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iTunes gets a Makeover

Apple’s newest version of iTunes has a whole new look and several slick new features. The most noticeable change is the user interface. The old list browser has been replaced with a cleaner and more intuitive interface, which defaults to a view called Albums. It shows the contents of your entire library as album snapshots. This is a huge improvement because it allows you to drill down on a particular album or video without having to return to the old list screen time and time again.



You can also view your iTunes library content by Songs, Artists, Genres, Videos or Playlists. If you really liked the old list view, use the Songs tab. You’ll see an alphabetical list of your library there that is very similar to the previous version of iTunes. Read More...

AirDrop Filesharing - Tutorial Video

AirDrop is an easy way to securely share files with other nearby Mac users. It’s Wi-Fi based, so there’s no need to change your network settings. You simply drag and drop your files to other AirDrop users. Read More...

Working with Full Screen Apps in Mac OS Lion

The OS X Lion operating system gives you an option to work in full-screen with most applications.  This is useful when you need to focus on one task without distraction. 

To get to full-screen mode, click on the double-ended arrow in the upper right corner of your screen.  That app will then fill your entire screen so that's all that you will see.  Read More...

Lion Feature Spotlight: Multi-Touch Gestures

Multi-Touch gestures are one of the most exciting aspects of Apple’s new operating system, OS X Lion.  With simple two and three finger trackpad swipes you can navigate through open applications with ease.   

It takes less than five minutes to learn these new gestures.  While you’re getting the hang of it you can still use the traditional scroll bar that is hidden on the side of every screen.

There are three basic multi-touch gestures that you’ll use to drive your Mac. Read More...
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