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OS X is capable of outputting 5.1 sound to your home theatre system. Depending on which model Mac you have, you may not need any outboard hardware except for a special cable. You will need a 5.1 capable system. Here’s what you need to do to get the surround sound in OS X working. Continue Reading…
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Having an iPod doesn’t mean you are locked into using iTunes to maintain it. With third party software, you can move, copy, delete and add music onto your iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch without dealing with iTunes. Which software you choose will depend on your model of iPod. Continue Reading…
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In the PC world, you can set a low level BIOS password to secure your system from prying eyes, thieves from re-installing Windows and anyone from booting from a CD. It works pretty well. Apple attempted to emulate this in OS X with the Open Firmware password and in theory, it sounds great. Should you rest easy, thinking your system is protected? Here’s why you should think again. Continue Reading…
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Everyone’s computer goes a little bonkers now and then. Applications lock up, act strange or slow down to the point where it gets really annoying. OS X has it’s fair share of strange behaviors especially when waking up for sleep mode. There’s a method to fix most computer problems and believe it or not it’s so simple that everyone should do this first, whenever something goes wrong. Continue Reading…
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Among the many tricks that an iPhone or iPod Touch can do is become a portable field recorder. Now, I know it won’t compete with professional level field recorders but if you’re looking for something to record sounds, lectures and anything else with a reasonable level of quality, the iPhone or iPod Touch can make for a decent recording device. Continue Reading…
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