How to edit iPhoto images using another application

by Ross McKillop on August 13, 2008

Mac

When you click the Edit button with an image selected in iPhoto, the internal editor opens. If you’d like to use a different image editor when clicking edit, follow the steps outlined below. [click to continue...]

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How to embed hidden messages in picture files (OS X)

by Ross McKillop on August 12, 2008

Mac Security

Yes, just like in the movie Along Came a Spider, you too can hide messages inside of jpg, gif, png and other picture files. [click to continue...]

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1000+ Desktop Wallpapers for your Asus Eee PC

by Ross McKillop on August 12, 2008

Eee PC

Below you’ll find several resources for desktop wallpapers perfectly sized for your Asus Eee PC (800×480). If you know of any other good Eee PC wallpaper resources by all means please leave a comment with the link. Or, upload your Eee PC wallpaper and share that link :) [click to continue...]

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How to create a custom iPhone and iPod touch icon for your web site

by Ross McKillop on August 11, 2008

Web Design & Dev iPod/iPhone

This brief tutorial will explain out how to create a custom icon to display on the iPhone and/or iPod touch springboard for your web site.

custom site icon for simplehelp.net on the iphone springboard
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How to install and setup Jinzora (streaming media server) in OS X

by Ross McKillop on August 11, 2008

Mac

This tutorial will guide you every step of the way through installing and setting up Jinzora, a very robust streaming media server - in OS X. [click to continue...]

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How to easily install Apache, MySQL and PHP in OS X

by Ross McKillop on August 8, 2008

Mac Web Design & Dev

Using MAMP, you can quickly and easily install Apache, PHP and MySQL on your Mac. Installing each package separately is totally possible, but MAMP offers a number of advantages vs. individual installations. MAMP will not alter or interfere with an existing version of Apache already running on your Mac. If Apache/MySQL/PHP are no longer needed, delete the MAMP folder and everything returns to its original status. Keep reading for a walk-through of the installation and initial setup. [click to continue...]

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How to quickly insert a period while typing on your iPhone or iPod Touch

by Ross McKillop on August 8, 2008

iPod/iPhone

Double-tap the space button in any application (with the on-screen keyboard) and it will add a period, a space, and automatically switch to upper-case for the next key. Yep, that’s it.

notes for iphone
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How to install and setup Netbook Remix on the Eee PC

by Ross McKillop on August 7, 2008

Eee PC Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install and setup Netbook Remix on your Eee PC. Netbook Remix is an alternate interface of the standard Ubuntu 8.04 desktop. It’s an interface that allows you to work more easily on a smaller screen devices (such as the Asus Eee PC).

netbook remix on the eee pc
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How to dual boot your Asus Eee PC 900 with Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux

by Ross McKillop on August 7, 2008

Eee PC Linux Windows

This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to dual boot your Asus Eee PC with Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux. [click to continue...]

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How to add bookmarking functionality to the OpenOffice.org suite of tools

by Ross McKillop on August 5, 2008

Office

Using the excellent Bookmarks Menu extension for OpenOffice.org, you can easily bookmark files, commands, shell commands and macros from within the OpenOffice.org apps - and quickly access them from those same apps. [click to continue...]

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How to install OpenOffice.org extensions

by Ross McKillop on August 5, 2008

Office

This brief tutorial will guide you through installing OpenOffice.org extensions. [click to continue...]

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Troubleshooting Remote for the iPhone or iPod Touch

by Ross McKillop on August 4, 2008

Mac Windows iPod/iPhone

If you’re having problems setting up the Remote software for the iPhone and/or iPod Touch, follow the steps outlined in this tutorial and you should be up and running in no time. [click to continue...]

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How to stop your Mac from waking up when it should be sleeping

by Ross McKillop on August 4, 2008

Mac

Does your Mac suddenly wake up, often just for a brief moment, when it should be in sleep mode? The instructions outlined in this brief tutorial will resolve the problem. [click to continue...]

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How to play your DVDs in Windows Media Center without leaving the couch

by Ross McKillop on August 4, 2008

Windows

This tutorial will guide you through adding your DVDs to Windows Media Center (part of Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate), so you don’t have to get up off the couch and switch discs each time you want to watch a movie. [click to continue...]

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20 Great Resources for iPhone and iPod Touch Wallpapers

by Ross McKillop on July 31, 2008

iPod/iPhone

Below you’ll find 20 resources that contain a total of over 15,000 wallpapers for the iPhone and iPod Touch. [click to continue...]

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