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Google Public DNS Servers – awesome!

By charly2 On Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The moment you type a Web address (i.e. www.Google.com) in your Web browser (i.e. Safari, Firefox, etc) and press your Enter or Return key…

…Domain Name Servers (DNS) play the role of translating that address into the appropriate numeric address (called an IP Address) on the Internet.

Once the translation is made, your computer connects to that computer through the Internet and it brings up the web site you’ve requested.

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Apple Mail: Copy E-mail Addresses only!

By charly2 On Tuesday, December 15, 2009

If you’re running into the problem with Apple Mail on Mac OS X 10.6…

…where when you ask it to copy an email address, and you go to paste it shows you this:

First & Last Name <name@domain.com>

instead of this:

name@domain.com

Here’s how you can update Apple Mail so it does the latter…

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A great photo editor for your mac

By charly2 On Thursday, November 12, 2009

If you’re looking for a simple photo editor for your mac…

Screen shot 2009-11-12 at 10.12.31 PM

Seashore is a great, free, program!

Seashore features:

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7 iPhone Shortcuts You Should Know

By charly2 On Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Are you using your iPhone to the max?

Content iPhone User

Ever since the very first iPhone was released over 2 years ago, I’ve been enjoying mine.  Recently, I upgraded to the iPhone 3GS, and couldn’t believe the speed difference!

I’m always on the lookout for shortcuts, and tips to get things done more efficiently.  If you have any good things to share, please do!

Here are 7 iPhone Shortcuts You Should Know:

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Apple Manuals are available online!

By charly2 On Monday, June 1, 2009

If you are looking for the manual of any of your Apple products, including:

  • iPhone User Guide,
  • iPod touch User Guide,
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch),
  • iPod Shuffle (3rd Generation),
  • Mac Mini,
  • iPod Nano, and more!

Be sure to visit Apple’s Manuals on the web!

If you’re interested in learning more about your Apple products, be sure to read these books, they’re great!

Enjoy!

Find out quickly – if a domain is available!

By charly2 On Monday, April 20, 2009

Because I’m continually working with customers on web sites, I have to check to see if domains are available quite regularly.

Domain is available!

The easiest way to do this on your Mac is like this:

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Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual

By charly2 On Sunday, April 12, 2009

One of the best books I’ve read regarding switching to the Mac (from the world of Microsoft, and Windows) is David Pogue’s book -

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual

I really appreciated David’s direct approach to telling you the equivalent:

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Disable login programs on boot of Mac OS X

By charly2 On Sunday, April 5, 2009

If you’re looking to boot your Mac up without loading the login items (the programs that start automatically when you start your computer), simply press the UP arrow key as Mac OS X starts.

This is incredibly helpful for debugging slow startup issues, and troubleshooting problems you may be having.

If you’re looking for more keyboard shortcuts, be sure to check out my “great resource for keyboard shortcuts” post.

Ipod Touch makes phone calls!

By charly2 On Sunday, April 5, 2009

Special thanks to Bob Coller for this awesome tip about how the Ipod Touch makes phone calls!

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Just recently, Skype released it’s App for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and it’s FREE!

“Ok… a month ago I was getting ready for a trip and…

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The Amazing New 17-in Macbook Pro

By charly2 On Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Just a few days ago I received my new Macbook Pro, yes, the new 17″ LED screen, delightful aluminum body beast that is not only beautiful — but a BEAST as well!

17" Macbook Pro

(Thanks to Gizmodo for this photograph!)

And, I have to say…

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