Shortcuts for Mac OS X freezes
June 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Shortcuts for freezes
Use these shortcuts if your computer appears to “freeze.” Also known as the “Spinning beachball of death.”
Stop a process: ?-period (.)
Force an application to quit: ?-Option-Escape
Turn off your computer: Power key
Force some computers to shut down or restart: ?-Option-Shift-Power key
Force the computer to restart: ?-Control-Power key
Roxio posts Toast update with Universal support
June 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Toast version 7.1 is now a universal binary application, and also addresses the following issues:
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Previewing Apple Lossless audio files in Audio CD format no longer causes a -50 error.
Resolves QuickTime Movie video export issues – related to the QuickTime 7.1 update.
Resolves menu button highlight issues on Toast authored DVD-Video discs – related to the Mac OS 10.4.6 update.
Canceling the User Authentication step during the Toast Setup Assistant no longer causes a -60007 error.
The rename file field now moves correctly during scrolling up and down.
The content window no longer incorrectly scrolls when no horizontal scrollbar is displayed.
Resolves issues related to invalid characters in Mac Only, Mac & PC, and DVD-ROM UDF formats.
Resolves issues related to Music DVDs – audio playing back too slowly and static sound with some files at higher quality settings.
Resolves issues related to AppleScript – script was causing a -43 error.
Media Browser now correctly parses a YesVideo DVD with still images.
Includes an updated version of Deja Vu which preserves existing symlinks
Apple releases iTunes 6.0.5
June 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Apple today released iTunes 6.0.5 via its Software Update Utility and as a standalone download. Apple says, “with iTunes 6, you can preview, buy, and download music videos, short films, and hit TV programs on the iTunes Music Store, and sync your music and purchased videos with iPod to enjoy on the go.”
“iTunes 6.0.5 allows you to sync your Nike + iPod workout data to nikeplus.com, where you can easily track your progress, set training goals, challenge others, and much more. Visit the Nike Sport Music area on the iTunes Music Store to download workout mixes, Athlete Inspiration playlists, Nike podcasts, and more.”
Apple releases iPod Updater 2006-06-28
June 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Apple today released iPod Updater 2006-06-28 via its Software Update Utility, and as a standalone download, Apple says, “This release offers several bug fixes and support for Nike + iPod support.
Apple releases QuickTime 7.1.2 update
June 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Apple today released QuickTime 7.1.2 via Software Update and as a standalone download. Apple says, “QuickTime 7.1.2 addresses an issue previewing iDVD projects. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.”
Apple releases MacBook Pro 17-inch SMC Firmware Update
June 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Apple today has released the MacBook Pro 17-inch SMC Firmware Update, Apple says, “This SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in the MacBook Pro 17-inch.” And is recommended for all 17 inch MacBook Pro users.
Shortcuts for the Dock
June 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Use these handy shortcuts for the Dock in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.
Change the size of the Dock: Drag the dividing line in the Dock
See the Dock shortcuts menu: Control-click the Dock background
See open windows in an application: Press the application’s icon
Add an open application to the Dock: Press its icon and choose Keep In Dock from the pop-up menu
See an item in the Finder: ?-click the item’s icon in the Dock or Press its icon and choose Show In Finder from the pop-up menu
Switch to another application and hide the current application: Option-click the icon in the Dock
Switch to another application and hide all other applications: ?-Option-click the icon in the Dock
Quit an open application: Press its icon and choose Quit from the pop-up menu
Force quit an application: Option-press the application icon in the Dock, then choose Force Quit from the pop-up menu
Force an application to open a document: ?-Option-drag the document icon to the icon in the Dock
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