Here are instructions on how to reindex your Quicken Data File.
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Tech Tips from Apple Including an Explanation of Symbols used in Keyboard Shortcuts
Apple produces their own technical tips for the Mac and iPhone. They are short how-to videos. Check them out. I’m sure you’ll find one or two that will teach you a new trick.
[Update: February 2018 – Apple Support now has a YouTube channel.]
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How to Set Up a Comprehensive Macintosh Backup System
The focus of this article is to describe the essential components of a comprehensive backup system for your Macintosh computer. This article’s recommendations are appropriate for anybody with between one and a few Macs which they would like to backup. If you have a larger network of Macs, then other applications and approaches would be more appropriate. Read More from “How to Set Up a Comprehensive Macintosh Backup System”
How can I fix Entourage when it shows the spinning multi-colored ball?
When you open Entourage 2004 does it immediately display the spinning multi-color ball icon? This icon simply indicates that Entourage is thinking. However, if this icon never goes away, then Entourage is getting stuck while trying to complete a task. There are a number of possible causes, but over the past two months I’ve had 5 different clients all report this same problem. In every case the problem was caused by a message being stuck in Entourage’s “Outbox.” Read More from “How can I fix Entourage when it shows the spinning multi-colored ball?”
When should I use the word upload and when should I use download?
What is the difference between the words download and upload?
I’m asked these questions frequently. I have 3 answers that I offer. Read More from “When should I use the word upload and when should I use download?”
How to Delete Bookmarks from Safari or Firefox
Here are step-by-step instructions for deleting bookmarks from Safari and Firefox. The instructions might vary slightly if you’re using a different version of Safari or Firefox. Read More from “How to Delete Bookmarks from Safari or Firefox”
Fujitsu ScanSnap, A Great Document Scanner For The Mac
The Fujitsu ScanSnap is a compact, easy-to-use scanner which will scan a stack of two-sided pages and turn them into a searchable PDF with the press of just one button. I use my ScanSnap several times throughout the week to scan documents as well as receipts of various sizes. I highly recommend the ScanSnap. Read More from “Fujitsu ScanSnap, A Great Document Scanner For The Mac”
How to configure iCal to send yourself email reminders
Would you like to schedule automatic email reminders to yourself for iCal appointments? Here are instructions on getting this set up. Read More from “How to configure iCal to send yourself email reminders”
How to look up Address Book addresses using Google Maps
Do you often want to get driving directions from Google Maps for somebody’s address which is stored in Address Book? If so, then you should use Brian Toth’s Google Maps Address Book Plugin. I’ve used this great little utility for several years and rely on it regularly to get driving directions either from my office to a client’s office or from one of my client’s office to another client’s office. You can try the plugin for free. If you like it then please send a donation to Brian Toth, the developer. Read More from “How to look up Address Book addresses using Google Maps”
Why It’s Critically Important to Backup Entourage
If you use Entourage 2004 or 2008, I believe that it’s critically important that you backup your Entourage database daily or even more often. Read More from “Why It’s Critically Important to Backup Entourage”
How to Hide and Switch Macintosh Applications
Is your Mac’s screen cluttered with too many windows? Do you drag windows left and right, up and down, trying to find the window that you’re looking for? There is a better way to manage window clutter on your Mac. Apple offers a number of tools and techniques including Spaces, Expose, Minimize Window and others. This article talks about my preferred method. Read More from “How to Hide and Switch Macintosh Applications”
Replacement Applications for PageMaker
Are you looking for a replacement for PageMaker? Did you like the easy of use that PageMaker offered? It was a basic page layout application. Adobe realized that PageMaker wasn’t capable enough for professional designers so they replaced it with InDesign. However, InDesign is overkill for many small business owners who just want to create simple flyers or newsletters. Here’s a list of applications that you mind find as a suitable replacement for PageMaker. In a future blog post I will compare the best of this list. Read More from “Replacement Applications for PageMaker”
How To Reduce The Amount Of Spam In Your Inbox
Dealing with spam or junk email in your Inbox is a waste of time. If you run a small business, the time wasted identifying and deleting email can add up over weeks or months. This is true whether you are one person or a multi-person team. Here are a couple of ways to reduce the amount of spam that you receive in your email Inbox. Read More from “How To Reduce The Amount Of Spam In Your Inbox”
Underutilized Features Of Apple’s Mail
Here’s a list of features in Apple’s Mail application which I use regularly and people appreciate when I point them out. Read More from “Underutilized Features Of Apple’s Mail”
Locate and Erase Your iPhone Using iCloud
Did you know that you can remotely find and/or erase your iPhone? You can if you have a free AppleID account, have signed into iCloud and have enabled the Find My iPhone feature. Read More from “Locate and Erase Your iPhone Using iCloud”
How to Password Protect Your iPhone
I recommend that every iPhone owner enable the password protection feature built into the iPhone. Then, if you ever lose your iPhone others won’t be able to view your iPhone’s contents or run up your bill by placing lots of calls. Read More from “How to Password Protect Your iPhone”
Increase Your Productivity With A Clipboard Manager
Have you ever found yourself flipping back and forth between a web page and an email message, copying and pasting mulitple pieces of information from the web page into your email message? If so, then you should use a clipboard manager application to access multiple clipboards. Read More from “Increase Your Productivity With A Clipboard Manager”
What Shredding Options Are Available For Small Businesses And Residences In Seattle And Bellevue?
Do you have occasional shredding needs that are too much for the shredder that you have in your office or at home? If so, you might like to know about Datasite’s residential shredding services This is an excellent service for Puget Sound small office and home office customers. Read More from “What Shredding Options Are Available For Small Businesses And Residences In Seattle And Bellevue?”
How To Create An Encrypted Disk Image
This post builds upon the information that I presented in my last blog entry about how to securely store personal information on your Mac. A disk image is a special kind of file. When a disk image file is opened, it makes the computer think that an actual disk, like a CD, has been physically inserted into the computer. Thus, a disk image file, or more simply a disk image, can be thought of as a virtual disk. Read More from “How To Create An Encrypted Disk Image”
How Can I Securely Store Passwords On My Mac?
Do you have personal or sensitive information about yourself or your clients on your Mac? Things such as credit card numbers or passwords? If so, I recommend storing this information in a special kind of file known as an encrypted disk image. I store a list of my own passwords and other sensitive information in such a file on my Mac laptop. This file is always readily available while still being inaccessible to others, even if my laptop were stolen. Read More from “How Can I Securely Store Passwords On My Mac?”