Projects

Supercharge your Mac: Add a Solid State Drive

by Peter on May 8, 2011

This post walks you through installing a SSD into a Macbook Pro using a OWC kit. Much of what is discussed would also be relevant for other Mac computers.

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iPhoto: Managing a large referenced library

by Peter on January 10, 2011

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Setting up a referenced iPhoto library is pretty easy and allows you to take full control of where your images and videos are stored, this post show you how to get started.

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Spicing Up Your Mac Icons

by Peter on September 14, 2010

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When iTunes 10 was announced a week or so ago, not only did it come with some changes, but it came with a brand new logo. Apple’s statement for the change was that since iTunes was moving away from CD’s and more to digital music, they felt it was time to change the logo. This [...]

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1Password syncing with Dropbox

by Peter on August 30, 2010

in OSX,Projects

Once you start using 1Password I don’t think you ever consider life without it again. In the most recent update there is even news of a Windows beta so it’s now not even restricted to OS X. For a long time I have used 1Password and synced it happily with both iPhone and iPad. There’s [...]

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Make an Ringtone for you iPhone with Garageband

by Peter on June 12, 2009

in OSX,Projects

Garageband 09, part of iLife 09 is a considerable tool for many assorted music projects. I have used it to record live instruments and it does a fine job. The 09 version has new toys; some great guitar effects and even access to music lessons. Today though, I am going to show how to do [...]

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Make great looking desktop wallpaper with Comic Life

by Peter on January 23, 2009

in OSX,Projects

iPhoto library bulging with digital photos? Looking for something to do with them all?

Have a look at this mini project, using Comic Life that is installed on many Macs by default, you can make great looking wallpapers and enjoy your photos all day.

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