Automator: Create a Narration/Podcast Track Application
With the addition of the new, high-quality voices in Mac OS X Lion, an idea on how to best implement these new features jumped into my head – why not use Automator to create custom, high-quality narrations? For those of us who don’t feature a rich, enticing set of pipes to create entrancing and inviting narratives, this is a great, free alternative. I’ve been a fairly avid user of Automator for awhile, and its ability to create a self-running, customized Application is a perfect example of an easy-to-develop efficiency booster. Please read this previous post for other...
Read MoreMac OS X Lion: Favorite New Features
Lion’s been out of its proverbial cage for nearly two weeks, and I’ve had about just as long to get set up and running with all the new features. I wrote a post prior to launch date describing the features that I was excited about the most, and I’m pleased to say that I’m not disappointed at all. In fact, I’ve grown to love it as much as a non-koolaid-drinking-Apple-fan can be. Here’s a short list of what I’ve fallen in love with the most since the installation. See a gallery of screenshots at the end of the post. 1) Full Screen Apps –...
Read MoreWhere’s the Library folder in Lion? [Mac OS X]
For those of you who have upgraded to the latest version of Mac OS X since its launch last week, there are quite a few things to become accustomed to, most of which I’m beginning to be a fan of (more on that in a future post…). One of the items I found missing from Lion is the ability to easily see the Library folder, usually found in MacintoshHD/Users/[homefolder]/ destination, clearly seen in previous Mac operating systems. No Library to be seen. Many of you have been told (even by me!) to ignore the Library folder and its contents, and that the computer will be happier...
Read MoreAre You Ready for Lion?
With the announcement of Lion’s imminent launch, there are some basic questions involving any type of major upgrade that you should consider before grabbing the latest and greatest OS. They all fall under the “Are you Ready?” category, and there are plenty of great todo lists out there, but here’s my thought process and hopefully it makes sense to anyone who reads this. Does my device[s] meet the minimum system requirements? Have I properly backed up everything? Have I made sure my essential software is compatible with the upgrade? Have I properly backed up...
Read MoreAutomator Example: 300dpi TIFF Print Plugin
In a previous post, I detailed some various ways of using Automator to enhance your productivity and efficiency in the Mac environment. One of the built-in workflows shipped with every Mac is Automator’s Print Plugin for Saving a PDF to iPhoto – a great tool for taking a document on your computer, converting it to a picture, and saving it to your iPhoto library. However, this workflow defaults to a 72dpi JPG, not always good enough for print quality. Here’s a quick Print Plugin you can create in Automator take that existing idea, but turn it into a high-quality, 300dpi...
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