PDF (portable document file) is one of the most commonly use file format. Here, we write the method to create PDF file from different Text editors or office automation applications. We use TextEdit as an example you can Follow the same steps to create PDF file from Plain Text file, RTF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. [...]
Add or Remove User Account on Mac
Sep 16, 2009If you want to allow others to use your Mac system then this will be a nice approach to create separate accounts for them. By doing this you secure your computer because other accounts could be created with limited authorities and rights, so in that way users of those accounts may be restricted to uninstall [...]
Convert Text Files to Audio Using Mac Terminal
Sep 13, 2009Text documents could be created for different useful purposes as for audio notes, tutorials, lectures, etc….. Mac has a very powerful text to speech engine that could be accessed easily through the Terminal command line. So, here we tell you about a Terminal command “Say”, by which you can easily create audio from text file. [...]
How to Check Mac Specs
Sep 8, 2009If you are going to buy a new or used Mac then you must know that how to check Mac specs. Here is a guide which tells you the process to find out the specifications of a Mac. Step 1 Click on Apple logo, and then About This Mac Step 2 On following window you [...]
How to Take Screen Shots on Mac with Keyboard Short Keys
Sep 8, 2009To take a screen shot on Mac is not a difficult task, you just have to remember some keyboard shortcut keys and create quick screen shots according to your requirement. Here we share some methods to take screen shots on Mac. Save Mac screen shots on desktop Use following commands to take screen shots according [...]
How to Setup Gmail in Apple Mail
Sep 7, 2009Setting up Gmail in Apple Mail is very easy process, and it takes just a few minutes. Before starting the process we just remind as a prerequisite that you must have a Gmail account to do that, or in case if you have not Gmail account then first create your account on Gmail and then [...]
How to Install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Sep 2, 2009Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard on 28 August. So, here we bring the installation guide of new Mac OS X Snow Leopard for users. Before starting the process of installation we recommended to back up your important data. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Installation Process Close every thing on your [...]
How to Check Macbook Warranty Status Online
Aug 30, 2009Apple Macbook comes with One-Year Limited Warranty. Warranty service for eligible repairs is available at no charge for 12 months from the original date of retail purchase. You may need to check the warranty of your Mac in various situations check the current warranty status of your Mac online. Here we guide you how to [...]
How to Check Macbook Battery Health
Aug 23, 2009A new 13.3″ Macbook system can run approximately 10 hours on battery with single charge and up to 1000 recharges according to Apple, but as your system gets older or increase the charging cycles, its battery life also reduces. These rechargeable batteries of Mac have discrete number of cycles, which represents to their life time [...]
How to Convert DMG File to ISO Using Terminal on Mac
Aug 23, 2009If you want to convert a Mac disk image file DMG to ISO format than its not much a difficult task. This conversion could be done through Mac Terminal easily. The reason behind this conversion is that DMG is a file format which works on Mac only but if you want to transfer any DMG [...]
How to Rename a File or Folder in Mac OS X
Aug 21, 2009Another guide for Mac newbies, this will helps you to Rename a file or folder in Mac OS X. You can apply the same method to rename any other file as well. Step 1 Navigate to the exact folder location to which you have to Rename Step 2 Select your desired folder Step 3 Click [...]
How to Create a New Folder in Mac OS X
Aug 21, 2009There are different ways to create a new folder in Mac OS X. One of those is written below, follow this to create a new folder on your desired location. Step 1 Navigate to the location from Finder where you want to create a folder Step 2 Click on the Gray button and click on [...]
How to Change Mac Password
Aug 18, 2009In order to keep your Mac secure, it is good to set an administrator password which must be difficult to guess for others. Mac Administrator has highest privileges as compare to other users. So, in order to keep your Mac secure its important to create a strong password for Admin or you can reset it [...]
How to Install Yahoo Messenger on Mac
Aug 13, 2009Yhaoo messenger is simple way to get in touch with your online friends, family and coworkers using Yahoo or MSN IDs. If you want to install chat application Yahoo Messenger on Mac system, then just follow the steps below. Step 1 Download Yahoo Messenger for Mac save it on your desktop, double click on downloaded [...]
How to Change Wallpaper in Mac OS X
Aug 10, 2009Change your desktop look and feel by applying a nice background called wallpaper. You can change the mac wallpaper to one of the patterns, colors, your own or pictures or wallpapers that come with Mac OS X. If you want to apply or change desktop wallpaper in Mac OS X, then follow the steps to [...]
How to Change Screensaver in Mac OS X
Aug 9, 2009Your Mac desktop screensaver is the most high profile item on your computer, screensaver could also be chosen by the default available screensavers of the system, third-party screensavers or you can create your personalized screensaver by combining the images of your choice. These are the steps to apply or change a screensaver in Mac system. [...]
How to Change Mac OS X Language
Aug 5, 2009Mac OS X provides a range of languages, so you could set your own language easily. Process to change Mac OS language is simple, just follow the steps and see the given screenshot to set your desired language on Mac. Step 1 Click Apple home button and then click System Preferences Step 2 Click on [...]
How to Add or Remove Mac OS X Dock Applications
Aug 5, 2009In Mac OS X Dock works as an entry point from where user can directly access installed applications or system locations just with a single click. For your personal convenience you must add frequently accessed applications in the dock and remove unnecessary applications icons from Dock to make some space free. You can also see [...]
How to Change Mac Dock Position and Effect
Aug 2, 2009In Mac Dock serves as a starting point and it contains icons of installed applications and important places of system. User can directly get access to the applications or system locations from Dock icons just with a single click. Normally, Dock resides at the bottom of screen but the position and effects of the Dock [...]
How to Change Mac Computer Name
Aug 2, 2009Changing Mac computer name is important and it must be something meaningful specially when you are on a network and how others will find you on that network . Most of you guys may already know how to change Mac system name but this is for those who don’t know that follow this step by [...]
How to Create New Smart Folder in Mac OS X
Jul 28, 2009Smart folder is a very helpful feature of Mac OS X. Smart folder is a very easy way to manage the contents like files, folders, software etc…. quickly and easily on Mac. It allows a user to apply different criteria to find and see their documents, images, folders and other stuff on their system. You [...]