September 26, 2011 - Hammondsport Mac Users Group ATTENDING: Tom B, Jack H, Gene N, Bob G, Bob S, Larry T.
HUMOR
APPLE HELP MENU - find answers built into every Mac - just a click away
APPLICATION HELP - no need to go online for help - it's all in your computer! APPLE DISCUSSION FORUMS (online) - a great place to find help from other Mac users. iFIXIT - the greatest take-apart/put-together website with lots of question/answer forums
SOME QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE MEETING
Answer: Dock icons are merely aliases (shortcuts). Locate the original application in your hard drive, then drag it to the Dock to create a new alias. Or you can launch the application, then select 'Keep in Dock' from the click-hold options. See how here.
Answer: Using Searchlight, type the exact photo file name into the search window, then hover the cursor over the found file to reveal its 'Proxy Path' to its location. Or --- you can also click on the found file in the search results to open it, then COM-CLICK on the title bar to show the proxy path. (see example)
Answer: use apps such as Printopia ($19.99) or PrintCentral ($9.99)
Answer: Convert your document to a PDF by selecting File>Print>Save as PDF. The resulting PDF file will be readable on any computer, Mac or PC, while retaining all your original fonts, formatting and layouts. (Note: the file will be a bit larger in size than the original document.)
Answer: By simply holding down the keys Control+Command+D and then hovering the cursor over a word to reveal the Pop-Up definition. Here are some words to test out your hovering skill: antebellum, drail, hysteron proteron, sfumato. (Cocoa apps only)
How can I listen to internet
radio on my Mac? Answer: Open iTunes and select one of the Radio stations
listed in the variet of categories.
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Hammondsport Mac Users Group - Hammondsport, NY 14840 - www.hportmug.com
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