Yesterday, the Apple news world was abuzz with a change that Apple is rolling out to Apple Music subscribers. The change effects the way that iCloud Music Library tracks are matched. Instead of using metadata, as it had before, iTunes will now employ the same acoustic fingerprinting technique used by iTunes Match. This change means…
Author: Tonya Engst
How to Stop Doing the Same Thing Over and Over
Although this ebook covers many features, it doesn’t discuss scripting with Apple’s Automator and AppleScript tools to automate repetitive tasks that would be better carried out by a script than by you. To learn more about what’s possible and get started, check out the iWork & Automation portion of the Mac OS X Automation Web…
What about Mavericks?
We’ve heard from a few users of 10.9 Mavericks, asking how they can get help from this book, given that it says right on the cover that it’s about Pages in 10.10 Yosemite. We understand that not everyone wants to upgrade to Yosemite right away. Even so, with this book already covering three versions of…
New and Updated Apps for the Apple TV
In recent months, Apple has been busily updating Apple TV apps and adding new ones. Netflix users have likely noticed the addition of the post-play feature, which can turn you into a binge-watching zombie if you aren’t careful…it automatically plays the next episode in a TV series, just a few seconds after the previous show…
iTunes Extras Now an Apple TV Feature
iTunes Extras, available with some movies offered on the iTunes Store, adds goodies such as behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, and movie stills. It used to be the case that you couldn’t view these extras on an Apple TV, but now you can in Apple TV software version 6.2 and later. To find out how, read…
Downloading the book about LaunchBar 5
If you’re still running LaunchBar 5, then you’ll want to read an older version of “Take Control of LaunchBar.” The ebook is available in three formats: PDF (zipped; best downloaded to a Mac) EPUB (unzipped for easier download to iOS) Mobipocket (Kindle)
Andy Affleck Podcasts about Podcasts with Chuck Joiner of MacVoices
The third edition of “Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac” caught podcasting pro Chuck Joiner’s attention, leading to a 45-minute podcast full of podcasting pointers, as Chuck and author Andy Affleck chat about podcasting. Watch or listen to the [discussion at MacVoices][1]. [1]: http://www.macvoices.com/wordpress/macvoices-14176-andy-affleck-takes-control-podcasting-mac-third-time/
Finding Old Editions
If you have older gear, or want to run an older version of AirPort Utility for Mac, you might prefer to read an older ebook by Glenn about AirPort networking. These are all zipped PDF files. If you need an unzipped copy, contact us. To get an EPUB or Mobipocket version (if available), click the…
What’s New in LaunchBar 6?
LaunchBar 6 was released yesterday, with a plethora of new features and tweaks, and a stunning new interface. If you’ve been using LaunchBar for a while, you won’t find the new features disconcerting. The LaunchBar interface has been prettified; the default bar is now larger and more visible, especially on large displays, and LaunchBar lets…
Looking for an Older Edition?
If your audio software is on the old side, you may want to refer to an older edition of Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac. Click a link below to download a zipped PDF of an older edition (if you need an unzipped copy, please contact us). Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac,…