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<h6>Extend Mac OS X's Screenshots</h6>
<p><p>Mac OS X has a variety of built in screenshot methods. Here's a look at a few that offer more versatility than the basic full-screen capture (Command-Shift-3):</p>
<p>ΓÇó Press Command-Shift-4 and you'll get a crosshair cursor with which you can drag to select and capture a certain area of the screen.</p>
<p>ΓÇó Press Command-Shift-4-Space to select the entire window that the cursor is over, clicking on the window will then capture it. The resulting screenshot will even get a nice drop shadow.</p>
<p>ΓÇó Hold down the Space bar after dragging out a selection window to move your selection rectangle around on the screen.</p>
<p>ΓÇó Hold down Shift after dragging out a selection to constrain the selection in either horizontal or vertical orientation, depending on the direction of your drag.</p>
<p>ΓÇó Hold down Option after dragging out a selection to expand the selection window around a center point.</p></p>
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<h4><a href="/issue/845">TidBITS #845 on 2006-09-04</a><p><p>As students in the U.S. head back to school, college freshman Dan Pourhadi takes on a challenge: with $2,000 to spend, what computer gear would he recommend a new student buy for college? In other news, Glenn Fleishman looks at Amazon.com's new EC2 on-demand computing service, Google CEO Eric Schmidt joins the Apple Board of Directors, and Jeff Carlson offers a free downloadable chapter from his latest book on iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6.</p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/844">TidBITS #844 on 2006-08-28</a><p><p>After nearly 600 issues, Technical Editor Geoff Duncan is ceasing day-to-day work with TidBITS. In a farewell article, he looks back on his years with TidBITS and how computer technology has evolved while still failing to make the need for support and explanation obsolete. Also in this issue, we look at Apple's busy week recalling 1.8 million iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 batteries, paying $100 million to settle a lawsuit with Creative Technologies, and issuing a careful denial of a MacBook Wi-Fi security exploit. Plus, Adam notes Google's displeasure at being verbed, as well as the release of our latest ebook, "Take Control of Booking a Cheap Airline Ticket," and a new program to make Take Control titles extremely affordable for classroom use.</p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/843">TidBITS #843 on 2006-08-21</a><p><p>Now that we've had a chance to absorb the preview of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, we can move on to other topics. Glenn Fleishman examines two secure file-transfer services that cleverly implement peer-to-peer technology. Matt Neuburg reflects on the quality of this year's Worldwide Developer Conference with suggestions on how Apple could improve the experience. Then we note that the IMAP email client Mulberry is now free, that Dell is recalling 4.1 million laptop batteries (and how that may affect Mac users), and that the print-on-demand version of "Take Control of Syncing in Tiger" is now available. On the Apple update front, we cover two that provide important fixes for the MacBook and MacBook Pro, along with updates for Logic Pro 7.2.2, Logic Express 7.2.2, and Boot Camp 1.1 beta.</p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/842">TidBITS #842 on 2006-08-14</a><p><p>Steve Jobs previewed Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard at last week's Worldwide Developer Conference, but his references to still-secret features piqued our curiosity. This week, we offer a wish list of fixes and features we'd like to see appear from behind the curtain when Leopard ships next year. Also in this issue, Matt Neuburg looks at Microsoft's discontinuation of Visual Basic in the next version of Microsoft Office for Macintosh, and Adam both provides more thoughts on a collaborative editing application and notices that the latest iPod software update causes his iPod nano to sk-sk-skip. Plus, we note the winners of this year's Apple Design Awards and announce a DealBITS drawing for lynda.com's Online Training Library.</p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/841">TidBITS #841 on 2006-08-07</a><p><p>Apple is hosting its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this week, and kicked things off by previewing key features of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and completing its transition to Intel processors by retiring its PowerPC-based Power Mac and Xserve lines in favor of faster Intel-based Mac Pro and Xserve systems. Also this week, Adam announces new "Take Control of Syncing in Tiger" and "iPhoto 6: Visual QuickStart Guide" ebooks; Matt Neuburg keys into TypeIt4Me 3.0; Jeff Carlson looks at Apple's latest security update; and Glenn Fleishman covers AOL's conversion to a free Internet service, the announcement of VMWare for Mac OS X, and a possible Wi-Fi exploit which could affect Apple's Intel-based Macs. </p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/840">TidBITS #840 on 2006-07-31</a><p><p>Do you spend more time trying to stay organized than actually accomplishing what's on your list? Jeff Porten returns this week with some concrete steps for implementing the Getting Things Done organizational system. AppleCare owners can download a disk image to make a bootable CD that contains a universal binary of TechTool Deluxe. We also note the releases of a Bluetooth Mighty Mouse and Mark/Space's The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 5, along with news of a MacBook Pro battery recall and a new version of Audio Hijack Pro that simplifies recording voice over IP phone calls for podcasts.</p></p>
<h4><a href="/issue/839">TidBITS #839 on 2006-07-24</a><p><P>Do you feel like you're always behind on all the tasks you need to accomplish? Jeff Porten examines the Getting Things Done system with an eye toward using your Mac to help organize your life. Also this week, Adam and Jason Snell of Mac Publishing submit an RFP - request for proposal - to spur Macintosh developers to create a collaborative writing environment. Plus, Apple announced another banner quarter with a $472 million profit, Adam and Tonya talk about computer book publishing on the MacNotables podcast, and we announce upcoming changes to our back end systems.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/838">TidBITS #838 on 2006-07-17</a><p><P>Summer weather in the United States makes for good driving weather, and what better way to travel than with your favorite music? Adam takes a set of devices that let you play your iPod's tunes in the car for a test drive. Also in this issue, Matt Neuburg gives a written presentation of Mousepose 2, Adam and Tonya are honored by inclusion in the MacTech 25 list, Adam looks at the release of NoteBook 2.1, and we announce the release of a print-on-demand version of "Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac." Lastly, check out this week's DealBITS offer for BeLight Software's Image Tricks.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/837">TidBITS #837 on 2006-07-10</a><p><P>Our topics span the gamut this week, as Jeff Carlson leads off with news of Adam's #3 ranking in the latest MDJ Power 25 survey. Mark Anbinder looks at the new education-only iMac, Matt Neuburg examines how Dashboard phones home to Apple and covers the release of Style Master 4.5, and Adam looks at how Google has become a verb and lists some recent Take Control author and staff interviews. In the news, we welcome Mark/Space as a sponsor, cover the release of Opera 9 and SOHO Notes 5.5 (replacing StickyBrain), and point you toward a particularly hilarious week of posts at Crazy Apple Rumors.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/836">TidBITS #836 on 2006-07-03</a><p><P>There's a reason Apple no longer calls its portable computers "laptops": they're too hot for laps! Adam's "private i" alter ego investigates the problem of toasty MacBook Pros. Meanwhile, Adam also examines Microsoft's purchase of iView Multimedia and Jeff Carlson looks at video timecode calculators. We also roll into July with a bunch of updates: Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.7, iTunes 6.0.5, iPod Software Update 2006-06-28, and QuickTime 7.1.2, while Ergonis Software's PopChar X 3.0 makes its debut.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/835">TidBITS #835 on 2006-06-26</a><p><P>Recent news stories about stolen laptops filled with unsecured sensitive information spooked Derek Miller into applying an easy solution: he details how to create a secure disk image for your important data. Also in this issue, Brady Johnson uses a QuickerTek transceiver to boost his MacBook Pro wireless reception, Adam tracks down recalcitrant Photoshop files, and we note the releases of Interarchy 8.1, iPhoto 6.0.4, Shake 4.1, FlickrExport 2.0, Aperture 1.1.2, the Pro Application Update 2006-001, and WebCrossing Neighbors.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/834">TidBITS #834 on 2006-06-19</a><p><P>The fast-moving world of running Windows on a Mac has solidified with the shipping of Parallels Desktop for Mac; Robert Movin rejoins us with a full review. Steve Sande is also back with additional information and responses to his comparison of iWeb, RapidWeaver, and Sandvox. Glenn Fleishman waxes lyrical about using OmniDazzle to improve presentations, and in the news, we look at Fetch 5.1, Microsoft Office 11.2.4, and a free font troubleshooting flier.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/833">TidBITS #833 on 2006-06-12</a><p><P>It's become the holy grail of modern software: a good Web design program that anyone can use. Is Apple's iWeb the answer? Steve Sande, author of "Take Control of iWeb" looks at iWeb, RapidWeaver, and Sandvox. Also in this issue, Jeff Carlson revisits his experience on safari (the adventure, not the browser) with the Canon PowerShot S2 IS digital camera, and we note the open voting in the MacTech 25 most influential list, the release of Yojimbo 1.2, and a working-spouse edition of MacNotables.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/832">TidBITS #832 on 2006-06-05</a><p><P>How easily can rumor become news? GoLive and FreeHand appeared to be headed for the scrap heap until Glenn Fleishman did some multilingual digging. Also in this issue, Adam reviews J. D. Lasica's book "Darknet" and comes away with a better understanding of how people interact with copyright and intellectual property, while Joe Kissell looks to the future of Palm handhelds as reflected in FileMaker Mobile 8. Lastly, Apple patches some holes with QuickTime 7.1.1, and we announce "Take Control of iWeb" and the "Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide," along with a DealBITS drawing for SmileOnMyMac's TextExpander.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/831">TidBITS #831 on 2006-05-29</a><p><P>This week brings a wide variety of articles, ranging from Sharon Zardetto Aker's explanation of the most common mistake Mac OS X users make with fonts to Matt Neuburg's look at the Web searching utility DEVONagent 2.0. Adam mourns MacHack by passing on some thoroughly useless Sudden Motion Sensor hacks, and Mark Anbinder reports on the upcoming Nike+iPod Sport Kit that turns an iPod nano into a training aid for runners. In the news, Apple loses its lawsuit against Mac news sites on appeal, iWeb 1.1.1 fixes some minor bugs, and Folklore.org's written stories return to the oral tradition.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/830">TidBITS #830 on 2006-05-22</a><p><P>Is your iBook on its last legs? Apple completed its notebook line last week with the MacBook, a 13-inch widescreen laptop with an Intel Core Duo processor. Mark Anbinder and Jeff Carlson bring you their hands-on report. Also this week, Apple's lawyers stay busy fending off a lawsuit from Creative Technology over iPod patents (and countersue in return). Plus, Apple released Final Cut Express HD 3.5, speed-bumped the MacBook Pro, and we note both the release-candidate status of Parallels Desktop and two new Take Control ebooks that explain how fonts work - and don't work - in Mac OS X.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/829">TidBITS #829 on 2006-05-15</a><p><P>Confused by the whole "net neutrality" debate? Geoff Duncan lays it all out this week, after which Adam shares his experiences with the Garmin StreetPilot 2720 GPS unit, which proved invaluable on a recent vacation. Apple has continued its burst of updates the releases of Security Update 2006-003, QuickTime 7.1, and Front Row 1.2.2, and updates to four iLife programs, but television fans may be more excited about the availability of several new Fox TV shows at the iTunes Music Store. We also note the release of NetNewsWire 2.1 and announce a DealBITS drawing for Open Door Networks' DoorStop X Security Suite.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/828">TidBITS #828 on 2006-05-08</a><p><P>Apple Computer took several big steps forward on the long and winding road that is the lawsuit brought by Apple Corps with a legal victory over the use of the Apple logo in iTunes. Meanwhile, Jeff Porten reports from last week's Computer, Freedom, and Privacy 2006 conference, where government officials, privacy advocates, and geeks of all stripes spent four intense days of debate and discussion. Also in this issue, Apple releases Aperture 1.1.1 and Logic Pro 7.2.1; Akumen announces the first FireWire 800 ExpressCard for the MacBook Pro; and we release a draft version of Joe Kissell's new ebook "Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac."</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/827">TidBITS #827 on 2006-05-01</a><p><P>Rejuvenated after a week's vacation, we're back with an abundance of Mac news, along with a 50%-off sale on all Take Control ebooks! While we were away, Apple introduced the 17-inch MacBook Pro, announced a Q2 $410 million profit, and expanded its computer recycling program. For those thinking about installing Windows on their Macs, Glenn Fleishman clears up confusion surrounding Microsoft's licensing. Glenn also notes Adobe's timeline for universal binary versions of Acrobat and the Creative Suite, and he spots the first ExpressCard device. Finally, Jeff Carlson looks at the useful simplicity of John Haney's Backdrop, and we note the releases of LaunchBar 4.1, GarageBand 3.0.2, Pages 2.0.1, Keynote 3.0.1, and Apple's Keyboard Update for Intel Macs.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/826">TidBITS #826 on 2006-04-17</a><p><P>We follow up last week's articles about Boot Camp and virtualization with a collection of hard-won tips that will help you experiment with Windows XP safely and efficiently. Also this week, Matt Neuburg reviews the NovaMind mind-mapping application, and Adam extracts useful lessons from a week of hardware troubles. In the news, Apple released Aperture 1.1 and Apple Remote Desktop 3, and since TidBITS marks its 16th anniversary this week, we're taking off for vacation. Look for our next issue 01-May-06!</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/825">TidBITS #825 on 2006-04-10</a><p><P>Apple last week released a public beta of Boot Camp, which enables owners of Intel-based Macs to install Windows XP on a separate partition. Mac users and the press went crazy about the possibilities, which we cover in detail in this issue: Adam looks at Boot Camp and some of its implications, while Robert Movin returns to discuss virtualization, or running Windows within Mac OS X. Also in this issue, Matt Neuburg raises a sign for Pacifist, and we point you to several fun articles about Apple's 30th anniversary.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/824">TidBITS #824 on 2006-04-03</a><p><P>We're starting to work on internal systems here at TidBITS, prompting a comparison of business card design software from Senior Editor Joe Kissell and a call for suggestions on collaborative editing systems from Adam. Geoff briefly covers the iPod maximum volume update, and in other news, we look at Apple turning 30, the release of Interarchy 8, Final Cut Studio going universal, and a new collaboration with our friends at Macworld on their "Macworld Digital Photography Superguide" ebook.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/823">TidBITS #823 on 2006-04-01</a><p><P>Apple began shipping the Intel-based iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini computers months earlier than expected, and now they've done the same with the high-end Xserve - boasting processors from Intel rival AMD; Geoff Duncan has the specs and analysis. Also in this special issue, Jeff Carlson notes new marketing campaigns by FedEx and UPS, Glenn Fleishman reports on the miniPLUS super-accessory for the Mac mini along with a way to run Classic on Intel chips, Adam unearths details on the little-known AJRP, and Joe Kissell announces "Take Control of Your Daily Life." Lastly, this issue marks the start of a new delivery option as well as the premiere of the TidBITS Video Podcast, and we regretfully announce that Joe is moving on from TidBITS.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/822">TidBITS #822 on 2006-03-27</a><p><P>Your Honor, I object! We certainly didn't intend this issue of TidBITS to focus on legal battles. It wasn't our idea for the French to propose a law that would require Apple to allow any music player to play music from the iTunes Music Store. Plus, we simply couldn't have predicted that the Apple Computer v. Apple Corps lawsuit would be scheduled for the same week that the Creative Commons license was upheld in Dutch court. And for the record, Your Honor, we also have a new DealBITS drawing, a great MacNotables podcast on email clients, and a slew of TidBITS Talk discussions. The defense rests.</P>
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<h4><a href="/issue/821">TidBITS #821 on 2006-03-20</a><p><P>Do you rely on Entourage for handling your email, calendar, and contacts? Matt Neuburg and Joe Kissell dig into the details of Microsoft's just-released Office 11.2.3 update, which brings major improvements to Entourage (and a few bug fixes for the rest of the package). Then Adam gets obsessed with burning discs that retain the Finder's window attributes when opened, and Glenn Fleishman looks at synchronizing RSS reading history in NetNewsWire. In the news, we officially welcome Joe to the staff, Ovolab ships Phlink 3, Apple releases Security Update 2006-002 v1.1, and we publish new editions of our Take Control ebooks about GarageBand and launch a Take Control podcast about podcasting.</P>
