Category Archives: Mac

iPhone tip: Use a Silent Ringtone to Screen Calls in Your Sleep

Have you ever wished your iPhone would ring only when certain people call? Here’s how to do it: Download the “Silence” ringtone here: silence.m4r Copy this file into the Ringtones section of your iTunes. (Click to enlarge.) Sync your iPhone … Continue reading

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3 Uses for iPhone Screenshots

For all the iPhone users out there: You probably know you can take a snapshot of whatever you see on your screen: Briefly press the top and front buttons at the same time. The screen will flash white and you’ll … Continue reading

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How to browse securely with SSH and a SOCKS proxy

I was in Moab this weekend with my family and our motel had free wireless Internet. I used SSH and a SOCKS proxy to create a secure tunnel to my iMac at work. This allowed me to browse Gmail and … Continue reading

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Tools are for building

In two days Apple will release a new version of its Mac operating system, so last Saturday I watched the guided tour and read about all of the 300 new features of “Leopard.” I thought my strong interest in the … Continue reading

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5 ingredients for a do-it-yourself podcast

At work I’m the “producer” of a podcast, and here are the tools we use: 1. Apple Garageband — Found on every Mac, this free app makes it easy to record and combine tracks, add effects and art, and create … Continue reading

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