How to convert .uif to .iso files in OS X
Using the free tool uif2iso4mac you can quickly and easily convert UIF files to ISOs. Continue reading for a complete walk-through. …
How to Download All of your Flickr Photos on a Mac
This detailed guide will explain how to download all of your (or someone else’s) photos from Flickr using a small and completely free App.
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How to change the Windows XP System Properties logo and text
If you purchased your PC from a company like Dell, or even your local mom and pop computer store, you may have a “custom” System Properties logo and information. To make your PC a little more personalized, follow the instructions outlined below to change the System Properties info.
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How to Quickly Resize Columns in Finder
Without question, I find the column view of the macOS Finder the easiest to work in. One of my few complaints with column view is that I spend a lot of time resizing columns so that I can view full file names etc. This quick tip will show you how to resize columns in a snap. …
How to rebuild a corrupt iPhoto 08 database
While migrating your data to a new Mac, or upgrading from a previous version of iPhoto, it’s possible that your iPhoto database may have become corrupt (all photos missing when you open iPhoto, errors when it launches etc). Fortunately, fixing it is quite simple. Follow the instructions outlined below and you’ll have all your photos back in no time. …
42 Keyboard Shortcuts for controlling Windows Media Center
If you use Windows Media Center in Vista Home Premium or Vista Ultimate, these keyboard shortcuts might come in handy. Put your mouse away.
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How to highlight items in the OS X Dock Stacks Grid view
This very brief tutorial will show you how to enable a useful feature in Grid view of Dock item stacks. Why it’s disabled by default is beyond me, as it’s actually quite useful. …
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How to give VLC a different set of icons (OS X)
This very brief tutorial will show you how to change the VLC icon set from the pylon to a sleek black “play” button.
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How to play .flac files in iTunes
This tutorial will guide you in getting iTunes to play .flac files. This works for iTunes version 7.4.1 and up (and Quicktime 7.2.0) running on OS X 10.6 or earlier. …
How to Play .FLAC and .OGG Files on Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
This step by step guide will show you exactly how to play FLAC and/or OGG files on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
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How to create a custom Control Panel for Windows Vista
As you may have noticed, the Control Panel contains a lot of stuff you rarely use, making it harder to find the stuff you do. So why not create a Control Panel that only contains the items you use frequently. Follow the instructions outlined below and you’ll have your own custom Control Panel in no time.
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How to create a custom Windows Vista Installation DVD
Using the free software vLite NTLite, you can create a completely custom, bootable Windows Vista install DVD. Remove the parts of Vista you don’t want/use, change some of the default settings, include Service Packs and Windows Updates, and more. Keep reading for complete step-by-step instructions on using vLite. …
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How to access a Boot Camp installed Vista from Parallels Desktop
So you’ve installed Vista on your Mac using Boot Camp. But you’re tired of rebooting every time you need to do something in Windows. Using Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can access that Vista Boot Camp partition, and run that copy of Vista from inside of OS X. Follow the steps outlined below and you’ll be set.
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How to Import Facebook Events into the macOS Calendar
This brief tutorial will guide you through the steps required to export Facebook Events and import them to Calendar.app on your Mac. …
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How to Play .nsv Files on a Mac
Playing NSV (Nullsoft Streaming Video) files in OS X is actually quite easy. You just have to download and install MPlayer for OS X. For complete instructions, keep reading. …