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…
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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…
Joe Shares Sharing Techniques on MacVoices
No Mac is an island, and neither is an iPhone or iPad. But figuring out how to get all your silicon-based pals to share your stuff with whom you want (and not with whom you don’t want) can be confusing if you don’t have a guide. Happily for all of us, Joe has put together…
Joe Talks about Upgrading to Yosemite on MacVoices
Another year, another OS X update, and once again Joe not only tells you how to install it—in one of the latest of his 49(!!) Take Control books. He also has found time (possibly purloined from a parallel universe) to sit down with [Chuck Joiner on MacVoices][*] to talk about it. Grab a steaming cup…
Kirk Dishes LaunchBar 6 Tips on MacVoices
For a quick (well, 42-minute) and informative overview of the new features in LaunchBar 6, including details about its new sixth “super power,” click the [link][1] to watch the interview that Kirk gave to Chuck Joiner on [MacVoices][1]. Or just watch it here. [1]: http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-14201-kirk-mcelhearn-takes-control-launchbar-6/
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)
Joe Explains Why Users Should Not Fear FileVault on MacVoices
Although it is one of the cheapest and easiest ways for users to secure their Mac’s data, most Mac users don’t use FileVault. In this 38-minute [MacVoices interview][1], Joe explains to Chuck Joiner why many users are needlessly wary of this free feature of OS X, and points out some interesting FileVault capabilities that even…
(Not So) Stupid TextExpander Trick — Currency Conversion
Posted on Smile’s blog today are [instructions][1] for building a TextExpander snippet that can do currency conversion. It requires that you install the [JSON Helper for AppleScript][2] app (free from the App Store). Once you have the snippet set up, you just type the dollar amount, a space, and the snippet abbreviation to run it.…
Smile Posts TextExpander Tips for Shared Snippets
If you need to share groups of TextExpander snippets with a team and want to avoid abbreviation conflicts, hie thee hence to the Smile blog for [Tips on Shared Snippet Groups][1]. These tips are also useful even if the only person with whom you share TextExpander snippets is yourself! [1]: http://smilesoftware.com/blog/entry/share-snippet-groups-with-your-team
Joe Schools Chuck Joiner on How to Boss His Mac Around
Taking time off from working on his next ten books, Joe discusses with Chuck Joiner of MacVoices how to make your Mac do more so you have more time to have a life away from the keyboard. In [this 40-minute interview][1], Joe outlines how to think about automating tasks on your Mac and why you…