HelpMeRick.com - Computer help for beginners - Castellini on Computers » Macintosh http://helpmerick.com Easy to understand computer help Tue, 15 May 2012 13:14:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Easy to understand computer help Rick Castellini clean Rick Castellini rick@yourpcpartner.com rick@yourpcpartner.com (Rick Castellini) Castellini on Computers Easy to understand computer help technology, tech, computers, Internet, Web, how-to, instruciton HelpMeRick.com - Computer help for beginners - Castellini on Computers » Macintosh http://helpmerick.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/small_COC_logo.jpg http://helpmerick.com/category/computer_tips/mac_tips Notes from helping a cartoonist http://helpmerick.com/notes-from-helping-a-cartoonist.htm http://helpmerick.com/notes-from-helping-a-cartoonist.htm#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:06:51 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=5433 Toon lessons P4Today’s notes were created for a cartoonist who has a Mac and has already learned how to scan in his cartoons (via my tutelage months ago), but now he wanted to learn how to add his captions using the computer. The goal was to get it done with as few steps as possible and with his existing [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/notes-from-helping-a-cartoonist.htm/feed 0 How to type on a PDF or scanned form – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/how-to-type-on-a-pdf-or-scanned-form-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/how-to-type-on-a-pdf-or-scanned-form-video-tip.htm#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:54:02 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=5357 type-form-foxitOne of the computer’s greatest weaknesses is filling in forms…until now! For a long time, I have recommended using FoxIt Reader as my PDF (Adobe portable document format) reader of choice. On and off, they have offered tools to help you fill in forms or annotate documents, but with their newest version, the form filler [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/how-to-type-on-a-pdf-or-scanned-form-video-tip.htm/feed 7 How to print labels the EASY way! – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/how-to-print-labels-the-easy-way-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/how-to-print-labels-the-easy-way-video-tip.htm#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:35:11 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=2330 mailinglabelsI know I'm late for this year's Christmas season, but you can learn and start using this tip TODAY to make next year's Christmas card mailings a breeze. Too many computer users have no idea what a database is, how to use it, and how to merge it with another program to create labels. Since printing mailing labels is only a once per year activity for many of you, learning how to do it again every single year requires too much time and frustration.]]> http://helpmerick.com/how-to-print-labels-the-easy-way-video-tip.htm/feed 13 How to password protect PDF files with Mac OS X – Notes http://helpmerick.com/how-to-password-protect-pdf-files-with-mac-os-x-notes.htm http://helpmerick.com/how-to-password-protect-pdf-files-with-mac-os-x-notes.htm#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:42:48 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=5298 passwordA client today had a need to learn how to password protect PDF files on their iMac and MacBook Air. With OS X, the process is quite easy…here it is: Related posts: Creating documents in Apple Pages – Notes Email of the Week – 007 – Why choose a Mac? 2 laptop suggestions for college [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/how-to-password-protect-pdf-files-with-mac-os-x-notes.htm/feed 2 Creating documents in Apple Pages – Notes http://helpmerick.com/creating-documents-in-apple-pages-notes.htm http://helpmerick.com/creating-documents-in-apple-pages-notes.htm#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:36:43 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=5281 Macpages-1Some notes for a client with a new MacBook Air. She wanted to create a Christmas letter with photos and colored text. She was amazed at what could be done with a few keystrokes and mouse clicks in Pages that she already had installed. I did learn that Pages has a cool reduce file size [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/creating-documents-in-apple-pages-notes.htm/feed 1 Customizing Apple’s Mac OSX Finder Tool – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/customizing-apples-mac-osx-finder-tool-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/customizing-apples-mac-osx-finder-tool-video-tip.htm#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:44:16 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=5157 mac-finderSince I’ve been featuring tips on file management this week, I thought I would demonstrate how to work with and customize the Mac OSX file management tool known as Finder. The finder is quite powerful as is, but sometimes having quicker access to tools you use often is helpful. Watch this short video to learn [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/customizing-apples-mac-osx-finder-tool-video-tip.htm/feed 0 3 Basic Tips for new Macintosh Users – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/3-basic-tips-for-new-macintosh-users-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/3-basic-tips-for-new-macintosh-users-video-tip.htm#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:15:58 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=2134 old-mac-logoThis week's tip focuses on skills that new Macintosh users will need to know in order to feel comfortable with their new Apple Computer. In this video tip, I give new Mac users some important information about how to use the Macintosh HD (hard drive)icon, the Dock (which launches programs and documents), and a primmer on how application and folder windows differ from those in the Windows environment. As with any operating system, there are multiple ways to accomplish the same task, none of which are wrong. Enjoy the tip if you are a new Mac user or pass it along to a new Mac user! ]]> http://helpmerick.com/3-basic-tips-for-new-macintosh-users-video-tip.htm/feed 0 Cut, Copy and Paste! – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/cut-copy-and-paste-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/cut-copy-and-paste-video-tip.htm#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:06 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=59 cut+copy+paste

These techniques should be standard tools for any computer user. However, many computer users find these techniques elusive.

The ability to move (cut) or copy information from one computer program to another sets you free to do so much more with your computer. Cut, Copy and Paste function by temporarily storing the information, cut or copied, into a temporary holding spot of memory known as the clipboard (Click here for the Webopedia definition).

The information held in the clipboard stays there and is available to Paste until either the computer is restarted or another item is cut or copied. Make special note of this fact when using the "Cut" command, because if you cut or copy another item before pasting the first item, the first one is lost.

Before choosing Cut or Copy, the computer needs to know what you want to cut or copy. This is done by using the mouse to]]> http://helpmerick.com/cut-copy-and-paste-video-tip.htm/feed 10 How to make the Mac Dock work for you – Video Tip http://helpmerick.com/how-to-make-the-mac-dock-work-for-you-video-tip.htm http://helpmerick.com/how-to-make-the-mac-dock-work-for-you-video-tip.htm#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:43:20 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=4635 mac-dockIf you are a relatively new user to the Mac (Apple) world, you may not like the extra space that the dock (icons at bottom of screen) take up on your screen. Fortunately, you can completely customize the dock’s appearance and location. Here’s how: Click the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner Click [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/how-to-make-the-mac-dock-work-for-you-video-tip.htm/feed 0 Free Solitaire for Apple Macintosh users http://helpmerick.com/free-solitaire-for-apple-macintosh-users.htm http://helpmerick.com/free-solitaire-for-apple-macintosh-users.htm#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 19:12:37 +0000 Rick http://helpmerick.com/?p=4158 Apple SolitaireAfter years of looking and trying different programs, I think I found a great, free program for new Apple users that will help ease the move from Windows. Yes, believe it or not, a huge stumbling block for many of my clients in making the move to Macintosh is Solitaire, Free Cell, and/or Spider Solitaire. [...]]]> http://helpmerick.com/free-solitaire-for-apple-macintosh-users.htm/feed 3