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Automate More with QuicKeys 4.0

If you look back through the articles I’ve written for AppleMatters, you will see that one of my favorite topics is computer automation. Automation is …(read more)

ScreenSteps: Problem Solved

Any developer, writer, teacher, or technician who has the job of explaining some aspect of computer technology to end users knows how essential it is …(read more)

TUTORIAL: Analog TV-Style Motion Graphics With Kinemac + Final Cut

This tutorial came about because it's kind of hilarious how Google seems to be announcing all of its new, mainstream, consumer products with the same …(read more)

Editing to the Beat in iMovie ‘09

This is the first of a three-part series on creating slide shows using iLife applications. During the holiday season, it's a great idea to put …(read more)

The Benefits of Dual Monitor Display

  Most of us who keep up with Mac related news have no doubt seen or gotten our hands on the latest line of iMacs, …(read more)

Using Mail’s Stationery for Seasons Greetings

Some people frown upon sending holiday cards and other stationery by email, but I say those people haven’t caught up with the changing times. Digital …(read more)

Screen Flow 2: Advance Screencast Productions

One or two new screen-capturing applications seem to come out every year. Even the latest version of QuickTime Player in Snow Leopard now contains a …(read more)

Data Gathering with Bento 3

  Data gathering and management can be tedious tasks, especially in working with programs like Excel or even Numbers. Just imagine having to maintain your …(read more)

Five Ways to De-Clutter Your Desktop

You can’t see the forest for the trees is an apt adage for how frustrating it can be to get work done on your Mac …(read more)

Paperless Reading on Your Mac

I want my desktop printer to be nearly as archaic as film-based cameras. Paperless reading would be fairly easy if you’re not the kind of …(read more)

The Joy of Push Notification

If you're a MobileMe member who doesn't use push notification, you're really not getting your money's worth. Unlike other mail services, MobileMe Mail stays in …(read more)

Ulysses 2.0: An Advanced Word Processing Tool

If you write stories, articles, or blog entries on a regular basis, you no doubt experience the tedious tasks of both managing on your computer …(read more)