The new MacTips book, A MacTips Sparkler, Volume 1, March 2013 (US$10), offers 79 Tips for using Macs, iPhones & iPads that will spark ideas and add sparkle to your work and leisure. Buy before the end of March 2013 for a massive discount.
Apple software
Wed 27 March 2013
79 sparkling Tips for you
Tue 30 November 2010
How to easily copy the path of a file
If you have to add the path of a file into a document it can mean lots of tricky typing. Or you could use this quick and easy Service. Here’s how it works.
Sun 27 May 2012
Use an automator script to add items to iCal
Instead of renaming vcs files manually it can be as simple as a click. And what’s more the appointments are automatically added to iCal. Guest author Paul Scotti explains.
Tue 30 October 2012
Enjoy Mountain Lion’s special characters
The Special Characters window provides hundreds, maybe thousands, of interesting items available to be inserted in a text document. Some are fairly staid, such as quote marks, while others are fun images of rocket ships, everyday objects and people. Mountain Lion extended the options hugely over previous versions of the OS. Take a look.
Mon 18 February 2013
Hazel remembers to empty the Trash, that secret hoarder of files
When you put files and folders in the Trash on your Mac it feels as though you’ve removed them from your machine. But you haven’t — they’re quietly sitting there out of sight sucking up space on your hard drive. Here’s what’s going on and a handy tip that means you’ll never have to remember to empty the Trash again.
Sun 27 May 2012
Use an automator script to add items to iCal
Instead of renaming vcs files manually it can be as simple as a click. And what’s more the appointments are automatically added to iCal. Guest author Paul Scotti explains.
Sun 13 November 2011
Book Review: My New Mac, Lion Edition – a good guide for newbies
Wallace Wang’s book My New Mac, Lion Edition is an ideal gift for someone who has a new Mac with Lion and who needs a friendly guide to how to use it. It’s written for those new to computers, new to Lion or new to the Mac itself.
Tue 13 November 2012
There’s more to a photo than meets the eye
Did you know that when you take a photo there’s usually all kinds of hidden information known as metadata attached to it? That metadata can reveal details such as the camera used, the date and time, maybe even the GPS location of the photo, and perhaps the name of the photographer, and much more. Here’s where you can find that information using iPhoto and the Finder.
Wed 15 February 2012
No news is good news, or why I like my iPod shuffle
An iPod shuffle is a handy wee device for playing music, books or podcasts through earbuds, headphones or speakers. It’s really simple to use. And did you know it can announce the name of the track or playlist you’re listening to?
Fri 24 August 2012
Send emails to the best address
Guest author Jenine Abarbanel explains how to make sure Apple Mail sends emails to the correct address.
Mon 04 March 2013
Fool Safari into playing videos without the Flash plugin
Frustrated by the Missing Plug-in message when videos need Flash? You don’t have to be. And you don’t have to install Flash or Google Chrome. Fool the web server and you may be able to watch that video after all. Here’s how it works.
iOS - iPad, iPod, iPhone
Black and White Theme for iOS 7
The realistic theme of iOS until date has been very popular with the users and there were many positive reviews that Apple received for the iOS 6 updates. But all this seems to be going downhill come the launch of iOS 7. If rumors are true, we will see the realistic outlook of the iOS [...]
OS X
5 Mac OS X Accessability Featurers & Tips
Since I know you all live to find ways to tweak those OS X devices, the below few tweaks lifts up those hidden rocks that are normally left alone. The Accessibility panel of System Preferences is one of them. 1. Change the cursor size A very common use for Mac’s is to hook them up [...]
Hazel remembers to empty the Trash, that secret hoarder of files
When you put files and folders in the Trash on your Mac it feels as though you’ve removed them from your machine. But you haven’t — they’re quietly sitting there out of sight sucking up space on your hard drive. Here’s what’s going on and a handy tip that means you’ll never have to remember to empty the Trash again.
Hazel remembers to empty the Trash, that secret hoarder of files
When you put files and folders in the Trash on your Mac it feels as though you’ve removed them from your machine. But you haven’t — they’re quietly sitting there out of sight sucking up space on your hard drive. Here’s what’s going on and a handy tip that means you’ll never have to remember to empty the Trash again.
Fool Safari into playing videos without the Flash plugin
Frustrated by the Missing Plug-in message when videos need Flash? You don’t have to be. And you don’t have to install Flash or Google Chrome. Fool the web server and you may be able to watch that video after all. Here’s how it works.
Hazel remembers to empty the Trash, that secret hoarder of files
When you put files and folders in the Trash on your Mac it feels as though you’ve removed them from your machine. But you haven’t — they’re quietly sitting there out of sight sucking up space on your hard drive. Here’s what’s going on and a handy tip that means you’ll never have to remember to empty the Trash again.
Apple TV
Watch Netflix on your Apple TV, Ipad, iPhone in Any Country including Australia and New Zealand
So, I need to come clean. I have had Netflix setup on my Apple TV for the last month and, love it! The way a TV should truly be enjoyed, fully on demand and with no ads. Best of all it’s only $7.99 a month. Despite the above plug, the purpose of this article is [...]
Peripherals
Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam (Product Review)
The Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam hardware is very nice indeed. The included software is disappointing though.


