http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/snow_leopard/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_software_installer_update_1.0_for_10.6_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+Software+Installer+Update+1.0+for+10.6+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_software_installer_update_1.0_for_10.6_snow_leopard/ Fear not, Snow Leopard users; Apple has not forgotten about you. Apple Software Installer Update 1.0, released by Apple late Monday, is a bug fix for for Apple’s previous operating system that “addresses an issue that may prevent certain Apple software from installing.”  News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:11:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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%2Fsnow_leopard&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 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_finders_show_item_info_option%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Mastering+the+Finder%26%238217%3Bs+%26%238220%3BShow+Item+Info%26%238221%3B+Option http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_finders_show_item_info_option/ Have you ever wanted to automatically show more information about items in a folder? Have you ever needed to be able to see the dimensions for an image file right on your Desktop, for example? No? Well then, fine. Alas, you can’t stop Melissa Holt from writing about whatever she wants to, and she’s feeling feisty today. Thus, she’s going to instruct us on how to do those very things, whether we like it or not.  Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:35:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_rolls_out_updated_snow_leopard_security_fix%2F&seed_title=Apple+Rolls+Out+Updated+Snow+Leopard+Security+Fix http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_rolls_out_updated_snow_leopard_security_fix/ Apple released Security Update 2012-001 version 1.1 late on Friday for Snow Leopard users. The new version of security update replaces the one Apple released on Wednesday, and the cryptic release notes only state that it is “recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X,” although it seems likely it actually fixes odd errors some Snow Leopard users were experiencing after installing the version. News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_time-saving_terminal_tips%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Time-Saving+Terminal+Tips http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_time-saving_terminal_tips/ For power users, the Terminal is indispensable. It can help you figure out permissions problems, change settings that you couldn’t otherwise, and tinker with all kinds of invisible goodies, even if you’re not a powerful sysadmin who uses it to administer hundreds of machines. In this article, Melissa Holt will show you her favorite ways to make using the program an easier, more pleasant experience.  Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:29:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_issues_security_update_2012-001_for_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Issues+Security+Update+2012-001+for+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_issues_security_update_2012-001_for_snow_leopard/ Apple released security update 2012-001 for Snow Leopard on Wednesday which corrected a number of vulnerabilities across several applications and file types. News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:03:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_combine_multiple_pdfs_using_preview%2F&seed_title=How+to+Combine+Multiple+PDFs+Using+Preview http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_combine_multiple_pdfs_using_preview/ As discussed on Mac Geek Gab 370, the Preview application in Mac OS X is an extremely powerful tool. One of its less-obvious features is the ability to combine and re-order multiple PDFs into a single document, something that was once the purview of only expensive third-party software. We show you all you need to know about this simple but little-know feature. Tips, How-To, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:50:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_using_console_to_troubleshoot_problems%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Using+Console+to+Troubleshoot+Problems http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_using_console_to_troubleshoot_problems/ Melissa Holt spends a lot of time troubleshooting Macs. She reports that the most useful tool in her arsenal is the restart command. (Gosh, she really makes being a tech sound so difficult, doesn’t she?) After that, though, the Console application is her lifesaver. In this tip, she’s going to cover how to listen to what your Mac’s telling you and even how to save canned searches of your logs. It’s going to be a troubleshoot-apalooza in here. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:35:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftime_machine_restoring_files_to_specific_locations%2F&seed_title=Time+Machine%3A+Restoring+Files+to+Specific+Locations http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/time_machine_restoring_files_to_specific_locations/ We all know how important backing up is, and OS X makes the process incredibly easy with Time Machine. You can use it to restore deleted files or to bring back old versions if you’ve made changes that you’re not fond of. But did you know that you can choose exactly where to put the files you recover? Melissa Holt is going to be our tour guide through how to do so, and she swears she’ll point out any interesting sights along the way. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard, Leopard Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:35:37 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkeychain_access_wi-fi_passwords_and_holiday_sanity%2F&seed_title=Keychain+Access%3A+Wi-Fi+Passwords+%26amp%3B+Holiday+Sanity http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/keychain_access_wi-fi_passwords_and_holiday_sanity/ Ah, the holidays. Time for eating fancy foods, drinking wine, and celebrating. Time for visiting family and friends. Time for getting really frustrated because your family and friends have no idea what their Wi-Fi passwords are, and you’re stuck with 3G on your iPhone and a big ol’ pot of nothing on your Mac. And let’s face it—the thought of hanging out with our extended families without the Internet to escape into is painful at best. So read this tip to help you figure out what your Aunt Tilly’s Wi-Fi password is, even if she doesn’t know it. Strong network signal is, after all, what keeps families together.  Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:35:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_using_command-tab_to_bring_back_minimized_windows%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Using+Command-Tab+to+Bring+Back+Minimized+Windows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_using_command-tab_to_bring_back_minimized_windows/ Ah, Command-Tab. Like the unexplored depths of the ocean, this keyboard shortcut’s murky secrets hide, waiting for a wise Mac user to explore its mysteries. Ahem. Or perhaps it’s nothing at all like that, and this is just some darn strange writing. Darn strange. In any case, this tip will teach you a simple trick to bring minimized windows back up using the Application Switcher. And Melissa Holt promises to try to keep the weirdness to a minimum. As much as she’s able to in her current mental state, anyway.  Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:33:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fautomator_combining_pdfs_by_dropping_them_on_a_folder%2F&seed_title=Automator%3A+Combining+PDFs+by+Dropping+Them+on+a+Folder http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/automator_combining_pdfs_by_dropping_them_on_a_folder/ If you already know how to use Automator, our hats are off to you and to your superior knowledge. If you don’t, though, you’re missing out on one of the best features of Mac OS X. Melissa Holt’s going to show you how to create a simple folder action to get your feet wet in this fine application. That’s figurative, not literal—no one’s feet will be made damp in the production of this tip. After you read it, though, you’ll be able to combine as many PDFs as you want into one file just by dropping them into a folder. And that, dear readers, may be worth wet tootsies. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard, Leopard Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:04:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_remove_specific_items_from_a_time_machine_backup%2F&seed_title=How+to+Remove+Specific+Items+from+a+Time+Machine+Backup http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_remove_specific_items_from_a_time_machine_backup/ Listener David worked on a client project and those files got backed up with Time Machine. Now that the project is over, he wants to remove those files from his backup archive. We show David how to surgically remove certain files and folders from his Time Machine Backup. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:06:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsafari_saved_searches_and_finding_text_on_pages%2F&seed_title=Safari%3A+Saved+Searches+%26amp%3B+Finding+Text+on+Pages http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/safari_saved_searches_and_finding_text_on_pages/ You may know that using Command-F is an easy way to highlight search terms on a Web page. But Safari can do things even better and faster, making it so that you don’t have to do any typing at all to find what you’re looking for. Sound crazy? Well, we’ve got just the gal to tell you all about it, then. Melissa Holt, come on down! Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:32:16 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Faddress_book_using_smart_groups_to_find_missing_data%2F&seed_title=Address+Book%3A+Using+Smart+Groups+to+Find+Missing+Data http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/address_book_using_smart_groups_to_find_missing_data/ We often hear people going on and on about how simply great Smart Mailboxes are in Mail and how useful iPhoto’s Smart Albums are. Well, their less-famous cousin—Address Book’s Smart Groups feature—sometimes gets overlooked, and it’s good for more than just searching. This function can actually help you find missing information in your Address Book cards and get everything all cleaned up, pronto. Melissa Holt’s going to walk you through things with her usual goofy panache, which you should all tolerate quite well by now. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard, Leopard Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:33:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_app_store_downloads_top_100_million%2F&seed_title=Mac+App+Store+Downloads+Top+100+Million http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_app_store_downloads_top_100_million/ Apple announced on Monday that downloads from its 11 month-old Mac App Store have already topped the 100 million mark. The Mac App Store launched on January 6, 2011, as Apple’s new app download center, and managed to handle over a million downloads on its first day. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:37:44 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_using_the_arrow_keys_to_open_folders_navigate_the_finder%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X%3A+Open+Folders+%26amp%3B+Navigate+the+Finder+with+Arrow+Keys http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_using_the_arrow_keys_to_open_folders_navigate_the_finder/ In Melissa Holt’s line of work, you’ve gotta know a lot of keyboard shortcuts. And in this other line of her work, she’s gotta write about a lot of keyboard shortcuts. Fortunately, there are a ton to choose from in Mac OS X, but using the arrow keys and their modifiers to navigate through files and open folders in the Finder really takes the cake. Such a delicious cake it is, too.  Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard, Leopard Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:26:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkeynote_update_addresses_large_file_issues_in_lion%2F&seed_title=Keynote+Update+Addresses+Large+File+Issues+in+Lion http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/keynote_update_addresses_large_file_issues_in_lion/ Apple released Keynote 5.1.1 for the Mac on Thursday. The slim update notes state it “addresses issues when working with large Keynote presentations on OS X Lion, ” and added accessibility and stability improvements. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:13:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fvmware_fusion_4.1_allows_virtualization_of_os_x_clients%2F&seed_title=VMWare+Fusion+4.1+Allows+Virtualization+of+OS+X+Clients http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/vmware_fusion_4.1_allows_virtualization_of_os_x_clients/ VMware’s Fusion 4.1 allows virtualization of client versions of OS X itself for the first time. The newest version of Fusion, which was released earlier on Friday, now allows users to install client versions of Leopard, Snow Leopard, or Lion, a feature that has heretofore been limited to server editions of the operating system. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:53:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fvmware_fusion_4.1_adds_lion_full_screen_mode_more%2F&seed_title=VMware+Fusion+4.1+Adds+Lion+Full+Screen+Mode%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/vmware_fusion_4.1_adds_lion_full_screen_mode_more/ Vmware announced the immediate availability of VMware Fusion 4.1 on Friday. The update for the OS X-based computer emulator added support for Lion’s Full Screen mode, and brought back the ability to auto-run virtual machines when launching the application. News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:40:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_snow_leopard_fix_for_macbook_pro_screen_issue%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+Snow+Leopard+Fix+for+MacBook+Pro+Screen+Issue http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_snow_leopard_fix_for_macbook_pro_screen_issue/ Apple released a fix for Snow Leopard users experiencing the “Intermittent black screen or loss of video” issue. The company released a fix for Lion users in October, and this release brings Snow Leopard users up to date on the problem, too. News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:34:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_java_update_for_lion_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+Java+Update+for+Lion+%26amp%3B+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_java_update_for_lion_snow_leopard/ Apple released Java for Mac OS X 10.7 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6 Tuesday, releases that bring Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_29. That update includes fixes to several security flaws that existed in the previous version of Java. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard, Leopard Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:15:01 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_command-clicking_the_page_title_in_safari%2F&seed_title=Safari%3A+Better+Browsing+Through+Command-Clicking http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_command-clicking_the_page_title_in_safari/ The Mac Observer’s Melissa Holt spends endless hours poking and prodding OS X and her apps to find news ways to be more productive with her Mac. That means she doesn’t get to go outdoors very often, but the upside is that she’s always finding great tips to share — like how to use Safari more effectively with the Command key. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:38:03 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_quickly_lock_your_screen_in_mac_os_x%2F&seed_title=How+to+Quickly+Lock+Your+Screen+in+Mac+OS+X http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_quickly_lock_your_screen_in_mac_os_x/ Mac Geek Gab listener Dominic sends in a Mac OS X tip on how to quickly lock your Mac’s screen with either a menu bar item or a handy keyboard shortcut. Keep your Mac’s data safe in public places with these great tips! Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:41:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsnow_leopard&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_hp_printer_software_2.8_for_snow_leopard_lion%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+HP+Printer+Software+2.8+for+Snow+Leopard%2C+Lion http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_hp_printer_software_2.8_for_snow_leopard_lion/ Apple released HP Printer Software Update 2.8 on Thursday. The update for Snow Leopard and Lion includes, according to Apple’s slim release notes, “the latest software for your HP printer or scanner.” News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:49:06 -0400