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How to Access Mac OS X Server Directory Services Feb 24, 2006 Data is valuable only if it can be stored and accessed. With multiple vendors of directory services solutions competing for your business, you may worry that their disparate systems will not be able to interoperate and that it will be difficult for clients to support multiple vendors. This chapter will help you to store and access data on Mac OS X server.

Use Apple Remote Desktop to Install and Update All Your Macs (Without Leaving Your Desk) Feb 17, 2006 Deployments and rollouts can be a real hassle for administrators and technical staff because they often involve going to every workstation to install the new software or to change the configuration on each computer. In this second of three articles focusing on the often-overlooked capabilities of Apple Remote Desktop, Ryan Faas shows you how you can leverage Remote Desktop to take some of the pain out of software rollouts and workstation deployments.

Stop Counting Macs! Use Apple Remote Desktop And Never Do Inventory Again Feb 10, 2006 You probably know that Apple Remote Desktop lets you observe and control Macs across your network, but did you know that it can also count, inventory, and keep track of them for you? In this first of three articles covering the often untapped possibilities of Remote Desktop, Ryan Faas shows you the ways you can use it to significantly improve inventory processes, monitor network performance, remain alert to changes in workstations that might be signs of theft, and prepare customized reports easily on the state of the Macs in your network in preparation for an upgrade.

Extend Your Wireless Network and Play Tunes with AirPort Express Jan 27, 2006 With her AirPort Express, Maria Langer has figured out a way to get some phenomenal sound from some of that ancient Mac equipment collecting dust in her living room (along with the more modern stuff, of course).

Getting Video Onto Your iPod Jan 27, 2006 Get an iPod for Christmas? Music is great, but what about the video? In this article Matthew David shows you where to go to fill your iPod to the max with video.

MacWorld Expo '06: This Year's Biggest Hits Jan 27, 2006 This year’s only MacWorld Expo was dominated by three things: Intel Macs long before anyone expected them to be shipping, an updated version of iLife, and sales of more iPods than anyone expected— and more iPod gadgets than you could shake a stick at. Author Ryan Faas gives you his take on the biggest news and trends to come out of the Moscone Center.

Creating a Data Entry Layout in FileMaker Pro Jan 20, 2006 Sometimes, the default layout presented by Filemaker Pro will work just fine, but most of the time you'll want to do some customization. This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of customizing a data entry layout in Filemaker Pro 8.

Want to Share Your Stuff with Mac OS X Server? The Basics of Share Points and Home Directories Jan 20, 2006 Want to share your stuff with Mac OS X Server? If you need to understand the basics of file sharing using Mac OS X Server, Ryan Faas walks you through both the underlying concepts and the actual steps involved in setting up file sharing and share points. This article is everything you need to know about creating a file server using Mac OS X Server: from the basics of share points to customizing user home directories and everything in-between.

Five Funky Finder Features in Mac OS X Jan 13, 2006 Maria Langer loves to dig for hidden treasures in her Macintosh. Join her in exploring a treasure trove of worthy but little-known features of the Mac's Finder.

Gathering and Editing Video in Final Cut Pro Jan 13, 2006 With the advent of nonlinear editing systems, editing is as much a technical art as it is aesthetic. Understanding some basic video approaches will not only improve your technical aptitude, but also allow you the freedom to concentrate on the art of editing. In this lesson, you'll observe the workflow of a typical video. Your project specifications may vary, but the principles of video workflow still hold. And since Final Cut Pro is adaptable, it will accommodate different approaches seamlessly.

So You Want to Be a Mac OS X Server Admin? Understanding the Building Blocks of Open Directory and Mac OS X User Management Jan 13, 2006 Managing user accounts is a fundamental task for any systems administrator. Working with user and computer accounts in a network is often a common part of many IT and technical support jobs as well. To manage user accounts in a Mac OS X environment, it helps to understand how they are stored and accessed on both individual workstations and in shared directories in Mac OS X Server. With Ryan Faas, find out about the hidden architecture at the core of user and computer management in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server and how to use it effectively and securely.

Save Yourself (And Your Data) with .Mac Backup Jan 6, 2006 Maria Langer learned the value of backups the hard way. Follow her example (the good example, not the bad one) and use .Mac Backup to protect the essential information you're probably not backing up right now.

Ten Things I Hate About Mac OS X Jan 6, 2006 Familiarity breeds contempt, right? So it stands to reason that anyone who uses a product extensively can find fault with it. Owen Linzmayer is no exception: His work requires him to use Mac OS X every day, all day long. Although Owen is generally thrilled with its capabilities and reliability, some things about Mac OS X really drive him up the wall. Take a gander at his list of 10 pet peeves; then share your own!

Make Your Own Mac Media Center Dec 30, 2005 Don't have a shiny new iMac G5? But you want to make a Mac the center of your home entertainment system? Don't despair. Instead of shelling out thousands for a system, use this guide to connect an existing Mac to your home stereo and television. Emory Christensen shows you why it's not as hard as you think.

Understanding Color Profile Basics In Mac OS X Dec 30, 2005 Profiles represent the color capabilities of your color-imaging devices. They are used by color management systems and applications to ensure predictable and accurate color reproduction. Therefore, the quality and accuracy of your profiles are crucial. In this lesson, you'll explore the differences between generic and custom device profiles and look at the options for acquiring both types.

TV To Go: Watching Video on Your iPod Dec 22, 2005 Now that Maria Langer has Apple's latest version of the iPod (released October 2005), she's enjoying its video capabilities along with her music. With pocket-size TV shows, music videos, and podcasts readily at hand, will she be able to pay attention to anything else?

Color Correction in Shake 3 Dec 16, 2005 Color correction is a generic term for any process that alters the perceived color of an image. The mere mention of the term sends shivers up my spine, because no two people can ever agree on what looks right, including your clients. Fortunately, Shake provides you with a vast array of color manipulation tools with which to drive up your profits. This chapter provides an overview of the color correction tools in Shake.

Put Your Home to Work With Easy Mac Automation Dec 16, 2005 Although it's not exactly as pictured in the '50s cartoon shorts, the intelligent home of the future can be yours today (minus the goofy bacon smasher, of course). Using relatively inexpensive home automation hardware and basic electrical knowledge, Emory Christensen shows you can transform your home from a pile of lumber and drywall into your personal servant.

Apple's Generation 5 iPod vs. Sony's PSP Dec 9, 2005 Matthew David compares the Gen 5 iPod to the Sony PSP and reluctantly concludes that Sony will come out the loser. Again.

Never Forget Another Appointment Using Tiger's Automator Dec 9, 2005 In this synced-up, wireless world, keeping information at hand has never been easier. But having your calendar in your PDA doesn't mean that you won't forget to look at said calendar and notice that you're supposed to pick up your cousin's son from soccer practice! With a little help from Mac OS X Tiger's Automator, however, you'll never miss an appointment again. Jaemi Loeb shows you the ropes.

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