Author Archives: Tony

Keyboard Shortcuts You Didn’t Know You Had

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Tony

Click on Apple Logo > System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shorts.   Click on left side choices one at a time.  On right side make sure ▼ is pointing downward.   Click or unclick which shortcuts you would like.

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Making a Smart Album in IPhoto

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Tony

When you create a Regular Album you must manually choose the photos you want in the album.    A Smart Album is a way to save search criteria as an Album.  Choose File > New Smart Album.   In the … Continue reading →

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Opening a Photo That Won’t Open in iPhoto

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Tony

If someone mails you a photo that won’t open in IPhoto, try dragging and dropping it onto Preview in the dock.

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Using Mail Templates

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Tony

Mail comes with a set of professionally designed templates called “stationery”.   When in Mail click on “New Message” and in the upper right hand corner you will see “Stationery”.  Click on it to see various categories, and choices.

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Setting UP Repeating Event in iCal

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Tony

Example:  For The Villages Macintosh meeting of ever 3rd Tuesday of the month.  Enter it on any 3rd Tuesday as a New Event.  Next to “Repeat” click on double triangles. Choose “Custom”, then “Weekly”, then “Every 3rd Week” on “Tuesday”. … Continue reading →

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