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iTunes: How to convert a song to a different file format

You can convert a song to a different file format while keeping a copy of the original. For example, you can save a copy of an uncompressed song file such as AIFF or WAV to a compressed format like MP3, … Continue reading

Aperture 2: Foil stamp may be missing on book

When you preview a book that you are submitting to Apple for printing, a white rectangular box with no text may appear directly under the dust jacket. For instructions on how to preview a book, see Previewing an order in … Continue reading

Mac OS X: About the Archive and Install feature

This document discusses the Archive and Install feature of the Mac OS X Installer. To learn more about this feature in Mac OS X 10.4 or later, see this document. Tip: Before reinstalling the Mac OS in an attempt to … Continue reading

Don’t rename or move iLife applications

If you have iLife installed on your computer, do not rename or move any of its applications from the default Applications folder.

Safari 3.2 for Windows: Install “Update for Root Certificates” via Windows Update to get Extended Validation Certificate notification

Safari 3.2 for Windows can notify you when visiting websites that are secured with Extended Validation (EV) Certificates.  You need to install the optional "Update for Root Certificates" via Microsoft Windows Update to see this notification. The notification is visible … Continue reading

Aperture: Vaults may be substantially smaller than the library

When you create a vault to back up your Aperture library, you may notice that sometimes the vault is substantially smaller than the library. Learn why your vault may be smaller.

Aperture 2: cRAW images from Sony DSLR-A700 may not display properly

cRAW formatted images from the Sony DSLR-A700 camera may display pink or white after you install Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.2.  Standard RAW images should not be affected, only those taken with the cRAW setting.

About the security content of iLife Support 8.3.1

This document describes the security content of iLife Support 8.3.1, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until … Continue reading

Adding a printer to your printer list in Mac OS X

Learn how to add a printer to the printer list. You may need to install additional software before you can use your printer. About the print dialog and printer list When you choose the print command in any Mac OS … Continue reading

Mac OS X: Setting up Login, Startup items

Login items may be chosen in the System Preferences application. Once set up, a "login item" is one that opens automatically after you log into the computer. If you want a frequently used application, document, server’s Internet Location file, or … Continue reading