This Mac ER newsletter is
the first edition of a quarterly publication developed for Macintosh
support customers of Mark Gilmore & DesignAnalytics. Mac ER
will include information on simple problems and lead you to the answers
you'll need for more complex situations
Friends often ask me where I find useful
Mac software or information for do it yourself troubleshooting. I've
decided to compile answers to their questions into a simple digest that
people can use to help themselves.
My clients often become my friends, so I will never sell your email
address and if you don't want to receive Mac tips and information, just
tell me. info@DesignAnalytics.net
Tip #1
Dude, where's my file?
Understanding hierarchical file systems and what you are looking at
in the file dialog box is essential to using your computer, but neither
item is simple to "get." If you don't know what is going on
& where it is going when you save a file, your going to lose things.
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What do you do when you think the computer has lost your file?
Let's look at OS 9 first since many of you still use it.
The first thing to remember is that the computer rarely
"loses or erases" files on its own. So unless you
didn't really save the file, it's somewhere on your hard disk.
Actually the first thing to try applies to OS X also.
Go to the finder (Desktop) where your hard disk is shown and
use the built in find capabilities of the OS. To do this, press
the command key 
(also called the Apple key) and the letter "F"
key at the same time. This will bring up a search window, (also
called Sherlock, but don't let that confuse you) type in at
least part of the name of the file you are looking for into
the search window, then press the "enter"
key.
The search results will come up in a separate window.
Look in the list for the file you are looking for. The more
specific the name is that you typed into the search window,
the fewer files will be in the results list. For example, typing
in "Adobe" could bring up hundreds of unrelated files,
but if you type in "Adobe Fin" you could narrow down
your search but still get both "Adobe Final Bids"
& "Adobe Financial Statements," you get the idea..
Next, just click on the file you want in the results
window, and drag (Click once and hold down the mouse button
& move the file) it to the desktop. Now you can move it
wherever you like..
To go into further detail & also learn how not to
lose a file, check out this tip
sheet on Mac ER.
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In the sidebar
A standard feature of this newsletter will be the
column of links on the right. These are shortcuts to useful items &
external news stories that are talked about here below the main tip.
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Use the Web
Tell us your best Macintosh tip or trick and we'll
put the best on the web site and in this newsletter.
Email a friend about the Mac ER newsletter and help
them get the most out of their computers.
Find what you need to fix it yourself. Before you
call me, check some the helpful resources linked here.
Read about what items to have ready before you call
me, and what to have ready when I make a house call.
In the Spotlight
I link to interesting and useful applications that can help
you maintain the health of your computer, be more productive,
or have fun.
Mac 101
Basic computer skills are not inherited at birth, no matter
what your kids tell you. No problem is too simple & the
only bad question is the one you don't ask.
Totally Geek
Are you ready for true Nerd Knowledge? Curious about the latest
obscure Apple rumors? Information for the power user that
covers the big picture.
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Mac
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| Dude
where's my file? Finding lost files on your Mac. |
| R/com
MediaSchool Using Apple's QuickTime to create movies. |
| ResExcellence
This site contains a huge amount of tricks that will keep you
busy for months. Have fun, but don't forget to backup first! |
| Learn
AppleScript learn the basics of AppleScript in a slow-paced
way. Read a short description, and download the free booklet
in PDF format. |
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