iPhoto Library Sharing

Sharing a networked iPhoto (currently ‘09, v8.x) library can provide access for multiple users.

Printing Large Images – Topo Maps

I’m working on a project that references USGS topographical maps (topo maps). I’ve found a Google Earth, KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file that allows downloading free USGS 7.5 minute topo maps by simply clicking on an area of interest from within Google Earth.
The free KML is can be downloaded from Digital Data Services. It downloads as [...]

Time Machine Backup Trouble

If you’re Time Machine backup fails, try these fixes:

Capture individual frames of your movie.

Unlike QuickTime Pro 7, Apple’s new QuickTime Player 10 has lost its ability to capture and export individual movie frames. One solution is to use Google’s free Picasa
After downloading, installing, and launching, Picasa will will search your hard drive for all media files, including movies.
Use the sidebar (or search) to navigate to the desired movie. There’s also [...]

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Listen to your computer’s audio in another room – wirelessly

My wife and I built a new home a few years ago and included lots of low voltage wiring. This wiring provides for security, audio, video, and computer networking. The audio system I installed is pretty robust and allows for a variety of audio sources, including any of our Macintosh computers. Being able to use [...]