Movin’ Right Along…

So Chad’s Mac Blog, used to be written just by me (Chad). Well, since the beginning of the blog we got 3 New Writers! Andrew Pasek, Karl Bastian, and Scott Wilder. All 3 are truly Mac geniuses. Therefore this isn’t really Chad’s Mac Blog, so we are changing the name to

Even More Mac.

Since we have kept introducing new goodies, (PDF Downloads, Widgets etc.) we figured why not introduce a WHOLE NEW WEBSITE!! Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the new evenmoremac.com

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Introducting the new Chad’s Mac Blog Widget!

Today we are introducing a RSS Widget! This is freeware and availble for download here and the Apple download page. Download it and spread the news! Tips and tricks in seconds!

Download Details

• Version: 1.0
• License: Freeware
• File Size: 243K 

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.4 or later

App. of the Week: HandBrake

HandBrake is a great app. that we (Andy and I) use quite a bit. What is it? HandBrake is a freeware program that rips DVDs to your Mac in either iPod format or regular format. It really is an essential software, making life easier especially if you have a newer iPod. You don’t have to download and pay for every movie in iTunes now, just upload one of your movies.

Speaking of iTunes movies, what do you think of iTunes Movie Rentals?

Thoughts on the MacBook Air

Again…By subscribing to the RSS or by email, you will be able to see full pictures.

At Apple’s annual Macworld, they announced many new things including a new computer weighing 3 pounds called the MacBook Air. Here are some features and pictures: (all pictures taken from the official Apple website)

Thoughts: When I first watched the Keynote Address, I thought it was awesome, but the more I look at it the more I don’t like it. As seeing that it is an Apple computer it has a sleek design, but I really wouldn’t be able to fine a practical use if I bought one. Why? The fact that it doesn’t have a disk drive, I would love to have one if it had a disk drive. It just seems inconvenient, if I want to upload a disk I don’t want to have to go to another computer out of my way OR waste memory by adding more programs to another computer (esp. if its a PC). It is a great idea and don’t get me wrong, it’s simply amazing how they could make something like that, very innovating but it’s impracticable. It might get other computer companies to start thinking small though. This might be the first thing that Apple has disappointed me in…of course it is hard to beat expectations after the iPhone released last year.

What are your thoughts?

This Keyboard Really Sparkles!

Take a look at this video of this new keyboard that has come out for use with your Mac. It is fully map-able and able to display images inside each key. So that your tool pallet can actually show up on your key board. A little pricey but cool if nothing else. 

iMac Patent:Docking Station for Tablet

Apple just filed a patent where it looks like the new Tablet or/and MacBook slides in:

Read more here.

REVISE:

There is a very neat video, with a realistic looking computer here. 

Mail Just Got a Whole Lot Better!

WARNING: By subscribing to the e-mail post you will get to see complete, whole images.

In previous apple operating systems adding a new mail account (e.g. Yahoo! Gmail etc.). In OS 10.5, there is a new automatic set up account button! Open Mail, and go to preferences, accounts, and then the little plus button at the bottom.

Then it will show you a window like this…

Notice the “Automatically set up account” button…

Silent Volume Control

If you are ever in a public place, staff meeting  or whatever this feature comes in handy…

Every time you raise or lower the volume, it makes a “bloop” sound, you can turn that off by going to system preferences…or you  can hold down the shift key while lowering or raising the volume to not play that sound.

Feel free to write regarding any comments or questions in the comments or by emailing chadsmacblog@gmail.com

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How to: Password Protect Files

Here is a question that people always seem to be asking: “How do I password (encrypt) a file?”

I don’t know how to protect a regular file, but I know how to protect a PDF. You can do this by downloading this freeware application called PDF Encrypter 1.o. All you have to do is install it and you just have to save a PDF file by going to File –> Print –> PDF –> Security Options

Print…

Save as PDF…

Security Options…