http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/lion/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_getting_the_most_out_of_the_fonts_window%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Getting+the+Most+Out+of+the+Fonts+Window http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_getting_the_most_out_of_the_fonts_window/ Mac OS X’s Fonts Window, which is accessible from many programs by hitting Command-T, makes handling and choosing your fonts easier. (Note that we didn’t suggest that anything about fonts is ever actually easy.) In this article, Melissa Holt will show you some secrets of that little window and how to use them to your best advantage. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 25 May 2012 08:25:01 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_aperture_for_external_editors_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Aperture+for+External+Editors%2C+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_aperture_for_external_editors_snow_leopard/ Apple released Aperture 3.2.4 on Thursday, an update that addresses two issues. The first is improved stability with Snow Leopard, and the second is an issue when working with external editors in whatever OS you’re working in. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_lion_performance_issues_stalls%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Lion+Performance+Issues+%26amp%3B+Stalls http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_lion_performance_issues_stalls/ Lion may be Apple’s newest and ost feature-filled operating system for the Mac, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a few issues. Today TMO readers are talking about stalls and other performance issues with the OS and what they’ve done to troubleshoot the problems. Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Link, Hot Forum Topic Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:57 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_configure_a_static_dhcp_reservation_with_airport_extreme%2F&seed_title=How+to+Configure+a+Static+DHCP+Reservation+with+Airport+Extreme http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_configure_a_static_dhcp_reservation_with_airport_extreme/ All network devices, from computers, to smartphones, to printers, to televisions, need a unique IP address. These are usually handed out by a router as needed and change from time to time. Some devices, however, such as file or print servers, greatly benefit from having an IP address that never changes. The Mac Observer shows you how to easily set up static IP address, or “DHCP Reservations,” using your Mac and an Airport Extreme. Tips, How-To, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 23 May 2012 09:31:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_camera_raw_update_adds_canon_olympus_support%2F&seed_title=Apple+Camera+Raw+Update+Adds+Canon%2C+Olympus+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_camera_raw_update_adds_canon_olympus_support/ Apple released Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13 late on Tuesday. The update added iPhoto ‘11 and Aperture 3 support for new digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 23 May 2012 08:21:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_handy_terminal_dock_tweaks%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Handy+Terminal+Dock+Tweaks http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_handy_terminal_dock_tweaks/ Using Terminal commands, you can change the default behavior of your Dock in all sorts of ways. In this tip, Melissa Holt will cover how to “pin” your Dock to a corner of your screen, how to keep any icons from being removed or added, and how to gray out the icons of hidden applications. It’s practically a tip-o-rama in here. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 23 May 2012 07:50:54 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_troubleshoot_connection_issues_on_public_wi-fi_networks%2F&seed_title=How+to+Troubleshoot+Connection+Issues+on+Public+Wi-Fi+Networks http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_troubleshoot_connection_issues_on_public_wi-fi_networks/ All that Mac Geek Gab listener Larry wanted was to connect to an airport’s free Wi-Fi while he was waiting for his flight. Unfortunately, his MacBook Pro and the Wi-Fi network didn’t play nice. We show him some tips on how to troubleshoot connection issues on public Wi-Fi networks. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Tue, 22 May 2012 10:35:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_open_contacts_events_in_separate_windows%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Open+Contacts+%26amp%3B+Events+in+Separate+Windows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_open_contacts_events_in_separate_windows/ iCal and Address Book have a feature that’ll allow you to view events or contacts in separate windows, making it a snap to compare phone numbers or event details quickly. It’s easy to use and requires little or no setup. It does, however, require that you read this tip, so you’re not getting off THAT easy, bub. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 18 May 2012 08:25:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Freaders_report_media_player_bug_in_os_x_10.7.4%2F&seed_title=Readers+Report+Media+Player+Bug+In+OS+X+10.7.4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/readers_report_media_player_bug_in_os_x_10.7.4/ We’ve received reports from readers who are experiencing a bug in the recently released OS X 10.7.4. The bug manifests in the media player displayed with some media attachments in Mail. When it occurs, the right side of the media player us cut off, and the play head can disappear off the edge. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 14 May 2012 19:32:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkaspersky_apple_didnt_really_ask_us_for_help%2F&seed_title=Kaspersky%3A+Apple+Didn%26%238217%3Bt+Really+Ask+Us+for+Help http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/kaspersky_apple_didnt_really_ask_us_for_help/ Security firm Kaspersky issued a statement on Monday saying that comments claiming that Apple had asked the firm for security help were taken out of context. It would appear, however, that Kaspersky overstated the situation, and that Nikolay Grebennikov, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, misspoke, and that the clarification is really a correction. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Mon, 14 May 2012 18:17:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_disables_out_of_date_flash_with_safari_5.1.7%2F&seed_title=Apple+Disables+Out+of+Date+Flash+with+Safari+5.1.7 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_disables_out_of_date_flash_with_safari_5.1.7/ Apple released Safari 5.1.7 for Snow Leopard, Lion, and Windows on Tuesday, an update that includes several bug fixes for the browser. For Mac users, it also disables out-of-date installs of Adobe’s Flash that don’t include the latest security patches for the multimedia software. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 09 May 2012 19:46:45 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_remote_desktop_3.5.3_updated_for_lion_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Remote+Desktop+3.5.3+Updated+for+Lion%2C+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_remote_desktop_3.5.3_updated_for_lion_snow_leopard/ Apple updated Apple Remote Desktop for both Lion and Snow Leopard on Tuesday. Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.3 is a maintenance release for OS X Lion 10.7.4 and for Security Update 2012-002 for Snow Leopard, both of which were also released on Tuesday. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 09 May 2012 18:54:41 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_server_admin_tools_for_os_x_10.7.4%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Server+Admin+Tools+for+OS+X+10.7.4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_server_admin_tools_for_os_x_10.7.4/ Apple released a new version of Server Admin Tools on Tuesday. Server Admin Tools 10.7.4 is a maintenance release that adds support for OS X Lion 10.7.4, which was released earlier in the day. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Wed, 09 May 2012 18:39:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_os_x_lion_10.7.4_with_four_bug_fixes%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+OS+X+Lion+10.7.4+with+Four+Bug+Fixes http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_os_x_lion_10.7.4_with_four_bug_fixes/ Apple released OS X Lion 10.7.4 on Tuesday, a release that includes four bug fixes. The update deals with login issues, USB keyboard support for British users, and two server-related issues. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_mail_the_mark_addresses_feature%2F&seed_title=Apple+Mail%3A+Manage+Recipients+with+the+%26%238220%3BMark+Addresses%26%238221%3B+Feature http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_mail_the_mark_addresses_feature/ Apple Mail has an interesting preference that can help prevent you from accidentally sending a private e-mail to the wrong person. It’s especially useful in offices where you might need to exchange company info between co-workers without risking that data getting out through carelessness. Melissa Holt can’t help you with deliberate acts of corporate espionage, but she might be able to keep you from copying your Uncle Martin in by accident. After all, the less he knows, the better. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 09 May 2012 08:35:01 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjava_development_kits_for_os_x_released_consumer_version_soon%2F&seed_title=Java+Development+Kits+for+OS+X+Released%2C+Consumer+Version+Soon http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/java_development_kits_for_os_x_released_consumer_version_soon/ Following the end of Apple’s support for Java in OS X in October 2010, Java developer Oracle announced on Friday the release of Java SE 7 Update 4 and JavaFX 2.1. The tools represent the first Java development kits available for the OS X platform and lay the groundwork for future Oracle support of consumer-based Java in OS X. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:55:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpdfpen_for_ipad_adds_retina_display_support%2F&seed_title=PDFpen+for+iPad+Adds+Retina+Display+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/pdfpen_for_ipad_adds_retina_display_support/ Smile Software announced the immediate availability of PDFpen for the iPad 1.1 on Wednesday. The update for the PDF viewing and editing app added support for the third generation iPad’s high resolution Retina Display, and added support for grouping documents in folders. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, iObserver, iCloud, iPad Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_seeds_fourth_os_x_10.7.4_build_lists_no_known_issues%2F&seed_title=Apple+Seeds+Fourth+OS+X+10.7.4+Build%2C+Lists+No+Known+Issues http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_seeds_fourth_os_x_10.7.4_build_lists_no_known_issues/ Apple late Monday released to developers the fourth and latest build of OS X 10.7.4, the latest incremental update to OS X Lion. In a sign that a public release may be imminent, the build, 11E52, is the second sequential update to contain no known issues. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:54:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_releases_skydrive_app_for_os_x_7_gb_free_storage%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+Releases+SkyDrive+App+for+OS+X%2C+7+GB+Free+Storage http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_releases_skydrive_app_for_os_x_7_gb_free_storage/ Users looking for online storage and syncing that don’t want to go the Dropbox route can now check out Microsoft’s SkyDrive app, released Monday for Windows and OS X Lion. The app ties into Microsoft’s existing SkyDrive service and offers Dropbox-like file management and syncing with 7GB of free storage. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:45:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_access_multiple_mac_user_accounts_simultaneously_from_ipad%2F&seed_title=How+to+Access+Multiple+Mac+User+Accounts+Simultaneously+from+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_access_multiple_mac_user_accounts_simultaneously_from_ipad/ Mac Geek Gab listener James wants to use multiple iPads on his network to log in remotely to a single Mac, all at the same time. Impossible? No! We show James how to configure this relatively simple an incredibly useful set up. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, iObserver, iPad Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:11:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsecurity_firms_mac_os_x_invulnerability_a_myth%2F&seed_title=Security+Firms%3A+%26%238220%3BMac+OS+X+Invulnerability+a+Myth%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/security_firms_mac_os_x_invulnerability_a_myth/ With the increasing reports of malware and software exploits, users of Apple computers must now face the realization that “Mac OS X Invulnerability is a myth,” according to internet security firm Kaspersky Lab. In related news, anti-virus firm Trend Micro revealed Tuesday that Apple software suffered more security vulnerabilities in the first three months of the year than that of any other company. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:38:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_giving_mobileme_users_snow_leopard_for_free%2F&seed_title=Apple+Giving+MobileMe+Users+Snow+Leopard+for+Free http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_giving_mobileme_users_snow_leopard_for_free/ Apple has started offering at least some MobileMe users that haven’t moved to Snow Leopard yet free copies of the operating system to cut down on their upgrade costs to Lion ahead of their transition to iCloud. Lion is required for iCloud, so by giving Leopard users a free upgrade to Snow Leopard, Apple is saving customers US$30 off the cost of migrating to Lion. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:20:02 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdisabling_java_in_older_versions_of_os_x%2F&seed_title=Disabling+Java+in+Older+Versions+of+OS+X http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/disabling_java_in_older_versions_of_os_x/ Apple’s recent Java updates address the security issues that led to the Flashback trojan outbreak and now LuckyCat, too. If you aren’t running OS X 10.6 or higher, however, there aren’t any security updates available. Disabling Java will stop hackers from taking advantage of those unpatched flaws, and it only takes a couple steps. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:10:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_flashback_removal_app_for_the_mac%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+Flashback+Removal+App+for+OS+X+Lion http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_flashback_removal_app_for_the_mac/ Apple released a new app, called Flashback Malware Removal Tool, late on Friday that does just what its name implies. Unlike the recent Java security updates, which also remove Flashback variants, this tool is designed for Lion users that don’t have Java installed. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:02:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_java_update_to_remove_flashback_infections%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+Java+Update+to+Remove+Flashback+Infections http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_java_update_to_remove_flashback_infections/ Apple released Java for OS X 2012-003 Thursday afternoon, a software update that removes “the most common variants of the Flashback malware.” It is available now from Software Update and is highly recommended for all users of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.6 Snow Leopard. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:45:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsymantec_reports_mac_flashback_infections_falls_to_270000%2F&seed_title=Symantec+Reports+Mac+Flashback+Infections+Falls+to+270%2C000 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/symantec_reports_mac_flashback_infections_falls_to_270000/ The number of Macs infected with the Flashback malware has fallen rapidly in the last few days. Antivirus firm Symantec reported on Wednesday that its data shows that the number of infected Macs has declined from some 600,000 on April 5th to 270,000 on April 11th. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:56:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_view_an_entire_folders_contents%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+View+an+Entire+Folder%26%238217%3Bs+Contents http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_view_an_entire_folders_contents/ Got lots of images outside of your iPhoto Library? Want to be able to see the entire contents of any folder at once? Have we got the tip for you. Using Quick Look’s Index Sheet function, you can see everything you have and find just what you’re looking for, without even having to open a program. It’s as easy as falling off a log. A really tiny, misshapen log, even. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:26:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_developing_mac_app_to_remove_flashback_infections%2F&seed_title=Apple+Developing+Mac+App+to+Remove+Flashback+Infections http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_developing_mac_app_to_remove_flashback_infections/ Apple is developing a tool to detect and remove the Flashback malware, the company announced via its support page today. The company is also taking steps to work with international ISPs to shut down the command and control servers that are communicating with infected Macs. Some in the security field argue that Apple’s efforts came a little too late. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:21:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjava_2012-002_update_includes_security_fixes_few_details%2F&seed_title=Java+2012-002+Update+Includes+Security+Fixes%2C+Few+Details http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/java_2012-002_update_includes_security_fixes_few_details/ Only two days after releasing its Java for OS X 2012-001 update, Apple rolled out Java for OS X 2012-002 Thursday evening. The slim update notes only state that it improves “compatibility, security and reliability by updating Jave SE 6 to 1.6.0_31.” News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:41:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_timed_startup_shutdown_and_sleep%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Automating+Startup%2C+Shutdown+%26amp%3B+Sleep+Times http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_timed_startup_shutdown_and_sleep/ Using System Preferences, you can easily set up automatic sleep, startup, and shutdown times and configure them to only happen on certain days of the week. In this tip, Melissa Holt’s gonna tell us how to do it, and we’ll all start waking up to an already-powered-on computer. Hearing the startup chime first thing in the morning might even be better than smelling fresh coffee. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:30:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsnow_leopard_lion_java_updates_address_trojan_issue%2F&seed_title=Snow+Leopard%2C+Lion+Java+Updates+Address+Trojan+Issue http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/snow_leopard_lion_java_updates_address_trojan_issue/ Apple rolled out Java security updates for OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.3 on Tuesday that address several potential vulnerabilities including one that could allow attackers to run malicious code on your Mac simply by visiting a website. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:18:32 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fos_x_lion_arranging_icons_by_date_like_a_pro%2F&seed_title=OS+X+Lion%3A+Arranging+Icons+by+Date+Like+a+Pro http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/os_x_lion_arranging_icons_by_date_like_a_pro/ Jeff Butts is a file hoarder, keeping just about every file he’s ever downloaded. When he wants to find a particular file, he usually arranges files by date to find the most recent copy. In Snow Leopard, he was used to the “Arrange by Date” contextual menu, but OS X Lion has changed how that looks. In this Quick Tip, Jeff shows how to coax OS X Lion to give the same user experience of arranging files by date as in Snow Leopard. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:50:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_addresses_crashing_issue_with_iphoto_9.2.3%2F&seed_title=Apple+Addresses+Crashing+Issue+with+iPhoto+9.2.3 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_addresses_crashing_issue_with_iphoto_9.2.3/ Apple updated iPhoto for the Mac on Thursday. The patch notes for version 9.2.3 include the popular, yet unspecific, “improves overall stability” note, as well as a fix for an issue, “that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly on systems with multiple user accounts. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:19:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_patches_32-bit_glitch_with_safari_5.1.5%2F&seed_title=Apple+Patches+32-Bit+Glitch+with+Safari+5.1.5 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_patches_32-bit_glitch_with_safari_5.1.5/ Apple released Safari 5.1.5 on Monday, a minor update that patches a specific glitch when running Safari in 32-bit mode. The patch notes offer no other details. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:40:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmail_hiding_synced_notes_in_your_inbox%2F&seed_title=Mail%3A+Hiding+Synced+Notes+in+Your+Inbox http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mail_hiding_synced_notes_in_your_inbox/ Frustrated with how the notes you create on your iPhone show up in your Inbox in Apple Mail? Well, be frustrated no more. There’s a way to turn those off, and if you take a lot of notes, doing so will really clean things up. Here’s how you do it. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:20:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_claims_three_million_new_ipad_sales1%2F&seed_title=Ted+Landau+Speaks+at+MaxNexus+Tuesday+Night http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_claims_three_million_new_ipad_sales1/ The Mac Observer’s Ted Landau will be speaking at MacNexus Tuesday night, March 20th, in Sacramento, CA. Mr. Landau will speaking to the Mac User Group about the iOS-ification of OS X in general, and about OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion in particular. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:20:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fos_x_lion_track_shipments_in_mail%2F&seed_title=OS+X+Lion%3A+Track+Shipments+in+Mail http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/os_x_lion_track_shipments_in_mail/ In OS X Lion, Apple has added several “data detectors” that work alongside Mail to make your Mail more interactive. In this TMO Quick Tip, Jeff Butts shows how to track your packages right from Mail. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:43:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_epson_printer_drivers_for_snow_leopard_lion%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Epson+Printer+Drivers+for+Snow+Leopard%2C+Lion http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_epson_printer_drivers_for_snow_leopard_lion/ Apple released Epson Printer Drivers v2.10 OS X on Tuesday, an Epson-specific printer and scanner update for OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.6 Snow Leopard. The patch notes offer no information about what is contained in the update, saying simply, “This download includes the latest Epson printing and scanning software for OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6.” News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:49:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_mail_finding_sorting_removing_previous_recipients%2F&seed_title=Apple+Mail%3A+Finding%2C+Sorting%2C+%26amp%3B+Removing+Previous+Recipients http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_mail_finding_sorting_removing_previous_recipients/ When Mail tries to autofill e-mail recipient addresses, a potential problem is that it doesn’t know when one you’ve used in the past is incorrect or no longer useful. Just because you contacted Eddie Bauer’s customer service seven years ago doesn’t mean you want that address as a choice when you’re trying to e-mail your friend Eddie. We can sort through and remove those old or invalid addresses pretty easily and quickly, though, so what Mail has created, let us now put asunder. Or something. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:35:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmy_travels_with_lion_icloud_purrs_and_bliss%2F&seed_title=My+Travels+with+OS+X+Lion+%26amp%3B+iCloud%3A+Purrs+and+Bliss http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/my_travels_with_lion_icloud_purrs_and_bliss/ One of John’s Macs had to stay behind and play lonely with Snow Leopard. Recently, that Mac Pro got upgraded to Lion, and John simultaneously made the leap to iCloud. Here is his travelogue. Analysis, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:05:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fos_x_10.7.3_supplemental_update_addresses_time_machine_issues%2F&seed_title=OS+X+10.7.3+Supplemental+Update+Addresses+Time+Machine+Issues http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/os_x_10.7.3_supplemental_update_addresses_time_machine_issues/ Apple released a small Lion update Monday afternoon to address an issue with restoring a Mac from a Time Machine backup. The 24.55MB Mac OS X 10.7.3 Supplemental Update is available via Software Update and Apple’s Support site and requires Mac OS X 10.7.3 to be already installed. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:52:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkeyboard_shortcuts_that_save_time_replying_to_mail_messages%2F&seed_title=Mail%3A+Quick+Keyboard+Shortcuts+for+Replying+to+Messages http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/keyboard_shortcuts_that_save_time_replying_to_mail_messages/ Do you often switch between Reply and Reply All in Apple Mail? Mac Geek Gab listener Scout sends in a great tip for Apple Mail that will save time when replying to emails. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:21:07 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fimac_graphics_firmware_update_addresses_stability_issues%2F&seed_title=iMac+Graphics+Firmware+Update+Addresses+Stability+Issues http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/imac_graphics_firmware_update_addresses_stability_issues/ Apple released iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 late on Wednesday to address stability problems on Intel-based iMacs. The slim release notes only state, “This firmware update fixes a graphics issue that may cause an iMac to hang under certain conditions.” News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:35:48 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fimessages_enabling_read_receipts_on_macs_ios_devices%2F&seed_title=Messages%3A+Enabling+Read+Receipts+on+Macs+%26amp%3B+iOS+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/imessages_enabling_read_receipts_on_macs_ios_devices/ Read receipts, long familiar to users of programs like Outlook on the PC, allow people to see when a particular message or e-mail has actually been viewed. Since this feature is now available for iMessages you receive on either your iOS 5 device or your Mac, Melissa Holt is going to show you how to enable it on both. Those keen on privacy need not apply. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:00:35 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fimac_update_addresses_wi-fi_issues_for_lion_users%2F&seed_title=iMac+Update+Addresses+Wi-Fi+Issues+for+Lion+Users http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/imac_update_addresses_wi-fi_issues_for_lion_users/ Apple rolled out Wi-Fi Update 1.0 for iMac owners late last Friday. The update for late 2009 and newer iMacs addressed an issue where the computer doesn’t automatically reconnect to wireless networks after waking from sleep when running OS X Lion. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:04:07 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_mail_adding_links_to_text%2F&seed_title=Apple+Mail%3A+Adding+Links+to+Text http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_mail_adding_links_to_text/ There’s nothing that Melissa Holt finds quite so ugly in her e-mails as long URLs. We know, we know, that isn’t a very big problem to have. Still, it’s good to know how to format things in a more attractive and professional way, so in this tip, she’ll be covering how to add cleaned-up HTML links to your messages. It’ll make you look impressive—trust us. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:35:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_extends_mac_app_store_sandboxing_deadline_to_june_1%2F&seed_title=Apple+Extends+Mac+App+Store+Sandboxing+Deadline+to+June+1 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_extends_mac_app_store_sandboxing_deadline_to_june_1/ Apple has extended the deadline for developers to sandbox their Mac apps out to June 1st, 2012. The deadline applies to developers who want to sell their apps on Apple’s Mac App Store, and it had originally been set for March 1st. The new deadline gives developers an additional three months to get their apps in line with Apple’s goals. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:38:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmountain_lion_does_ios-ification_right%2F&seed_title=Mountain+Lion+Does+iOS-ification+Right http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mountain_lion_does_ios-ification_right/ If there was any doubt about the direction Apple intends to go with OS X, it has been erased. If OS X Lion (10.7) felt like a cloudy harbinger of what might be coming down the road, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) clearly reveals what’s waiting at the end — and takes us most of the way there. Apple’s plan is to make OS X look and run more and more like iOS. And, mostly, it works. Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:01:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffinal_version_of_messages_to_drop_lion_support%2F&seed_title=Final+Version+of+Messages+to+Drop+Lion+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/final_version_of_messages_to_drop_lion_support/ Apple released a public beta of Messages for the Mac on Thursday that supports OS X 10.7.3, or Lion. That support, however, will end when OS X Mountain Lion ships this summer. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Mountain Lion Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:52:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Flion&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_so_much_screen_shot_info_so_little_time%2F&seed_title=OS+X%3A+Mac+Screenshot+How-To+%26amp%3B+Power+Tips http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_so_much_screen_shot_info_so_little_time/ Being able to take screen shots on the Mac is a very useful skill—it’s a great way to send someone an error message you’re getting or to save any kind of information for later perusal. Most of you are probably familiar with the most common keyboard shortcuts for taking screen shots, but are you aware of how many options you have with them by just adding a few modifier keys? Well, that’s what we’re going to cover today with TMO’s Melissa Holt. No punch or pie will be served. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:35:53 -0500