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Page 1: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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Where to Recycle Used Computer Equipment

httpwwwcrcorg

Check out iRecyclehttpearth911comiphoneiRecycle makes it easy to find recycling locations anywhere in the US

NEWSLETTER

MAC NEWSLETTER

Happy

SummerPhoto by Kathy Aanestad

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PEACHPIT See Pg 5 for info

OrsquoREILLYMembers receive a 20 discount on OrsquoReilly books and conferences Contact Kathy for the code NEW RIDERS BOOKShttpwwwnewriderscomBECOME A NEW RIDERS CLUB MEMBER You can save up to 20 on all books every day at newriderscom simply by becoming a New Riders Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry All of your information stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the profile yoursquoll save 20 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwnewriderscom as a member Itrsquos that easy

Note that you may use your User Group Coupon Code ON TOP of your Club Member savings Just remember to log in first when making a purchase and then enter the code at checkout as well Contact Kathy for code

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SVCG OFFICERS President13 Kathy Aanestad13 aanestadvomcomVice President13 Dennis Astrubel13 demmosjunocomSecretary TBA13Treasurer13 Elizabeth Palmer13 elizabethvomcomNewsletter13 Kathy Aanestad13 aanestadvomcomMembers-at-Large13Chip Allen13 cnjallenmaccomDave Bixler13 bix1154comcastnetJeanette Barekman13 jsbarekmanyahoocomJoan Fabian13 jkfabianvomcomBeth Pickering13 bethpickemailxnetSVCG Evangelist Veda Lewis13 vedasonicnetWebmaster13Kathy Aanestad13 aanestadvomcom

Board Meetings Open to all membersSVCG meets second Saturday of each month at Sonoma Public Library 755 West Napa St HOURS Mac 9AM-1030AM Windows 1030AM-noon unless otherwise notified Guests Welcome No Charge

About this publicationSonoma Valley Computer Group Newsletter is published monthly by

Sonoma Valley Computer Group Desktop publishing services donated by Kathy Aanestad Call (707) 935-6690 email

aanestadvomcom copy 2009 SVCG All rights reserved Sponsored by our local ISP DataProfessionals on 19480-8th St East

Mailing AddressSonoma Valley Computer Group

PO Box 649El Verano CA 95433

SVCG USER GROUP BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS

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iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual

ByDavid Pogue JD

BiersdorferPublisher

OrsquoReilly Media Pogue Press

ReleasedApril 2009Pages 384

With iPhoto lsquo09 Applersquos popular photo organizer and editing program is better than ever Unfortunately intuitive as it may be iPhoto still has the power to confuse anyone who uses it Thatrsquos why more people rely on our Missing Manual than any other iPhoto resource Author and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue provides clear and objective guidance on every iPhoto feature including new tools such as face recognition place recognition based on GPS data themed slideshows online sharing enhanced editing and travel maps Yoursquoll find step-by-step instructions along with many undocumented tips and tricks

With iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual you will

bull Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital camera how to compose brilliant photos in various situations

bull Import organize and file your photos -- and learn how to search and edit them

bull Create slideshows photo books calendars and greeting cards and either make or order prints

bull Share photos on websites or by email and turn photos into screensavers or desktop pictures

bull Learn to manage your Photo Libraries use plug-ins and get photos to and from camera phones

Therersquos much more in this comprehensive guide Discover today why iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual is the top-selling iPhoto book

HAPPY SUMMER

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E-waste Recycling CenterNorth Bay Self Storage is located at 720 Southpoint Blvd in Petaluma on the same street as the Department of Motor Vehicles

We are a Bay Area Green Business and a 100 solar powered office building and storage facility

Recently we became a Green Spot Drop Off location You can bring your e-waste ie computers monitors printers print cartridges cell phones etc for recycling You can drop items off during regular business hours 7 days a week

Call for more info at 707-766-9900

We make no money from this service but our partner Coastal Recycling donates $1 for each recycled item to the Petaluma Educational Foundation

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PEACHPIT Publishers Of Technology Books Ebooks And Videos

You can save 30 on all books every day at peachpitcom simply by becoming a Peachpit Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry all of your information is confidential and stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the survey yoursquoll save 30 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwpeachpitcom as a member Itrsquos that easy

MAC USERS mdash 2010 TOPICSWersquore going to take a look at

bull How to Install an Applicationbull emailbull Mail

bull iPhone Appsbull iCal

bull iDVDbull Holiday Party

hellip and MORE

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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The Dog Days of Summer

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

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iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual

ByDavid Pogue JD

BiersdorferPublisher

OrsquoReilly Media Pogue Press

ReleasedApril 2009Pages 384

With iPhoto lsquo09 Applersquos popular photo organizer and editing program is better than ever Unfortunately intuitive as it may be iPhoto still has the power to confuse anyone who uses it Thatrsquos why more people rely on our Missing Manual than any other iPhoto resource Author and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue provides clear and objective guidance on every iPhoto feature including new tools such as face recognition place recognition based on GPS data themed slideshows online sharing enhanced editing and travel maps Yoursquoll find step-by-step instructions along with many undocumented tips and tricks

With iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual you will

bull Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital camera how to compose brilliant photos in various situations

bull Import organize and file your photos -- and learn how to search and edit them

bull Create slideshows photo books calendars and greeting cards and either make or order prints

bull Share photos on websites or by email and turn photos into screensavers or desktop pictures

bull Learn to manage your Photo Libraries use plug-ins and get photos to and from camera phones

Therersquos much more in this comprehensive guide Discover today why iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual is the top-selling iPhoto book

HAPPY SUMMER

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You can save 30 on all books every day at peachpitcom simply by becoming a Peachpit Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry all of your information is confidential and stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the survey yoursquoll save 30 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwpeachpitcom as a member Itrsquos that easy

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

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Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 3: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual

ByDavid Pogue JD

BiersdorferPublisher

OrsquoReilly Media Pogue Press

ReleasedApril 2009Pages 384

With iPhoto lsquo09 Applersquos popular photo organizer and editing program is better than ever Unfortunately intuitive as it may be iPhoto still has the power to confuse anyone who uses it Thatrsquos why more people rely on our Missing Manual than any other iPhoto resource Author and New York Times tech columnist David Pogue provides clear and objective guidance on every iPhoto feature including new tools such as face recognition place recognition based on GPS data themed slideshows online sharing enhanced editing and travel maps Yoursquoll find step-by-step instructions along with many undocumented tips and tricks

With iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual you will

bull Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital camera how to compose brilliant photos in various situations

bull Import organize and file your photos -- and learn how to search and edit them

bull Create slideshows photo books calendars and greeting cards and either make or order prints

bull Share photos on websites or by email and turn photos into screensavers or desktop pictures

bull Learn to manage your Photo Libraries use plug-ins and get photos to and from camera phones

Therersquos much more in this comprehensive guide Discover today why iPhoto lsquo09 The Missing Manual is the top-selling iPhoto book

HAPPY SUMMER

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E-waste Recycling CenterNorth Bay Self Storage is located at 720 Southpoint Blvd in Petaluma on the same street as the Department of Motor Vehicles

We are a Bay Area Green Business and a 100 solar powered office building and storage facility

Recently we became a Green Spot Drop Off location You can bring your e-waste ie computers monitors printers print cartridges cell phones etc for recycling You can drop items off during regular business hours 7 days a week

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PEACHPIT Publishers Of Technology Books Ebooks And Videos

You can save 30 on all books every day at peachpitcom simply by becoming a Peachpit Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry all of your information is confidential and stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the survey yoursquoll save 30 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwpeachpitcom as a member Itrsquos that easy

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

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Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 4: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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E-waste Recycling CenterNorth Bay Self Storage is located at 720 Southpoint Blvd in Petaluma on the same street as the Department of Motor Vehicles

We are a Bay Area Green Business and a 100 solar powered office building and storage facility

Recently we became a Green Spot Drop Off location You can bring your e-waste ie computers monitors printers print cartridges cell phones etc for recycling You can drop items off during regular business hours 7 days a week

Call for more info at 707-766-9900

We make no money from this service but our partner Coastal Recycling donates $1 for each recycled item to the Petaluma Educational Foundation

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PEACHPIT Publishers Of Technology Books Ebooks And Videos

You can save 30 on all books every day at peachpitcom simply by becoming a Peachpit Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry all of your information is confidential and stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the survey yoursquoll save 30 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwpeachpitcom as a member Itrsquos that easy

MAC USERS mdash 2010 TOPICSWersquore going to take a look at

bull How to Install an Applicationbull emailbull Mail

bull iPhone Appsbull iCal

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 5: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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PEACHPIT Publishers Of Technology Books Ebooks And Videos

You can save 30 on all books every day at peachpitcom simply by becoming a Peachpit Club Member Membership is free and easy All you have to do is answer a few short questions in our ongoing online survey which you can access on any book page Donrsquot worry all of your information is confidential and stays with us--we wonrsquot sell it or give it away to anyone After yoursquove filled out the survey yoursquoll save 30 automatically whenever you log on to httpwwwpeachpitcom as a member Itrsquos that easy

MAC USERS mdash 2010 TOPICSWersquore going to take a look at

bull How to Install an Applicationbull emailbull Mail

bull iPhone Appsbull iCal

bull iDVDbull Holiday Party

hellip and MORE

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 6: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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by John McWade

Review by Veda Lewis

Letrsquos face it Wersquore all in a hurry these days Yoursquore not a professional graphic designer but you have to get your XYZ report out and you want to give it a powerful cover that helps to tell or sell your story Of course therersquos no graphic support in your organization just you and your template‐heavy desktop publishing tool You bring up your favorite template and slap on your photo add some text and yoursquore done Or are you Itrsquos just not doing what you would like

No worries Open John McWadersquos book ldquoHow to design cool stuffrdquo Turn to page 94 and learn how to make an impact with your photo Yoursquoll overcome the fact that your lowly printer canrsquot print borderless by learning techniques to make your photo look like a gallery piece As an option you can extract pieces of the photo and add text with layout punch making the white space your friend

Every chapter made me feel as though I was being escorted into a design shop parked at the workstation of a pro working on a real piece and having them talk me through what they were doing It gives this compilation of articles from Before and After Magazine (bamagazinecom) a friendly feel all the way through

Many of the chapters involve photo cropping We amateurs are made privy to insider tips such as uniformly cropping a series of portraits by taking the one with the least cropping room and making the others match Donrsquot forget about aligning the eye level (page 64) Keep that eye level the same on a headshot you are cropping and enlarging so it will not make the viewer uneasy One of my favorites in this

section is the reminder to keep the horizon level A photo of the Golden Gate Bridge with the bay under it listing to the west reads ldquoDonrsquot empty the bayrdquo Itrsquos a fun way to make the point

Some of the sections on selection and manipulation of fonts are not for the feint of heart amateur like me Itrsquos a reminder that these tips though accessible to pros and wannabersquos sometimes are most easily used by pros Probably most of the font help Irsquoll use in the short run is in the _irst chapter There I learned how to look at a prospective font for my project in the context of the piece I can evaluate a font at a near distance middle distance and via turning the text upside down the far distance Color and layout positioning are also covered in that _irst chapter If I have a high stakes project I can use the Typography 101 chapter (page 45) to take a lesson

My font weakness shows that this book is really cut for designers with lots of show and tell for we who think like designers I much prefer being over my head once in a while to trudging through a book that talks about doing cool stuff but doesnrsquot show me cool

If you know your basics there are plenty of tips for you to use on your very next piece Therersquos enough here to inspire the amateurs to step up their skills too Now thatrsquos cool

How to Design COOL STUFF

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 7: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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WHAT COMPUTERS DID TO UShellip

They never die they just go offline

Photos by SaliJooNInfo

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

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Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 8: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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Add a Saved Search to the SidebarWhen you save a Spotlight search as a smart folder you have the option of adding it to the sidebar with other predefined searches Click the Save button near the top of the New Smart Folder window In the dialog that appears click the Add To Sidebar checkbox to instruct Mac OS X to add an alias of the folder to the sidebar

Protect Your Installation PackagesIf youre hosting bundle-based installation packages from a file server place the installation packages inside disk images to prevent the bundles from being corrupted when using third-party storage and transport mechanisms

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

What to Do When Your Macrsquos Hard Disk Runs Out of Space

bull By Maria Langer

Your hard drive once seemed impossibly huge but now yoursquore running out of room What can you delete safely Maria Langer helps you decide how to perform triage on both data and Mac system files

Itrsquos happened to all of us We buy a new computer with a hard disk so big wersquore convinced we could never fill it up Six months or a year later we wonder where all that free space went and we worry about having enough space for the next six months

Before you run out and get a new hard disk you can do a few things to free up space on the hard disk you already have If you offload the things you really donrsquot need you might wind up with enough room to put off that new hard disk purchase until yoursquore ready for a whole new computer

In this article I explain how to find and delete files that are unnecessarily filling up your hard disk so you can free up space for new files I start with the easy stuff mdash the document files you can archive and take off your hard disk because you really donrsquot need them there mdash and work my way up to unused application and system files that probably shouldnrsquot be on your hard disk in the first place

NOTE

Throughout this article I instruct you to delete files If you think therersquos any chance that you might need these files in the future back them up before you delete them Although you might have a program that can recover accidentally deleted files ndash or perhaps you use Time Machine which is a great tool for doing just that ndash assume that once a file is deleted itrsquos gone for good Donrsquot

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 9: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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come crying to me if you deleted something you meant to back up and now itrsquos just a ghostly memory of bits and bytes residing in computer heaven

Take Out the Trash

If yoursquove used a Mac for any length of time you should know that items you put in the Trash stay there ndash and on your hard disk ndash until you empty the Trash This is pretty basic stuff and I shouldnrsquot have to tell you

If yoursquore brand new to a Mac and donrsquot know how to do this itrsquos easy Here are three different ways to get the job done

bull In the Finder choose Finder gt Empty Trash (Figure 1)

Figure 1 To empty the Trash choose Finder Empty Trash

bull In the Finder press Shift-Command-Deletebull With any application active point to the Trash

icon in the Dock hold down the mouse button and choose Empty Trash from the menu that appears (Figure 2)

Figure 2 You can also use the Trashrsquos shortcut menu to empty the trash

What you might not know however is that some programs maintain their own separate Trash iPhoto is a good example When you delete a photo in iPhoto it goes into iPhotorsquos Trash ldquofolderrdquo You can view the contents of its Trash by selecting the Trash item under Recent in the sidebar As shown in Figure 3 when the Trash is selected the total number of items and the disk space they occupy are shown at the bottom of the sidebar When you empty iPhotorsquos trash you permanently remove these items from disk

Figure 3 iPhoto has its own Trash

To empty iPhotorsquos trash choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash (Figure 4) or press Shift-Command-Delete Click OK in the dialog that appears The items are permanently removed from iPhoto ndash and your hard disk

Figure 4 Choose iPhoto gt Empty iPhoto Trash

iPhoto isnrsquot the only application with its own Trash Check the documentation for the applications you use or just peek under the application or File menu Thatrsquos usually where you find commands related to an applicationrsquos internal Trash

Clear Off Your DesktopIf yoursquore like me your Macrsquos desktop is a minefield of file and folder icons What is all that

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 10: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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junk Do you need it all Go through it all file the keepers and delete the junk Then empty the Trash

Donrsquot do what I do which is to wait until there are too many icons to actually find new ones that arrive and then file them all in a Desktop Junk folder on the Desktop That just shuffles the junk around it doesnrsquot eliminate it and clear out disk space

As I type this almost 1 GB of disk space on my main Mac is taken up by 539 files on my Desktop most of which are in a Desktop Junk folder I created to keep them out of the way Very dumb

Clear Out the Downloads Folder

In the most recent Mac OS X versions files you download from the Web are usually saved to the Downloads folder You can find this folder inside your Home folder You may even have an icon for it in the Dock

Have you ever looked inside this folder It contains all the files you downloaded even the ones you didnrsquot think of as downloads at the time For example when you click a Web page link that displays a PDF file that PDF file is downloaded to your computer and stored in ndash you guessed it ndash the

Downloads folder Yoursquoll also find Quicken or QuickBooks account download files (if you use the Web connect feature) image attachments to e-mail messages that you may have saved by clicking the Save button in Mail and countless other files you may not realize are on your computer

As I type this therersquos 272 GB of disk space taken up by the 112 files in my Downloads folder (Figure 5) ndash and I routinely weed out the junk

Figure 5 Is your Downloads folder full of junk you donrsquot need

Roll up your sleeves and dive into that folder Delete the files you donrsquot want or need Move the ones you do want to a more appropriate location on your hard disk or back them up to a CD or other media Then empty the Trash

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials v106 A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X v106 Snow Leopard by Kevin M White

There are two distinct situations in which a master password needs to be reset

The current master password is known and an administrative user simply wants to reset the password Changing the master password with this first method is quite easy and will not affect your

ability to reset previously enabled FileVault account passwords

The current master password is lost and a new master password must be created In this case if you want the new master password to have the ability to reset FileVault account passwords you will have to reset all FileVault accounts created with the previous master password Furthermore because youre dealing with FileVault accounts that were created with a previous unknown master password you will have to log into each account individually to reset its FileVault encryption Thus you must know all the current FileVault

When to Reset the Master Password

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 11: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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account passwords in order to restore the master password reset ability for all accounts

Remember if both the master password and a users FileVault password are lost then that users home folder contents are lost forever

Inspect Before You Install

Excerpted from Apple Training Series Mac OS X Deployment v106 A Guide to Deploying and Maintaining Mac OS X and Mac OS X Software by Kevin M White

When you authenticate as an administrator and then launch an installation you essentially are giving the installation free rein over your Mac It can install any item in any location or perform any task

as dictated by the creator of the installation package A poorly made installation package could destroy the software on your Mac and a malicious installation package could perform an action that puts your personal information at risk or even violates the law Because of the potential for mayhem from a bad installation package you should always inspect unfamiliar installation packages before you deploy them

Keychain Access

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

Keychain Access stores many of your passwords in locked keychains This includes passwords to your MobileMe account servers eBay account

PayPal and more Keychain Access also lets you store passwords and codes for other things such as credit card numbers you might like to use while shopping online Keychain Access does double-dutymdashit makes things easier for you and harder for thieves

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Peachpit Learning Series by Robin Williams John Tollett

If you turn on Magnifcation the icons in the Dock will enlarge as you hover your mouse over them Just how big they enlarge is up to youmdashmove the slider to Max then hover your mouse over the Dock (dont click) and see how big the icons get

Magnification

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 12: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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Fixing and sharing your digital photos is easy with Apple iPhoto In these videos instructor Richard Harrington shows you how to get the most out of iPhotos straightforward tools to make fixing and sharing your images as simple and versatile as possible

Whether youre new to iPhoto or even an experienced user youll find useful techniques and powerful shortcuts for fixing up your photos and sharing them however you wish Each video lesson includes hands-on files so you can follow along with the instructor

iPhoto Fix Your Photos and Share Them with the World

Watch Sample Clips Buy iPhoto Fix Your Photos Online VIdeo Buy iPhoto Share Your Photos Online Video

The Droid Pocket Guide

In this handy new Pocket Guide mobile device expert Jason OGrady reveals the secrets to using the Droid He covers everything from how to make phone calls send text messages and email to syncing data with your

Google account In addition he covers how to surf the web with the built-in browser use the phones GPS Google Maps download and use apps found on the app store and much more This handy low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master their Droid phone

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

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Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

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Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 13: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

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From Still to Motion A photographerrsquos guide to creating video with your DSLRBy James Ball Robbie Carman Matt Gottshalk Richard Harrington

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything theyrsquove experienced

before Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and itrsquos no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills itrsquos when

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process mdash from preproduction to post mdash and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently With their clear instructive approach they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear to properly lighting for motion to using professional-level audio color correction and editing techniques to media management and outputting and much more Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated completely interactive book and DVD

bull Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners with recommendations on gear planning

lighting lenses audio editing color correcting exporting media management and more

bull Covers a wide variety of shooting styles including indoor outdoor studio portrait event and available light

bull Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video such as camera movement multiple camera coverage low-light videography and synchronized sound

bull Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography in depth

bull Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action with additional profiles of photography experts in nature sports commercial and weddings and events

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic as well as high-definition footage hands-on project files and templates to experiment with and follow along

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Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

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All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 16

In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 14: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 14

Excerpted from Mac OS X 106 Snow Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer

To display additional DVD controls on the Controller in DVD Player double-click the pair of tiny vertical lines on the right side of the Controller Point to a button to learn its name

Expand the Controller

iTunes U

Take the time to Learn

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 15

All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 16

In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 17

We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 15: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 15

All you need to do is clear your Macrsquos font caches then restart your Mac and everything will be back to normal again You can clear your font caches by using any number of Mac utilities such as Cocktail ($15 maintainse) or OnyX (donations accepted wwwtitaniumfreefr)

If yoursquore running Leopard or Snow Leopard you can clear the font caches with a Terminal command Open the Terminal and type atsutil databases -removeUser and press Return That clears the font caches for the current user To clear them for all users type sudo atsutil databases -remove and press Return Yoursquoll be prompted for an administrator password

How-To Clear Your Macrsquos Font Cache

System cache

from Mac|Lifecom

iPhone and iPad TipsMagnify your Screen

The iPad has a larger screen so it is actually a lot easier to read than the smaller screen on the iPhone or iPod Touch Therefore this tip is really good for iPhone or iPod Touch users that have misplaced their eye glasses If you have any of these devices and need to make the screen magnified so you can see it navigate to Settings gt General gt Accessibility Tap Zoom and turn it on Now follow Applersquos instructions on how to use it Compatibility iPhone 3GS iPad and some recent iPod Touch models

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 16

In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 17

We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 16: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 16

In many iPhone OS apps (ie Contacts Safari etc) you can quickly return to the top of a page or list tapping on the menu bar where the time is displayed In some apps this helps to reveal address and search fields that are located at the top of the screen Give it a try in Safari or Contacts ndash its fast and easy Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Scroll to the Top

Safari Domain Resolution

Remember your favorite Apple mobile device is at heart a computer -- so put it to work If you are surfing in Safari and need to get somewhere fast use the above tip to reveal the address bar Now access the address bar by tapping inside it to highlight the current URL press the white ldquoxrdquo in the grey circle to clear it enter maclife and press GO Safari will

automatically add ldquowwwrdquo and ldquocomrdquo to bring you to wwwmaclifecom Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Hard Reset your iDevices

Yoursquove been using your iPhone iPad or iPod touch for days without turning it off and suddenly it goes nuts An app crashes or the device just freezes What do you do Panic Absolutely not ndash just grab your device and press and hold the SleepWake button along with the Home button until the device restarts and you see the Apple logo against a black screen Let go of both buttons Poof Your device restarts If that doesnt help and your device still isnt responsive then you might want to Restore the device via iTunes or worse case scenario make a trip to the Genius Bar ONLY do a hard reset when the iPhone TouchPad is completely unresponsive

Compatibility iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 17

We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 17: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 17

We often write about the importance of having a current backup Hard drive failure and software corruption are common in the computer world no matter what platform yoursquore using One of my clients recently complained to me that both her computerrsquos internal hard drive and her external Time Machine backup drive failed She brought everything to an Apple Store and they asked her if she had a backup of her backup She was outraged and believed that was a ridiculous question

While itrsquos rare for both an internal drive and the backup drive to fail at the same time itrsquos not unheard of Having a backup of onersquos backup is actually a really smart idea Many people make second copies of their backups manually using cloning applications like SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner Others use software or hardware mirrored RAIDs to continually back up data to multiple drives at once

One of the things I really love about my Time Capsule is that it has an option built right into the AirPort Utility software to create its own redundant backup (note it is not a RAID) This weekend I took advantage of the Time Capsulersquos ldquoArchiverdquo feature Between the unusually high heat in

Vermont this week and the fact that my 1TB Time Capsule only has 50GBs left (eek) I thought it was definitely time to make myself a backup of my backup

Before I left work on Friday I bought myself a new LaCie 1TB Grand Hard Disk Drive When I got home I immediately formatted the drive and hooked it up to my Time Capsule via USB I popped open lsquoAirPort Utilityrsquo (ApplicationsUtilities) went to lsquoDisksrsquo and hit the lsquoArchiversquo button It asked if Irsquod like to make an Archive on the new LaCie I had plugged into it I confirmed and off it went

For anyone whorsquos curious it took more than 24 hours for the entire 1TB of data to transfer over USB 20 Once it was complete I honestly felt a bit more comfortable I ejected the external hard drive boxed it back up and now itrsquos safely hidden away in my basement I have clients who take their archives off-site andor to a firesafe box those are both great ideas

The next most common question is ldquoHow often should I make an archive of my backuprdquo I plan to make an archive about once a month unless Irsquom working on a particularly large project in which

case I would archive more often Most businesses archive once every 1-2 weeks and some home users go as long as three months before archiving Itrsquos really a matter of personal preference If most of your life is online and you donrsquot save much data locally you would probably be OK waiting a month or two between archives If you create or store many new documents pictures music or movies on your internal hard drive then you might want to archive more often Basically think of it in a worst-case scenario if you did find out that both your internal hard drive and primary backup failed how old a backup would you be comfortable reverting to

Oh and for those of you now honestly (or snarkily) wondering if you should have a backup of your backuprsquos backup Well I would never say not to )

Backup of Your BackupBy Rebecca Kraemer

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 18: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 18

If yoursquove ever called Small Dog or Apple for technical support because your Mac wouldnrsquot boot odds are it was suggested that you attempt a reinstallation of your operating system from

the disks that came with your computer The problem here is that if the reinstallation fails for whatever reason there is no apparent way to eject the disk if the computer doesnrsquot start up

A huge percentage of computers entering our service facilities have disks ldquostuckrdquo in the drive when theyrsquore checked in To eject a disk simply press and hold your mouse or trackpad button immediately after powering on your machine Once the disk ejects you can let go and press and hold the power button for about ten seconds to force your computer to turn off

Alas this tip works only with a wired mouse No bluetooth or similar wireless mouse will work unfortunately If you have a wired keyboard but wireless mouse there is another way use the boot manager

The boot manager is a screen summoned by pressing and hold the Option key on your keyboard immediately after pressing the power button After a few moments a screen will come up showing you the available startup disks Once this screen appears wait about ten seconds and then press the eject key on your keyboard to eject the disk

Your mileage may vary on this one Note that a drive that makes the usual ejecting noises but fails to eject a disk will require removal of the drive itself to save the disk Failure to eject and inability to eject are two completely separate issues

How to Eject A Disk When Your Computer Wont BootBy Matt Klein

Tip of the Week Humidity vs MacBook ProMany of us have experienced the sinking feeling as we watch our computers fall to the ground or a screen flicker and go dark after a small liquid spill Itrsquos just good common sense to keep liquids away from your computer

This weekrsquos hint is in honor of the heat wave and is really a two-part tip Remember that while your computer is in an air conditioned building or car and then taken outside to the hot humid air condensation will form both on the outside and inside of the computer This holds true for any electronic device and is probably the most common inadvertent warranty-voiding event we see in our shops The best way to avoid this is to

put your device into a sleeve or case thatrsquos been in the cold environment and leave it in the case until the temperature equalizes

The second thing about heat and humidity is that we tend to crave and consume lots of cold liquids Right now I have a glass bottle of ice water sitting in a pool of condensation The floor in my office isnrsquot perfectly level so this liquid began migrating towards my MacBook Pro Had I not noticed odds are that liquid wouldrsquove invaded the computer through the seam between the bottom and top cases

Common sense here as with all things in life could save you many thousands of dollars

By Matt Klein

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 19: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 19

Did you know that iTunes keeps a back-up copy of every iPod iPhone and iPad software update ever downloaded If yoursquore a long time ldquoiDevicerdquo user or have

multiple devices in your family synced to the same machine these updates can really add up in terms of disk space With the introduction of more feature robust products such as the iPod touch iPhone and iPad software updates have grown considerably in size If left unchecked these updates can devour precious hard drive space Since a circumstance requiring you to revert to a previous version of software would be considerably rare these extraneous copies are safe to delete

To clear out this collection of amassed updates simply navigate to Your Home FolderLibraryiTunes Here yoursquoll find folders containing updates for any devices synced with your machine It might be a good idea to save the most recent update just in case you need to restore your device but older updates can safely be trashed and deleted If yoursquove been steadily updating an iPod or iPhone over the past few years yoursquoll likely reclaim anywhere from a few hundred megabytes to one or two gigabytes If for whatever reason you find yourself in need of an older update all of them can be found and downloaded here

Trash Old iTunes Updates to Reclaim Space

By Ben Bonaccio

Some Hidden Features of iOS4 By Ben Bonaccio

With the nearly palpable anticipation and excitement surrounding yesterdayrsquos iPhone 4 launch many have been eager to get their hands on Applersquos latest piece of hardware as well

as its software iOS4

Though the new mobile OS has been available to 3G and 3Gs owners since Monday afternoon for many today marks the first hands-on experience with the 100+ new features iOS4 brings with it

While features such as multi-tasking a unified mail inbox folders and enhanced camera

features were highlighted directly by Apple many of the other enhancements were not mentioned at all

Some more subtle than others there are numerous ldquohidden featuresrdquo of iOS4 While these changes are small they work in conjunction with the other larger new aspects of the OS to deliver a vastly improved and streamlined user experience

iPod

Apple has significantly improved the iPod component of iOS4 The most striking update is perhaps the ability to create custom playlists right from the device As opposed of the limited ldquoOn the gordquo functionality found in previous versions of the software iOS4 users can give their playlists unique titles and create as many as theyrsquod like

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 20: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 20

The album view has also been retouched When selected albums feature an enlarged artwork tile as well as some basic metadata This data includes the year the album was released the number of songs and the runtime

Spotlight

The built-in search feature of iOS4 has been tweaked to include web results and a direct link to Wikipedia at the bottom of each search This convenient feature makes searching a snap and has the potential to replace dedicated search specific apps

Notes

Apple has finally enabled notes to join the ranks of mail contacts and calendars with syncing to MobileMe This feature can be enabled by visiting Settings gt Mail Contacts Calendars gt MobileMe

Calendar

iOS4 finally allows for calendars to be turned on and off For users with a lot of calendars this will likely come as good news Previously only a selected calendar or all calendars

simultaneously could be viewed Now you can pick and choose to help keep things uncluttered

Mail

With the unified inbox garnering most of the attention it is easy to overlook several of Mailrsquos other new features Message threading is a big deal If you get a ton of emails daily threading can help keep you organized within a certain conversation Mail has also been upgraded to take advantage of custom email service features For instance custom alias are now offered in MobileMe and archiving has been enabled in Gmail Apple has also allowed for attachments to be sent to 3rd party apps (a feature first introduced on the iPad)

With new features big and small iOS4 is as revolutionary as the new iPhone 4 A free upgrade for any user with a compatible device the new OS is the biggest evolution of the mobile platform since the introduction of the App Store in iOS2

This is just a taste of the many refinements introduced in iOS4 If you have any more that yoursquove discovered or would like to share email me

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 21: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 21

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO VISITEducation and the Future of Technology httpwwwflixxycomtechnology-and-education-2008htm

Want to calculate or know about something Go herehttpwwwwolframalphacom Check out their videohttpwwwwolframalphacomscreencastintroducingwolframalphahtml

Brain Games wwwlumositycom

The Future of Computinghttpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-microsoft-google-apple-1

httpbaselinescenariocom20100530personal-computing-apple-google-2

Used Books Do you love books Millions of used books at a great price Great way to recyclehttpwwwthriftbookscomTopSellingBooksaspx

Locations that offer Free Wi-Fihttpwwwwififreespotcomairporthtml

The Dog Days of Summer

Photos by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 22: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 22

Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter Review

The other day I tackled setting up the Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter by hField Technologies Tackled is a misnomer It was a piece of cake as they say The directions were simple to follow and the entire process took no longer than a couple of minutes As I live in an area that gets the lowest of DSL speed I was anxious to try the Wi-Fire

The device ships with connector cable instruction booklet and installation software on disc You can use it for Windows XP VIsta Windows 7 Mac OS X 104 105 and 106 or Linux If yoursquove misplaced the instructions you can download them andor the software at their websitehttpwwwhfieldcomcustomer-service

Now if you plan to connect to a secure network which you do donrsquot you hellip of course you do hellip then you configure using WEP or WPA2 with a password

Like the instructions read it is very important to install the software BEFORE plugging the Wi-Fire into the USB port I like to read instructions first before installing anything so really glad I did this time to avoid any problems

Directions say to quit out of all applications before installing the software as it will require a computer restart After inserting the installation disc I double-clicked on the install icon a dialog box popped up asking me to drag the application icon into the Applications Folder and thatrsquos it Restart the computer plug in the Wi-Fire and my iMac automatically detected the Wi-Fire The instructions booklet says that Leopard and Snow Leopard systems may prompt you to open Network Settings but just click ldquoCancelrdquo because the Wi-Fire does not need to be configured Thatrsquos what happened to me and I just clicked ldquoCancelrdquo

Next I opened the Wi-Fire Connection Manager and my network immediately appeared I selected it and it displayed Signal Strength and Quality I selected WPA2 entered a password and that was it Simple fast no hassle or fuss Note as soon as you connect the Wi-Fire via USB an icon appears in the Menu Bar upper right Very simple

To be able to take my iBook out into the living room and surf the web without the signal falling or quitting entirely is a joy Not only that my connection is stronger and steadier The Wi-Fire has pads that allow you to seat it on the edge of the laptop

Today I have a big smile on my face because this is one product that does what it claims And the price is only $4995

Review by Kathy Aanestad

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SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 23: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

HTTPWWWVOMCOMSVCG

SONOMA VALLEY COMPUTER GROUP 13 13 PAGE 23

GOODREADER USBGoodReader USB by GoodiWire is a fabulous program that allows you to import pdf files into your iTouchiPhoneiPad

I have been having so much fun with this app because there are tons of pdf files that I want to read while Irsquom away from my computer Files like TidBits TakeControl ebooks that are in pdf format The other day I read the entire TakeControl of iPad Basics One thing I discovered is that if I want to see the graphics I had to re-save my pdf file in Preview Evidently many graphic files are saved as JPG2000 and they donrsquot translate in the iTouch The work-around is to open the pdf in Preview and re-save the pdf giving it another name I did and like magic the graphic appeared once I imported it into my iTouch

I use my local WiFi-network to transfer files from my desktop computer to GoodReader The instructions that come with the app are very clear and easy to follow Actually I used the drag and drop method I had a dozen or so pdf files on my Desktop selected one at at time and dragged them into the open GoodReader window and watched them transfer

Below you see the GoodReader window that shows my iPod touch connection and all the pdf files that have been transferred to the iTouch When a new file is added the iTouch syncs that thatrsquos it

GoodReader is a fast and easy was to have pdf files on your iTouchiPhoneiPad Donrsquot leave home without it

Review by Kathy Aanestad

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo

Page 24: S r NEWSLETTER MAC - Vom.Comtips and tricks. With iPhoto ‘09: The Missing Manual, you will: • Get a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use a digital

for Mac and Windows Users

Sonoma Valley Computer Group

POB 649

El Verano CA 95433

bull MAC USER GROUP MEETING

Date Saturday September 11Place Sonoma Public Library

755 West Napa Street

Time 930 am Mac UsersTopic How-torsquos How to reformat a

hard drive how to print your email addresses from AddressBook and more and your questions

Sonoma Valley Computer GroupMac Users Newsletter

ldquoNo Mac Meeting in July or Augustrdquo