Friday November 9, 2007
http://digg.com/apple/Finder_Sidebar_network_aliases_not_so_much
Rob, over at MacOSXHints.com, ran into a problem similar to one I recently had.
Basically, if you create an alias in your Finder sidebar to a network share — for instance ‘iTunes Library’ on machine1, then rename the sidebar alias on machine2, Finder will rename the actual folder, not just the alias! This can lead to problems with other …
Thursday November 8, 2007
Wednesday November 7, 2007
Using a nice little app and dozens of themed Dock images available at LeopardDocks.com, you too can now have a 3d Dock made of cheese.
Cheese, I say!
Click for bigger!
Oh…you’re lactose intolerant? Fine, then check out any of the other theme sets and enjoy.
Even better, someone has put together an Automator action that will make …
Sunday October 28, 2007
John Gruber, over at Daring Fireball, makes a great point regarding Time Machines bizarre-o interface:
The most striking aspect of Time Machine is its UI. When it debuted at WWDC 2006, it immediately faced criticism that it was just downright gimmicky. It is in fact gimmicky, but, I think, that’s actually a good thing in Time Machine’s particular and unique …
Wednesday October 17, 2007
iPhone users who want to use their own ringtones should check out the just updated iToner, from Ambrosia Software.
It adds support for the 1.1.1 firmware, and is available as a 30 day fully functional trial. It costs a mere $15, which, when you compare unlimited personal ringtones versus 15 iTunes tones, is a no-brainer.
It works perfectly. Simply launch it, …
Tuesday October 16, 2007
Announced today, alongside Leopard is the Apple ‘Up To Date’ program, which allows customers purchasing qualified hardware after October 1st, 2007 to get a free upgrade to Leopard.
This applies to all versions of the Mac OS, including OS X Server.
So don’t hesitate, buy your shiny new hardware without worrying about paying extra for Leopard (aside from S+H for the …