Tag Archives: photo editing

Macworld HELP DESK 03.07.2014

Know how Do Not Disturb works? Heard of it, even? Working with Do Not Disturb in OS X Mavericks tells all. Black and white photographs are alive and well and still with us. How to create beautiful B&W images with … Continue reading

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iPhone Photo Editing

Nick Heer has a very interesting piece on The Sweet Setup on editing photos that will remain electronic (as opposed to being printed). You gotta love an author whose mindset is summarized thusly: …I’d like to ask you a question: … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 01.17.2014

How Mac experts deal with their contacts brings together an interesting bunch of folk with some interesting takes on dealing with the issues; whaddaya think? Coulda, woulda, shoulda (well, coulda and shoulda, anyway) meet at How to (and why not … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 01.03.2014

Just in time for the new year, Dr Breen presents 5 resolutions for a better digital life. Master the command line: Navigating files and folders provides a good introduction to dealing with UNIX, the workhorse behind the pretty OS X … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 12.20.2013

Hoping for a new Mac under the Christmas tree this year? Mac buying guide: How to pick the right computer runs through all the current Mac offerings, to help make the decision bright, er, right. Make sure not to miss … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.13.2013

Salvation!! Even though I’m using iCal under Leopard, and even though I wasn’t having this problem (iCal wasn’t backing up properly), Dr Breen’s suggestion in Cure for a corrupt Calendar application has things back in order. Whew! Next, we have … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.06.2013

In lockstep with Monday’s presentation, Chris Breen pontificates on What every iPhoto user should know about image editing: “Let’s cut to the chase, already. Show me how to edit my pictures!” Take control of startup and login items and get … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.16.2013

Get started with Getting started with iPhoto. Chris Breen starts his iLife exposé with Apple’s digital image manager. Keep your iPhone and iPad (and iPod, too, I’m guessing) going and going. Fact or fiction: Nine iPhone and iPad battery-saving techniques … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.02.2013

Traveling overseas? Wondering what do with/about your computers and other equipment? Look no further: What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear. And speaking of travel, you’re taking a camera (either standalone or in your … Continue reading

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