increased iPod sales and iTunes Store purchases, but what could Apple possibly stand to gain from porting a web browser? After giving it some thought, nine possible reasons came to mind. More… »